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Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway
The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.
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Mehr Technik, weniger riskanter Einsatz von Soldaten - so will die Ukraine mit einem neuen Oberbefehlshaber kämpfen.
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Seit Tagen greift das US-Militär Ziele im Iran an.
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Frankreichs Premier setzt auf unangekündigte Drogentests in Ministerien – nach ersten positiven Befunden müssen Beschäftigte ihren Posten räumen.
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Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator...
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Seit Monaten ringen Händler, Reedereien und Schiffsbesatzungen mit der gefährlichen Lage in der Straße von Hormus.
Bab al-Mandab könnte nächster Engpass für Schiffe werden. Vor Jemens Küste steigt langsam auch das Risiko an der...
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Was sollte erlaubt sein, um Kindesmissbrauch aufzudecken? In der EU gibt es darüber bei der sogenannten «Chatkontrolle» seit Jahren Streit, und nun doch noch eine Einigung - zumindest übergangsweise.
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Why are thousands protesting for education reform in India?
Thousands of mostly young people tried to march on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system...
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Das US-Militär fliegt neue Angriffe auf den Iran.
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Trump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persist
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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1889 kam der spätere Diktator Adolf Hitler im österreichischen Braunau am Inn zur Welt.
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India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
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Die Nachricht fällt mit der Eskalation des Iran-Krieges zusammen.
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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
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Die US-Zollpolitik belastet einen Großteil der deutschen Industrieunternehmen und schlägt zunehmend auf deren Investitionsentscheidungen durch.
Ifo: Investitionstätigkeit leidet unter US-Handelspolitik
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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court.
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Beluga whales relocated from closed Canadian marine park arrive in US
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for...
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Das Gebäude im österreichischen Braunau war jahrzehntelang Anziehungspunkt - für Touristen, aber auch für Neonazis.
Hitlers Geburtshaus zur Polizeiwache umgebaut. Der Umbau und die neue Nutzung sollen nun für geringe Attraktion sorgen.
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Die Demonstranten in der Ukraine erringen einen Erfolg: Präsident Selenskyj trennt sich von seinem alten Armeechef.
Generationswechsel: Drapatyj führt ukrainische Armee. Der Neue gilt als Offizier, der seine Soldaten schützt.
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Am dritten Tag seiner Afrikareise stehen für den deutschen Außenminister in Nigeria politische Gespräche im Mittelpunkt.
Wadephul in Nigeria: Warum Afrika wichtig ist. Er will die Beziehungen zu der Führungsmacht in Westafrika ausbauen.
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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
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Das US-Militär fliegt neue Angriffe, der Iran-Krieg kehrt mit Detonationen am Himmel in die Millionenmetropole Teheran zurück.
Flugabwehr aktiviert: Erstmals wieder Explosionen in Teheran. Die Gefahr einer noch größeren regionalen Konfrontation...
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Der Iran-Krieg kehrt mit Detonationen am Himmel wieder in die Hauptstadt Teheran zurück.
Explosionen in Teheran - Flugabwehr im Einsatz. Die Gefahr einer noch größeren regionalen Konfrontation wächst.
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Die US-Börsen haben am Dienstag zugelegt.
US-Börsen legen zu - Öl deutlich teurer. Zu Handelsende in New York wurde der Dow mit 52.225 Punkten berechnet, ein...
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Mitten im Krieg mit Russland fordern in der Ukraine vor allem junge Menschen eine Entlassung von Armeechef Syrskyj und eine Rückkehr von Ex-Verteidigungsminister Fedorow.
Selenskyj entlässt Oberbefehlshaber Syrskyj. Nun reagiert Selenskyj.
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Le Pen bleibt vorerst ohne Fußfessel – aber das Risiko bleibt: Entscheidet das Kassationsgericht schneller als erwartet, könnte sich alles ändern.
Le Pen legt Revision ein – Wahlkampfstart ohne Fußfessel
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Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.
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Er wurde als Chef der größten Oppositionspartei CHP abgesetzt, viele Weggefährten sind in Haft.
Vom Apotheker zum Anführer der türkischen Opposition. Nun gründet Özgür Özel eine neue Partei.
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Großbritanniens neuer Premierminister Burnham verspricht seinen Landsleuten Hoffnung und Veränderung.
Burnham startet mit Überraschungen im Kabinett. Er legt mit unerwarteten Kabinetts-Berufungen los.
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Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car
Bodycam and dashcam footage shows a police officer rescue a man seconds before his car was engulfed in flames in Texas.
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Die Absetzung Özgür Özels als Chef der größten Oppositionspartei CHP in der Türkei hatte wochenlang für Aufregung gesorgt.
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Lebanese Troops Deploy in Israeli-Held Village Under New Cease-Fire Plan
The Israeli military withdrew from the village under a U.S.-brokered deal to transfer control of occupied areas back...
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Philippines Says Sailor Was Injured in Skirmish With Chinese Coast Guard
China said it was not the aggressor in the episode, which was the latest flare-up in the South China Sea between the...
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A Family’s Daring Escape From North Korea
Their resolve for freedom hardened during the pandemic, when they lived through a crippling food shortage and were...
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Flash Floods Kill at Least 23 in Afghanistan
Dozens remained missing after floods swept through a city in Nuristan, an isolated province in the country’s east.
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At Least 27 Dead in Guyana After Ferry Capsizes
Dozens of others are feared dead as crews scour for bodies after the vessel sank on its way to a gold-mining outpost...
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Australian Woman Gives Birth to ‘Miracle’ Identical Quadruplets
Doctors said the arrival of Emily, Harriet, Catherine and Alexa, who were conceived naturally and split from one...
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Evacuees of Ontario’s Wildfires Wait and Worry
Flames crept, and then sprinted, toward unsuspecting residents who fled remote parts of northwestern Ontario. Now...
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Andy Burnham, New UK Prime Minister, Names John Healey as Top Finance Official
As chancellor, John Healey, who quit as defense secretary in the former government, will fill one of the most...
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US-Präsident Donald Trump hat neue Zölle von 50 Prozent auf eine Vielzahl von aus Kanada importierten Waren angekündigt.
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Militärschläge und diplomatische Initiativen laufen parallel.
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Vor 15 Jahren tötete der Massenmörder Breivik 77 Menschen in Oslo und auf der Insel Utøya.
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Inside the Deadly U.S. Airstrike on a Shadow Fleet Tanker
Evidence suggests the ship on which three Indian sailors died was not moving when it was struck in the Gulf of Oman,...
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Houthis in Yemen Declare Red Sea Blockade on Saudi Arabia
The Iran-backed Houthi militia, which controls parts of Yemen, has in the past blockaded the Red Sea by threatening a...
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'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
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Der neue Regierungschef Andy Burnham stellt die Weichen für die Zukunft.
Britischer Premier beruft Kabinett – Telefonat mit Trump. Bei der Berufung seiner Ministerriege gibt es einige...
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Daniel Ortega, President of Nicaragua, Says He Plans to Abolish Elections
Daniel Ortega has been accused of rigging recent elections in Nicaragua. Now, the authoritarian leader says the...
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Trump Says Netanyahu Will Not Be Arrested in the U.S.
New York’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, told The New York Times, he was looking into whether he could arrest Prime Minister...
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U.K. Prosecutors File Murder Charge in Ann Widdecombe Death
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing figure whose body was...
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Pope Leo Calls for Nuclear Disarmament in Latest Antiwar Message
In a new book published on Tuesday, Leo said that a race to nuclear de-escalation has been “obscured by a race to...
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Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
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Notorious drug cartel leader Ismael Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Known as "El Mayo", the co-founder the Sinaloa Cartel was also ordered to pay $15bn after he admitted to sending vast...
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Die US-Börsen haben sich am Montag uneinheitlich entwickelt.
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In Gaza, Spain’s Win Brings a Moment of Joy and Distraction
Many in the enclave supported Spain, which has recognized Palestinian statehood. Argentina had strong support among...
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Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
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Spain Celebrates Both a Soccer Win and a Sense of Wider Success
For many fans, the World Cup victory cemented a belief that something promising — a cultural, economic and sports...
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North Sea Drilling Offers First Test for Burnham’s Relationship With Trump
Andy Burnham has not yet met President Trump, but the two men spoke shortly after Mr. Burnham became prime minister.
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Die Brexit-Politikerin Ann Widdecombe wird tot in ihrem Haus aufgefunden.
Mordanklage im britischen Fall Ann Widdecombe. Zeitig wird ein Tatverdächtiger ermittelt. Jetzt folgt die Anklage.
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Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking,...
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Die beste Schachspielerin aller Zeiten verzichtet auf eine Kandidatur für Ungarns höchstes Staatsamt.
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Zelensky Faces Pressure to Remove Ukraine’s Top General
Demonstrators and many soldiers want President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm the vision of drone warfare laid out by...
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In Venezuela’s Rubble, a Search for the Family Pets
Volunteers are reuniting pets with families, offering Venezuelans comfort amid loss and devastation.
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New Yorks Bürgermeister lässt prüfen, ob er den israelischen Ministerpräsidenten in New York festnehmen lassen könnte.
Trump schließt Netanjahu-Festnahme in USA aus. Trump tritt dem entschieden entgegen.
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Outcry in Italy After Man Dies While Being Restrained by Police
The death of the man, a Moroccan resident of Italy, set off an outcry across the country and prompted comparisons to...
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Hamas Names Khalil al-Hayya as Its New Leader
Seen as closer to Iran, Khalil al-Hayya served as the Palestinian militant group’s chief negotiator with Israel and...
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‘All I think about is her’: Families demand answers as Nigeria's boat disasters keep happening
Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.
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US-Präsident Donald Trump hat bekräftigt, dass Israels Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu trotz eines internationalen Haftbefehls in den USA nicht festgenommen werden soll."Benjamin Netanjahu wird während seines Aufenthalts in den USA in keiner Form verhaftet werden", teilte Trump am Montag mit.
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Aiming for My Fastest Marathon, I Turned to Distance Running’s Mecca
A New York Times reporter’s quest to beat the personal best he set 14 years ago took him to a Kenyan village, where...
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Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they were injured in clashes with police who banned the march.
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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
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Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier und Finnlands Präsident Alexander Stubb schlagen eine vertrauensbildende Konferenz für den Nahen und Mittleren Osten vor.
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Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leader
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in...
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Ukraine War Momentum Helps Spur Interest in Postwar Investment
At a conference on reconstruction, the focus shifted to private investment, not donor assistance.
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Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans
The three-year-old brother of Yamal has been hailed one of Spain's World Cup breakout stars by fans
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What Happens Behind the Scenes Once Burnham Enters 10 Downing Street
Calls with foreign leaders, cabinet appointments and writing the “letters of last resort”: Andy Burnham’s first hours...
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Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital...
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Here’s What Greeks Think of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Before its release, some in the country were highly skeptical about the new depiction of a beloved tale. But many who...
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Vom «König des Nordens» zum Premierminister: Andy Burnham verspricht Wandel und mehr Nähe zu den Menschen.
Hoffnungsträger einer Nation: Burnham ist britischer Premier
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Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive.
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There’s Nothing Casual About Andy Burnham’s Casual Style
Though it is smart. The new British prime minister is ushering in a new era of Westminster dressing.
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Nach interner Wahl übernimmt Chalil al-Haja die Führung der Hamas.
Chalil al-Haja wird neuer Anführer der Hamas. Er ist auch Unterhändler bei den Verhandlungen über eine Beendigung des...
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JD Vance says wife Usha and son 'happy and healthy' after birth of fourth child
The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.
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Vom «König des Nordens» zum Premierminister: Andy Burnham verspricht Wandel und mehr Nähe zu den Menschen.
Andy Burnham ist neuer britischer Premierminister
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Erneut bombardiert das US-Militär den Iran, wieder schlägt Teheran am Golf zurück.
Iran-Krieg wieder in vollem Gang - Hoffnung auf Diplomatie. Washington zeigt sich zu Gesprächen bereit - dennoch...
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Burnham Set to Become Britain’s First Openly Roman Catholic Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has spoken of Catholicism as part of his cultural identity rather than as a fervent religious faith.
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Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo.
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In Bologna kommt ein Marokkaner ums Leben, während ihn zwei Polizeibeamte auf den Boden drücken.
«Genug, genug!» - Einwanderer stirbt bei Polizeieinsatz. Der Fall sorgt in Italien für viele Schlagzeilen. Jetzt...
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In Bologna stirbt ein Mann, während ihn zwei Polizeibeamte am Boden halten.
Rom verspricht Aufklärung nach Tod von Einwanderer. Der Fall sorgt in Italien für viele Schlagzeilen. Jetzt soll...
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From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta...
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Why are Ukraine's military recruiters facing violence in their own country?
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned...
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JP-Morgan-Manager Doug Petno rechnet mit einer anhaltenden Hausse an den Börsen.
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India’s CJP Party Leads Protest March to Parliament After Exam Leaks
The Cockroach Janta Party’s demonstration in New Delhi has swelled since police forcibly removed Sonam Wangchuk, a...
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Spanish and Argentinian fans react outside World Cup final
Ecstatic Spanish spectators and disappointed Argentine fans spoke to the BBC after the World Cup final on Sunday.
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Five of the Main Challenges Awaiting Andy Burnham When He Becomes Prime Minister
Andy Burnham, who is set to enter Downing Street on Monday, faces a long and daunting list of issues. Here are some...
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Das US-Militär hat in der bereits neunten Nacht in Folge Ziele im Iran bombardiert.
Sorge vor Ausweitung des Iran-Kriegs wächst. Zugleich holte Teheran erneut zum Gegenschlag aus.
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Test that found source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak was false positive, health officials say
The latest update from the US Food and Drug Administration means the exact source of the parasite is still not known.
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Nach Monaten in einer tiefen Regierungskrise bekommt Großbritannien einen neuen Regierungschef.
Erster Auftritt als Premierminister: Das ist Andy Burnham
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Tears in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s ‘Last Tango’
There were still fireworks and smoke bombs, but the nation was disappointed for its soccer star after he lost in his...
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Did This World Cup Change Soccer Forever?
With a wartime host nation, a referee deported and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026...
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Die USA verzeichneten in der vergangenen Woche im Iran-Krieg so viele Verluste in den eigenen Reihen wie seit Monaten nicht mehr.
Neunte Nacht in Folge: US-Angriffe gegen Iran gehen weiter. Die eigenen Angriffe auf den Iran setzen sie unvermindert...
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Im russischen Angriffskrieg gerät das südostukrainische Gebiet Saporischschja immer wieder unter Beschuss.
Angriff mit Lenkbomben – Erneut Tote in Saporischschja. Auch beim jüngsten Angriff des russischen Militärs gibt es...
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A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani
The mayor of New York City talks about Andy Burnham, Netanyahu and the controversial U.S. red card.
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Spanien ist Weltmeister.
Spanien ist Weltmeister. La Furia Roja gewann das Finale der Fußball-WM mit einem 1:0 in der Verlängerung.
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Das Finale der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft zwischen Spanien und Argentinien geht in die Verlängerung.
WM-Finale zwischen Spanien und Argentinien geht in die Verlängerung
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Earthquake in Peru Kills 6 and Displaces Hundreds
Peru is prone to frequent quakes, but the 5.5-magnitude temblor was the biggest to strike the central highlands area...
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Ungarns Premier Peter Magyar setzt auf ein Schach-Wunderkind: Judit Polgar könnte die nächste Staatspräsidentin werden.
Ungarn: Premier will Schachstar Polgar als neue Präsidentin
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Am Samstag haben die USA nach iranischem Beschuss den Tod zweier weiterer US-Soldaten im Iran-Krieg gemeldet.
US-Militär informiert über Tod eines weiteren Soldaten. Nun steigt die Zahl der Todesfälle weiter.
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Increased Cooperation With U.S. Has Put Jordan in Iran’s Cross Hairs
Jordan’s role in U.S. operations against Iran has grown as other allies in the region have restricted Washington’s...
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The U.S. Is Sending More Warplanes to the Middle East, Officials Say
F-16 and F-35 jets were en route to the region from Europe, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to...
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Die Ukraine spricht vom bisher größten Einsatz russischer ballistischer Raketen gegen die Hauptstadt Kiew.
Massiver russischer Raketenangriff trifft Kiew schwer. Die Zerstörungen sind massiv. Aber das Land schlägt mit...
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Wider War After U.S. Service Members Killed
The U.S. military said it had targeted Iranian forces that were responsible for an attack on a base in Jordan that...
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MetLife Stadium Faces Monumental Last Test in Sunday’s World Cup Final
New Jersey’s N.F.L. stadium is used to big events. So far, it’s seen few issues during the World Cup, but Sunday’s...
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Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami As U.K. Authorities File Sex Crime Charges
Federal marshals arrested the influencers, who are known for their misogynistic views and have faced years of...
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Ukrainische Drohnen setzen Ölanlagen in Russland in Brand
Ukrainische Drohnen setzen Ölanlagen in Russland in Brand. Die Ukraine hat mit Gegenschlägen im russischen...
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Deaths of 2 U.S. Troops in Jordan Brings American Toll in the War With Iran to 16
President Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of any U.S. military personnel.
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Argentines, Already ‘Losing Their Minds,’ Brace for World Cup Final
A championship victory would be pure elation, but Argentina is already basking in a state of grace after a win...
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Mit einer Sperrzone reagiert die israelische Armee auf einen geplanten Marsch von Siedlungsaktivisten.
Israel: Sperrzone gegen Marsch für neue Gaza-Siedlungen. Diese fordern eine Rückkehr israelischer Siedlungen nach Gaza.
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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
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Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger
Demonstrators supporting Ukraine’s ousted defense minister have begun denouncing the commander he clashed with in...
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Russland startet erneut einen massiven Angriff mit ballistischen Raketen auf die ukrainische Hauptstadt.
Massiver russischer Raketenangriff auf Kiew - Opfer. Explosionen lassen die Einwohner nicht zur Ruhe kommen. Mehrere...
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Andy Burnham wird der siebte britische Premier binnen zehn Jahren.
Mythos Premierminister: Kann Burnham das Amt retten?. Das Amt, das einst mit großen Persönlichkeiten wie Churchill...
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Why Tokyo’s New Shorts Policy is Sparking Debate in Japan
The Tokyo government is allowing workers to wear shorts for the first time this summer, prompting delicate questions...
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Das US-Militär beklagt den Tod von zwei seiner Soldaten und beginnt nach eigenen Angaben mit Vergeltungsschlägen im Iran.
USA und Iran schwören sich Rache - neue US-Luftangriffe. Auch Teheran ist auf Rache aus.
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Russland startet erneut einen massiven Angriff mit ballistischen Raketen auf die ukrainische Hauptstadt.
Massiver russischer Raketenangriff auf Kiew - Verletzte. Explosionen lassen die Einwohner nicht zur Ruhe kommen....
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Russland startet erneut einen massiven Angriff mit ballistischen Raketen auf die ukrainische Hauptstadt.
Massiver russischer Raketenangriff auf Kiew. Explosionen lassen die Einwohner nicht zur Ruhe kommen. Mehrere Brände...
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Bei der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft haben sich England und Frankreich im Spiel um Platz drei ein Tor-Spektakel geliefert, das schließlich mit 6:4 zu Gunsten der Briten endete.Die Mannschaft von Trainer Thomas Tuchel zeigte zumindest in der ersten Hälfte eine unangefochten dominante Leistung und ging bereits in der zweiten Minute durch Declan Rice in Führung.
England und Frankreich liefern sich Spektakel im Spiel um Platz 3
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Nach iranischem Beschuss kommen laut dem US-Militär in Jordanien am Freitag zwei US-Soldaten ums Leben.
USA kündigen nach Tod von Soldaten Vergeltungsschläge an. Nun folgt die Reaktion der USA.
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Canada Wildfires: What to Know
Hundreds of wildfires in Canada and the United States have blanketed large sections of North America in dense smoke...
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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
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Wildfires Continue To Burn in Ontario, Canada, Sending Smoke to U.S. Cities
Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province as smoke continued to drift across parts of Canada and...
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Im Zuge des Iran-Kriegs sind mindestens zwei weitere US-Soldaten ums Leben gekommen.
Zwei US-Soldaten bei iranischen Angriffen in Jordanien getötet
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Ungarns Präsident Sulyok ermöglicht eine Verfassungsnovelle, die auch seine eigene Absetzung vorsieht.
Ungarn: Präsident macht Weg zu eigener Absetzung frei. Die Änderungen begrenzen auch die Amtszeit von...
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A Very British CPAC: Few, if Any, Costumes and Not Much Trump
London hosted an understated version of the Conservative Political Action Conference, known in the United States for...
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U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared
Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.
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Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live
Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.
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Uproar Over Surrogate Baby Prompts German Official’s Sudden Resignation
Jens Spahn, a top leader of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party, resigned his post after announcing that he had a baby...
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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
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Nach den jüngsten US-Angriffen im Iran gerät Kuwait erneut ins Visier Teherans.
Kuwait verurteilt iranische Angriffe - Schaden an Ölanlage. Das Land meldet Treffer auf Infrastruktur - darunter eine...
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Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out
Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn.
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Mindestens 50 Tote und mehr als 500 Verletzte meldet der Iran nach US-Angriffen.
Iran: 50 Tote nach jüngsten US-Angriffen. Das US-Militär konzentriert sich mit seinen Angriffen vor allem auf eine...
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In Bangladesh, Argentina’s Soccer Team Finds a Huge Fan Base
Bangladesh has never qualified for the World Cup. But every four years, many in the country adopt Argentina’s team as...
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Die US-Automobilgewerkschaft UAW will ihren Vorstoß bei ausländischen Herstellern im Süden der USA verstärken.
UAW-Chef Fain will Organisierung im US-Süden vorantreiben
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Seit Wochen nehmen die ukrainischen Drohnentruppen russische Schiffe im Schwarzen Meer unter Beschuss.
Kiews Drohnentruppen: Moskau verlegt Einheiten von der Front. Das hat nach Angaben aus Kiew nun Folgen für Moskaus...
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Iran War Live Updates: Fighting Intensifies With Strikes on Critical Infrastructure
In the days since the cease-fire unraveled, the U.S. and Iran have expanded the scope of their attacks, with reports...
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Freedom Convoy Leader, Under House Arrest, Wants to Visit the White House
Prosecutors say Tamara Lich wants a “blank cheque” for international travel, including a cruise, arguing that she is...
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Iqaluit, Canada’s Most Northern City, Gets Its First Bus Line
Jacinto Marques left Angola for Canada’s frozen edge. Now he’s running a bus service in Iqaluit, the largest, and...
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Indian Activist on Hunger Strike Is Forcibly Removed by Police
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, started his strike last month as part of a protest over educational mismanagement that...
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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.
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Space start-up launches India’s first commercial rocket designed for orbit
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.
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Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
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Das US-Militär hat in der Nacht zu Samstag erneut iranische Ziele attackiert.
USA und Iran streiten nach neuen Attacken über Öltanker-Explosionen
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They Called Sam Neill ‘Skux.’ (It Was a Compliment.)
The New Zealand slang word, dating back to the 1990s, was pulled back into circulation in tributes to the actor, who...
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Seit einer Woche greift das US-Militär wieder im Iran an.
Sorge vor Ausweitung des Konflikts um die Straße von Hormus. Teheran schlägt zurück und warnt seine Feinde. Mit...
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7 Americans Sent to Disputed Kenya Ebola Site After New Trump Travel Ban
The aid workers were on the frontline in the fight against the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and have...
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs for Wildfire Smoke Over U.S.
The president said on Friday in a social media post that Canada was failing to manage its wildfire response as smoke...
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He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.
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Xi Jinping of China Pitches ‘Openness’ in Push to Shape the Path of A.I.
Xi Jinping said the development of artificial intelligence systems should be a “symphony of global collaboration.”
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Das US-Militär bombardiert in der siebten Nacht in Folge Ziele im Iran.
Berichte über neue Explosionen im Iran. Von dort werden erneut Explosionen gemeldet.
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Waldbrände überziehen große Teile der USA mit Rauchschwaden.
Trump: Kanada soll für Luftverschmutzung durch Brände zahlen. US-Präsident Trump meint, in Kanada einen Schuldigen...
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The Rise and Fall of Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Mastermind
The popularity of drones, and the defense minister who heavily promoted them, helped lead to a clash in which...
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How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer
Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population.
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In der Debatte über die Inanspruchnahme einer Leihmutterschaft wächst die Kritik an Unionsfraktionschef Jens Spahn (CDU).Die stellvertretende Fraktionsvorsitzende der Linken, Kathrin Gebel, sagte der "Rheinischen Post": "In Spahns Handeln zeigt sich seit Jahren ein fragwürdiges Verständnis von reproduktiven Rechten." Gebel ergänzte, wenn Frauen eine Notfallverhütung brauchten oder eine Schwangerschaft beenden wollten, begegne Spahn ihnen mit Strafrecht und Misstrauen.
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War Between U.S. and Iran Expands, With Strikes Across the Region
Videos and reports in Iranian state media showed damage to bridges, railways and other infrastructure. U.S. allies in...
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Trump Pursues a Deeper Bond With China’s Leader, Despite Hostile Speech
Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections...
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Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70
One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an...
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The 20-Somethings Running Ukraine’s War Machine
A new generation has been cutting red tape to speed weapons to the front. But the old guard pushed back, and now...
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Karim Khan’s Accuser Breaks Silence on Alleged Sexual Misconduct at I.C.C.
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, has denied the accusations. He faces a vote...
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When Will the Smoke End? Our Meteorologist Explains Why It’s Complicated.
The interplay between the burning fires, the smoke itself and quickly changing weather patterns is making the next...
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Die US-Börsen haben am Freitag nachgelassen.
US-Börsen geben deutlich nach - Tech-Ausverkauf. Zu Handelsende in New York wurde der Dow mit 52.146 Punkten...
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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
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How Athletes at the World Cup and Beyond Celebrate Victories: Dances, Doughnuts and Finger Wags
The World Cup has brought renewed attention to the art of celebration. Here’s a look at all kinds of athletes whose...
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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat
A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across...
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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Seven People, Health Officials Say
The Israeli military said the attack targeted members of the second-biggest militant group in Gaza. It also said it...
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Cuban Dissident Was Missing A Week After Prison Release
A Cuban artist awaiting permission from the Trump administration to enter the United States was held in an unknown...
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Prominent Cuban Artist Will Go Into Exile After 5-Year Prison Term
The United States offered a visa to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who was expected to fly to Miami on Saturday.
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Oil Prices Rise to Highest Level in a Month as Shipping in the Persian Gulf Nears a Halt
Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued...
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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the...
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Burnham Becomes Labour Leader and Britain’s Incoming Prime Minister
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime...
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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their...
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after...
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Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
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Wieder bombardiert das US-Militär den Iran.
Iran: US-Angriffe auf Brücken – Vermittler Pakistan hadert. Nach iranischen Angaben kommt es zu Schäden an der...
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Trump Faces the Limits of U.S. Firepower and the Lessons of Past Wars
Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.
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Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
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Parents in Uganda Demand Answers After Bus Crash Kills 21 Children
The driver of the school bus, carrying dozens of students, lost control, officials said, causing the bus to veer off...
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E.U. Proposes Changes to Emissions Trading System
The European Union is facing a green backlash as emissions cuts become harder and require bigger overhauls to...
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Venezuela Earthquakes Force a Grim Homecoming for Migrants
Mass migration, which defines modern Venezuela, has heavily marked the earthquake, too, saving many who had left, but...
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Hundreds of Rohingya Feared Drowned at Sea
Members of the persecuted minority group from Myanmar set off in search of a better life weeks ago, but news of their...
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The Burning, Bleeding, Breathing Art of Ana Mendieta
A Tate Modern survey of the artist’s lifetime of work sidesteps chronology to focus on her engagement with nature....
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Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) warnt vor einer zu großen digitalen Abhängigkeit Deutschlands und Europas von den USA.
Wildberger warnt vor digitaler Abhängigkeit von USA
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Wieder bombardiert das US-Militär den Iran.
Iran: US-Angriffe auf Brücken - Vermittler Pakistan hadert. Nach iranischen Angaben kommt es zu Schäden an der...
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‘Suddenly, I Was Free’: A Chinese Pastor’s Journey From Jail to the U.S.
In his first interview since being released by China, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri details his surprise release after a...
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Fehlende Rechte für Journalisten und nicht genügend Transparenz beim Lobbyismus: Die EU-Kommission sieht in Deutschland weiter Baustellen beim Thema Rechtsstaat.
Rechtsstaats-TÜV der EU - Deutschlands anhaltende Baustellen
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Andy Burnham übernimmt den Vorsitz der Labour-Partei und soll als neuer Premierminister Großbritannien aus der Krise führen.
London: Andy Burnham neuer Vorsitzender der Labour-Partei. Er verspricht, vieles anders zu machen.
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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.
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Die Bundesregierung will die Ansprache von US-Präsident Donald Trump vom Vorabend nicht kommentieren.
Bundesregierung will Trump-Rede nicht kommentieren
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Beijing Rejects Trump’s Claim of Meddling, but Avoids a Fight
Chinese officials called the election-meddling accusation baseless, while analysts said Beijing was trying to...
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US-Präsident Donald Trump hat in einer Rede an die Nation Wahlrechtsreformen gefordert und mit Schutz gegen ausländische Einflüsse begründet - unter anderem aus Deutschland gibt es daran Kritik.
Trump fordert Wahlrechtsreformen - Kritik aus Deutschland
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Dubai Migrant Worker Layoffs Reveal Costs of Middle East War
The Persian Gulf city attracted migrant workers with the promise of opportunity. Many now say the war has brought job...
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Philippines Condemns AI Video Posted by Chinese State Media Depicting It as a Monkey
It lodged a diplomatic complaint with Beijing over an A.I.-generated video centered on territorial disputes in the...
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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting...
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Japan Passes New Law Banning Flag Desecration in Nationalist Push
The new law is part of a campaign by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, to build a more...
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Iran War Updates: U.S. Launches New Strikes, as Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz
American forces appeared to be focused on infrastructure, hitting bridges and a railway junction, Iranian state media...
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School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.
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Delightful World Cup Stories
Not all the best moments from the tournament were on the pitch. We revisit some of our favorites ahead of Sunday’s...
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US-Präsident Trump nutzt eine Rede zur besten TV-Sendezeit, um wenige Monate vor den «Midterms» die Integrität von US-Wahlen in Zweifel zu ziehen.
Trump schürt vor «Midterms» Zweifel an Sicherheit von Wahlen. Vor allem gegen ein Land erhebt er schwere Vorwürfe.
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In der nunmehr sechsten Nacht in Folge bombardiert das US-Militär den Iran.
Iran meldet US-Angriffe auf Brücken - Pentagon: Militärziele. Die jüngste Angriffswelle richtete sich angeblich gegen...
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Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.
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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
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Philippines condemns monkey video on Chinese media as racist
The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea.
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Wieder soll ein Neuer versuchen, die britische Politik zu retten.
Der neue Labour-Chef: Was Burnham besser machen muss
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Mit Mittelstreckenwaffen aus den USA will Deutschland die Abschreckung gegen Russland verbessern.
US-Raketen für Deutschland: Nato-Chef beschwichtigt Moskau. Nato-Chef Rutte spricht von einer «ausgezeichneten...
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Der US-Präsident äußert sich selten zur besten Sendezeit in einer Rede an sein Land.
Trump sät Misstrauen an fairen US-Wahlen - Vorwurf an China. Jetzt nutzt Trump die Gelegenheit, um erneut Zweifel an...
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The Long-Running, Never-Ending Argument Over What Counts as ‘America’
The label applies to the country, but also two whole continents. Our claim over it is yet another way for us to annoy...
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Gay-Themed Mediterranean Cruise Turned Away From Turkey and Then Egypt
In both Muslim-majority countries, official hostility to gay people has increased in recent years. But the same...
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US-Präsident Trump hatte dem Iran diese Woche mit Angriffen auf Brücken gedroht - nun gibt es iranischen Medien zufolge erste Attacken auf Verbindungen im Süden.
Berichte: USA greifen Brücken und Flughafen im Iran an. Auch ein Flughafen war demnach Ziel.
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Rom fordert die Auslieferung eines verurteilten Ex-Mitglieds der Roten Brigaden.
Nicaragua bricht diplomatische Beziehungen zu Italien ab. Der Mann soll 1978 an der Ermordung von Aldo Moro beteiligt...
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A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change...
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One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
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At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died
The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.
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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to Chinese air-conditioners
Chinese brands are meeting surging air-conditioner demand in Europe, a region with typically low ownership rates.
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Canada Wildfires: See Photos of Smoke Shrouding NYC, Toronto and More Cities
The air was hazardous, and skylines at times seemed nearly erased. The smoke will linger before finally letting up.
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JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
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Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Erodes Further as Oil Prices Rise
Very few ships passed through the waterway on the first full day of the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.
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As Argentina Holds Up Falklands Banner on Defeating England, Here’s What to Know About the War
Argentina and Britain fought a bloody war over the Falkland Islands in 1982. Decades later, the dispute suffuses...
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Pele's 1958 World Cup final shirt sells for $4.9m
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby's auction in New York.
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Orphanage Fire Kills Eleven in Algeria
The fire on Thursday morning at an orphanage near the nation’s capital killed 11 people, including children, and...
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What to Know About Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
Mr. Fedorov became the youthful face of Ukraine’s successful drone warfare program. The move to replace him has...
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White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
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Maps Show Where Wildfire Smoke Will Darken Skies on Thursday
Air quality in several cities reached hazardous levels on Thursday morning as smoke was expected to move across North...
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Wildfires Continue in Ontario as Officials Brace for More Evacuations
Ontario’s minister for emergency preparedness has asked the federal government for help, including potentially...
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Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
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'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.
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Highway Executive Given 12-Year Sentence Over Deadly Bridge Collapse in Italy
Giovanni Castellucci oversaw a company that managed the Morandi Bridge in Genoa when it fell down in 2018, killing 43...
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German Man Accused of Drugging and Filming the Rape of 14 Women
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual...
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How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work...
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Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
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Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister Attacks the Military’s Old Guard
Mykhailo Fedorov defended his efforts to modernize the Ukrainian armed forces as thousands of people protested his...
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JD Vance says Welsh castle was 'coolest thing I've ever seen'
The US Vice-President writes in his new book that a visit to north Wales in 2013 changed his perspective.
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Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking
The hit Netflix show follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of...
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Google Ordered to Give A.I. Rivals More Access on Android Smartphones
The decision by European Union regulators is a response to fears that Google will use its vast Android user base to...
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U.K. Nationalizes British Steel, Its Last Major Steel Mill
The government first intervened in British Steel last year to prevent its then-owner, the Chinese company Jingye...
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Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia
Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
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'A true miracle of destiny' - Messi and Lamine Yamal's incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
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Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a...
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US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg...
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Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
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Global Opinion Shifts Toward Favoring China Over the U.S., Poll Finds
An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America.
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Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
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Sam Neill’s Cause of Death Was Pneumonia, Actor’s Agent Confirms
The beloved New Zealand actor best known for his turn in “Jurassic Park” had “fought and beaten” lymphoma before he...
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Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.
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Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates
The U.S. military has appeared to widen its targets in Iran, while Iran has fired at bases belonging to American...
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Hong Kong Police Raid Independent Bookstores and Arrest 5 People
Other booksellers have been detained in recent months as part of a broad national security crackdown.
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The Race for A.I. Data Centers Arrives in India
India is developing new data centers to secure a foothold in the global A.I. race. Our South Asia bureau chief, Mujib...
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In Iran war, Trump Risks Another American ‘Forever War’
President Trump, who promised to “end wars,” not start them, may have fallen into a familiar presidential trap.
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Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest...
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Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'
Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.
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Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.
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Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?
The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iranian targets on Wednesday, hours after Iran targeted American...
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Iran’s Top Negotiator Signals Door to Diplomacy Is Still Open
Facing intense divisions within Iran, Gen. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf both struck a defiant tone and argued that...
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Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
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Will Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our chief...
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Guy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Two decades after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he served briefly as Africa’s only white president.
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Oil Prices Tick Higher as U.S. Reinstates Iran Blockade
The United States reinstated its blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz and shipping slowed to a crawl...
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U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes With No Sign of Backing Down
On the fifth straight day of fighting, the U.S. launched a 90-minute attack on Iran, while Tehran targeted Bahrain,...
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France Votes to Allow Assisted Dying
Lawmakers approved a bill that will allow doctors to help terminally ill patients to die, adding France to a short...
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Billboard in Iran’s Capital Depicts Trump in a Coffin
Threatening imagery in Enghelab Square is nothing new, but has rarely taken such lurid form.
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
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War Risk for Businesses Will Mean Higher Prices No Matter What Happens
Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from...
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He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head but Is Also a U.S. Partner in Venezuela
A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S....
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Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
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For Israel, the U.S.-Iran Hostilities Have Created an Uneasy Limbo
Officials see a return to full-blown war as preferable to an agreement that fails to curb the threats Iran poses to...
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Brazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
Climate change and shifting demographics are driving the country’s Asiatic black bears closer to humans.
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Australia to Impose Energy and Water Guardrails on Data Centers Amid A.I. Boom
The country will also seek to protect the rights of creators of work used to train artificial intelligence models, as...
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
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What Trump’s New Iran Blockade Could Mean for Oil Prices
The first blockade in April choked off Iranian exports without causing a lasting price surge. Now global oil reserves...
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Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.
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Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights
Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.
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The Vague Clause That Helps Explain the U.S.-Iran Fight Over the Strait of Hormuz
The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has done little to calm tension, in part because...
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U.S. Presses China to Free American Seismologist Accused of Spying
President Trump has urged Xi Jinping to release the scientist, Youlin Chen, the man’s family says. Dr. Chen studied...
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Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
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Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed
The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks.
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Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators
The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving.
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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.
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Oil, Shipping, Flights: Disruptions Are Back as U.S.-Iran War Reignites
Higher prices for energy, food and air travel are likely to persist as the two sides escalate their clash over the...
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On ‘Caribenya,’ Lido Pimienta Found a Lifeline
On Lido Pimienta’s new album, “Caribenya,” the Colombian Canadian musician sought a warmer, more complex depiction of...
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For the Eclipse or a Weekend, How to Save Money in Reykjavik
A museum pass, public hot springs and free airline stopovers help shrink the cost of visiting Iceland’s capital.
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As Argentina Tries to Win the World Cup, the Rest of Latin America Cheers Against It
Rather than rally behind the tournament’s last Latin American team, other countries in the region are confronting...
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Six Dead in an Elevator After Fire in Central Brussels
After a fire broke out at the Oxy building in central Brussels on Tuesday morning, six bodies were found in an elevator.
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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
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Ann Widdecombe Was Killed in ‘Targeted Attack,’ UK Police Say
Counterterrorism police said that they were continuing to interview a 28-year-old man accused of killing Ann...
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Expelled from China
A New York Times correspondent was kicked out of the country after reporting on the struggles of everyday Chinese....
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For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer
Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands...
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Former Child Care Worker in Sydney Facing Over 300 Abuse Charges Is Identified
A Sydney court lifted the suppression order on identifying a man accused of abusing more than 100 children over 16...
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US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent
The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their...
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How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.
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Inky Mark, Former Canada MP, Arrested After Police Find 439 Guns and Cannon in His Home
Inky Mark, a former conservative lawmaker in Manitoba, was charged with offenses including firearm trafficking.
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Iran’s Cyberattackers Tracked Phones of U.S. Military Personnel in the Mideast, Data Suggests
Researchers say Iran’s cyberwarfare capabilities have grown more advanced and aggressive during the war with the...
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Iran’s Former Leader Denies Times Report
The Times reported that Israel had planned to reinstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after the war.
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Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Fate of Russia Sanctions Bill Uncertain
Supporters in both parties hope the measure to penalize Russia, championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, will gain...
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Chipotle Is Bringing Its Mexican-Inspired Fast Food to Monterrey, Mexico
The California-based restaurant chain is opening its first location south of the U.S.-Mexico border this week,...
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Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane
A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.
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Trump Drops Plan to Tax Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Fighting with Iran Escalates
The president’s proposal to impose a fee on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz threatened to increase global energy...
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Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
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‘We Love Iraq,’ Trump Tells New Prime Minister in Oval Office Meeting
The meeting comes as President Trump’s administration has been ratcheting up pressure on Baghdad to diminish Iran’s...
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Israel Strikes Police Post, Killing 7, Gaza Officials Say
Hamas says the strike hit Gaza’s civil security, while Israel says it targeted “terrorists.” Israel has stepped up...
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Tornadoes in Maine? A Rare Forecast for Parts of U.S. and Canada
Storms on Tuesday could produce damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes in areas where they are not common.
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Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.
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Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign...
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Antonio Rattín, Whose World Cup Expulsion Led to Penalty-Card System, Dies at 89
The ejection of the Argentine soccer star during a 1966 match against England led to the introduction of yellow and...
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Jeffries Says He Will Oppose Proposal to Cut Off U.S. Aid to Israel
The House Democratic leader said he would not seek to persuade other Democrats to vote against the measure, which has...
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India Condemns Deadly Iranian Strike on Commercial Ship
India issued a diplomatic protest after an Indian sailor was killed and dozens more were injured in an Iranian attack...
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Israel and Lebanon Meet to Advance Peace Talks, as Broader Truce Unravels
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U.S. and Iran Reignite War Over Strait of Hormuz
The two countries slid back to open war over the waterway, as the U.S. planned to reinstate a blockade on Iranian...
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In Bangkok Bar Blaze, Signs of Fatal Lapses Repeated Across the World
After a fire killed 30 people, the scrutiny has turned to whether the venue used flammable foam on its ceilings and...
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Bloomberg Loses Landmark Libel Case in Singapore
A judge ruled in favor of two Singaporean ministers in a closely watched defamation trial seen as a significant test...
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Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.
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Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in...
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A Heated Rivalry Over Bull Mascots Is Dividing a Brazilian Town
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, a heated rivalry has split a town for a century. It’s got nothing to do with sports or...
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3 Trips Near Venice, Without the Crowds
There is more to the northeastern Italian region of Veneto than its famous capital. We explore the area’s many...
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EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
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How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.
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Live Updates: U.S. Strikes Iran for 3rd Night, in Return to Open Conflict
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had attacked...
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Israel’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran
Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.
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'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
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Trump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes
After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that...
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Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for ‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
He appeared in more than 150 films and TV shows over a five-decade career, but was perhaps best known for his star...
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Health fears as frail Indian activist on hunger strike loses 8.2kg
The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
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Hamas Forces Interfered With Aid Distribution, U.N. Says
A raid by armed personnel led the World Food Program to suspend its operations in one part of Gaza, the U.N. said....
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Install Ahmadinejad, Iran’s Former President, as Leader
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort...
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Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death...
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Hungary’s Parliament Votes to Remove Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights...
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UK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.
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A Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed...
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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16...
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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of...
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Iranian Hard-Liners Threaten Trump as U.S.-Iran Strikes Continue
Some Iranians are calling for revenge against President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for the...
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Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Point in a Month After Strikes
Shipping activity in the critical waterway has plunged after Iran attacked a vessel, setting off U.S. strikes....
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Yemen’s Fragile Peace in Peril as Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Bombing
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s main international airport in a...
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In a First, U.S. Forces Used Naval Drones in Combat Operations
The use of unmanned vessels to attack Iranian naval installations offers new evidence of how drones are taking over...
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U.K. to Change Law to Allow Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader
The British government on Monday laid out steps enabling the deportation to Pakistan of Shabir Ahmed, the leader of a...
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Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Says
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, spoke before a meeting of more than 25 allies in Paris, in a show of support for...
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Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their...
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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.
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UK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death
The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a...
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Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
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A Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing.
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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales are Down but E.V. Chargers are Booming
Electric vehicle chargers are proliferating in Southern states as fast food restaurants, stores and other businesses...
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Fire in Bangkok Bar Was a Death Trap With Inaccessible Exits and Flammable Foam
Huge flames tore out of the entrance to the venue, which one investigator said had used inappropriate material for...
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Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical...
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A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
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Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
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German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic...
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Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother
The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.
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People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway
At least 28 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok...
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Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.
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The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting...
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The Netherlands Pushes to Make Manure a Hotter Product
The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental...
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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead
Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.
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Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead
The fast-moving blaze sent people fleeing toward the bathrooms to hide, officials said. Their bodies were found...
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US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
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Why Young People in China Are Buying Feelings
Young people in China are increasingly anxious about the future and spending on feel-good experiences and products...
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How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier
India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.
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With Lindsey Graham Gone, Ukraine Loses an Ally in Trump’s Ear
The South Carolina Republican was Ukraine’s most influential champion inside President Trump’s mostly ”America First”...
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Live Updates: Cease-Fire Unraveling as U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes Again
A fresh round of attacks by the U.S. on Sunday was the latest volley in a familiar pattern of back-and-forth strikes...
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Venezuela’s Post-Quake Politics
People are openly and forcefully voicing their anger at the government for the first time in years.
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Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate,...
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Lindsey Graham Championed Israel, Even as Wars Eroded American Support
The Republican senator from South Carolina had an intense interest in the Middle East, and was a staunch supporter of...
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At World Cup Ticket Prices, Even Messi Can’t Fill a Stadium
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World Cup, but that was...
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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.
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Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban...
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Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond...
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Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the...
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U.K. Police Make New Arrest in Killing of Ex-Lawmaker
A 28-year-old man was detained on Saturday in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament...
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Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the...
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People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
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Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the...
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Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by...
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Typhoon Bavi Hits China, Causing Evacuations, Floods and Flight Delays
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its...
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After Being Delayed by Trump, a Canada-U.S. Bridge Is Set to Open
A deal ended the Trump administration’s blocking of a new bridge that will ease congestion at the busiest trade...
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As India Erases Its Colonial Past, Delhi’s Elite Feel Targeted
India’s government wants to shut down Delhi’s Gymkhana Club, which the prime minister calls a vestige of colonialism....
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U.S. Strikes Iran After Iran Fires on Ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s attack on a container ship came hours after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman about...
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Muslim judge in India faces death threats after convicting 'cow vigilantes'
Tabassum Khan has been facing online abuse after convicting 14 Hindu men in a lynching case.
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England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday,...
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How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
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Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists'
Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World...
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U.S. Citizen Tests Positive for Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo
The American, who works for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, is the second to be infected in an...
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Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston
Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment...
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US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers
Khanna, 49, was visiting the occupied West Bank when he was held for 90 minutes, he says.
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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new...
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15 Killed as Speedboat Capsizes in Vietnam
A speedboat was carrying 36 people when it overturned near the island of Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam. The other...
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Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
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South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his...
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A Wildfire Killed 12 People in Southern Spain. Here’s the Latest.
Officials said more than 20 people were still missing because of the fire, one of the deadliest in Spain’s history....
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More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
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Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
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Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump protest
The president had wanted voter ID legislation passed before the housing law, which aims to reduce costs and increase...
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Hot Weather Sets Off Scramble for Outdoor Swimming in London
In an ever hotter city, the competition for pools is fierce. Some swimmers are turning to ponds and canals, which...
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Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make...
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Man Arrested in Killing of U.K. Ex-Lawmaker Is Released
The police said the 26-year-old was no longer part of the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and urged...
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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
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'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'
Hundreds of firefighters in Spain have been battling a deadly wildfire in the south of the country.
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We think and dream and fuss and project entire worlds into existence. Meanwhile, the earth’s orbit continues and the...
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Inside the Canadian Lab Burning Down Buildings to Save Them
At the national fire safety facility in Ottawa, scientists and engineers are increasingly focused on the threat from...
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Newly-released video shows Peter Falconio's killer questioned
Australian police have released bodycam footage showing one of the last attempts to get Bradley Murdoch to reveal the...
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New dinosaur species as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand
The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.
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Australian killer's final police interview footage released
Bradley Murdoch, 67, died in jail without disclosing where Peter Falconio's remains might be.
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Small plane crash in Bahamas kills 10 people
The country's prime minister called the crash, on the country's independence day, a tragedy.
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‘They Don’t Need People’: The Workers Left Behind by China’s Robot Drive
For out-of-work factory workers in Kunshan, a region made rich by electronics manufacturing, a park is the only place...
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Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.
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Royal Rapprochement: Harry and Meghan Pay a Rare Visit to the King and Queen
Friday’s visit to King Charles and Queen Camilla signaled a détente in relations with Prince Harry and his wife, who...
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What China’s Successful Rocket Launch Means for the Future of the Space Race
A space neophyte not long ago, China is now the United States’s main competitor for supremacy throughout the solar...
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At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation
Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October...
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Ten Killed in Plane Crash on the Bahamas’ Largest Island
The crash occurred as the country celebrated its independence from Britain.
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Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote
They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.
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The photo that shows who's really on top in Le Pen's party
Thirty-year-old Jordan Bardella had been groomed for success as France's next hard-right leader. He will now have to...
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Dating can be hard in South Korea - so the monks stepped in
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
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Trump Cuts Habitat Protections for Endangered Species
The rule change ends a safeguard that had been in place for 50 years and could hasten the demise of imperiled animals.
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Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Deaths
The nation’s president vowed to go “beyond diplomatic notes” after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Lorenzo...
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Shippers Face Deepening Dilemma as U.S. and Iran Vie for Control of the Strait
Companies desperately want to get their ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but face mounting risks. “Things...
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Sexual Assault and Killing of Girl Set Off Days of Protest in West Bengal
After promising to improve safety for women in the Indian state, the party of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing...
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Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
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Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife
In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her...
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Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a...
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U.K. Police Open Murder Investigation Into Death of Politician Ann Widdecombe
Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former lawmaker, was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday, the police said.
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Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Window on Ryanair Subsidiary Flight, Reports Say
A 61-year-old man was being treated for friction burns after a window was damaged during a flight from Greece to...
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Ghanaian Influencer Is Extradited Over Romance Scam Targeting Older Americans
Prosecutors accused Frederick Kumi of running a scheme that defrauded Americans out of $8 million. He was flown to...
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An Aging Assassin Was Caught by ICE. Will the U.S. Deport Him?
He helped plot a car bombing in Washington that killed two people in 1976. Fifty years later, old government secrets...
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Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with...
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Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
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Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that “uninvolved civilians” were...
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When Norway Gave England a ‘Hell of a Beating’
A huge soccer upset in 1981 was immortalized by a famous radio call in Norway, directed at Prime Minister Margaret...
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Dinaw Mengestu Resigns as PEN America President After 7 Months in Role
The novelist Dinaw Mengestu was leading a literary group that has been divided by its response to the war in Gaza.
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The Message From Barcelona’s New Sustainable Tourism Leader: ‘Not One Tourist More.’
As the commissioner for sustainable tourism, José Antonio Donaire’s job is to diminish the impact of the nearly 16...
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Police Investigating Donations to Reform U.K., Reports Say
The police in London said they had questioned two people as part of an investigation into donations to a political...
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Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe From Burning
A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science...
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Volkswagen Is Cutting Production as Sales in China Plunge
The German automaker has struggled to compete with fast-growing Chinese companies that offer more affordable and...
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Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the...
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An Insider’s Guide to 6 of Vienna’s Splendid Public Pools
Whether you’re looking to do laps in the pool or lounge in the shade beneath towering lindens, these swimming spots...
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Greece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
The attacks killed one person and injured others. The Greek authorities said an investigation would continue.
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After Venezuela Earthquakes, a Youth Baseball League Counts the Dead
Children who played for Venezuela’s youth baseball league, a symbol of national pride, have been left injured,...
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Can Hungarian Holocaust Survivors Find Justice in the U.S.?
For more than a decade, a group of survivors have fought a legal battle to get American courts to hear their suit...
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Overlooked No More: Garrincha, Brazil’s Brilliant and Broken World Cup Hero
He helped lead Brazil to two championships alongside Pelé, but his on-field brilliance was eclipsed by a tragic...
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Inside a Theater Sheltering Families in Lebanon
Our reporter Christina Goldbaum visits the Lebanese National Theater in Beirut to meet displaced families who have...
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China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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Indian Diaspora, Now the Largest Foreign-Born Group in Australia, Welcomes Modi
A large, festive reception for the Indian prime minister in Melbourne belied tensions over migration in the country.
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The Iranians Who Prefer War
The latest escalation of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz is empowering Iranian hard-liners
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Meet Neil, Australia’s Celebrity Seal
The young elephant seal has gained fans around the world. But the authorities warn he could be in danger of being...
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For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that...
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Bombing Iran Didn’t Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it...
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Iranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom’s Difficult Position
Iran’s military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had...
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Albanian Leader Rejects Complaints About Kanye West Concert
Prime Minister Edi Rama is under fire over a proposed resort with Trump ties, and a planned concert by the...
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Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning...
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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
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How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
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Final Stage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Begins After Delay
Thousands gathered for the procession in Mashhad for the supreme leader, who was killed in the first U.S.-Israeli...
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Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
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As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had...
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Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared
The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was shared by a...
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Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body...
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Factory Blaze in China’s ‘Shoe Capital’ Kills 28
The country’s leader, Xi Jinping, called on the authorities to investigate the fire, the latest of several deadly...
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What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues...
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Russian Finances Get Shakier, Despite Short-Term Bonus From Iran War
As oil prices fall back to levels not seen since before the Middle East war began, the Kremlin will be forced to...
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Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority’s...
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Sifting Through Venezuela Earthquakes’ Rubble, and the Ashes of a Revolution
The devastation of Jacqueline Zúñiga’s city in Venezuela follows the demise of her political project. The revolution...
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In Exchange of Strikes With Iran, U.S. Lands Most of the Blows
This difference reflects Iran’s limited firepower and degraded air defenses, and highlights how the war is taking a...
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I.U.C.N. Update Says Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Mollusks Around Hydrothermal Vents
The snails and other mollusks around hydrothermal vents have evolved to thrive in extreme conditions, but mineral...
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Between Trump and Pope, an Ambassador Is Clear About His Allegiance
Ambassador Brian Burch must navigate the relationship between the two most prominent American men in the world. His...
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Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln...
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Poland Sentences Russian Exile to 7 Years in Prison for Spying
Igor Rogov, who has publicly opposed the Kremlin, was arrested in 2024 and later confessed to spying for Russian...
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Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
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Why India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’
Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say...
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History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams...
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Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
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Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic...
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The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
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A Landfill in Indonesia Caught Fire Over a Week Ago. It’s Still Burning.
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The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong...
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Mexico Investigates Possible F.B.I. Role in El Mayo Arrest
Accusations that the United States lied about its involvement in the notorious drug lord’s capture renewed...
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Iran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
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Iran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Exchange of Strikes
“I think it’s over,” President Trump said of the preliminary truce, threatening to strike Iran again. Iran accused...
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Trump Praises NATO’s ‘Unity’ After Lashing Out at Allies
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Trump Lashes Out at Spain: ‘Cut Off All Trade.’ Here’s Why That’s Unlikely.
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After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears...
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Police Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom
The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of...
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Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are...
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Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office
Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew...
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Internal File Finds I.C.C. Prosecutor Engaged in Sexual Harassment
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As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home,...
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Why ‘Heated Rivalry’ Received No Emmy Nominations While Connor Storrie Did
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Hotter Seas in Britain and Europe Threaten Marine Life
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License to Make Patriot Missiles Could Help Ukraine Defend Against Russia
President Trump said he would allow Ukraine to make the defensive weapons but it could take several years to set up a...
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy...
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Air Canada Chooses Anko van der Werff, Who Speaks French, as CEO After Language Backlash
Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in...
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In Israel, Rahm Emanuel Calls for End of Unconditional U.S. Support
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, delivered a speech in Tel Aviv that was...
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Trump Says He Will Grant Ukraine the License to Make Patriot Missiles, a Key Demand
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said before a NATO summit this week that he wanted Patriot missiles and the...
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Pakistan Finds Wreckage of Cargo Plane That Vanished at Sea Overnight
Pakistan’s Navy is still searching for missing crew members after the aircraft plunged vertically and went missing...
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A violent militia that controls large swaths of Congolese territory in the east may use the virus to try to bolster...
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EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long...
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Germans Don’t Love Budweiser. It Won’t Take No for an Answer.
Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers...
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Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
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At End of NATO Summit, Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults
The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.
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Global Warming Could Ravage the Amazon’s Useful Plant Species, Study Finds
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Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a...
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German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
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Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei and Show Solidarity
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Penelope Keith, Effortlessly Posh Star of British Sitcoms, Dies at 86
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At Iran’s Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei, Mourners Bid an Emotional Farewell
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.
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Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh
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U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.
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NATO Summit Gives Trump New Chance to Bust Out Old Grievances
President Trump brought his combative side to the meeting of world leaders in Turkey, kicking off a day of diplomacy...
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Denmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again
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President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he’s...
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Cubans protest after third nationwide power cut this year
While Cuban officials said that power had been mostly restored, those still left in the dark vented their anger.
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Tensions Escalate Between Russia and NATO’s European Members
Moscow has directed extra hostility toward countries that have strongly supported Ukraine and praise at President Trump.
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Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
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Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
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US strikes target Iranian military boats
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Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or...
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What to Know About Australia’s Contest With China in the Pacific After Beijing Tested a Missile
With a series of recent treaties and alliances, Canberra is seeking to prevent Beijing from establishing a military...
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Trump’s Arrival in Turkey for NATO Summit Adds Drama and Spectacle
The second President Trump landed in Turkey, the center of gravity shifted right to where he likes it best: himself.
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Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential...
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At Least 17 Dead in China After Flooding and Tornadoes During Typhoon Maysak
Videos showed inundated roads, farmland and buildings, and floodwaters rushing toward homes, while the region braced...
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The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk,...
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Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
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NATO Allies Show Trump They Are Trying to Pay Up for Defense
Some countries are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are stretching the...
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Venezuelans Criticize Own Government Response After Twin Earthquakes
Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of...
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Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on...
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'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
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India Calls Out Meta Over Reported Child Sexual Abuse Imagery in Ads
The tech giant that owns Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp says it is in touch with the Indian authorities about...
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Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
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An hourslong standoff with the police ended after the man descended the 140-foot tower and surrendered. The graffiti...
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Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Oil Flow
The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed...
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Zimbabwe’s President Signs Law Extending His Term
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A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing...
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New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking...
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I.O.C. Lifts Russia’s Olympic Suspension, Clearing the Way for 2028
The International Olympic Committee “provisionally” removed the ban imposed in relation to Russia’s invasion of...
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Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
A new lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia states that the administration allowed Iranian officials to “select”...
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Canada Bets on NATO Partners for Its Expanded Submarine Fleet
In selecting a joint bid from Germany and Norway, Prime Minister Mark Carney is elevating Canada’s naval power and...
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Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
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How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month
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Farage Says He Will Resign From UK’s Parliament, Setting Off a By-Election
Nigel Farage, leader of the populist right-wing party Reform U.K., has come under increasing pressure after a series...
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Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a...
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A Supreme Leader’s Final Crowds
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Macron Continues With Syria Visit Despite Explosions Near His Hotel in Damascus
President Emmanuel Macron of France signaled confidence in Syria’s leaders by staying overnight in the capital and...
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Suspect in Monaco Bombing Attack Is Found Dead in Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities said that Anastasiia Berezovska, who officials said was behind the explosion last week, had...
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Mass Mournings In Qom, Where Khamenei Ruled Supreme Over Iran’s Clerics
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a...
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South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
An amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics...
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Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined...
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Belgium’s World Cup Win Over U.S. Fuels Triumph and Snark in Europe
President Trump had pushed to allow an American player to take the field despite a red card suspension, and the...
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Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war...
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More than 1,000 arrested as part of global human trafficking crackdown
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for...
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Wildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France
The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.
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As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all...
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Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader’s Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to...
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Andy Burnham, the UK’s Likely Next Prime Minister, Made His Name in Manchester. Here’s How.
Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester for nine years. His time there came to define his identity — and his...
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Typhoon Bavi Pounds Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
There was an islandwide power outage on Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, as the Category 5 storm...
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Iran to Bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Holy City of Mashhad
The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran’s most sacred...
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Bertrand Grébaut, Influential French Chef, Is Dead at 44
He ventured to the Right Bank to create Septime, a restaurant focused on vegetable-oriented cuisine “that changed the...
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Khamenei’s Burial Was Delayed, Breaking With Islamic Custom
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remains were preserved for months, according to Iran’s government. Some Islamic scholars say...
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Riot in Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison leaves at least 23 dead
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding...
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Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured
The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
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Comcast Adds Heft With Sky’s Deal for British Broadcaster ITV
The $2.1 billion purchase would combine two major British media outlets and help the Comcast-owned Sky compete with...
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With $8 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Money, U.S. Gives $300 Million in Quake Aid
In 2010, there was a huge U.S. aid effort after a quake in Haiti. Today, U.S. officials say they oversee billions in...
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Sites That Report Venezuela’s Missing Rise Far From Quake Zone
Despite problems like duplicate submissions, tallies gathered by the websites have been cited by news organizations...
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How Manchester’s Bee Buses and Trams Helped Fuel Andy Burnham’s Rise
Andy Burnham brought Greater Manchester’s public transit back under public control, making buses more frequent and...
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Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late for fans to share...
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Khamenei’s funeral draws mourners from across Iran’s regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.
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Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
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Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American...
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In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and...
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The Chinese Company That Could Start a Trade War With Europe
Nuctech’s rise from a Chinese state-backed start-up to a global border-security supplier has made it a lightning rod...
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Why an anti-sacrilege law in India's Punjab has sparked controversy
The dispute has revived one of Punjab's most sensitive political and religious issues ahead of state elections next...
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The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget
The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in...
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Girl trapped in Venezuela quake 'survived on ketchup and cheese'
BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating...
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Thousands of forgotten WW1 soldiers recognised for first time
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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
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First American Woman Rows Solo From California to Hawaii
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Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve
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The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now...
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Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.
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Israel’s Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling
A resolution by the country’s cabinet escalated a long-running conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and...
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A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market
The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.
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The Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
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The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
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Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour...
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Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of...
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At Site Where Iran’s Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after...
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Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.
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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation...
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Mourners Chant ‘Revenge’ at Funeral Prayers for Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign...
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Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Prepare for Typhoon Bavi
Typhoon Bavi, a tropical cyclone barreling through the Pacific Ocean, was forecast to pass near the U.S. territories...
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Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.
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Far From Kyiv and Moscow, Soldiers Stalk Ruins and Evade Drones on the Front
Ukraine’s military has denied a Kremlin claim to have taken a city in the eastern Donetsk region, saying its troops...
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Our Middle East correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir attended the first day of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali...
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Years of Warnings About Public Housing Preceded Venezuela’s Earthquakes
Residents, construction experts and seismologists said for years that Venezuela’s public housing would be vulnerable...
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China Frees Pastor Detained in Crackdown on Religion After Trump’s Urging
Ezra Jin Mingri was released nearly two months after President Trump raised his case with China’s leader, Xi Jinping,...
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China Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols
Beijing sent two ships to patrol the waters east of Taiwan, a new campaign to challenge the island’s control of...
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Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the...
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Rebel Catholics Defy Vatican’s Calls to Return to Mainstream Church
The Vatican has excommunicated the priesthood of a rebel Catholic faction. Many of the priests’ followers have...
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Visitors at the V&A East Storehouse can book appointments with artifacts that usually aren’t on show — and can even...
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Impeachment Trial of Philippine Vice President Set to Begin
Sara Duterte, who has said she would run for president, could be barred from politics over allegations of corruption...
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As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally
Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite....
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Prince Harry Will Travel to London, but Without His Family
The prince’s wife, Meghan, and their children could still join him for other parts of his trip outside the capital, a...
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Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
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Denmark’s century-old Fourth of July party looks different this year.
Overshadowed by President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, a Danish territory, the event removed U.S. officials...
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Canada Has a New Obsession: Soccer
A surprising World Cup run ended on Saturday against Morocco, but the Canadian successes, as a team and a host, are...
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Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'
Alexandra Eala dedicates her stunning win over defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to "all the girls with...
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BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali...
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In Britain, July 4 Is Mostly Just a Saturday
Independence Day does not loom large in Britain’s public imagination, though cultural institutions did note the day...
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For Cape Verde, There’s Victory in Their World Cup Defeat
The tiny African nation was eliminated from the World Cup by one of soccer’s biggest powers, Argentina, but there was...
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Will Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father’s Funeral?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was...
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Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism
While critics question just how much the World Cup will benefit tourism long term, Mexican officials believe it can...
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Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
The country’s security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests...
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Iran’s longstanding supreme leader concentrated power, presided over crackdowns and built an armed proxy network that...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney further diversified trade away from the U.S. this week by announcing multibillion dollar...
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Storms Cause Power Outages for 1 Million in Midwest, Northeast and Ontario
Strong winds from thunderstorms caused widespread cuts as the region sweltered in a heat wave.
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The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the...
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Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago. It moved to the...
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The Central African nation remembers the end of a murderous campaign against ethnic Tutsis that killed hundreds of...
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The director Ishiro Honda took a break from Godzilla with a villain who could turn himself into a cloud of gas. A new...
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Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during...
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In pictures: Stars and fans celebrate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Celebrities and sports stars were spotted as the A-list couple tied the knot in New York on Friday.
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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote
The daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori is declared winner of tight race nearly a month after voting...
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Australia Tried to Push Back on China. China Pushed Harder.
Relations between Beijing and Canberra have improved over the past four years, but China’s ambassador is now warning...
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Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce in NYC ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
The star-studded celebration saw several streets in Midtown Manhattan shut, as hordes of fans gathered outside the...
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Defeated at the World Cup, Teams Sometimes Face Abuse and Violence
Anger and disappointment are not unusual for fans whose teams are knocked out. But some responses have been extreme.
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Row after Indian state drops eggs from school lunch menu
West Bengal's move to replace eggs in some school meals has sparked a wider debate over nutrition and choice.
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More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?
More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.
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Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
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'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the US
More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest,...
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A Hitler Bunker Faces Demolition in Housing-Challenged Berlin
Preservation experts say the move to develop the site reflects a tension in Germany between the need to preserve...
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A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium
There were black marks left on a structure in a central Brussels park after a fireworks display, the American...
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Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
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Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
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Artur Dmitriev, Two-Time Olympic Pairs Skating Champion, Dies at 58
He won gold medals in 1992 and 1998, and was known for his dynamic power, elegance and charisma.
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Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
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Rare Copy of the Declaration of Independence Is Discovered in London
A volunteer cataloging naval letters came across a copy of the document, printed 250 years ago in New Hampshire. “It...
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Denmark Has a Big Fourth of July Party. This Year, the U.S. Is Uninvited.
Furious at President Trump over Greenland, Danish officials took the unprecedented step of pressuring organizers to...
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Tibetan Man Dies After Self-Immolation Protest in New York
Lobga Rangzen, a 52-year-old resident of Queens, died after the self-immolation. He said Beijing’s policies were...
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Four Reasons Crimea Has Become Crucial in the Ukraine War
Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up...
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Woman From Ukraine Was Behind Monaco Bomb Attack, Officials Say
Anastasiia Berezovska, a 39-year-old Ukrainian, tried to kill three people with a parcel bomb on Monday, the...
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For These Teens in Mexico, Soccer Is Life. Now, the Cartels Want In.
In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have turned soccer fields into bloody battlefields as they have co-opted a local...
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US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
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Bus Plunges 70 Feet Into a Ravine in Pakistan, Killing 40
The overloaded bus was carrying 48 passengers on a notoriously hazardous highway linking two provincial capitals.
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Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.
Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending...
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Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Killed at Iran War’s Outset
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war’s outset,...
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Enraptured by the World Cup, Countries Rewrite Rules for Fans
From pubs open until dawn to abruptly declared national holidays, it seems regulations everywhere are bending to...
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At least 32 dead after overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.
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E Pluribus Algae: Why Green Pond Scum Is as American as Red, White and Blue
And why the most patriotic approach to the Reflecting Pool may be to let the algae take over.
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China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
Rights groups and Western officials have criticized the law as a threat to Tibetans, Uyghurs and other minorities....
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Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.
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Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
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Happy Birthday, America
On the country’s 250th anniversary, what is actually being celebrated?
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Carney Unveils Multibillion Dollar Oil Pipeline Project to Boost Trade With Asia
Multibillion dollar investments, including a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast, and natural gas...
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U.K. Lawmakers Demand Deportation of ‘Grooming Gang’ Leader
Shabir Ahmed was handed a lengthy prison sentence in 2012 for his ties to a sexual exploitation ring.
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What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?
Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on...
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Deadly MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Is Over, W.H.O. Says
The rodent-borne virus, which sickened passengers on the MV Hondius, killed three people, led to a race to find its...
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Kyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault
The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for...
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Vatican Excommunicates Society of St. Pius X, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo
The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its defiance of Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against...
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Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared...
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See How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of...
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Putin Retaliates With New Strikes After Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking,...
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Russia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks
At least 27 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across...
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Ukrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany
A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of...
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Russia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks
At least 27 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across...
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Teenage Boys Who Raped Girls in Fordingbridge, England, Have Sentences Revised
Two teenagers were given four-year custodial sentences on Thursday after an appeals court determined that their...
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Can the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy?
High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.
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9 Buddhist Monks Killed After Boy Crashes Truck Into Procession
Another 11 were injured when the pickup truck hit the monks on a pilgrimage in northeast Thailand.
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Crew Member Is Missing After Helicopter’s Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says
Three of four crew members were rescued. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the...
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Can Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to.
The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them....
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Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life
The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.
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After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to...
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U.S. Restarts Shipments of Dollars to Iraq, Pausing Pressure
The Trump administration had halted the deliveries as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to...
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Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 6
The blast, near the Syrian capital’s main courthouse, underscored the country’s persistent instability as its leaders...
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An Aerial View of Disaster at a Venezuela Housing Project
What one aerial image of a collapsed building tells us about the aftermath of an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.
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Vatican excommunicates hundreds of thousands of splinter sect followers
Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.
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Gary Glitter Is Charged With Assaulting a Young Girl in the 1970s
British prosecutors have charged the singer with multiple counts of indecent assault of a minor, including one of...
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Aid Workers in Venezuela Fear Disease Outbreaks After Twin Quakes
Health care workers worry that illnesses like cholera could spread in areas where clean water was already in short...
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Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
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Court Investigates Spanish Police Chief, Heaping Pressure on Prime Minister
The case against Mercedes González is part of a broader examination of whether allies of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez...
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Celebrating the World Cup, the English Ask: Who Owns the Flag?
The national flag of England, a white banner with a bold red cross, has been displayed by soccer fans during the...
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Even as It Bombards Kyiv, Russia’s Wider Military Campaign Has Largely Stalled
Moscow can still inflict serious damage, but its forces are suffering higher casualties than their Ukrainian...
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India and Japan Expand Defense and Economic Ties
The prime minister met with his counterpart, Sanae Takaichi of Japan, and signed agreements covering artificial...
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U.S. Hopes for Investment in Iran Would Break With Decades of History
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran’s...
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Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions
In the Netherlands, more than 15,000 children were separated from their mothers from 1956 to 1984, causing “great...
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Drones Over Europe Raise Concerns About Russian Activities
A new study, backed up by analysts and political leaders, says frequent drone incursions near military assets mark a...
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Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble
Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of...
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Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the...
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South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant
South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.
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China Says Pilot Who Flew Into Skyscraper Had Thoughts of Death
Beijing authorities said the pilot who hit a building in the city had suffered from insomnia and anxiety and had...
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Russia’s Deadly Attack on Ukraine Reminds Europe of Its Own Vulnerabilities
Governments across the continent have increased military spending, but the strikes are another warning that they need...
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As Far Right Rises, German Leaders Look to Jump-Start the Economy
An agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-left partners bets on politically painful compromises...
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As Earthquake Death Toll Mounts, Venezuela Grapples With Recovering and Burying Bodies
As the death toll mounts, thousands of bodies have overwhelmed Venezuela’s forensic system, turning a seaport into a...
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Russia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv
At least 13 people were killed in the assault, which began hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned...
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Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession
The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.
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For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was So Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost, 2-1, to England on Wednesday, after spending most of the game winning.
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For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was So Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost, 2-1, to England on Wednesday, after spending most of the game winning.
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Imprisoned Chinese Journalist Seeks Medical Parole for Lung Tumor
Dong Yuyu is stuck in a dispute with prison authorities in Beijing over where to get treated for a possible cancer,...
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China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
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Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Kyiv’s aim is simple: Put enough pressure on President Vladimir Putin that he agrees to end the war. Will it work?
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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
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Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon....
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Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.
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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made...
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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'
Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.
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Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say
The young migrants heading to Europe say they were stripped and had their hands tied in freezing temperatures.
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¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico
Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of...
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Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
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Catholic Group Consecrates 4 Bishops, Risking Break With Vatican
The traditionalist Society of St. Pius X went ahead with the ceremony, even after the Vatican warned it would result...
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4 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
A man and two women died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory...
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A Town in Quebec Is the First Governing Body to Adopt the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Trees
Terrasse-Vaudreuil has adopted a resolution to protect trees, which its mayor called “indispensable allies,” as...
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Why Are So Many Cubans Migrating to Guyana?
Guyana, a tiny, oil-rich, English-speaking South American country, has become a destination for Cubans fleeing...
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US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal
US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews
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After Venezuela Earthquakes, Deportees from the U.S. Are Missing or Found Dead
Many of the 146 Venezuelans deported from the United States the day the earthquake struck are feared dead.
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Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.
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Canada Will Compete in Eurovision Song Contest
The country’s national broadcaster confirmed that it is joining the world’s most popular singing contest next year....
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Archaeologists Find Ruins of Maya Monuments Off the Beaten Path. Way Off.
Scientists drove ATVs for miles and then hiked miles more through dense forest to reach a site untouched by looting...
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Bombings in Greece Target Governing Party Members, Officials Say
A candidate for Parliament for the New Democracy party was injured in one of the bombings in the city of...
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Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa
Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.
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U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and...
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Stocks Notch Strongest Quarter Since 2020
The S&P 500 rose almost 15 percent for the three months through June, and many stock analysts remain optimistic that...
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Man Killed by Crocodile at a Popular Resort City in Mexico
The government described the rare fatal attack in Puerto Vallarta as “deeply unfortunate, unusual and isolated.”
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How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the...
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Fire at Antwerp apartment block kills at least six
A man is seen clambering through a window to escape black smoke in the block where some 200 people live.
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Canada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
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Trump Officials Sideline Machado, Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Over Earthquake Response
U.S. officials called a bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered...
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A Risky Burial in the Heart of an Ebola Outbreak
Safe interment is critical to containing the deadly disease, but in recent days around one Congolese town, that was...
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Turkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.
A Times journalist profiled Istanbul’s thriving tango scene after finding herself transformed by the dance.
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Venezuela’s Maduro Accused in Lawsuit of Authorizing Police Killings
Five families whose loved ones were killed during a deadly police campaign have sued the former Venezuelan leader in...
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Driver Is Reported Dead Days After Plowing Into World Cup Fans in Mexico
The episode appears to the most significant violence after wins by the Mexico national team, which has drawn huge...
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Beaver Statue Honoring the United States Is Smashed in Toronto
One of dozens of statues of Canada’s national animal, part of a public art installation for the World Cup, was...
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The Two Mexico Cities Fighting for Claim Over Soccer’s Origin
Mineral del Monte, a small former mining town that became a tourist destination partly because of its Cornish...
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With New Seizures, Value of the Met’s Looted Artifacts Tops $95 Million
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a...
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Shortages of Rescue Equipment Hampered Venezuela’s Earthquake Response
Residents appealed for excavators, generators and specialized rescue tools as civilians have stepped in to supply...
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The Hidden Dead: The True Toll in Venezuela Is Buried Under Rubble
Five days after devastating twin earthquakes flattened entire residential neighborhoods, experts fear the official...
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China Increases Military and Economic Pressure on Japan
Beijing’s moves have included flying bombers near Japan, detaining businesspeople and restricting the exports of rare...
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Ontario and Quebec Face Heat Warnings as High Temperatures Spread Across Canada
Parts of Ontario and Quebec will be well above normal temperatures this week as a heat wave spreads over North America.
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Prominent Tech Founder in Indonesia Is Found Guilty in Corruption Case
The case against Nadiem Makarim, a co-founder of Gojek, has fueled concerns about judicial fairness in a nation where...
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How Cartel Violence Is Infiltrating Local Soccer
In Salamanca, Mexico, soccer matches are being plagued by violence and deaths in multiple shootings. Our...
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The 1968 Pact on Shipping Routes in the Strait of Hormuz That Iran Is Rejecting
For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.
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Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
Vessels stranded for months have started moving in larger numbers, but many pulled back over the weekend after Iran...
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Australian Man Charged With Homicide After Thai Teen’s Body Found in Suitcase
The 17-year-old’s remains were found abandoned near railroad tracks in Pattaya. The suspect was arrested while trying...
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Former Chinese Billionaire and Bannon Associate Is Sentenced for Fraud
The businessman courted U.S. conservatives as an anti-Communist crusader while using his supporters’ money to buy...
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Abdul Ahad Momand, Only Afghan to Fly in Space, Is Dead
A pilot in the Afghan Air Force, he was recruited for the Soviet space program. His 1988 flight took place as the...
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Efforts to Rescue Venezuela Quake Victims Grow More Desperate
The death toll has risen to over 1,700, which is likely an undercount.
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In Peru’s Presidential Election, Keiko Fujimori Gives the Right in Latin America Another Win
Keiko Fujimori, a daughter of the former strongman Alberto Fujimori, returns her family’s movement to power, but with...
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Les Mills, Olympian Who Founded Fitness Chain, Dies at 91
A New Zealand Olympian, he started a small gym in Auckland that grew into a worldwide chain.
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At Funerals, Venezuela’s Wounded Families and Friends Unite in Grief
Venezuelans began to bury some of the more than 1,700 victims of last week’s earthquakes, sharing tales of...
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Scale of Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Could Take Weeks to Emerge
Experts pointed to several indications that the twin earthquakes were particularly lethal, including the number of...
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Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From U.S.-Iran Strikes
Four days of attacks by both countries forced a sharp decline in the number of vessels navigating through the Strait...
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Pakistan Attacks Afghanistan, Killing More Than 30
The Taliban said that airstrikes left 36 civilians dead, while Pakistan claimed that its assault killed 32 militants,...
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Once He Wanted to Lead FIFA. This Is Much Better.
Jordan’s arrival at the World Cup is the culmination of decades of patient effort by one man, but also a moment of...
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In Venezuela, a Community Comes Together to Search for Earthquake Survivors
Volunteers in a middle-class neighborhood in Caracas used drills, picks and hammers to break through concrete, trying...
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In Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties
More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, after more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of...
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Deep Under the Rubble, Rescuers Find an 11-Year-Old Boy Alive
A Colombian rescue team worked for six hours to recover the child, Moises, from under nearly 10 feet of rubble in La...
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U.S.-Iran Deal’s Vague Language Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts
The deal called for Iran to “make arrangements” for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has...
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In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the...
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At a Caracas Morgue, Families and Officials Try to Identify More Than 100 Victims
Identifying victims has proved to be difficult because many bodies were badly crushed beneath collapsed buildings.
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12 Hours With Venezuelan Doctors Searching for Earthquake Survivors
A medical team set out from the capital to rescue people in the hardest-hit part of the disaster zone, La Guaira....
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An Attack on Ebola’s First Responders
Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from a city where Red Cross workers carrying out burials in the...
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Dozens of Dogs Join Search for Venezuela Earthquake Survivors
Specially trained dogs can pick up the scent of survivors beneath mounds of collapsed debris, indicating where...
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Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
The incident occurred near the Ras Tanura facility in the east of the country, a key export hub for oil transported...
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Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s President, Is Accused of Politicizing Earthquake Relief
Critics say the country’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is trying to exploit the tragedy for her political...
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U.S. Officials Said to Be Frustrated With Machado’s Call for Help
María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, hopes to go home. U.S. officials say her wishes...
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Kazakhstan’s Leader Deepens U.S. Ties, Saying Trump Was ‘Sent by Heaven’
The Central Asian nation is aggressively courting President Trump’s Washington to counterbalance its powerful...
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What Life Is Like in Dahiya Amid a Hezbollah-Israel Truce in Lebanon
Dahiya, a sprawling area and Hezbollah stronghold, is stirring back to life amid a tense truce with Israel. “This war...
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China Confirms Death of Pilot Who Flew Small Plane Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower
The statement came a day after online images showed falling debris and plane parts. Another 13 were injured in the...
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A Rush of Volunteers in Venezuela Has Slowed Rescue Efforts
The outpouring of volunteer aid after Venezuela’s earthquakes clogged the only road into the disaster zone, delaying...
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Volunteers Are Risking Their Lives to Stop Ebola. They Aren’t Always Welcome.
Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst...
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Why Lebanon Is Celebrating Brazil’s Win
Our correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir visits a Brazil national team World Cup watch party in Tripoli, Lebanon. Brazil is...
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Deal With Israel Divides Lebanese, Fueling Protests in Beirut
Supporters welcomed the agreement as a step toward curtailing Iran’s influence within Lebanon, but others took to the...
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After New York Elections, Israelis Fear Further Rupture in U.S.-Israeli Relationship
Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s...
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At World Cup, Iran-Egypt ‘Pride Match’ Stirs Conversation About Persecution
Seattle had designated Friday’s match to celebrate L.G.B.T.Q. rights, but the teams that faced off are from countries...
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At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible
Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by...
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Migrant Camps Swell in South Africa Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Threats
A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they...
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A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form
A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American...
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Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest
The protest, an annual event, has become a showcase of the growing political power of Kenya’s youth.
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Congo Ebola Crisis: Contact Tracing Is Dangerously Behind, Officials Warn
Most of the people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers’ radar,...
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Can a Youth Boom Survive South Sudan’s Education Crisis?
South Sudan is the world’s newest nation and its education system is on the verge of collapse, putting an entire...
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The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?
Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans....
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U.S. Warns of ‘Imminent’ Atrocities in El Obeid, Sudan
A highway running through El Obeid links Darfur in west Sudan to the east, making it a strategically significant...
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Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones
That is good news for patients, but officials fear it will make controlling the spread of the disease harder.
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France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
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Cape Verde Will Count on Vozinha Against Uruguay at the World Cup
Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper, Vozinha, is keeping the archipelago nation’s hopes outsized after his performance...
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BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under...
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A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court
A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor...
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Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu as virus reaches every continent
Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.
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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief...
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James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the...
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US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa
More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.
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Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".
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U.S. to End AIDS Funding for South Africa
According to an unsigned statement from the State Department, the U.S. will phase out support for H.I.V. prevention...
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Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?
The BBC asked Sydney locals if they would take the newly announced, longest ever commercial flight from Sydney to...
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Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says.
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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.
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Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports.
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework.
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In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028...
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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial
The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".
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Gunmen Attack a Major Airport in Niger
A militant group claimed responsibility for the early-morning assault on Niamey airport, the second such attack in...
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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial
The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023.
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Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the...
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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?
The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if...
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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
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Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?
Steve Rosenberg explains what Russia's next steps may be after frequent Ukrainian drone attacks.
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Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport
Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the...
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Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested...
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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport
The gunmen concealed their weapons behind flowers and stuffed toys while waiting for the victim outside Guayaquil...
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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis
The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.
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Bird flu kills more than 75% of baby seals on remote Australian island, study finds
Scientists say 13,000 southern elephant seal pups on Heard Island have died of the H5N1 strain.
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Teenager dies in horse-drawn carriage accident in New York
The horse bolted and toppled over after the carriage driver stepped down to take a picture of the passengers.
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Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
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US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the...
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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
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France Assembled an African Dream Team. Senegal Could Not Stop Them.
Many see the rivalry between France and Senegal as a result of colonial heritage. But at the same time, European...
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Japan ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC
Japan needs to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined it since World War Two, Shinjiro Koizumi says.
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New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases Abroad
The State Department is taking over much of the control of global health initiatives, for which critics say the...
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UN experts demand Iranians free Foremans
They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.
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Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all...
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Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
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Trump says he will visit India as frosty relationship with Modi thaws
Trump made the announcement during chat where he also vowed to protect India.
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Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
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The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
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Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear...
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'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies falling into volcanic crater
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar had been attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment when he fell in, local authorities...
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South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash
The chain was criticised for a "Tank Day" marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.
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Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
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Olé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
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South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
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China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
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US musician Oliver Tree dies in helicopter collision in Brazil
The singer-songwriter is among six people presumed dead in air crash over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
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Man apologises for making racist gesture at Korean in World Cup match
He was caught pulling the corners of his eyes at a South Korean influencer during the match in Mexico.
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Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge...
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Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.
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Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in France
Swiss police deployed a water cannon and fired tear gas to disperse anti-G7 protesters after clashes.
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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap
Nearly 55% of participants voted against the proposal to cap population by cutting migration, results show.
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Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title.
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Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say.
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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still...
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'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio
New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in...
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Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
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Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges,...
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Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
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US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
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Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of...
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Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
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The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland
BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with...
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Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa
Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech...
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King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney
The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.
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Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
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French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings
The prime suspect in the killing of Lyhanna, 11, was reported to police nine months prior but never questioned.
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Discovery of €1.2m jewellery prompts fresh probe into former Spanish PM
José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is suspected of being unable to show proof he paid import duties on the jewellery.
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More time needed for deadly Air India crash inquiry, officials say
A statement says "significant progress" has been made into investigating the crash, in which 260 people died a year ago.
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South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
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David Hockney: Art's great innovator whose vivid paintings made him a household name
The proud Yorkshireman, who also painted iconic pictures of America, was routinely described as Britain's greatest...
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'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him
Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.
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What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland?
People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.
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More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this...
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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
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World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for...
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Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's
Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days...
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Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology,...
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Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets
Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's...
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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
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Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
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Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
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Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about...
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Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
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Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
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I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the...
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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split after three years
The pair met on the set of the first Wicked movie, for which Grande received an Oscar nomination.
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Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
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Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.
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ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest...
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Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
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Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
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How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with...
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Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile...
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US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display
No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.
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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on...
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Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
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Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing
Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC...
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Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake
Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in...
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'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
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Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
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'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
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'We don't look at the sky any more': The Air India crash victims who were not on the plane
A grandfather, a survivor, a witness: one year after the crash, the people on the ground tell their stories.
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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.