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LIVE - UN to vote on resolution to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump renews threats against Iran

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Artemis II blasts ever closer to the far side of the Moon

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LIVE - Astronauts describe 'spectacular moment' in space after leaving Earth's orbit - The Artemis II commander says they saw "the entire globe from pole to pole", as Nasa hails "flawless" engine burn to propel the spacecraft towards the Moon.

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Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist -- The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found. -- Europe

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Fifa charging up to $10,990 for World Cup final tickets in first open sale -- Fifa is charging what is thought to be the most expensive general admission price for a football match. -- World Cup

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Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete

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Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says

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Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say -- The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.

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Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place -- Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

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UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz -- Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

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Arlo Parks on hangover cures and dancing her way to freedom -- The singer-songwriter found herself on the dancefloor. On a new album, she asks us to join her.

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Crisis staff found 'unforgivable scene' at convicted undertaker's funeral home -- An international crisis team was drafted in after police raided Hull's Legacy funeral home.

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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy -- US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

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Weekly quiz: Why did bananas cause a stir in Orkney? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

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What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

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Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war

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Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'

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Ros Atkins on...the cost of the Iran war

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Iran war could make beer and bottled water pricier for Indians -- Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies.

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'Unbelievable!': Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of two of the UK's last surviving orcas -- Steve Backshall spotted two of the UK's last surviving orcas which he described as one of his "greatest British wildlife moments".

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BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' presenter had to go -- Outgoing BBC boss Davie says on his final day Scott Mills' sacking "was a real shock to the organisation".

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Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment -- More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

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UK police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs -- Reports of crimes against MPs have more than doubled since 2019, reaching almost 1,000 last year.

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Hegseth asks US Army's top general to step down

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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi

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'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war

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'Airline left us on a freezing island for days'

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Marmalade to be re-branded in post-Brexit food deal

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Judge dismisses most of Blake Lively's claims in harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

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Myanmar's coup leader who set off a brutal civil war is set to become president

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'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war

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Woods crash bodycam footage released by police -- Body camera footage showing Tiger Woods straight after he clipped a truck and rolled his car in Florida last month is released by police.

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De Zerbi apologises to fans for Greenwood comments -- New Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi apologises to fans over comments he made about Mason Greenwood.

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Italian FA head and Buffon quit over World Cup failure -- Gabriele Gravina resigns as head of Italy's football federation after they fail to qualify for a third World Cup in a row, while ex-goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon quits his role with the national team.

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Bielle-Biarrey named men's Six Nations best player -- France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the Player of the Championship award for the 2026 Men's Six Nations.

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Barca hit Real Madrid for six again to reach semis - Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 6-0 at the Nou Camp to complete a 12-2 aggregate victory in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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Price wins in Manchester after Littler and Van Veen spat -- Gerywn Price secures victory in Manchester after Gian van Veen accuses Luke Littler of being "out of order" on night nine of the Premier League.

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