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Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis -- The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran. -- World

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Earl Spencer to publish life story of his sister, Princess Diana -- The book is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after Diana died. -- UK

8 hours ago

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 -- A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice -- US & Canada

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Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut -- Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday. -- Just now -- Business

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How will your club fare? Phil McNulty's Premier League predictions -- How will your club fare in the 2026-27 Premier League? BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty makes his annual predictions. -- Premier League

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US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase -- Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

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LIVE - 'Catastrophic' hotel blunder caused unfair trial, mushroom murderer's lawyers tell court - Erin Patterson was convicted last year of murdering three relatives by serving them beef Wellington laced with poisonous mushrooms.

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South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request -- It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

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Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts

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Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

9 hours ago

Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC

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'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln -- Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December. -- US & Canada

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'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply -- As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message. -- Business

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Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in London's ultra low emission zone -- Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows. -- London

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Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10 -- Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan -- An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.

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Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

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Dozens detained in Russia as only anti-war party struck from election

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Take a timelapse ride along the IndyCar racetrack in Washington

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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala

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Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan -- Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says Fifa has delivered "a self-inflicted wound".

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Man in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents -- "It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.

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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island -- The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

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Family refused restaurant entry over boy's 'safe foods'

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Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

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Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

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Byron Donalds and David Jolly projected to win Florida primary to replace Governor Ron DeSantis

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First giant tuna caught off Yorkshire since 1960s

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'Sleep deprived' residents demand action on late-night fireworks

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Musiala collapses in match for second time in four days -- Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

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Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers -- Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.

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Five in Five: Football quiz No 3 -- Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

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Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap -- Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19. -- Formula 1

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How Carrick's Man Utd are shaping up for Premier League season -- As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically. -- Man Utd

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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story -- Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career. -- England

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