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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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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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Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance

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Gasly's Monaco third place reinstated after appeal - Pierre Gasly is reinstated into third place in the Monaco Grand Prix, after the stewards rescind the two penalties he received for pit-lane speeding. 37 mins ago - Formula 1

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LIVE - Celebrated British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 - The painter's style was one of the most recognisable in the modern era.

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LIVE - World Cup 2026: Co-hosts USA & Canada prepare for first games - how will they fare? All the latest reaction, highlights and talking points as the 2026 Fifa World Cup gets under way.

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US Supreme Court denies Alabama's request to carry out nitrogen gas execution

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'They destroyed the future': Palestinian anger at rise in Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

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Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC

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UK signals it may block compensation to Chinese owner of British Steel

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Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

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Cheering for the 'home team' during the World Cup gets complicated for Canadians -- As Canada's national team prepare for its home turf tournament debut, some Canadian fans face a dilemma: can you cheer for more than one team?

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'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup -- Amid political turbulence in the US and talk of moving matches out of Mexico, it can be forgotten that there is a third co-host of the 2026 World Cup. Canada hope it will be their time to shine.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests -- There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

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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 artist.

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Weekly quiz: Which Sesame Street character got in trouble with New Yorkers? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? -- It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"

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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran

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BBC tours cage fight arena at White House

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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut

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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut

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Indonesian students protest in against state spending, fuel price hike -- The protesters warn wasteful government spending risks driving the country into bankruptcy. -- Asia

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Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall -- "Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.

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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry -- Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

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Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick -- The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.

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Our sons are playing for two different countries at the World Cup -- Jack and Heather Souttar are heading to the US to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia.

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Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed -- The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.

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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma

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'We planted some trees upside down for a joke'

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Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to US consulate shooting

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Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near

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Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into North

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Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame

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Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

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Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds

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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of world's biggest stock market launch

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Williamson ends New Zealand career in middle of series with England -- Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson - his country's all-time leading run-scorer - retires from all international cricket with immediate effect. -- New Zealand

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LIVE - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix first practice - Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of the first practice of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

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'No-one knows it's on' - NBA Finals feed US World Cup apathy -- With the World Cup under way, how excited are people across the United States - and do they even know it is on?

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We need to feel love playing for England - Bellingham -- England midfielder Jude Bellingham stresses the importance of needing to 'feel loved' as he looks to help the Three Lions enjoy World Cup success this summer.

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South Korea come from behind to beat Czech Republic - Substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scores an 80th-minute winner as South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener.

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