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Russia 'relentlessly targeting' critical infrastructure and democracy, UK spy agency says -- The spy agency's head will set out threats facing the UK and the measures she believes need to be taken to confront them on Wednesday.

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Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire -- The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

1 hour ago

First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for UK, says ex-PM Blair

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Republicans in South Carolina defy Trump to reject voting map changes -- With the midterms less than six months away, there is a battle under way over the redrawing of voting maps. -- US & Canada

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Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout -- Internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.

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US woman killed when umbrella blows into her at restaurant

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Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes -- Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

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Hotels can refuse tourists tap water, Italy's top court rules

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Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

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India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them? -- The story of the rise and decline of India's communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance. -- Asia

7 hours ago

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed -- The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe. -- Europe

12 hours ago

Emily nearly lost access to her baby because of a hair strand test and experts fear she's not alone -- There are growing concerns over the way hair strand tests are being interpreted in the UK Family Court. -- Family & Education

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Sailors from doomed Arctic mission with no survivors identified by DNA -- The remains of sailors who died on an Arctic expedition are identified by researchers. -- Wales

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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard -- Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult. -- Asia

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

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Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

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Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction

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Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river

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Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater

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China executes man for poisoning billionaire gaming tycoon -- The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.

10 hours ago

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

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Israel says new head of Hamas' military wing killed in Gaza City strikes

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White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations

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Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

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YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

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The stepmum exposed as a young girl's killer almost 50 years on

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One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill

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The footballer setting record straight after 46 years -- Roly Gregoire, Sunderland's first black player, sometimes wishes he had never played football because of the racist abuse he found too painful to talk about for 46 years. -- Sunderland

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Will 'bruised' Howe and Newcastle address problems in one window? -- Newcastle certainly have to get this summer right following a turbulent window a year ago.

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Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit -- Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

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Quiz: Name every Conference League finalist -- Crystal Palace are in Wednesday's Conference League final and are one match away from their first ever European trophy.

1 hour ago

Packers' Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges -- Green Bay Packers' star running back Josh Jacobs is arrested and taken into custody on five domestic abuse charges. -- American Football

18 minutes ago

Thunder beat Spurs to move one win from NBA Finals -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overcomes a slow start to score 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 to move within one win of a second consecutive NBA Finals appearance. -- Basketball

58 minutes ago

Foden a 'victim' of football's packed schedule -- Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is a "victim" of football's packed fixture schedule after being left out of England's World Cup squad, says the chief executive of the PFA. -- England Men

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