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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow -- BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week. -- BBC Verify

4 hours ago

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

8 hours ago

Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall

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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

11 hours ago

Your child didn't get a party invite - should you get involved? -- This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them. -- UK

6 minutes ago

I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online -- After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores. -- Business

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Watch: What the data centre boom means for Arizona ahead of midterm elections

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Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say -- The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police. -- US & Canada

5 hours ago

India's 'cockroach' protesters set to return despite police crackdown -- The youth-led movement plans a fresh Delhi protest after mass detentions last week and the jailing of two leaders. -- India

7 hours ago

Sparks fly at the Celebrity Traitors round table and a 'terrifying' death parade -- The celebrities turn on each other at the round table, and have to beat the death walkers for their mission. -- Culture

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Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years

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LIVE - Premier League: Arbeloa - 'It's not about me' as doubts emerge over his position - All the latest from Friday's Premier League news conferences with Enzo Maresca, Michael Carrick, Mikel Arteta and more speaking.

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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad

17 hours ago

US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir

7 hours ago

What we know about the criminal investigation into US congresswoman Ilhan Omar -- The nature of the investigation is unclear but comes after officials cast doubt on her US citizenship.

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Watch: Harry and Meghan at first joint engagement since UK return -- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making several public appearances in Nottingham.

11 hours ago

'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?

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Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

15 hours ago

At the scene of a school roof collapse in Pakistan -- At least 33 pupils and a teacher were killed according to hospital officials, and more than a dozen were injured.

2 hours ago

Same-day test helps UK doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children -- Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.

5 hours ago

Watch: Australian band breaks world record for most gigs in 12 hours -- The dream rock band called Fathom travelled roughly 700km across Australia by car, helicopter and plane to play nine shows in 12 hours.

6 hours ago

Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport -- The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.

16 hours ago

Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting before suspect shot by bystander

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Canada PM warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears

6 hours ago

China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

48 minutes ago

School's 'sibling ban' row leaves family in tears

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Man killed by tiger died from 'multiple injuries'

23 hours ago

They fled Russia, but the West sent them back

1 hour ago

Why Harry and Meghan's UK relaunch felt so much like a royal engagement

12 hours ago

Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'

20 minutes ago

The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day -- Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no cure.

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Kartal upsets Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals -- Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. -- Tennis

1 hour ago

Sutton's predictions v boxer & Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley -- BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on boxer and Ipswich fan Fabio Wardley, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures. -- Premier League

3 hours ago

Chelsea's Reece James has surgery for knee issue -- Chelsea announce captain Reece James has undergone successful surgery on a knee injury. -- Chelsea

20 minutes ago

The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager -- How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United. -- Brighton

3 hours ago

Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist? -- For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end? -- Premier League

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