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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold -- Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

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Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

4 hours ago

Peabo Bryson, R&B singer behind Beauty and the Beast, dies aged 75

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He was a reality show villain. Can he be the mayor of one of America's largest cities?

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New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system

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New Jersey alleges 'unsanitary' conditions at migrant facility rocked by protests

8 hours ago

Convenience or entitlement? Indian start-up offers people to carry shopping bags -- CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters. -- Asia

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Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down -- Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor. -- Middle East

6 hours ago

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer? -- Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.

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Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico

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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

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Nowak murder: Key moments of police bodycam footage

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Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage

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Police bodycam shows officers handcuffing Henry Nowak as he lay dying

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Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan -- The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.

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BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced -- Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility.

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Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on Pound notes - The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes. 5 hrs ago

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White House Correspondents' Dinner rescheduled after shooting incident -- The annual dinner, which was held in April this year, was interrupted when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint.

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Two arrested after four migrant farm workers killed in Italy minivan fire -- CCTV images showed two people blocking the van's doors from the outside and throwing liquid inside to start a fire.

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US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled

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Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement

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Henry Nowak arrest footage raises 'serious questions for police', PM says

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'Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C: A day in the hottest place in India

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Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

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Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

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Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact

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Murder victim told police 'I can't breathe' while handcuffed

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Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot -- Liverpool reach a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

5 hours ago

Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson -- Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old

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Late Koumas goal earns Wales draw with Ghana - Lewis Koumas heads in an equaliser in time added on to earn Wales a 1-1 friendly draw at home to World Cup-bound Ghana.

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Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer -- Scotland, Liverpool and Celtic great Sir Kenny Dalglish confirms he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

13 hours ago

No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup -- The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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Konate close to joining Real Madrid after Liverpool exit -- France defender Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks with Real Madrid about joining the La Liga club on a free transfer.

10 hours ago

Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards -- England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.

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