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Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch site in Louisiana - The project - named Starbase - will be the firm's biggest facility yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029. 16 mins ago

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman -- Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated. -- Europe

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Moment tornado tears through southern France -- The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. -- Europe

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania -- Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline. -- US & Canada

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LIVE -- Dolly Parton, country music icon, dies after brief battle with cancer -- In an earlier statement confirming her death, the singer's team says she will be remembered as an "inspiration" and for her "wit, warmth, and kindness".

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Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on -- Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, her co-star from the 2003 rom-com, could be reunited for the sequel.

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China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

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Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown'

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US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

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How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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One of the world's best-loved stars -- What made the country singer so appealing to so many?

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Why Pride is facing a backlash in the UK -- Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes -- BBC InDepth

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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding -- There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast. -- Asia

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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? -- Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

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Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise -- The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer

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'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death

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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview

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Why was this US military plane in Moscow?

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Watch: Doug Ford's blunt warning to Trump over Canada tariffs

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Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base -- The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.

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Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident -- A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.

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Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate -- A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

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Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs -- Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.

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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

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CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures

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Dolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions

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Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash

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O'Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic -- Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.

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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing -- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

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Littler's Players Championship hopes dented -- Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.

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PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy -- Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.

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Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back? -- After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back

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Leeds through after back-to-back wins at Forest - Leeds United book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup as wasteful Nottingham Forest show why they need to strengthen their attack before the transfer deadline.

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Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap -- Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

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