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LIVE -- Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not open before 48-hour deadline -- Tehran warns it will retaliate against US-linked energy infrastructure in the Middle East if its power plants are attacked.

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National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week -- Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

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'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict -- How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

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US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar -- The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

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AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation -- Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone -- Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona. -- US & Canada

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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty somethings going out - in the gym - Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. 4 hrs ago

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Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached -- The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

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Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky? -- Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

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Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

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Watch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airport

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Watch: Missile lands next to presenter during live report from Lebanon

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Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war

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Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say -- Two children, aged 11 and 15, were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

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'I'm worried my child enjoys it': Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons -- The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

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Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France -- Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released -- The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules -- The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

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Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, farmers' union says -- The National Farmers' Union says the price of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers could rise over the next six weeks.

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Homeless sleeping pods used for 71 nights

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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

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Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

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Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

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The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

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Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert

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A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

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Iranian strike hits near Israeli nuclear facility after Tehran says its site targeted

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Foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at Diego Garcia

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Outrun and in decline - are Rosenior's Chelsea near crisis point? -- Chelsea enter freefall after another defeat - 3-0 away at Everton - and have two weeks over the international break to stew on a damaging 10 days.

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'If Liverpool play like that at PSG it could be 10-0' -- Arne Slot needs answers quickly or Liverpool's unwanted records may no longer be his only worry.

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Spurs v Forest - the 'disarray derby' key to survival hopes -- Chaos clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest are battling to survive in the Premier League - and face each other on Sunday.

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Evloev's gritty win crushes Murphy's title hopes -- Movsar Evloev puts a huge dent in Lerone Murphy's featherweight title dream as the Russian secures a majority decision victory at UFC London.

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From crutches to world crown - Kerr thanks family after indoor 3,000m triumph -- Josh Kerr completes his post-injury return to the top of a global podium in thrilling fashion as he reclaims his world indoor 3,000m title.

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The race no-one wants to win - are Everton serious top-five contenders? -- The fight for Champions League football appears to be turning into one no-one wants to win, but have Everton snuck into the race?

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Kane scores in Bayern win to edge closer to Bundesliga record - Harry Kane scores to move within 10 of the Bundesliga single-season goals record set by Robert Lewandowski.

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