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Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure -- The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.

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'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

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Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations -- The former prince was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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'A crazy time to be alive': Why young men are drawn to prediction markets

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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

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LIVE - Guardiola statement after he steps down as Man City boss - reaction

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Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection

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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

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Maisie Peters on change, having a thick skin and her 'healed' sound -- The singer shares what it has been like to grow up with her fans and the inspiration behind her new album.

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Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement -- Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

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Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

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Fans react to Stephen Colbert's final show

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Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC

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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

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Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76 -- Petrini's movement rejected fast food to promote sustainable production and traditional cooking. -- Europe

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Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free - The singer says she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after doctors gave her the news. 2 hrs ago

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Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day -- The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.

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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash -- The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

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Parents of Southport attack survivors say anonymity has erased their girls from the story -- The BBC has spoken to parents of some of the children who survived the knife attack, who believe they have been given insufficient support because of the anonymity order.

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US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists -- The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania's human rights record in recent years.

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Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears -- The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.

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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

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Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale

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Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'

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Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland

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Girl, 17, dies two weeks after police pursuit crash

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'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate

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Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41

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Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police

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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

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LIVE - 'My job not necessarily to select the 26 most talented players' - Tuchel on England squad - Find out who is in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup and have your say on the 26 players picked.

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Guardiola says 'nothing is eternal' as Man City exit confirmed -- Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success. -- Man City

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Slot refuses to confirm Salah selected for final game -- Arne Slot refuses to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will play a part at Anfield on Sunday, in what would be his last appearance for Liverpool. -- Liverpool

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How a kickboxing legend & Statham's pal landed a shot at Usyk -- Dutchman Rico Verhoeven discusses his kickboxing career, friendship with A-list celebrities and how he landed a shot at Oleksandr Usyk. -- Boxing

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Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent boss -- Manchester United confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.

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'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate' -- Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad.

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