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Mexican teen dies while being held in US immigration custody -- Royer Perez-Jimenez died amid a surge of migrant deaths under Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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BTS return from military service - but does their album live up to the hype? -- The band's 10th album sees them return to the rebellious, rap-heavy sound of their early days. -- Culture

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LIVE - Israel hits Tehran with air strikes as Iranians mark Persian new year - Overnight, Iran also launched rounds of missiles at Jerusalem, and there have been further attacks on Gulf states.

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Norway's crown princess breaks silence on Epstein links: 'I was manipulated and deceived' -- Crown Princess Mette Marit tells Norwegian TV she wishes she had never met the late sex offender. -- Europe

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Natural History Museum overtakes British Museum as UK's top tourist attraction

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Canada's Conservative leader talks tariffs and martial arts with Joe Rogan

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Several injured as turbulence hits Delta flight into Sydney

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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations

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Tailgating at English football matches to become criminal offence

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'You can't smell Nowruz in the air': Iran marks Persian new year under threat of strikes -- Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.

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Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field -- Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

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How US rethink on Iran oil sanctions could benefit India -- India was a major buyer of Iranian crude, peaking at about 11.5% of its total purchase, before 2018 sanctions tightened.

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BTS is back: Anti-drone systems and 260,000 fans as world's biggest band returns -- RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook will perform together for the first time since October 2022. -- Asia

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Weekly quiz: How did this man accidentally turn himself blue? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch -- Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Inside the world of preppers getting ready for society's collapse -- From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

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Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost -- Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

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

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Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM

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

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Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living

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How risky would it be to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz?

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US deports Singaporean vlogger convicted of child sex offences -- Many Singaporeans remember Amos Yee for his rants insulting state authorities and religion.

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Israel FA fined for 'discrimination and racist abuse' -- Fifa fines the Israeli Football Association 150,000 Swiss Francs (£141,700) and warns it about its future conduct after investigating an "alleged offence of discrimination" by the Palestine FA.

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Afroman wins legal battle over songs mocking US police -- The rapper was sued after releasing an entire album ridiculing the officers who raided his home.

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Teenager among first to be executed over Iran's anti-government protests -- Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

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Severe flooding expected as Tropical Cyclone Narelle hits Queensland -- The cyclone has weakened to a category three, but intense wind and rain is lashing Far North Queensland.

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Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China -- They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.

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Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

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Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways if US invaded, reports say

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Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?

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Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

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Trump 24-karat gold coin approved by hand-picked federal panel

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Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

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Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

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Uncapped Garner and Steele in 35-man England squad -- Everton midfielder James Garner and Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele are named by Thomas Tuchel in an expanded 35-man England squad. -- England Men

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O'Sullivan makes highest-ever break with historic 153 -- Ronnie O'Sullivan creates more snooker history by making the sport's highest-ever professional break with a 153 at the World Open in Yushan.

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Littler fights back from 5-0 down to stun Price -- Luke Littler comes from 5-0 down to stun Gerwyn Price 6-5 in the final of Premier League Darts in Dublin where there were two maximum 170 checkouts in one game.

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Watch Tuchel news conference as Alexander-Arnold not named in 35-man England squad -- Watch Thomas Tuchel's England news conference as he names his squad for upcoming friendlies with no place for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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Has Rosenior made his goalkeeping problem worse? There is increased scrutiny of Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior, with his decision not to name a first-choice goalkeeper chief among the criticism he now faces. 4 hrs ago - Chelsea

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Premier League news conferences: Slot confirms Salah out with muscle injury -- All the latest Premier League news conferences as Eddie Howe, Arne Slot and Fabian Hurzeler speak before the final weekend before the international break.

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