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A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks -- Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war? -- World

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The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith -- The Victoria Cross recipient is charged with five murders allegedly committed during the Afghan War. -- Australia

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Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

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Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model

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Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

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Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

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'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France

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Some Iran-linked ships have crossed US blockade, data suggests -- At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

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Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain -- The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire -- A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

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Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war -- While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war.

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Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home -- For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.

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Endangered British dishes - and the home cooks reviving them - Carrageen pudding and Staffordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back. 1 hr ago

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School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns -- An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

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He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene -- War correspondent, jazz bandleader and impresario, KC Sen shaped Kolkata's music scene. -- Asia

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What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence? -- The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians. -- Africa

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Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

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Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre

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BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'

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Go on patrol with the Canadian Rangers across the frozen Arctic

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Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures -- Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

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Prince Harry and Meghan meet Bondi shooting survivors -- On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

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Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa -- Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.

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Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true' -- The US actress will star opposite Richard E Grant in a new production of Noel Coward's comedy Hay Fever.

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Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet' -- Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase

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Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

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UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

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Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy

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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

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Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies

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How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years -- After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.

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Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return -- Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.

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O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50 -- In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

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Mental stress led to anti-doping charge - Vondrousova -- Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

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Russell 'would understand' if Verstappen leaves F1 -- George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.

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Bournemouth close to appointing Rose -- Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.

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One of Arsenal's greatest unsung heroes - Keown's tribute to Manninger -- Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48.

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