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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play -- The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group. -- BBC InDepth

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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out -- California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

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Oasis among record number of Brits entering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'? -- The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.

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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? 4 hrs ago

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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger -- Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer". -- Culture

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Carney secures Liberal majority after special election wins

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Stepbrother charged in sexual assault and killing during family cruise, officials say

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Jeers and defensive crisis - Carrick facing first big Man Utd test -- Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has problems to solve before his side's crucial trip to Chelsea on Saturday evening.

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LIVE - Vance accuses Iran of 'economic terrorism' in Strait of Hormuz as US blockade comes into effect - US vice-president says a lot of progress was made in talks at the weekend, adding: "The ball is in Iran's court".

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BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikes -- BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.

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Wins and challenges: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days

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Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash

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Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

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Man faces attempted murder charges in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman

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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work? -- The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

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Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests -- The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.

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How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? -- The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.

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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Watch: Who is Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar? -- The pro-EU leader's Tisza party has won a landslide victory, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power.

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Katya Adler: Celebration in Budapest, relief in Brussels but a blow for Moscow -- European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

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Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour -- Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

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Former Nato chief to say UK's national security 'in peril' -- Lord George Robertson will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism". -- Politics

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'I don't know why they're coming': Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

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How Trump's Jesus-like image and feud with the Pope are sparking backlash

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'I pray they come together' - Americans react to Trump's feud with Pope Leo

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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

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How Australia's seven-month-long manhunt came to an end

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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

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Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

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Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour

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Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe

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Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

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French cement giant guilty of financing militant groups including Islamic State

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A monumental night for Leeds - what does it mean in survival scrap? -- A monumental victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford has given Leeds United a priceless lifeline in their quest for Premier League survival.

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? -- After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injury -- Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

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'One of worst decisions ever' - Martinez sent off for hair-pull -- Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

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McIlroy makes major warning after Masters triumph -- After retaining his Masters title, Rory McIlroy spent four hours dealing with presentations and interviews but was still smiling for the final one, writes Iain Carter.

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England 'feckless, reckless and legless' in Ashes - Wisden -- England were "feckless, reckless and legless" on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.

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