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LIVE -- Hundreds missing, including 291 foreign tourists, after deadly flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border -- In Tibet, CCTV captured a wall of mud and water hitting a border crossing. The missing in Nepal include more than 100 from India and 12 from the UK.

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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say -- A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

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LIVE - 'Glam, funny, kind': World remembers Dolly Parton as star dies from cancer aged 80 - The legendary country music singer died surrounded by loved ones, her representatives said.

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on -- The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says

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Darline Graham wins primary to contest late brother's US Senate seat

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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

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Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds

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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine -- The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

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Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute to Parton -- The BBC's Helena Humphrey is outside the Country Music Hall of Fame where fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton.

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How Parton told life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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What was behind Parton's widespread appeal? -- The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.

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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': Parton's wit and wisdom -- The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds -- They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality' -- Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.

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How Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in China -- The country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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Why Pride is facing a backlash in the UK -- Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes

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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border

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Aerial footage shows flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

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Buckingham Palace guards play '9 to 5' in honour of Dolly Parton

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Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks -- The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.

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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after Lamborghini crash -- The former England footballer will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May. -- Football

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Ex-head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest -- His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years". -- Africa

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Ex-chief constable of West Midlands Police investigated over Israeli fan ban -- Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation, over the banning of Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa. -- Birmingham & Black Country

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Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 -- A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.

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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

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Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor's outfit

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Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

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Eighteen dead and hundreds unaccounted for as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet border

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Taylor Swift and Beyoncé lead tributes after death of 'bold and brilliant' Dolly Parton

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LIVE -- Transfer news: Man City sign Bouaddi, plus Barcola and Watkins latest -- All the latest transfer news as Manchester City complete signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi and prepare to bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille -- Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.

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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing -- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

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Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback -- Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.

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Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez -- Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.

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Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain -- When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.

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