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This iceberg was once the biggest in the world. Now it has just weeks left - A23a was once twice the size of Greater London but it's spectacularly disintegrated over the past year.

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From killing her dog to luxury jets: Six times Kristi Noem made headlines -- Noem boosted deportations during her first year, but her controversies reportedly frustrated Trump.

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The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one -- Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

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LIVE - Drone strike near Dubai airport as Iran's president apologises to Gulf nations for attacks - President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran won't attack first - but Qatar defence ministry says it has intercepted a missile.

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AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in -- The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.

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Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree? -- The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

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Carney calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession -- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office last month.

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Bridgerton actor told disability could hold her back - then Netflix came calling -- Gracie McGonigal says fans have been "unbelievable" since the release of season four.

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Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs -- Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.

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Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven

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Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days -- Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

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'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut -- Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.

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Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace -- A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

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How Iran is using cheap drones to cause chaos across the Middle East -- Six days on, Iran has launched more than 2,000 low-cost drones at targets across the Middle East in a bid to overwhelm defences and spark chaos in the region.

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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action -- The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities "want to make a deal so bad".

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China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US? -- US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.

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Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson -- The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.

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Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at hometown gig -- The 27-year-old took fans on a memorable journey through a decade of his music at London's O2 arena.

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Xbox confirms new console is coming - but can it revive the brand?

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Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan

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After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?

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Watch: Moment of drone strike close to Dubai Airport

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BBC looks at how Cubans are living with fuel shortages

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Fires rage in Tehran as Mehrabad Airport hit

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Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack -- Huntley, who murdered two schoolgirls in 2002, had his life support switched off on Friday, the BBC understands.

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Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcaster -- The move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.

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Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix end partnership -- The Duchess of Sussex will run As ever independently, after a partnership with Netflix helped to launch the brand last year.

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Inside the 'chaotic' world of wife carrying -- The UK Wife Carrying Race returns in Dorking on Sunday, with about 70 people set to take part.

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'Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC -- Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.

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Pakistani man found guilty in Iran-backed plot to kill US politicians -- A man with ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is convicted in the US of murder for hire and attempted terrorism.

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Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

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Water park owner will drain lake unless trespassers stop swimming

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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

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Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

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Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

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US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks

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The final voyage of the Iranian warship sunk by the US

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Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran

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Russell takes Melbourne pole after Verstappen crash -- George Russell takes pole position as Mercedes dominate a qualifying session for the Australian Grand Prix in which Max Verstappen crashed.

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Can Scotland's risk takers prevent Grand Slam procession for France? -- "It's a Grand Slam or disappointment" for France, writes Tom English as fellow risk takers Scotland bid to keep their own title hopes alive at Murrayfield. -- Scottish Rugby

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Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Games -- Para-alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with downhill bronze. -- Disability Sport

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Impressive Raducanu into Indian Wells third round -- Emma Raducanu makes an impressive start at Indian Wells as the British number one records a straight-set victory over Russian Anastasia Zakharova. -- Tennis

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'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it? Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job? 11 hrs ago

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Former 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years -- Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.

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Berger extends lead as McIlroy rallies at Bay Hill -- Daniel Berger extends his lead to five shots at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Rory McIlroy rallies in the second round.

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