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LIVE - Iran attempting 'international extortion' in Strait of Hormuz, US defence secretary says - Pete Hegseth tells a news conference that two US commercial ships transiting the strait on Monday shows the strait is "clear".

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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all out war -- The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94 -- She opened the first store with her husband Don in 1969, with the company calling her "a pioneering force in American retail".

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Alberta separatists say they have enough signatures to trigger independence referendum

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A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report

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How Broadway star Lea Salonga changed the rules and opened the door for Asian actors -- Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship? -- While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff - Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. 13 hrs ago

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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

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Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

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What is hantavirus? Cruise ship outbreak explained

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Record 1.3m apply for 2027 London marathon ballot -- More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.

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Pussycat Dolls cancel US leg of reunion tour after poor ticket sales -- The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

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Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material -- The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

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Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia -- The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023. -- Latin America

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film -- The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify. -- Culture

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Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport -- Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it. -- Africa

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig

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What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

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The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion -- Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

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Foden reaches agreement over new Man City deal -- England midfielder Phil Foden reaches an agreement in principle over a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

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What does Antonelli's improvement mean for Russell? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Miami Grand Prix.

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Adriano, Samba, R.Larcos - ranking the most iconic video game footballers -- Fifa, Pro Evolution Soccer and Football Manager have been among the most popular football video games - but who are the most iconic players from them?

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What now for Rohl's Rangers as title hopes fade? -- Rangers' Scottish Premiership title challenge has been undone by two damaging defeats by Motherwell and Hearts. What now for Danny Rohl and his players?

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A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title? -- A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.

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French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism -- French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.

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