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LIVE - Iran and US race to find missing American crew member downed in fighter jet - reports - Iranian security forces are searching for the missing crew member, Iranian state media report, after a US F-15 fighter jet was reportedly downed in southern Iran.

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Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky -- Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

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Italy's famed Uffizi admits cyber-attack but denies security breach -- Hackers were reported to have infiltrated IT systems - but the gallery says its works are safe.

10 hours ago

Rapper Gucci Mane kidnapped and robbed by fellow artist, prosecutors say -- Officials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.

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Faced with new energy shock, Europe asks if reviving nuclear is the answer -- As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.

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France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts

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Trump seeks $1.5tn for defence alongside domestic spending cuts

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No positive drug tests during Winter Olympics, for first time in 28 years

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Marmalade in UK may need to be relabelled under post-Brexit food deal

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Italy part company with manager after failing to qualify for World Cup

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International law experts allege violations in Iran war -- The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.

13 hours ago

When will the Iran war end? Tracing the Trump administration's timelines -- Experts say many US presidents have offered a timeline for a conflict - only to then shift their estimates.

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Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs -- PowerWash Simulator 2 has been nominated for two Bafta Games Awards - but why have mundane job games become so popular? -- Technology

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What not to say to a friend who is struggling to conceive -- People struggling to conceive say friends and family often make well-meaning but insensitive comments about their infertility. -- Health

3 hours ago

How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis -- A new exhibition charts Bombay's passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.

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'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital -- People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

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Watch: Artemis II's journey so far as it leaves Earth orbit... in 85 seconds

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Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

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Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran

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Why isn't Artemis II landing on the Moon?

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What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche

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US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda -- The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".

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Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US Army? -- He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi -- Bondi's time as top US law enforcement officer was overshadowed by her handling of the Epstein files. -- US & Canada

15 hours ago

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war -- Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says. -- Business

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Fears cost of water and beer to soar as India's scorching summer hits -- Makers of plastic and glass bottles are struggling to access raw materials as the war squeezes supplies. -- Asia

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Artemis II crew take 'spectacular' image of Earth

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Rescue team in Iran face 'harrowing and dangerous' search for US crew member

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How Canada's largest gun control effort in decades is missing the mark

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After 16 years in power, can Viktor Orban finally be unseated?

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Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

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Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd

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Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says

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'This has got me worried': Iranians fear what comes next after US strike on Karaj bridge

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Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

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French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

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Chelsea's Fernandez dropped after 'crossing a line' -- Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez will sit out their next two games after he "crossed a line", says manager Liam Rosenior. -- Chelsea

16 hours ago

Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go -- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay.

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Seven-try Northampton pass stern Castres test to reach last eight -- Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.

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Isak could make injury return against Man City -- Alexander Isak could feature in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after missing more than three months through injury.

15 hours ago

The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety -- Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

22 hours ago

Arteta defends Arsenal's international withdrawals -- Mikel Arteta says Arsenal have '"a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of his players withdrawing from international duty.

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