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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches -- Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

11 hours ago

Driver who plunged 100m down mountain pass was saved by phone's crash alert -- Natalia Sidorska says she remains positive despite surviving the crash with life-changing injuries.

3 hours ago

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak -- The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far. -- Africa

4 hours ago

Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

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The World Cup squad dilemmas facing Tuchel -- England manager Thomas Tuchel names his World Cup squad on Friday. What are the big decisions he has faced in selecting a final 26?

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LIVE - Andrew preferred to visit 'more sophisticated countries', trade envoy files show - A memo in the newly-released documents also says Queen Elizabeth's "wish" was for Mountbatten-Windsor - then Prince Andrew - to take the role.

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Retired police officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post settles lawsuit for more than $800K

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How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses

5 hours ago

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

22 hours ago

India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

5 hours ago

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors

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'Best in the world': How Ukraine is using AI and interceptors to drone-proof its skies -- After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.

9 hours ago

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal -- Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.

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'We'll go down in history' - Villa's new heroes triumph to end 30-year wait -- Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.

9 hours ago

New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash

19 hours ago

Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on?

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Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC

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Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

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Watch 1996 reports of the fatal plane attack at the heart of Castro's indictment

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Village in Ghana to celebrate Villa win with parade -- A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory. -- Aston Villa

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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal. -- Business

11 hours ago

Vanessa Trump, former wife of Donald Trump Jr, diagnosed with breast cancer -- Vanessa Trump said she underwent a medical procedure and asked the public for privacy while she focuses on her health. -- US & Canada

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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday -- The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid. -- Africa

46 minutes ago

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

2 hours ago

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

3 hours ago

Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

10 hours ago

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

3 hours ago

US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards 'in error'

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Pony rescued from inside tractor tyre

15 hours ago

SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

8 hours ago

Neuer, 40, reverses retirement to be Germany's first-choice World Cup keeper -- Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to be named in Germany's squad for the 2026 World Cup, with manager Julian Nagelsmann saying the 40-year-old will be his team's number one for the tournament. -- Football

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Afghanistan women's refugee team to tour England -- The Afghanistan women's refugee team will tour England this summer in their continued bid to be recognised for international competition. -- Afghanistan

46 minutes ago

Raducanu faces tricky start - who plays who at French Open? -- Emma Raducanu is handed a tricky test at the French Open after being drawn against Argentine clay-court specialist Solano Sierra in the first round. -- Tennis

46 minutes ago

FA opens Southampton investigation over Spygate -- The Football Association opens an investigation into Southampton's conduct after the club admit to spying on three clubs during the Championship season. -- Southampton

6 hours ago

In, or out? The joy and despair of World Cup squad selection -- BBC Sport football pundits Micah Richards, Joe Hart, Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock share their stories of what it is like to get a call before a major tournament telling you if you are in or out of the England squad. -- England Men

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