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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80 -- The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

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Watch: Sturgeon says 'I will not apologise for crimes of my former husband'

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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?

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'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone

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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

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PSG beat Arsenal in shootout to retain Champions League - Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal in a penalty shootout to win the Champions League for the second successive year.

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'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears -- People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

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Ecuador accused of meddling in Colombian election with tariff vow

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Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

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Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests

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Ethiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can vote -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing -- Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise? -- Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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How stamps and postcards helped India count its people -- India's post office turned stamps, postcards and letters into tools for counting a nation after independence in 1947.

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Cuba's blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

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Slot sacking completes a remarkable fall from grace -- 'Slot's is one of the most remarkable falls from grace in Premier League history' says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Palace was handed Andrew's controversial envoy emails six years ago -- Thousands of emails containing information about the former prince's financial dealings were given to the Royal Household in 2020.

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US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth -- The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops -- BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food. -- Europe

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'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss -- A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored. -- Science & Environment

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Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter -- Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people. -- US & Canada

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Hundreds arrested in France after wild Champions League celebrations

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'It's like a decaying body': Australian farmers battle mouse plague

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'Almost rage bait': Has Euphoria gone from defining Gen Z to dividing them?

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Boards of Canada say White House used music without permission

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Sturgeon tells BBC: I'm serving a sentence for crime I didn't commit

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Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started

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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warns

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How Putin became master of the image

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'He wanted to take it' - Gabriel's first Arsenal penalty ends with heartbreak -- Gabriel's first penalty for Arsenal ends in heartache as his shootout miss hands Paris St-Germain a second successive Champions League title.

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PSG go back-to-back and join 'greatest of all time' -- Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against Arsenal.

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Arsenal 'pain' will fuel fire after Champions League heartbreak -- On Sunday, Arsenal will get on an open bus parade to celebrate their Premier League title less than 24 hours after their Champions League final heartbreak.

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A team in need of change - why Liverpool parted with Slot -- Why did Liverpool call time on head coach Arne Slot after two seasons in charge in which the club won the Premier League title?

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Inspired Wembanyama helps Spurs to NBA Finals -- Victor Wembanyama bags 22 points as San Antonio Spurs defeat defending champions the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 to reach the NBA Finals.

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