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LIVE -- Trump threatens 'serious tariffs' on EU over proposal to make Canada 'associate member' -- "I think it's laughable," Trump said, when asked about the Canada-EU proposal. The Canadian prime minister is speaking at the European Parliament today.

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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC - Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC. 8 hrs ago

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Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash

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Climate change likely played role in Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

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No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan hospital ward where 14 babies died, report finds

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US blocks Palestinian leader from UN meeting in New York for second year in row

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? -- Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction -- The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

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How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career -- Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump -- The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.

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Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?

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Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

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Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA

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Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes

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Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds -- The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

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Fiji declares HIV a national emergency as cases surge -- One in 60 adults in the tiny Pacific nation of less than a million people are living with the virus.

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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US - The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing. 5 hrs ago

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents - The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment". 5 hrs ago

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India and Pakistan summon diplomats after ships collide in international waters -- Both sides accuse each other of causing the collision which happened in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday.

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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book

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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

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Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

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India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote

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International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

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Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

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Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough

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Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice

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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess? Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit. 8 hrs ago - Man Utd

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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake -- Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club. -- Chelsea

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Do Celtic have 'big issues', or will next four days hush concerns? -- Chris Sutton believes his former side have "great concerns" despite a winning start to the Scottish Premiership season. The next four days will tell us whether those worries are justified. -- Celtic

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Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry -- BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season. -- Premier League

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A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel -- Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

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Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d'Or after 100th Miami goal - Lionel Messi deserves to win a ninth Ballon d'Or after guiding Argentina to the World Cup final and scoring his 100th Inter Miami goal, says former England captain David Beckham.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race -- Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

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