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LIVE - Zelensky speaking after Ukraine talks with US envoy Witkoff in Oslo - watch live - Relations between Ukraine and the US have soured in recent weeks, with Donald Trump saying it is time for Ukraine to get a new president.

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Marseille braces for more unrest after protests give way to 'apocalyptic' disorder -- France's second city saw some of the worst violence as chaos gripped the country on Saturday.

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How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?

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Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say

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US church on front line of battle against drug known as 'tranq'

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Why Israeli Gen Z voters are drawn to the far right

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Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists -- Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women's rights amid religious and political barriers?

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Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are? -- AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.

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'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps -- The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

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Five ways El Niño is affecting the weather around the world - As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence. 18 hrs ago

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line

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Why do rumours of Kim Jong Un's death keep returning?

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Shock and disbelief: How the attack on an Australian MP unfolded

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Clean up begins after French riots but police remain

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UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks -- The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.

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Tourist found guilty after stealing Las Vegas flamingo from enclosure -- The man testified that he snatched Peachy from its enclosure at the Flamingo hotel and casino after drinking 30 to 40 beers, but did not mean any harm. -- US & Canada

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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast -- Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC. -- Africa

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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra broadcast channels to close -- The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years. -- Culture

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Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital -- More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.

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Royals roll out red carpet for visiting Sultan -- The Sultan of Oman, leader of a Middle Eastern strategic partner, is welcomed to Windsor for a state visit.

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Reese stars as Dream win first WNBA Finals match -- Atlanta Dream win their first ever game in the WNBA Finals as they beat the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 to level the series at 1-1.

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'Great result for Canada', says Carney as Alberta votes to reject separatism

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Two re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran intelligence after RAF Fairford incident

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Huge setback for Alberta's separatist movement after decisive defeat

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Christina Applegate says she was wrongfully diagnosed with MS

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North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?

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Harry says he wants to 'reconcile' with his family

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I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about

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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab

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Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend

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Ronaldo let Manchester United down - Ten Hag -- Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

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Sloppy England start winter with Pakistan defeat -- England begin their wandering winter with a sloppy loss to Pakistan in the one-day tri-series in Rawalpindi. -- Cricket

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Race, illness, injury, repeat - REDs and why men are suffering in silence -- British long-distance runner Jake Smith was enduring a relentless pattern of race, illness, injury, repeat - he had no idea he had REDs and was under-fuelling. -- Sport

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Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson -- Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card. -- Premier League

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Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - do they have time to beat Australia? -- Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three? -- Cricket

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Why Swiatek is ending her 'most demanding' season now -- Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek ends her 2026 season after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019. -- Tennis

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PSG v Barcelona - Europe's most exciting match-up? -- Paris St-Germain and Barcelona, the current top two in this season's Champions League, meet on Tuesday. -- European Football

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