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BBC News - Top Stories

Polite thief thanks clerk after Ohio hotel robbery

20 hours ago

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll -- The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy. -- Asia

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LIVE - Iran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' if US blockade continues - Iran's top negotiator posted his message after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including the Epaminondas, pictured above.

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US 'won't dictate terms' of free trade talks, says PM Carney

1 hour ago

Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

11 hours ago

Stars line red carpet at London premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2

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Moldovan oligarch jailed in $1bn 'theft of the century' case

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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy -- The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

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Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel -- The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

19 hours ago

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS -- Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

10 hours ago

Unhappy Labour MPs aren't ready to oust Starmer yet -- Labour MPs say that while the prime minister is unpopular, a contest is unlikely as there isn't a candidate ready to replace him.

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Hay fever season is lasting longer - here's how to cope with it -- Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?

1 hour ago

Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins' -- The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit.

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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

23 hours ago

How does the NFL draft work? -- BBC Sport's guide to how the NFL draft works, how many players get picked and which team gets the first pick?

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Watch: Black bear caught in net after falling from tree

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Tracking ships under fire in Strait of Hormuz

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Will anyone turn up in Islamabad for peace talks?

5 hours ago

How the US-Iran war is costing China

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US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups -- The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would "vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work". -- US & Canada

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'Superstar' runners praised for helping exhausted man finish marathon -- Two runners go viral for helping carry exhausted man over the finish line.

10 hours ago

Monkeys 'learn to eat soil to cope with junk food' -- Soil helps monkeys' stomachs settle after calorie-rich snacks from tourists, research suggests.

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Xbox cuts prices for Game Pass but ends day-one Call of Duty access -- New Call of Duty games will be added to the subscription service "about a year" after release, Microsoft said.

5 hours ago

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says -- The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

5 hours ago

Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms -- The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.

10 hours ago

Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

5 hours ago

Officials release cause of death for teen found dead in singer D4vd's trunk

14 minutes ago

No cartels involved - but Mexico's pyramid attack prompts new concerns

6 hours ago

Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote

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Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked

10 hours ago

Supreme Court rejects bid to revoke adoption of sisters

6 hours ago

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

10 hours ago

LIVE - Premier League: Man City go top as Burnley relegated, Leeds level in injury time at Bournemouth - Follow reaction as Manchester City go top of the Premier League with a win at Burnley which relegates the Clarets.

14 minutes ago

Man City win to go top and relegate Burnley - Manchester City continue their charge towards the Premier League title with victory at Turf Moor to move top of the table and relegate Burnley.

45 minutes ago

O'Sullivan's 'rolling the dice' cue gamble pays off -- For some snooker players, changing their cue would be a traumatic experience – not for Ronnie O'Sulivan, who cruised into the last 16 at the Crucible.

3 hours ago

Can relegated Burnley stop yo-yo effect - and do they want to? -- Burnley's fifth consecutive relegation or promotion leads to the obvious question - how can they break the cycle?

28 minutes ago

Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign -- Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

1 hour ago

Hapless Chelsea owners have built a monument to chaos and decline -- Chelsea owners BlueCo have built a monument to chaos and decline at Stamford Bridge, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Longstaff's late strike earns Leeds draw at Bournemouth - Sean Longstaff scores a dramatic 97th-minute equaliser as Leeds take another step towards Premier League survival in an eventful draw at Bournemouth.

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