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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence -- She is leaving the role of coordinating the US intelligence agencies on 30 June in order to help her husband, who was diagnosed with bone cancer. -- US & Canada

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William praises Catherine, saying 'our family couldn't cope' without her

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Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure -- The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder. -- Latin America

8 hours ago

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

2 hours ago

Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations

9 hours ago

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role

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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'

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Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads

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Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now -- The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government. -- World

7 hours ago

'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate -- The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.

14 hours ago

US Muslims determined to "stand strong" after San Diego mosque attack -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

42 minutes ago

Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss -- John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".

17 hours ago

'The vibes are young male vibes': Why prediction markets attract a certain type -- Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

5 hours ago

An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy -- Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

17 hours ago

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

6 hours ago

Timelapse footage shows 'giant cave' inflating on Paris bridge

6 hours ago

Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video

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Queues and protests: BBC at the Shein store opening in Paris

3 hours ago

Residents wade through flood waters and submerged cars in New York City

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London mayor putting 'politics over safety' Palantir UK boss says -- Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". -- London

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Stand to be named after Pep Guardiola as Man City exit confirmed -- Manchester City confirm Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.

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Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade -- Michael Grade's warning comes in the wake of allegations made by participants on Married at First Sight.

1 hour ago

Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day -- The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.

14 hours ago

US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war -- Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

3 hours ago

Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments

3 hours ago

Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada

15 hours ago

Girl, 17, dies two weeks after police pursuit crash

18 hours ago

Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale

11 hours ago

Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'

19 hours ago

Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police

7 hours ago

'Tuchel's gambles and iron conviction position him as the anti-Southgate' -- Thomas Tuchel proves he is the "anti-Southgate" in making tough calls for England's World Cup 2026 squad. -- England Men

6 hours ago

Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa confirms departure -- Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirms that he will leave the club at the end of the season. -- European Football

5 hours ago

Maguire 'very unlucky' to miss World Cup - Rooney -- Former England captain Wayne Rooney says Harry Maguire is "very unlucky" to miss out on a place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad this summer. -- England Men

24 minutes ago

Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay -- Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

42 minutes ago

'Unselfish' over 'ego' - what do leaks say about Tuchel's England? -- BBC Sport explores why the whole world knew the England World Cup squad before it was announced, and what Thomas Tuchel's response says about England's culture.

42 minutes ago

LIVE - Canadian Grand Prix practice back under way after Albon hits groundhog and crashes - Follow live text and radio coverage of the first practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, with sprint qualifying to follow.

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