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Germany votes to bring back voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

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'As good as I've ever seen' - where does Jacks' catch rank? -- England all-rounder Will Jacks takes a stunning catch to remove stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith on day two in Brisbane and it got big praise from Michael Vaughan. -- Cricket

7 minutes ago

Putin says Russia ready to supply 'uninterrupted' fuel to India despite objection from Trump -- The US president had hit India with a further 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil, arguing it was funding the war in Ukraine.

1 hour ago

Video shows extensive damage to Russian skyscraper after reported strike -- Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

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Flights begin to resume at Edinburgh Airport after IT outage - but knock-on disruption expected -- "Flights have now resumed following the IT issue with our traffic controller provider," the airport says in a statement, as it thanks passengers for their patience.

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New Orleans residents in fear as immigration crackdown descends on their city -- In Kenner, a New Orleans suburb, the Latino community is in lockdown for fear of the raids. -- US & Canada

4 hours ago

Grand jury declines to charge Letitia James after first case dismissed

9 hours ago

India travel chaos worsens as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights

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LIVE - The Ashes: Australia stretch lead over England, who rue dropped chances

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Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

12 hours ago

Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of 2021 Capitol riot -- The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.

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I'm terrified of motorways even though I've been driving for 20 years - and I'm not alone -- Feeling anxious about driving is common, but there are simple techniques you can use to overcome your fear.

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They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again -- US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has questioned the safety of the vaccine and downplayed the risk of contracting the virus.

21 hours ago

Trump hails 'historic' peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda -- The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region. -- World

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Weekly quiz: Where did shopkeepers find a drunk raccoon? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? -- US & Canada

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Watch: President Trump and First Lady Melania light National Christmas Tree

10 hours ago

Watch: Awkward tensions test US, Mexico and Canada ahead of World Cup

11 hours ago

Teen influencers on Australia's world-first social media ban

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A baby seal walks into a bar...

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Customer secures refund after parcel theft caught on camera

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Faroe Islands scraps one of Europe's strictest abortion laws -- Politicians in the self-governing Danish territory have voted to overturn legislation which banned abortion in most cases.

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Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals - scientists -- The findings contribute to a controversial debate that pits green technology against the environment.

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'All Israeli people are with us', parents of last dead hostage in Gaza tell BBC -- The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza.

7 hours ago

We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss -- James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

2 hours ago

Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky - The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains - 2 hrs ago

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How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom

11 hours ago

Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros deal

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Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt

11 hours ago

Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

16 hours ago

Police recover $19k Fabergé egg swallowed by NZ man

9 hours ago

He's King of romance, but what's Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's marriage advice?

7 hours ago

'Always in my mind to start' - Slot on Salah -- Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah is 'always in my mind to start' after the Egypt forward was left out of the last two starting line-ups. -- Liverpool

42 minutes ago

Frustration and anger - why 'huge question marks' hang over Man Utd -- Ruben Amorim declares himself angry and frustrated as his Manchester United side again lose a lead - with consistency continuing to be an issue. -- Man Utd

10 hours ago

Norris just edges Verstappen in Abu Dhabi practice -- Title contenders Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are tied together at the top of the times in first practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

32 minutes ago

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work -- Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward. -- World Cup

17 hours ago

LIVE - Premier League news conferences: Maresca latest plus updates on Arsenal injuries, & Wissa - All the latest from the Premier League news conferences as Arne Slot, Enzo Maresca and Mikel Arteta speak.

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