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Tech firms pledge to pay for AI data centre power costs. But will they? The agreement at the White House comes as rising electricity prices becomes a political problem. 17 hrs ago

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A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sure - A Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT". 17 hrs ago - US & Canada

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China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

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LIVE -- India power past 230 against England in World Cup semi-final -- Follow live text, in-play video highlights and radio commentary as England face India in the ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals in Mumbai.

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LIVE -- Starmer says UK sending four fighter jets to Qatar and confirms first repatriation flight has taken off -- The PM uses a news conference to defend the UK's response to the Middle East war. In Iran, explosions are seen across Tehran after US-Israeli strikes, while Israel reports new Iranian attacks.

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Nepalis vote in first election since Gen Z uprising for change -- This election will test whether the country is ready for a new, untested generation to shape its future.

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Dirty laundry and chocolate bars: How Venezuelan prisoners smuggled messages out of jail -- Prisoners recently released from detention in Venezuela describe the conditions under which they were held.

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Cyprus criticises UK response to drone strikes ahead of minister's visit -- The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

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US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says -- More than 100 personnel were thought to be aboard the vessel, which went down to the south of Sri Lanka.

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Who will be Iran's next supreme leader? -- The BBC's Lyse Doucet explores who may be Iran's next leader - and how the US-Israel offensive could impact this process.

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In maps: Six days of strikes across the Middle East -- Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks

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How has Iran responded and which countries has it attacked? -- Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.

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We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever -- Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

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The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting -- A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

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Messy singer Lola Young back on stage and on form after taking break to 'work on myself' -- The star hopes to come back stronger after a spell out of the spotlight following an on-stage collapse.

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Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends -- Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

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Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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Watch: Moment wolf rescued from canal in northern Italy

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Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by Pentagon

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Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions

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Moment cooling tower is demolished at German power plant

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Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England -- The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict's Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.

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Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens -- Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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Crufts 2026: Dogs arrive for world famous show -- The world's most famous dog show gets underway in Birmingham.

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Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts -- The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.

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DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine -- The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

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How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

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US trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration

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Global order is 'breaking down', Carney tells Australian parliament

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US Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case

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Texas lawmaker admits 'lapse in judgement' in affair with aide

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Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

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Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'

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Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify

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Osula stunner sinks Man Utd - 12 years after winning skills contest -- William Osula won a Manchester United skills contest at the age of 11. More than a decade later, he scored Newcastle's winner against United.

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Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem -- Alireza Mohebbi, an Australia-based correspondent for Iran International TV, says there is "no doubt" the players are under instruction to sing.

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My natural way of playing has been coached out of me - Raducanu -- British number one Emma Raducanu says she wants to "bring my instincts back out" as she prepares for Indian Wells in California.

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Dravid and Ashwin set to acquire Scottish T20 franchise -- Former India players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are among the latest investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

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How relegation could cost Spurs more than £250m -- BBC Sport explores the potential financial impact should Spurs be relegated to the Championship.

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Norris, Verstappen, Russell - and will it be any good? Key F1 storylines -- The new rules, Lando Norris' title defence, the George Russell-Max Verstappen dynamic and Aston Martin's unfolding nightmare set up an intriguing F1 season.

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