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King praised for 'powerful' early cancer detection message

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Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire -- Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces.

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An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing -- Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

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As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

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Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses

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Six injured as house explodes in California

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Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

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The 20 best places to travel in 2026 - From a Polynesian island to the heart of Chile's wine country, these are BBC journalists' top destinations.

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A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life -- Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

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'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup -- Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

15 hours ago

Seven years and 1,907 pages of music: The secrets of the Avatar soundtrack -- Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

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Why is gaming not included in Australia's social media ban - and should it be? -- Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

1 hour ago

White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing. -- US & Canada

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Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records -- The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence.

9 hours ago

'A monster with tentacles' - basketball star reveals brain cancer diagnosis -- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly homosexual athlete, says the fight is similar to playing against star player Shaq, or his coming out as gay.

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Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea -- Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

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Turkish car ferry damaged in strike at Ukrainian port -- Ukraine's president has blamed Russia for the attack as Turkey called for a suspension of strikes on shipping and ports.

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Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans -- The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot.

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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say -- The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

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Angry fans throw chairs and bottles at Messi event in India

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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

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The making of a WWE legend: John Cena faces his final fight

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Witkoff to meet Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks

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From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

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Canada's Conservatives on shaky ground as MP defects to Carney's Liberals

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Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments

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A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

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'Noosa, Noosa, Noosa' - England's Ashes break ends -- England leave their Ashes break in Noosa and will resume training on Sunday before the crucial third Test in Adelaide. -- England

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From the 'wild west' to a $100,000 final -- Dean Garnett's inspirational journey from the 'wild west' to the PFL Europe bantamweight final against Baris Adiguzel on Saturday, where he could win a $100,000 (£75,000) prize.

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Jamaica series about 'more than scoreline' after hurricane -- Jamaica netballers tell BBC Sport about the impact of Hurricane Melissa on their preparations for their international series against England.

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Guardiola, a great generation, and dogs called John and Charles -- Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva sits down with Kelly Somers to discuss his career, what he will do once he retires, and playing for Pep Guardiola. -- Premier League

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Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match after Slot talks -- Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday. -- Liverpool

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