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OpenAI fires three workers over mishandling 'sensitive information' -- The former employees were investigated for sharing data with an outside AI evaluation group.

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Renee Good's partner speaks publicly for first time since her death

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Renee Good: Family of US woman killed by ICE agent sues Trump officials -- Lawyers for Good's family say US officials created "an unprecedented environment for state sponsored violence" in Minneapolis.

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Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had 'Islamist radical indoctrination' -- Israel's prime minister says the pilot who tried to take over the Flydubai plane clearly intended to "down the plane". -- Middle East

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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU -- Amid global tumult, the two countries alliance is not the only unlikely pairing. -- BBC InDepth

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UK-Iranian dual national arrested over incident at base used by US military, police say -- The 25-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase. -- UK

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Crypto thieves attack man in home and threaten to kill pregnant wife's baby in 'horrific' robbery

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Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect Kaliningrad

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SpaceX launches crew to ISS

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Cornell accuser was 'failed' by university healthcare system, lawyer says

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Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide

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The wealthy Cuban Americans ready and waiting for Havana to fall -- Cuban exiles in Florida are increasingly hopeful that regime change in Cuba is now on the horizon.

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'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions -- A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.

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What's really going on in lymphatic drainage beauty videos? Fans of these massages claim they "depuff" and "define" their stomach - but what's actually happening to their bodies? 1 hr ago

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Cornell case highlights 'draining' maze for victims to report campus sex assaults -- Victims often have to navigate both university and local law enforcement processes to find justice. -- US & Canada

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What we know about Christa Pike's condition after failed execution

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Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?

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How the the failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded

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Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike

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Sexual assault case dismissed against Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith -- Actor Mike Smith had been charged with sexual assault in 2025 for an alleged incident in 2017.

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Russian dissident Garry Kasparov says US warned him of danger to his life -- "My family and I will not truly be safe as long as Putin is in power," says the former chess world champion.

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Russia targets busy bridge in central Kyiv -- The Pivdennyi bridge came under fire as a metro train was travelling across - the first such attack on Kyiv's bridges.

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Weekly quiz: How did two champions fight over marathon dates for next year's London races? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Flydubai passenger describes hugging his children as plane nosedived during attack -- Adam Polovincik tells the BBC he told his young children "everything is going to be all right" as flight plunged more than 17,000ft (5,200m).

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HMRC urged to scrutinise tax implications of Man City case -- The Treasury Committee, which is responsible for overseeing HMRC, has urged the body to scrutinise tax implications of the Manchester City verdict.

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Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says

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What we know about Cornell University frat house rape investigation

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US says Europe should ready fuel supplies as Trump threatens diesel ban

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What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?

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US death row inmate survives execution attempt after two lethal injections

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What's gone wrong at Nike? How the world's sportswear giant lost its mojo

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Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war

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Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

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Man City not 'above the rules', says No 10 after backlash to Burnham remarks -- The prime minister said he would be "really concerned" if the club's owners sell up after Premier League rule breaches.

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England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw -- England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Wirtz scores as Klopp clinches first Germany win - Jurgen Klopp earns his first win as Germany manager at the third attempt as they beat Serbia in the Nations League.

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Is this the end for Ronaldo - and would Portugal miss him? -- Portugal fans get a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.

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Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts mood - Head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of criticism aimed in his direction during Wales' winless run. 2 hrs ago - Welsh Football

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Shaw strikes for Man City before ref riles Real Madrid in draw -- Khadija Shaw's second-half goal earns draw for Manchester City against Real Madrid in Women's Champions League.

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