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LIVE - Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship - A 69-year-old British national is in intensive care while two crew members on board the MV Hondius need urgent medical care.

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Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge -- Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over. -- Middle East

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European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on -- Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region. -- Europe

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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying

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BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers

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Watch: Supporters and critics react as Trump visits retirement 'utopia'

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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution before Man Utd v Liverpool -- Sir Alex Ferguson is taken to hospital after falling unwell at Old Trafford shortly before Manchester United's Premier League match with Liverpool on Sunday. -- Man Utd

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Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip -- It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce". -- Asia

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Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war - Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI. 22 hrs ago

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California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws -- Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law. -- US & Canada

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Antonelli 'stupendous' and Leclerc's 'lairy final lap' - driver ratings -- BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Miami Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains

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Antonelli wins in Miami to extend title lead

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From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow? -- Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

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What death doulas can teach us about dying -- Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do? -- Health

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence. -- Africa

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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout -- Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture". -- Middle East

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) -- The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal". -- Culture

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

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Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities

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New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner

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Two women die trying to cross English Channel in small boat -- The boat, carrying 82 people, ran aground on a beach in northern France, says local official.

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Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby -- Golden Tempo comes from the back of the field to win a thrilling Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the first victorious female trainer. -- Horse Racing

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Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say

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Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans

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Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

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Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?

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Has tide turned for troubled Spurs under De Zerbi? -- Is Tottenham Hotspur's superb win at Aston Villa the moment the tide turned in their fight against Premier League relegation, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?

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Barca eye historic El Clasico title triumph after Real Madrid win -- Real Madrid beat Espanyol to ensure Barcelona must wait for the La Liga title - which they could seal in El Clasico next Sunday.

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Wu in control of Crucible final against Murphy - Wu Yize opens up a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy in the World Championship final to put himself on course to become the second-youngest player ever to be crowned a Crucible champion. 2 hrs ago - Snooker

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Chelsea success at Leicester seals Champions League place -- Chelsea beat struggling Leicester to confirm their spot in next season's Women's Champions League.

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Slot's VAR fury but loss highlights Liverpool issues -- Liverpool manager Arne Slot was furious that Manchester United's second goal was allowed, but also highlighted issues with his own side after the 3-2 defeat. -- Liverpool

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Carrick secures Champions League - what are Man Utd waiting for? -- Unless Manchester United appoint Luis Enrique, it is hard to think of an acceptable alternative to giving Michael Carrick the job on a permanent basis, writes Simon Stone. -- Man Utd

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