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Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms -- The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats. -- US & Canada

2 hours ago

UK prime minister admits No 10 asked about job for senior aide -- The ex-communications chief was made a Labour peer after leaving Downing Street in March 2025, but was suspended from the parliamentary party this February over links with a convicted sex offender.

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Mass trial for 486 alleged gang members begins in El Salvador

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Dwayne Johnson wrestling film to be made into stage musical -- Fighting With My Family, released in 2019, starred Florence Pugh as a young wrestler making her name. -- Culture

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Real Madrid's Tchouameni on Man Utd radar -- Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni is one of the players Man Utd are looking at to fill their priority central midfield position this summer.

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Cucurella's barber and the 'leaked' Chelsea team news -- The apparent leak of Chelsea team news before Tuesday's defeat at Brighton is being linked to posts reportedly made on social media platform X by Marc Cucurella's barber.

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Record ticket prices announced for a European Ryder Cup -- Ryder Cup organisers outline their reasons for almost doubling the ticket price to attend next year's event in Ireland from that paid in Rome in 2023.

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LIVE - Iran says it has seized two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz after three vessels attacked - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it is escorting the seized ships to the Iranian coast. Earlier, Donald Trump said he was extending the US-Iran ceasefire.

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Anthropic investigating claim of unauthorised access to Mythos AI tool

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Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting

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US charges anti-extremism organisation over payments to informants in hate groups

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Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

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UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

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Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel -- The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

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Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire -- The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.

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World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war -- Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

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Foo Fighters interview: 'We're a different band without Taylor Hawkins' -- The band talk about life without their drummer, their "angry" new album, and their backstage Lego habit. -- Culture

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My husband was killed in Kashmir shootings. A year on, the pain is still unbearable -- A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

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McDonald's UK and Ireland boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' -- A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying

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Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world -- Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

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La dolce vita - is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? With the war in the Middle East hurting the Gulf states, Italy has become an even more attractive location for the wealthy.

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Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say -- A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

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Polite thief thanks clerk after Ohio hotel robbery

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

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Robot chases wild boars off the streets of Warsaw

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'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBC

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From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing -- He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank. -- US & Canada

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Democratic congresswoman resigns after campaign finance charges -- An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.

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Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle' -- The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

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Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days -- Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

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South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

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EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

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Trump participates in marathon Bible reading

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Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

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Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

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Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked

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Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

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Rosenior position increasingly uncertain at Chelsea -- Liam Rosenior's position as Chelsea head coach is becoming increasingly uncertain, sources have indicated to BBC Sport. -- Chelsea

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Leicester fans demand change as Rowett urges action after relegation -- Leicester City fans demand change at the club after relegation to League One, while manager Gary Rowett says "decisive action" is needed.

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50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits -- BBC Sport has highlighted some of the most interesting kits which will be seen at this summer's World Cup. Pick your favourites.

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Selby takes commanding lead over Jones -- Four-time winner Mark Selby only needs three more frames to move into the last 16 of the World Championship after he dominates the opening session against Wales' Jak Jones.

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