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Tanker and container ship report attacks as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again -- The UK's maritime security authority says the incidents took place off the coast of Oman, as Tehran says it closed the waterway in response to the continued US blockade of Iranian ports.

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The home cooks reviving forgotten British dishes you've probably never heard of - Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back. 6 hrs ago

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French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

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Premier League: Leno makes big save in closing stages as Fulham and Brentford goalless -- Follow live text updates as Brentford host Fulham in the first of five Premier League games on Saturday - a day when Wolves' relegation can be confirmed.

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LIVE - Watch: Women's Six Nations - Sing scores England's fifth try v Scotland at Murrayfield - Watch live BBC Two coverage and follow text updates as Scotland host world champions England in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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A moment of risk and opportunity: How two ceasefires could boost US-Iran talks -- Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

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One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say -- A man is arrested following a collision in which police say a car mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians.

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UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz -- Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

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Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain -- The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

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What is the Fisa law Trump wants extended and why are lawmakers resisting? -- Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.

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'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved -- Lark Atkin-Davies and Abbie Ward - two of four pregnant England Women's Rugby World Cup winners - discuss how motherhood in rugby is changing.

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He made jazz under air raids - and built an Indian city's music scene -- War correspondent, jazz bandleader and impresario, KC Sen shaped Kolkata's music scene.

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What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence? -- The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.

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Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streets

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

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Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria

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Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre

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BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home

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DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US -- The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.

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'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says UK PM -- The PM is facing calls to resign over the revelation that Lord Mandelson did not pass security checks.

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Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy

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Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachella

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What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be

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Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase

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White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model

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Japan reveals new name for 40C-and-hotter days after blistering summer

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Prisoners handcuffed and executed: The war crime charges against Australia's most-decorated soldier

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Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home

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£111 trains will have 'chilling effect' on World Cup - Fifa -- Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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Carrick leaves door open for Rashford return -- Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.

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'We're not arrogant' - NRL chief says Super League talent will not be drained -- The chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League says concerns that investment into Super League could drain talent from the game in the UK "are completely unfounded".

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Fitzpatrick's wild birdie and superb 63 puts him in Heritage lead -- Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

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How Lampard's own revival ended Coventry's 25-year wait -- Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

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