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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests -- The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

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Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show -- Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump -- Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas

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LIVE - Glasner to leave Palace at end of the season as Man City agree Guehi deal - Breaking news as Oliver Glasner reveals he will leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season as Manchester City agree a deal to sign Palace captain and England defender Marc Guehi in January.

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Glasner to leave Palace at end of season -- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirms he will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. -- Just now -- Crystal Palace

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The tactics Carrick will hope can fix Man Utd - BBC Sport looks at the principles, tactics and players Michael Carrick and his staff could use at Manchester United. 1 hr ago

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Man City agree deal to sign Palace captain Guehi -- Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign Crystal Palace and England centre-back Marc Guehi in January. -- Just now -- Premier League

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'If I had 15 attackers I'd be happy to have Salah back' -- Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had "15 attackers". -- Liverpool

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'Win or go home' - who are your picks in wide-open Super Bowl race? -- The NFL play-offs are the most open - and "most unusual" - they have been for years, but which two teams do you think will reach Super Bowl 60? -- American Football

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LIVE - Ukraine substation fire leaves city without power in freezing temperatures - Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

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Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail

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Opposition supporters killed in overnight clashes as Uganda president takes election lead

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'Baby, don't move': Australian woman wakes to find massive python on her chest

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S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid

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Cubans feel sands shifting as they mourn 32 troops killed in Venezuela -- The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba's foreign entanglements.

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South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know -- Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

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Weekly quiz: Where are BTS kicking off their comeback tour? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action -- There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

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Michigan Trump supporters on his biggest successes and failures

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Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

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Public pay their respects to Cubans killed in Venezuela during US raid

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Watch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland

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How to identify AI-generated videos online

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Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot -- She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

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Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told -- Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

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Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations -- In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

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Bereaved British parents sue TikTok and demand 'accountability' -- Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

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Kruger National Park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa -- Severe flooding believed to be worsened by climate change has killed at least 19 people in South Africa in recent weeks.

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

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Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia

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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country

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Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village

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Sheeran touts ordered to pay back £3m or face jail

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US Congress members visit Denmark as Trump's pressure on Greenland rises

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Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says

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Sutton's predictions v WWE superstar Drew McIntyre -- BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures. -- Premier League

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