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Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers

1 day ago

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

4 hours ago

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

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US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA

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'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or

7 hours ago

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

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Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike

7 hours ago

Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for -- A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

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From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop -- Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop's most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India's northeast.

5 hours ago

How key Labour figures weakened Starmer in 12 hours of political drama -- Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial -- As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. -- Technology

7 hours ago

Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds -- "Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam. -- Technology

7 hours ago

Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

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BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz

9 hours ago

Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

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Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef -- These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

10 hours ago

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case -- The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised. -- US & Canada

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo -- Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda. -- Africa

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CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens -- The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade. -- World

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

7 hours ago

Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives

22 hours ago

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

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Chick-fil-A franchisee sued by US government for religious discrimination

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Noah did not know friends meeting was cancelled, inquest told

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US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

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Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

7 hours ago

'We crumbled' - another loss, another unwanted record for leaky Liverpool -- Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "crumbled" during their thumping defeat by Aston Villa, as the pressure on him continues to mount.

6 hours ago

McIlroy recovers as problem solvers flourish at testing US PGA -- Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy drags himself back into contention as Aronimink continues to punish the world's best golfers at the US PGA Championship.

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Kohli will skip World Cup if he has to prove worth -- India's Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team.

11 hours ago

Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game -- Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby.

6 hours ago

Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal -- Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club.

6 hours ago

Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel -- A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday.

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In better form than Kane - why Watkins is no longer being 'written off' -- Two months on from being out of form and not selected for England's March international friendlies, Ollie Watkins has bounced back in style.

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