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Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations -- Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.

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Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal -- Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.

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Billionaire Frank Stronach faces sexual assault trial in Canada -- The Austro-Canadian billionaire and former politician is facing more than a dozen sexual assault charges. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.

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Two club-record signings - but are Palace papering over the cracks? -- Crystal Palace end a horrendous January with a rollercoaster day - but are they just papering over the cracks?

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After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump -- Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and Americans leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.

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Texas loss delivers stark warning to Republicans in critical election year

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'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast

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NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother has been abducted, sheriff suspects

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Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'

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US and India reach trade deal, Trump says after Modi call

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'Enemy' insults and questioning Putin: Steve Rosenberg on tightrope of reporting from Russia -- The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the difficulties of working as a British journalist in Moscow.

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India's snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year -- A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.

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What is the 'social media network for AI' Moltbook? -- The Reddit-like website which launched in late January allows AI bots to speak to each other.

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Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt -- Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026 -- The New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks will meet on Sunday to decide the NFL champions - here's all you need to know about Super Bowl 60.

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Watch: Why is no-one being prosecuted over the Epstein files?

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Watch: US and Canada at loggerheads after groundhogs disagree

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'Do you think you're the devil himself?' Epstein questioned in newly released interview

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters

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AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing -- Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?

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Hollywood sign boss says CGI used as part of Sydney Sweeney bra stunt -- The boss of the Hollywood Sign Trust says it would take hours to decorate the entire landmark with lingerie.

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'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge -- Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent -- Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

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Gold and silver prices fall but FTSE 100 hits record high -- Precious metal prices hit record highs in January as investors parked their money in "safe havens".

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Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress

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Teen admits murdering schoolboy, 12, on walk home

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China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway

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All the winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

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Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest

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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys

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'Marry me' and Epstein's 'baby boy' - key Sarah Ferguson revelations in emails

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Palace sign Strand Larsen in deal worth up to £48m but McNeil loan off -- Crystal Palace sign striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in a club-record deal worth up to £48m. -- Premier League

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Who is in the relegation fight - and what is needed for survival? -- Could West Ham, Burnley or Wolves defy the odds and secure Premier League survival? -- Premier League

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Just seven signings - the Premier League's quiet deadline day -- A low-key transfer deadline day ended with the fewest Premier League deals completed in a winter window. BBC Sport looks at the spending that was done, and examines why there was so little activity.

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Italian biathlete fails doping test before Olympics -- Hosts Italy are embarrassed days before the start of the Winter Olympics - with their biathlete Rebecca Passler kicked out of the Games because of a failed doping test.

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England face Wales in Sydney showdown at 2027 RWC -- England and Wales will face each other in a potential pool decider at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup on 16 October in Sydney.

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