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Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says -- The drone reportedly hit a US-owned regasification vessel and a Greek-owned tanker at Damietta port on Wednesday.

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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry -- Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

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Thousands evacuated in Crete but Spanish PM ends wildfire emergency

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Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain -- Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.

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The phone call that made Briton an NFL trailblazer -- Seydou Traore is the first graduate of the UK-based NFL Academy to be drafted in the NFL. This is how he beat the odds.

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De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs -- Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.

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Fauci on 'solid legal ground' in face of prosecution threat, lawyer says

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George and Amal Clooney evacuate French home amid wildfires

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Israel building new land barriers in Gaza and displacing families

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Japan earthquake death toll rises to 34 as evacuees battle sweltering heat

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Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt

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Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses - Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business. 14 hrs ago

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How my Olympic champion son Chad made me change my life -- Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.

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Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in UK's Mercury Prize list -- This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.

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How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con -- Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences?

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Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

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Worth $5m? Visitors react to renovated Washington horse statues

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Watch: How was Trump's Davos speech received?

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Watch: Japanese mall explodes after magnitude 6.8 earthquake

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Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

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Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history -- Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC. -- US & Canada

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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents - It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology. 5 hrs ago

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Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year -- It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says -- The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

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'Blood everywhere' - Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband recounts day of children's deaths -- The Massachusetts mother is charged with three counts of first-degree murder over the January 2023 deaths of her three children. -- US & Canada

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Four people die trying to cross Channel in small boats -- French officials said the people had died in two separate incidents off its coast overnight. -- UK

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Two Americans convicted of murdering Canadian couple in Dominica

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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian - Polish PM

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Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant

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Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: 'When you're best friends it's easy'

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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war

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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health

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Howe going as spending rules bite - troubles for Newcastle's Saudi owners -- Newcastle United wanted to become one of the world's top clubs under their Saudi owners - but Eddie Howe's decision to leave is a sign of the troubles they are facing. -- Newcastle

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Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in years -- Three of the Premier League's "big six" have new managers, the champions have a key injury issue and Tottenham and Chelsea are breaking transfer records - and that might mean a very open title race.

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'Ready to write Chelsea story' - Lacroix makes £52m move -- Chelsea sign France World Cup defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m.

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Search halted for GB surfer who disappeared in sea -- Tributes are paid to surfer Arran Strong, after searches for the Brit who went missing off the coast of Portugal were called off.

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