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Pakistan strikes Afghanistan as PM says forces ready to 'crush' Taliban -- Pakistan's defence minister declares "open war" after Afghan Taliban says it launched 'retaliatory strikes' on Pakistan on Thursday night.

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What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions -- Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.

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'I would never say that' - US Olympian on White House AI video - USA men's ice hockey player Brady Tkachuk distances himself from an AI-enhanced White House video in which he appears to disparage Canadians, saying "those words would never come out of my mouth". 2 hrs ago

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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia -- Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.

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Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards

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Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden

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The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns

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Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI

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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

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'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink -- Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears. -- Middle East

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Weekly quiz: How did this baby monkey break the internet's heart? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Pokémon at 30: Fans explain what the series means to them -- The massively popular series shows no signs of slowing down as it gears up to celebrate its launch.

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BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

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Watch: Key moments from Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition

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Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain

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Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

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Watch: 'Working hard used to get you something', says plumber Hannah Spencer in victory speech

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Arrest after Churchill statue in London defaced with graffiti -- The statue of the former prime minster at Westminster was vandalised with slogans daubed in red paint. -- London

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India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology -- Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies -- Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.

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Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer -- The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.

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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting -- No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

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How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit

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Hillary Clinton tells House panel she 'had no idea' of Epstein's crimes

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Columbia student free after Mamdani-Trump meeting as ICE agents accused of 'misrepresentations'

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Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019

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Gorilla dies days after moving to new home

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Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid

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Why Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

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'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India

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American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says

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Watch Champions League draw as six Premier League sides to find out last-16 opponents -- Watch and follow the Champions League draw as six Premier League sides find out their opponents for the last-16 and their potential routes to the final.

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Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects -- Cadillac and Audi enter F1 with the ultimate goal of becoming world champions. Both know they have some way to go before achieving that aim. -- Formula 1

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Italian Pavan seriously hurt after lift shaft fall -- Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is seriously injured after falling multiple floors down an open lift shaft before this week's South African Open. -- Golf

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'Don't know what fuss was about' - chaotic Palace season could end in glory -- Key players have gone, the manager is leaving and has criticised the club and upset fans - yet Crystal Palace's chaotic campaign could still end in European glory. -- Crystal Palace

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Gordon needs to stay 'fully focused' after Arsenal talk - Howe -- Head coach Eddie Howe has urged Anthony Gordon to stay "fully focused" after the Newcastle United forward was linked with a move to Arsenal. -- Newcastle

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The £37m cost of Man Utd's past two managerial changes -- Ruben Amorim's 14 months in charge of Manchester United have come at a price, with the club now paying up to £15.9m to sack him, in addition to £11m to hire the Portuguese. -- Man Utd

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