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France intercepts sanctioned Russian oil tanker, Macron says

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Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days -- China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients -- The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival -- Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June. -- Latin America

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Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar -- Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border. -- Asia

17 hours ago

Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital

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'Don't be too kind': Maternity staff used offensive terms to refer to patients

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'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival

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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices -- Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply. -- Latin America

9 hours ago

The greatest World Cup shirts - and what makes them iconic -- What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.

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The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes -- Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk - Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts. 11 hrs ago

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Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war -- Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony -- Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.

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Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

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Cuba's blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

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'I could not see him one last time': A family's grief a year after Air India crash

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory

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Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

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Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men -- So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

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Rugby league legend and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71 -- Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71. -- Rugby League

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'Hardest video I've had to make' - KSI quits Sidemen after 13 years -- The star, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has been part of the YouTube group since 2013. -- Culture

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US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacks

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Pence calls Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund 'deeply offensive' and says it should be dropped

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

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'I started working here at 15 - now I'm retiring after 75 years'

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Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers

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Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

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Ministers braced as Mandelson document release will expose government working

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Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

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Record-holder Milner retires after 24-year career -- Former England international James Milner announces his retirement after a 24-year Premier League career. -- Premier League

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I leave Liverpool exactly where it belongs - Slot -- Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" after he was sacked as head coach on Saturday.

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Classic Monaco Grand Prix images through the years -- A selection of the best images of the Monaco Grand Prix, starting with the first F1 championship season in 1950.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, wins car at IPL awards - but cannot drive it -- Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins a car for his performances in the Indian Premier League - but the 15-year-old will have to wait three years to drive it. -- Cricket

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Fonseca, 19, shows title credentials by backing up Djokovic win -- Rising star Joao Fonseca showcases his title credentials with victory over two-time finalist Casper Ruud to book his place in the French Open quarter-finals. -- Tennis

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Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World Cup -- Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured. -- World Cup

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