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Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa - At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution. 5 hrs ago - Africa

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What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations

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'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media

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Alcaraz 'stays calm' in US Open fightback -- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fights back from a set down to reach the US Open third round on his injury comeback.

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LIVE - Toxic haze from Indonesia spreads to Malaysia and Philippines as wildfires rage - Millions in South East Asia are affected by toxic haze as wildfires burn in Indonesia's Sumatra and Kalimantan.

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Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says -- The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

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Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis -- Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.

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Watch: What happens now after Lindsay Clancy trial jurors deadlocked again?

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Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days

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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one

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Watch: Trump 'happy' that Prince Harry and Meghan left the US

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Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options -- Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.

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Why Nepal floods should worry India -- The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.

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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable -- The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.

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Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse -- The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

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Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum

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Police officer's flying leap to tackle e-bike rider

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LA Clippers fined $30m by NBA over Leonard scandal -- The LA Clippers are fined $30m (£22.2m) by the NBA for violating salary rules over the acquisition of star player Kawhi Leonard.

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Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist -- Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.

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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says -- Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

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What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? -- The 70m (230ft) tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066, will be on display the British Museum.

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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move

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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed

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'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post

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Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West

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EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany

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Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century

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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?

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Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect

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The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis

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Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover? -- Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.

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Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win - but tension still shows -- Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.

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Olympic champion Davis-Woodhall 'lucky to be alive' after car crash -- Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is "lucky and blessed to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

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Late-night transfer fallout sparks Chelsea-Monaco row -- How Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all missed out after late-night drama on deadline day. Nizaar Kinsella reports.

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Fury calls Joshua a 'coward' as wait for announcement continues -- Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua is a "coward" as the pair face a tense wait to see whether their long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster can be agreed.

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