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US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase -- Damascus called the attacks 'an unjustified act of aggression' that imperilled regional security. -- World

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The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan -- An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park. -- Asia

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The goat is now a celebrity - how this graduation gift went viral -- Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally. -- Africa

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Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms -- Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions. -- US & Canada

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Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in London's ultra low emission zone -- Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

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Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10 -- Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.

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Man in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents -- "It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.

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Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

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Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail -- Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.

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Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster -- Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.

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UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning

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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

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US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears

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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

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Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three

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Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal -- Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.

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Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan -- Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".

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Buss trying to block her siblings' sale of family stake in Lakers -- Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.

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Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka -- Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

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Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period -- Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala says he is being treated for a "neurological dysfunction" after collapsing during a match for the second time in a four-day period.

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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story -- Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

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Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season -- Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.

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