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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' -- While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. -- World

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Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity -- Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

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'Put your phone down': K-pop band weighs in on concert etiquette -- Cortis's plea has drawn mixed reactions in a fandom that's obsessed with capturing every moment.

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Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as English FA withdraws Infantino support

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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

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Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

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US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing

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Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation

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Lauryn Hill and Wyclef 'in an amazing place' as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years -- Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

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Why has the University of Cambridge's youngest black professor resigned? -- Jason Arday, a University of Cambridge professor, was at the centre of a plagiarism row after a series of media reports questioned some of his achievements.

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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president? -- The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

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India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them -- India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

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First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening? -- A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

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Weekly quiz: Ed Sheeran got in trouble with the DVLA over which make of classic car? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

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Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition

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How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia

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Moment first rare tiger in 70 years released in Kazakhstan

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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash -- Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm -- The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

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Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence' -- Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China -- The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

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Mark Hughes' son died of sudden adult death syndrome

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Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

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TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26

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Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

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Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

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Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces

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Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film

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Births to be temporarily suspended at hospital

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Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal -- Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

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Hearts outclassed as ruthless Benfica hit six - Hearts are outclassed by Portuguese giants Benfica as the Tynecastle side fall to their joint heaviest European defeat in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie.

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Why Liverpool legend Salah has chosen Trabzonspor -- Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.

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Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal -- Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

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Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers? -- Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

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Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure -- Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

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