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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Chris Mason: Some nuggets but no huge revelations in first batch of Mandelson files -- This first digital document drop about the prime minister's decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador is interesting, but not explosive. -- Politics

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LIVE - Israel launches new strikes at Lebanon as Trump says 'not finished yet' in Iran - The Israeli military says it's responding to strikes from Iran-backed Hezbollah, and warns residents in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate.

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Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant -- Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

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'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war -- Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues. -- Middle East

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UK PM was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links -- Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500,000 severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador. -- Politics

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

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Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC

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Missing Brazilian academic may have taken boat, UK police say

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Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration

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New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

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What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? -- Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.

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Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor? -- Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.

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Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup -- Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.

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Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins -- A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.

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My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying -- For four years, Sasha-Jay's photos have been stolen from social media to impersonate her online.

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Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

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Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois

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Watch: What's on the menu for celebrities on Oscars night

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'Kill the regime but not people': BBC speaks to Iranians crossing into Turkey

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Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic

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Pop music's bias towards English is fading, says Spotify -- Songs in 16 languages featured in the global chart last year, as genres like Brazilian Funk explode.

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Wildlife to replace historical characters on Bank of England banknotes -- The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.

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French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city -- Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.

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Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry -- The US singer lost the case in 2023 and later won on appeal, but now judges have ruled against her.

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Zelensky sends drone teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise -- The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.

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UK couple die after being pulled from water at Australian beach -- Local police say members of the public pulled the couple from the water and tried to save them.

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Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia -- Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.

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Urgent plea to find triplets a forever home

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Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz as countries agree to release emergency oil reserves

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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

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Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

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Three brothers arrested after explosion at US embassy in Oslo

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China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?

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'Premier League elite suffer rude awakening in Europe' -- Chief football writer Phil McNulty examines the state of the Premier League after a disappointing week in Europe for all six of its clubs.

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Most underrated player on the planet? Valverde steps up for Real -- Jude Bellingham stood open mouthed in disbelief while Kylian Mbappe jumped out of his seat to celebrate as Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde scored a stunning hat-trick to sink Manchester City in their Champions League first-leg tie. -- European Football

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Spurs keeper Kinsky thankful for support after 'nightmare' -- Antonin Kinsky thanks those who have sent messages of support after a "nightmare" display in Spurs' Champions League defeat at Atletico Madrid. -- Tottenham

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Hundred coaches 'not told to avoid Pakistan players' -- Coaches of Hundred teams with investment from the IPL say they have not been directed away from signing Pakistan players in Thursday's men's auction. -- Pakistan

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Kvaratskhelia double helps PSG thump Chelsea in first leg - A costly error by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen sparks a late collapse as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's double gives Paris St‑Germain a three‑goal lead going into next week's Champions League last-16 second leg.

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Arsenal undone by own set-piece weapon as 100% record ends -- "You do it too, eh?". Those were the words from Arsenal's set-piece coach Nicolas Jover to Bayer Leverkusen manager Kasper Hjulmand after the German side scored from a corner in the 1-1 Champions League last-16 first-leg draw between the two sides.

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McIlroy hopeful on Sawgrass defence after injury -- Rory McIlroy says he hopes to be able to defend his Players Championship title at TPC Sawgrass after withdrawing from a tournament through injury last week.

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