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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members -- The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case -- It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike

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AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France

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'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or

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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case

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US federal watchdog sues Chick-fil-A operator for religious discrimination

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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial -- As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. -- Technology

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Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds -- "Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

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Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays -- Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

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Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group -- The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening"traditional Russian values".

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How key Labour figures weakened Starmer in 12 hours of political drama -- Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.

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Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision? -- Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

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Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

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BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

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Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast

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Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef -- These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

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Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make UK rich list for first time -- The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain's 350 richest people or families.

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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue -- Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

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CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens -- The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

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Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats -- Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

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Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

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Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin

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Noah did not know friends meeting was cancelled, inquest told

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Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

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New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace

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Aston Villa thump Liverpool to seal Champions League spot - Aston Villa confirm their spot in next season's Champions League in style with a thumping win over Liverpool.

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LIVE - US PGA Championship round two - McNealy leads, Rahm in touch, McIlroy moving up - Follow live text commentary, score updates and stats from day two at the 2026 US PGA Championship at Aronimink, Pennsylvania.

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The impossible job? The pressure of refereeing Scotland's title decider -- In a league dominated by Celtic and Rangers, referees are always accused of favouring one or the other. And that means intense pressure for officials in Scotland. -- Scottish Prem

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Northampton humiliate Bristol in record-breaking game -- Northampton scores 14 tries to humiliate Bristol Bears 94-33 at Franklin's Gardens and confirm their semi-final place in a record-breaking game of Prem Rugby. -- Rugby Union

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Guardiola insists he has 'one more year' on Man City deal -- Manager Pep Guardiola insists he has "one more year" remaining on his contract at Manchester City as speculation continues over his future at the club. -- Man City

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Celtic & Hearts set for titanic title duel -- A remarkable Scottish Premiership campaign concludes with Hearts and Celtic going head-to-head for the title on Saturday. -- Scottish Prem

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Kohli will skip World Cup if he has to prove worth -- India's Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team. -- India

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