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Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress -- In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".

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Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine -- Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

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Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? -- Iran has carried out strikes against Israel, across the Gulf and against a British base in Cyprus in retaliation.

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Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe -- Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say. -- World

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Actor settles claim against Old Vic theatre in Kevin Spacey assault case - He alleged that Spacey, who has denied the allegations, assaulted him on two separate occasions. 1 hr ago

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Elton John's family photo hung in National Portrait Gallery

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Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time

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England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan - Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final. 8 hrs ago - Cricket

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LIVE - Trump says 'everything's been knocked out in Iran' as he criticises UK and Starmer - "This is not Winston Churchill we're dealing with," the US president says, adding he's "not happy" with the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes.

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Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war -- Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.

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Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan -- "Nitto" Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy's most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992.

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Death toll in 'surprise' attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says -- Medical aid groups have described the scale of casualties as alarming as people seek treatment.

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India's top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders -- In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere.

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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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Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet -- The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".

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We still have no idea where this war is heading -- It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.

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Doubling heights: The unsung heroes of 2026's hottest film -- How a cast of secret stars helped to bring Emerald Fennel's hit literary adaptation to life. -- Newsbeat

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'I take training seriously but Ramadan is more important' -- A marathon training block is tough enough. Fasting while preparing to take on the world's best at the London Marathon is harder still.

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Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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The spin-off game starring a 'weirdo' Pokémon that's got reviewers raving -- Pokopia, a game mixing Animal Crossing and Minecraft, has been a surprise hit with critics.

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The little town making nearly all of China's lanterns -- A remarkable 80% of the country's lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.

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'I'm done' - Hillary Clinton upset as deposition pauses over leaked photo

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Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes

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Watch: 'It was petrifying': Brits stuck in Dubai speak to the BBC

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Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran

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BBC questions Marco Rubio over reported strike on Iranian school

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US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo -- Rwanda accused Washington's move as "one sided" and politically motivated.

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China removes three retired generals from national advisory body -- Authorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.

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Guilty verdict for US father of teenage school shooter

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Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property

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OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash

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Bafta host Alan Cumming apologises after 'trauma-triggering' show

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Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' buried in golden coffin

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Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

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Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran

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Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate

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Smith, Atkinson and Murley start in England revamp -- England head coach Steve Borthwick makes 12 changes - nine personnel switches and three positional shifts - as he revamps his side to face Italy on Saturday -- England

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LIVE -- Women's World Cup qualifier: England piling on pressure against Ukraine -- Listen to BBC radio commentary and follow live text updates and match stats as England take on Ukraine in a Women's World Cup qualifier.

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England squad not 'political spokespeople' - PFA chief -- England's players are worried about being turned into "political spokespeople" at the World Cup, the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association says.

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Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century -- Who are the best centre-forwards of the 21st Century? We've had a go at trying to whittle down a pretty formidable list.

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'Sometimes Arsenal spend one minute taking a corner' -- Mikel Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal's tactics from rival managers by saying he is "upset" they "haven't scored more" from corners.

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