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A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life -- Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. -- Europe

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Thailand-Cambodia fighting continues after Trump says countries agree to ceasefire -- Thai PM says he told US president a ceasefire is only possible after Cambodia had withdrawn all its forces. -- Asia

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Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive -- Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included. -- Australia

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Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records

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Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses

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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say

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Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city

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Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

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Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability -- The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

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Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create -- Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? -- The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies?

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Disguises, freezing waves, and a special forces veteran: Inside mission to sneak Nobel winner out of Venezuela -- The man who led the operation says María Corina Machado crossed "very rough seas" in "pitch-black darkness".

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Interpreter in tears as Ukrainian boy recalls losing mother in Russian strike

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Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans

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Watch: Doorbell camera captures moment house explodes in Haywood, California

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Watch: Canadians and Americans on a social media ban for everyone under 16

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Cameras on killer whales record first evidence of joint hunt with dolphins

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White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans -- The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

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Five million World Cup ticket requests in one day - Fifa -- Fifa says five million World Cup ticket requests have been made, despite coming under pressure from supporters' groups critical of its "scandalous" pricing structure.

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Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia -- Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

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Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea -- Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

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'A monster with tentacles' - basketball star reveals brain cancer diagnosis -- Jason Collins, NBA's first openly homosexual athlete, says the fight is similar to playing against star player Shaq, or his coming out as gay.

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New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

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EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine

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As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support

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Women rally behind Catherine Zeta-Jones over age-shaming comments

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From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in

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Canada's Conservatives on shaky ground as MP defects to Carney's Liberals

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An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing

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A new Bollywood film is dividing opinions in India and Pakistan

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King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced

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Russia could attack Nato within five years, says alliance chief in stark new warning

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'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup -- Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

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Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match after Slot talks -- Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

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From first-class cricketer to relationship expert on reality TV -- How a former first-class cricketer from New Zealand became one of television's most recognisable personalities.

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Palace want Johnson from Spurs - Saturday's gossip -- Crystal Palace want Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, Chelsea lead the way for AZ Alkmaar's teenage midfielder Kees Smit, while AC Milan want Niklas Fullkrug, plus more.

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Vonn, 41, becomes oldest downhill World Cup winner -- American Lindsey Vonn becomes the oldest skiing downhill World Cup winner at St Moritz on Friday.

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Steelers' Watt suffers partially collapsed lung after dry needle session -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during dry needle treatment.

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