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BBC News - Top Stories

UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat

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In pictures: Stunning eclipse turns daylight into darkness across Europe - Millions of people witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades on Wednesday.

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Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe

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Twitch users outraged as Amazon uses their content to train AI in opt-out feature - Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault. 16 mins ago

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Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service

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Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure

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Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says

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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI -- Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend -- Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

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Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder -- The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

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Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

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Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

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Watch: Endangered sea turtle makes 5,000-mile journey back to Texas from Wales

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Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail -- David McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.

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LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal -- The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

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New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner -- The allegation makes Reiner eligible for the death penalty - which has been paused in the state. Prosecutors have not said if they will pursue it.

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Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake -- Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

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ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks -- The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.

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Japan PM says Putin's visit to disputed islands 'absolutely unacceptable'

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'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump

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Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

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Thousands of Canadians call for US ambassador's expulsion

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Travis Kelce shares first details from his wedding to Taylor Swift: 'Best night of my life'

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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

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Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

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More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers

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Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US

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Messi plays for Inter Miami after father's death -- Lionel Messi makes a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father and hinting he may retire.

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LIVE - Transfer latest: Fernandez deadline, Romero deal, Spence talks, Fernandes future - All the latest transfer news and gossip as Chelsea set a Friday deadline for offers of £120m or more for Enzo Fernandez.

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Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey -- England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.

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Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan -- Before their second Test against Australia, Eddie Jones reveals an interesting method he uses to coach Japan - watching videos of geese fly in formation. -- Rugby Union

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Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net -- Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout. -- Fulham

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Critical former referees add to culture of fear, says retiring Taylor -- Retiring Premier League referee Anthony Taylor says his decision to quit was partly due to the toxic debate around officials. -- Football

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