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Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters -- The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights. -- Middle East

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'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash kills 32 -- The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train. -- Asia

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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash -- Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal. -- Technology

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Two Palestine Action protesters end 73-day hunger strike

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Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia -- The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty. -- World

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Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony

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UK home secretary has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban -- West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future. -- Birmingham & Black Country

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At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand -- Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

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'I don't know what future holds after MND diagnosis'

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Arsenal take step to ending semi-final nightmares - but regrets remain -- Arsenal's 3-2 win at Chelsea seizes control of their EFL Cup tie - and overcoming their poor record in semi-finals will be the big positive for Mikel Arteta. -- Arsenal

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US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government -- It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.

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From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar -- The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup. -- Asia

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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky

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Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

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Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean

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Moment cargo ship crashes into oil tanker in North Sea

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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters -- Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.

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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it -- The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

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Ugandans choose between pop star and veteran leader in presidential poll -- The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

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Why does Trump want Greenland and what could it mean for Nato? -- The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold -- Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

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ICE officers pull woman from car in Minneapolis as operation continues

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Watch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space station

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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe -- Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.

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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes -- The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.

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Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after deadly ski bar fire -- The blaze, which killed 40 people, is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set fire to foam padding on the ceiling.

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Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland

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Sting pays Police bandmates £600,000 in royalties

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Nasa astronauts begin 'bittersweet' medical evacuation from space station

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US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base

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'Sentenced to death within days': Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?

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'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler

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'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran

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Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance? -- Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

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Bayern's record-breaking Bundesliga season in numbers -- BBC Sport examines the stunning numbers behind Bayern Munich's record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season - and what records they could topple.

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'I'm to blame' - Real Madrid stunned by Albacete in Arbeloa's first game -- Real Madrid are knocked out of the Copa del Rey by second division Albacete in Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge.

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Sanchez mistakes 'on me' - Rosenior defends Chelsea keeper - Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following two mistakes in his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal on Wednesday in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie. 5 hrs ago - Football

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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to set up Afcon final against Senegal -- Yassine Bounou saves two spot-kicks as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to reach the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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