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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says UK weather authority - Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record. 41 mins ago

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Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

9 hours ago

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism -- There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism

8 hours ago

How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

16 hours ago

Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says

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'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal -- Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa. -- Premier League

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Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race -- Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

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Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

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Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school

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Injured Sinner out of US Open

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says

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Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore -- The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country. -- Culture

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Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost -- Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

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What do people in London think of Harry and Meghan's UK return?

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Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware

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Californians react to Harry and Meghan's return to the UK

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How Harry and Meghan are ending their 'American dream'

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Watch: What to know about Trump's trusted aide Natalie Harp

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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK -- Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.

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Democratic socialist speaks to BBC after shock win in Florida primary -- Nixon now faces a tough campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.

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Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts -- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.

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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño - The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision. 9 hrs ago

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination -- It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.

11 hours ago

Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk -- The advice also applies to the over-65s and others with underlying medical conditions amid a salmonella outbreak in the UK.

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World's oldest person celebrates turning 117

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Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

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Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells

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Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

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Dozens of disposable barbecues seized after ban

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Sparks fly over Mamdani's 'hit list' against New York's rich home owners

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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

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How Penn State students ran an alleged cocaine ring - until it all fell apart

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New Root era begins with huge win over Pakistan -- England begin Joe Root's second stint as captain with a crushing defeat of a poor Pakistan inside three days at Headingley.

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Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0 -- BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport.

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Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes -- Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final. -- World Cup

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Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury -- Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media. -- Boxing

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