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Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says -- The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".

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Who's to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia? -- Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.

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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

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MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI -- Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".

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Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot -- The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.

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Sydney teen charged with murder of boy who was shot in face -- The 12-year-old was shot at a unit in Sydney last month and died in hospital three days later.

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One stolen every four minutes - inside the police battle against vehicle thieves

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Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire -- Some fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.

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Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder -- Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.

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Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident

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Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'

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Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster

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Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl

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Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run -- Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.

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'If we don't scream, they won't listen to us': Student protesters speak to BBC in Paris -- Student protesters in France have told the BBC's James Waterhouse that they will continue to take action until change has been made. The protests have now entered their fourth week.

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Watch: Hong Kong crowds queue to see Van Gogh painting unveiled for first time in 60 years -- Châtaigniers en fleurs, also known as Chestnut Trees in Blossom, is expected to receive record bids at auction this weekend.

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'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely -- As loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Watch: Moment Duane Davis is sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's murder

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India's 'cockroach' leaders jailed after holding protest -- The youth leaders were sent to custody on charges of trespassing at Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site.

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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage -- The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.

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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings -- The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.

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World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey

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Family pays tribute to 'warm and engaging' man killed in tiger attack

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Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office

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What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster

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Man killed in tiger attack identified as William Chapman

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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

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Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

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Martinez issues scathing attack on Man Utd board - has he made things worse? -- Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.

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Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact' -- Bukayo Saka responds to the challenge set by Mikel Arteta as he comes off the bench to change the game against Lille in the Champions League.

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Gordon scores as Barcelona beat Galatasaray - Anthony Gordon scores his first Champions League goal for Barcelona as the Spanish side come from behind to beat Galatasaray in Istanbul.

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Rusty or something more? South Africa's concern after Australia loss -- Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

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'Unplayable' Stanway a free-scoring warrior for Lionesses -- Whatever the game, whatever the result, Georgia Stanway always seems to score for England.

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Viking hold Bayern in thriller as Kane breaks Messi record - Norwegian champions Viking produce one of the biggest results in their history to hold six-time European winners Bayern Munich to a thrilling draw in the Champions League.

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Rams player suspended for punch & kicker cut by club -- The fallout from the Los Angeles Rams' defeat by the Buffalo Bills continues as offensive lineman Alaric Jackson is suspended for punching an opponent while kicker Harrison Mevis is released.

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