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Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation -- The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile figure to agree to testify before the committee investigating Epstein's wrongdoing. -- US & Canada

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In pictures: Astronauts witness 'Earthset' and a solar eclipse - Nasa has released some spectacular images taken by the astronauts while they travelled around the far side of the moon.

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Newly released video undermines ICE account of Minneapolis migrant shooting -- Minneapolis released the footage from a January altercation between ICE officers and two Venezuelans that saw one migrant shot in the leg. -- US & Canada

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JD Vance appears in Hungary to back Orbán's re-election bid

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Chilean woman accused of Pinochet-era kidnaps loses extradition battle -- Adriana Rivas moved from Chile to Australia in the 1970s, working there as a nanny and cleaner.

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Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping -- Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".

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Rapper Offset shot in Florida, reports say -- The rapper is in a "stable" condition, with two people detained in connection with the incident.

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What do people think of Kanye West being blocked from entering the UK?

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says

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Champions League: Sporting hit bar against Arsenal, Bayern on top at Real Madrid -- Follow live text coverage and radio commentary as Arsenal visit Sporting and Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in Champions League.

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LIVE - Matsuki and Downes goals put dominant Saints in charge at Wrexham - Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Wrexham v Southampton in the Championship.

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Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran doesn't make deal, as US hits Kharg Island -- Trump says "something revolutionarily wonderful can happen" before his deadline of 20:00 on Tuesday (EDT) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Georgia holds run-off election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Bahamas police search for US woman who reportedly fell off boat

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One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul

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Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

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Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline -- The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran -- Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

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Kanye West controversies - how did we get here? -- West has a history of making antisemitic remarks and other controversial comments.

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China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead -- Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.

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Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound -- Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.

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My great-aunt shot Mussolini in the face -- Philippa Gibson's great-aunt Violet tried to kill the Italian dictator in Rome on 7 April 1926.

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One dead as train travelling 99mph collides with lorry in France -- The lorry driver is in custody after the train driver died during the collision in northern France.

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Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos -- The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.

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Minnesota deny footballer Rodriguez has rare muscle wasting condition -- Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

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Quiz: Name every European winner of the Masters -- A total of 10 European golfers have won the Masters at Augusta National - how many can you name?

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Watch: Artemis II's historic lunar flyby... in 90 seconds

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Mum of twins who says home was bombed in Lebanon speaks to BBC

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Watch: Artemis II mission loses contact with Earth for 40 minutes

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Emotional crew names Moon crater after commander's late wife

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What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

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Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure

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Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge

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Has Artemis II shown we can land on the Moon again?

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Earthset and a solar eclipse: Nasa releases first images from Moon fly-by

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Amad backs Carrick for Manchester United job -- Manchester United winger Amad Diallo backs interim boss Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent manager.

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Why Real glamour tie could decide Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes -- Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer in Europe but does he need to win a major trophy to have a chance of winning the prestigious award?

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Masters tee-times for rounds one and two announced -- Find out the tee-times for Thursday and Friday's first two rounds of the Masters at Augusta National in Georgia. -- Golf

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Thousands of England and Scotland World Cup tickets on resale at inflated prices -- England and Scotland fans hoping to get to ticket to this summer's World Cup finals face paying vastly inflated prices through Fifa's official resale platform. -- World Cup

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Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving -- Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney. -- Australia

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