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Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation -- Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.

1 hour ago

'We go for all humanity' - emotional moment as Artemis II blasts off

41 minutes ago

Nasa spacecraft orbiting Earth after spectacular Artemis II Moon mission launch -- The 10-day trip won't see astronauts land on the Moon, but they will circle it - and could travel further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.

41 minutes ago

First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters -- From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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Trump's vow to hit Iran 'extremely hard' sends markets down and oil price up -- The US president says military goals were nearly achieved but strikes on Iran could continue for two to three weeks.

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Republicans unveil plan to end partial government shutdown - The plan would fund the Department of Homeland Security and immigration and border agencies separately. 6 hrs ago

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one -- The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted. -- Asia

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The delicate question of where responsibility lies for safety on UK mountains -- Mountain rescue callouts have been steadily rising for decades. -- BBC InDepth

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Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

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Families cram into Greek court for trial into deadliest train crash

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Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism

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UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says

17 hours ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

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What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance? -- Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

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Pakistan's push in Iran war diplomacy - is India sidelined? -- Delhi is abuzz as Pakistan plays Iran go-between. Is India being sidelined in a shifting US-Iran equation?

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Oil jumps and shares fall after Trump Iran address -- The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

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Bland or fan love letter? The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws mixed reaction -- Reviews are in for the sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie, but not everyone is convinced.

12 hours ago

Israel's perpetual war with Iran may be hard to win with military might alone -- The war with Iran has not yet resolved any of Israel's regional conflicts in the way its prime minister suggested it would.

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'We look at life differently' - the over-70s making their comedy debut -- A group of would-be performers have been learning the ropes of stand-up from a professional comedian.

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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission

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Trump says US 'on the cusp' of ending Iran war in televised address

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'Spectacular!' - BBC journalist's emotional reaction to Artemis II launch

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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space?

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Suited up and ready to go: Watch the Artemis crew's journey to launch

8 hours ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city -- Baidu has not responded to a request for comment about the outage, which affected at least 100 cars.

15 hours ago

Stanford University wins battle to keep diaries of Mao Zedong's secretary -- Stanford said the papers, which mentioned the Tiananmen Massacre, would be banned if returned to Beijing.

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Devastated Italians reckon with 'third apocalypse' of World Cup failure -- Azzurri fans and management alike are pondering what went wrong after Italy fail to qualify for third World Cup in a row.

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Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill civilians, witnesses say -- Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

7 hours ago

Brazil judge blocks Sugarloaf Mountain zipline -- The project to build a zipline linking the popular Rio tourist spot to Morro da Urca proved controversial.

15 hours ago

BBC presenter confirms he was investigated by police in first statement since sacking -- It comes as Mills released a statement saying he had "fully cooperated and responded" with the police investigation in 2018.

5 hours ago

Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war

55 minutes ago

Utah teen identified as victim of serial killer Ted Bundy

5 hours ago

Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family

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Pair jailed for advertising small boat crossings

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US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge

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Trump administration to shutter historic Border Road between US and Canada

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Rescuers abandon hope for whale stranded off German island

9 hours ago

World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, still alive despite reports of death

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Woods declines US Ryder Cup captain role in 2027 -- Tiger Woods turns down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America announces, as he steps away from golf following last week's car crash.

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Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel -- Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

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Chelsea make biggest pre-tax loss in Premier League history -- Chelsea announce a Premier League‑record pre‑tax loss of £262m for the 2024‑25 season.

15 hours ago

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt -- Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

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Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull -- Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

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How Arsenal are building something 'special' in Europe -- Arsenal had their fairytale ending in Europe last season - but can they produce something magical again?

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Captain Donnarumma vows to restore Italy after heartbreak -- Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma says he "cried because of the enormous sadness" of not being able to lead the national side to the 2026 World Cup.

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