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The Kashmir town trying to win back tourists after a deadly attack -- A year after the Pahalgam attack, tourism has slowed in Indian-administered Kashmir, hitting lives and livelihoods.

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A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism -- Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

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Touring is a costly struggle for bands like us. Now Harry Styles is helping -- Ticket money from some stadium and arena gigs is helping support struggling grassroots artists and venues.

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Video shows trapped schoolboy dragged by bus in Australia

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The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts - The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West. 15 mins ago

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Peter Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office -- The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested -- Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.

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India condemns remarks shared by Trump calling it a 'hellhole'

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US justice department drops probe into Fed chairman Jerome Powell -- President Donald Trump had accused Powell of improper cost overruns in renovating the Fed's building. -- US & Canada

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OpenAI boss 'deeply sorry' for not telling police of mass shooting suspect's account

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US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executions

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Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust

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Watch: Demonstrators display 20,000 teddy bears for missing Ukrainian children

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Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals

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Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends -- Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.

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Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it -- This story will make greater waves in the UK than in the US, which for Donald Trump is an opportunity for leverage, Joe Inwood writes.

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Watch: How the Kremlin's internet crackdown is frustrating Russians -- Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.

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Why is this game only legal across Australia one day a year?

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Meeting with the King would 'demonstrate human dignity', says Epstein survivor

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'Pictures don't do it justice' - Giant ice chunks ram into Michigan homes

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Watch: Powerful tornadoes barrel through northern Oklahoma

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Israeli police investigate after officers 'cut Palestinian flag' from skullcap -- The British Israeli man says he was detained after someone took offence at his kippah embroidered with Israeli and Palestinian flags.

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Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain

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'My living nightmare' - Rob Reiner's son bares soul on how he found out parents were dead

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Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

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Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks

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King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign

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I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband

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Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia

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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

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All eyes on Spurs & West Ham? 'Unbelievable' Forest edge towards safety -- After Nottingham Forest's stunning win at Sunderland, is the Premier League relegation battle now a two-horse race? -- Premier League

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Real Madrid title hopes fading after Betis draw - Real Madrid's slim title hopes suffer another setback as they squander victory against Real Betis by conceding a 93rd-minute equaliser.

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Defending champion Alcaraz to miss French Open -- Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz says he will miss next month's French Open with an ongoing wrist injury.

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Turkey to return to F1 calendar in 2027 -- The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 for the first time in six years.

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Why I stayed at 'struggling' Man Utd and didn't think we'd be third now - Fernandes -- Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes speaks to club legend Wayne Rooney in a wide-ranging interview.

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Benfica's Prestianni banned for homophobic conduct in Real Madrid tie -- Gianluca Prestianni is given a six-game ban by Uefa for homophobic conduct during Benfica's Champions League knockout play-off match with Real Madrid in February.

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Furyk to return as US Ryder Cup captain in 2027 -- Jim Furyk is confirmed as captain of the US Ryder Cup team in 2027, when the event takes place in Ireland.

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