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Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear -- Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment. -- Asia

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Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?

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LIVE - Protesters gather in Minneapolis as governor calls on Trump to remove agents after shooting - Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis on Saturday.

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Fifteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks -- The local coast guard is still searching for 28 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin. -- Asia

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UK to join major wind farm project with nine European countries

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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

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UK politician Andy Burnham blocked from returning as MP by Labour's ruling body

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As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge

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Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, human rights group says

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What we know about the fatal shooting by federal agents -- Trump officials says federal agents shot in self-defence, as Pretti's parents accuse them of "sickening lies".

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Murder and MI5: How an extraordinary battle erupted over what the state keeps secret -- Can the state, especially when it is implicated in killing, be trusted as the arbiter of what should remain confidential?

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Cosmetic doctor sorry for picking apart singer Troye Sivan's looks on TikTok -- The singer hit out at Dr Zayn Khalid Majeed - who says he will try to have a positive impact with his content.

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Boost for fashion and less alcohol: Weight-loss jabs are changing how we spend - With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer? 1 day ago

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Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership - In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham's attempted run from Manchester to Westminster. 11 hrs ago - Politics

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Analysing the Minneapolis shooting frame by frame

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Winter storm grips US as millions face power outages and disruption

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Video shows moments around fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

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Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?

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Watch: Federal and state officials give conflicting accounts of Alex Pretti's death

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Cyclist wins Australia race despite being knocked off bike by Kangaroo -- Australian Jay Vine wins the Tour Down Under - despite being knocked off his bike in a crash caused by a kangaroo.

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I joined the Tories for the partying, says UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch -- The Tory leader opens up about her life and career - and chooses her favourite music - on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.

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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends -- Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.

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Captain of suspected Russian shadow tanker in French custody -- French officials seized the tanker, named the Grinch, in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday.

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Kenya's ex-deputy president alleges assassination attempt in church attack -- The interior minister condemned the attack, which police say they are investigating.

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People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique -- The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.

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'Rescued men still owe hotel bill three weeks later'

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At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

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Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

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'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

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NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting

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'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

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Seahawks to face Patriots in Super Bowl 60 -- The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 after claiming a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. -- American Football

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'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? -- MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United earned their impressive win at Premier League leaders Arsenal, and how he feels the Gunners will react.

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Liverpool's Robertson unlikely to move to Spurs -- Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson looks set to remain at Anfield after the Reds decide they are currently unable to proceed with a deal to sell him to Tottenham.

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Man City keep tabs on Alexander-Arnold - Monday gossip -- Manchester City are keeping tabs on Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool get positive response after approaching Xabi Alonso, Chelsea recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan, plus more.

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Why Arsenal's wobble may not even matter - despite 'feeling pressure' -- Arsenal's winless run may normally be cause for concern - but the stats suggest they are still in control of the Premier League title race.

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Hardly anyone would have picked Carrick to be Man Utd boss - but now? -- As Michael Carrick's perfect start at Manchester United continues, is he building a case for the job longer term?

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Sinner and Swiatek headline day nine - Australian Open order of play - Follow the latest scores, results and schedule from the 2026 Australian Open.

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