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LIVE - Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete - They, and other members of the European Broadcasting Union, had called for Israel to be excluded over the humanitarian toll of the war in Gaza.

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Alert sent for Nevada earthquake that did not happen

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What legal experts say about second US strike on Venezuela boat -- Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.

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Watch: Statue of Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled in London

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'Like first aid for manuscripts': Recovery work begins at Gaza's war-damaged heritage sites -- Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.

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LIVE - Premier League: West Ham equalise at Old Trafford to deny Man Utd top five spot - reaction - Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Manchester United vs West Ham United in the Premier League

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'All Israeli people are with us', say parents of last dead hostage in Gaza -- The body of Ran Gvili, a 24-year-old Israeli police officer, is the last not yet returned by Hamas from Gaza. -- Middle East

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Hegseth could have endangered troop safety with Signal chat - Pentagon watchdog

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Trump hosts signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

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Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?

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They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again

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'Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks -- Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.

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Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? -- Friday's World Cup draw in Washington will be the latest sign of an ever-closer relationship for the US president and the Fifa boss.

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UK police accused of 'homophobic assumptions' over victims of blackmail on Grindr -- A BBC investigation learns of five cases of suspected blackmail involving victims targeted on Grindr in one area.

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Cough medicines or lemon and honey – which is better for you? -- What's the best way to deal with a cough and is lemon and honey as effective as medicine?

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Saving Japan's exceptionally rare 'snow monsters' A unique natural wonder is being eroded. Can Japan bring its "juhyo" back from the brink?

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'I'm too driven... I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race -- Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi and acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads.

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Customer secures refund after parcel theft caught on camera

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'Taking away my purpose' - Influencers on Australia's social media ban

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A baby seal walks into a bar...

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Banquet, Royal Family and Starmer on first day of German state visit

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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first direct talks in decades -- The Israeli military says it struck Hezbollah sites, less than 24 hours after Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to meet.

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South Korea developing app that shows real-time location of stalkers -- Critics have voiced concern over the pervasiveness of stalking and violence against women in South Korea.

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US-based Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests -- Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.

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Couple wed in front of strangers found on Reddit -- Harmony Elmy and Seán Mauremootoo eloped hundreds of miles to Cardiff for their unconventional wedding.

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Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

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Admiral testified Hegseth did not give 'kill them all' order, US lawmakers say

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Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague

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Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt

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Drunk raccoon found passed out on liquor store floor after breaking in

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US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump

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Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi

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Police officer 'mortified' by footage of alleged groping

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Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

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'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' -- Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work -- Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

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Usyk can make voluntary defence v Wilder - WBC -- Oleksandr Usyk has permission to face Deontay Wilder next in a voluntary defence of his WBC heavyweight title.

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Springbok Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge -- South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

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