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What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next? -- The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.

2 days ago

I only found out I had cancer after my four-year-old kicked me in the testicles -- Dad discovers he has cancer after he was accidentally kicked in the testicles.

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Christa Pike's prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says

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Yemen's government announces all-out war to reclaim land from Houthis

13 hours ago

Watch: What we know about Russian strikes on Kyiv bridges

15 hours ago

Girl, 12, fatally shot in US during 'dispute over parking space'

11 hours ago

UK shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations

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How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports -- India's toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.

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Children are dying falling into abandoned Afghan wells - this is how one five-year-old was rescued - How an 11-year-old risked his own life to save one of the victims of Afghanistan's dependency on water from deep underground.

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Two people killed as floods hit Spain's Catalonia region

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Watch: How Brazil's dramatic election unfolded

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How much is your salary?

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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital -- Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

16 hours ago

British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues -- Measures include extended opening hours, as well as an audio guide and additional seating for visitors.

10 hours ago

I'm a classic old school Conservative, says UK opposition leader Kemi Badenoch -- The Tory leader seeks to echo Margaret Thatcher as she sets out her guiding political principles.

15 hours ago

Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit -- Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.

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US Marine arrested over murder of woman in Japan's Okinawa -- Japan's government lodged a formal protest with the US, demanding that military officials take action.

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Indian police accused of sexually harassing journalists at protest -- The allegations were made after police detained dozens of protesters demanding the resignation of the election chief over changes to voter rolls.

8 hours ago

Djokovic beats Zverev to reach China Open semis -- Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.

15 hours ago

US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base

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Brazil election goes to run-off as right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round

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Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy

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France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests

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All six passengers presumed dead after plane went missing off US coast

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Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea

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'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'

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The job interview question you don't have to answer

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Supporters of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan march to Pakistan capital

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Hamilton bemused after glitch turns F1 into 'Lego race' -- Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton liken the effects of a software bug that affected multiple cars before the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to a "Lego race".

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Israel 'tried to intimidate' Irish amid spitting row - Hallgrimsson -- Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's Nations League draw.

6 hours ago

'Money-grab' or celebration? NFL kicks off London series -- The NFL kicked off this season's series of London games on Sunday but the build-up was overshadowed by anger from long-term fans over ticket prices.

6 hours ago

Bellamy bemoans new schedule after Denmark loss -- Craig Bellamy suggests the new four-match international window has counted against Wales after Sunday's Nations League defeat against Denmark.

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Haaland injury worry as Norway lose in Portugal - Erling Haaland sparks injury concerns as he limps off in Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat by Portugal.

7 hours ago

Humphries wins Grand Prix to end barren spell -- World number two Luke Humphries ends a 16-month wait for a PDC major trophy with a stunning 6-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the World Grand Prix final.

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Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return -- Cristiano Ronaldo could still return for Portugal, according to boss Jorge Jesus.

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