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Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79 -- He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly. -- Culture

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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds -- The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages. -- Middle East

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Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell BBC News -- The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes. -- Africa

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Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage

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Supreme Court stays out of custody case involving surrogate who refused abortion

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Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore

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Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'

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Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing

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Man who sold toxic chemicals should rot in hell, says mother of woman who killed herself -- Louise Nunn's daughter bought a substance from Canadian Kenneth Law, who was selling toxic chemicals online.

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Germany's saviour? How Klopp is looking to turn fortunes around -- As Jurgen Klopp prepares for his first game as Germany manager, BBC Sport looks at how is trying to turn their fortunes around.

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India is producing more green energy - but wasting a lot of it -- India has rapidly decarbonised electricity generation, but its gains are tempered by transmission shortages.

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Chris Mason: From inside the room, how Burnham survived first Trump meeting -- Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election -- Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.

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'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'

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Watch: Trump and Xi are meeting on US soil - what's at stake?

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Rare look at the remote engine rooms fuelling China's AI boom

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Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

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Watch: Zoo's five lion cubs explore outdoors for first time

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More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia -- More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.

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Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa -- One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.

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South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections -- South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed.

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Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized -- Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US -- Latin America

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Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions

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UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC

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White House rolling out red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

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Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?

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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

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American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech

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Medieval gold ring fails to sell at auction

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Hunting hidden gems - is there anywhere in the world left to scout? -- Through live scouting and increasing data and footage, top clubs now have tabs on a large proportion of the world's talent.

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Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut -- Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.

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Yu, 13, completes hat-trick of golds at Asian Games -- Thirteen-year-old swimming star Yu Zidi claims a dominant victory in the 400m individual medley to complete a hat-trick of gold medals at the Asian Games.

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'It was scary' - Jacks goes from emergency surgery to match-winner -- Will Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.

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'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games -- Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.

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Red Bull retain Hadjar for 2027 season -- Frenchman Isack Hadjar is to stay at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate for the 2027 season.

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