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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future

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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why... As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say. 16 hrs ago

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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity

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Pressure for quick VAR decisions obvious in rushed derby review -- The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error? -- Premier League

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Fitzpatrick not comfortable with Dubai tour finals -- Matt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion. -- Golf

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Lost on Mount Fuji off-season? You'll have to pay for your rescue -- The fee will be imposed on those who get lost on Japan's most famous mountain during the off-peak seasons.

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Eight children among 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses, rescuers say -- Dozens of people are missing beneath the rubble of a building hit by an Israeli strike last year, where some 10 families had been living.

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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings -- The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

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FBI accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies on US soil

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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

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Baby born during Harry Potter screening has 'Cineworld' on birth certificate

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A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut -- The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns

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We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them -- Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

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Moment NBC presenters confirm live on air that their helicopter crashed in LA

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'Maybe they'll shoot you' - Carney recalls Trump's gift of White House key

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Runaway horse captured by police on motorbikes

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Macaulay Culkin honours Catherine O'Hara

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Watch: Republican senator presses Kash Patel on bestiality in bizarre exchange

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Trump says Kennedy Center to close as court rules his name must stay off building -- The Trump-appointed board was blocked from adding the inscription "Renovated and Restored by President Donald J. Trump". -- US & Canada

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US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality. -- Africa

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Magazine that was 132 years overdue returned to US library -- Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.

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'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win -- Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.

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Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump

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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

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How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career

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Man acquitted after spray painting Churchill statue

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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped

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Five takeaways from Canada's push to woo the world's richest investors

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Journalist and pilot among three killed after news helicopter crashes in LA

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Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands

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Mbappe, Vini and Konate cover up Real's message of support for Ceuta -- Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.

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What next for Gabriel and Man Utd? -- On the night JJ Gabriel was supposed to become Manchester United's youngest player in history, the scramble is on to persuade him not to quit. -- Man Utd

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Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027 -- The WTA Finals will take place in the American city of Charlotte from 2027 on a three-year deal. -- Tennis

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Woods seen on range for first time since car crash -- Tiger Woods says he "can hit pretty much anything" after returning to the range for the first time since a car crash six months ago. -- Golf

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Ranking the greatest all-time fantasy football icons -- There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of unearthing an absolute Fantasy Premier League bargain - so who are the most iconic picks ever? -- Football

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