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How global trade and oil prices could be hit by Houthi advance -- Yemen's Houthis have seized territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait - a key trade gateway for oil and global shipping.

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Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?

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Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane -- The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.

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Zverev through to third Grand Slam final in a row -- Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov at the US Open to reach a third Grand Slam final in a row and continue his bid for a second major of the year.

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When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all -- Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends. -- Asia

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Passenger train derails in France leaving at least 44 injured -- France's transport minister says 180 passengers were on board the train operating the Rouen-Caen route in Normandy.

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As Trump dominates convention, some Republicans quietly ask who comes next

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Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree

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Norway's Princess Astrid dies two days after attending brother King Harald's funeral

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Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base

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Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons

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People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars -- Actresses Maisie Williams and Joey King feature in the upcoming sequel of the 1998 fantasy romcom.

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The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit -- It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

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Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why -- As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.

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Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt -- Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, Frank Gardner writes.

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I was weeks from marrying a violent serial rapist - my loved ones saved my life -- Amy, not her real name, has told the BBC how her family and friends sent crucial evidence to police which led to the arrest of rapist Christopher Malcolm.

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'We will never, ever forget' - Americans remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary

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In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran

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Drone display recreates the Twin Towers

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Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City

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Ryanair boss defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks -- O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

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Watch: Céline Dion duets with fan ahead of Paris comeback concert - The Canadian singer - who was diagnosed with an incurable condition four years ago - has been interacting with fans outside her hotel. 9 hrs ago

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Man jailed after threatening to behead son's teacher in French village -- The father had threatened to kill a female primary school teacher for disciplining his son in class.

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Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend -- Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

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Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' goes up for auction -- Auction house Sotheby's expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 when it goes under the hammer in December.

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CIA warned of threat of 'explosive airplane' years before 9/11, documents show -- The spy agency released 71 declassified presidential briefings, with one showing it had thought Al Qaeda's plans were 'widely known' by extremists.

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Surrogate who refused abortion over heart defect takes custody battle to US Supreme Court

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Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war

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Tragic death of woman who testified against father in notorious mafia murder of mother

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New rule can remove Andrew's Freedom of City

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'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

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Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11

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President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit

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Kittens with deformed tails found abandoned

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West Ham thrash Wrexham to top Championship - West Ham United are back on top of the Championship after outclassing Wrexham with a fourth successive victory.

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Glitzy innovations but Duplantis still wins - new Ultimate Championship begins -- The Ultimate Championship is posed as something different in athletics, but some things stay the same - pole vault star Armand Duplantis taking centre stage.

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New Madrid circuit very high risk, says Russell -- George Russell says the new Madrid circuit is "very high risk" after Arvid Lindblad crashes in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Razaullah introduces himself as Pakistan thrive in chaos -- Cancel the tee time at the Belfry, rearrange the trip to Cadbury World and abort the shopping jolly to the Bullring - Pakistan's debutant Razaullah lights up Edgbaston to send third Test into fourth day.

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Like Benzema & as good as Haaland - Alonso on Joao Pedro -- Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says striker Joao Pedro is similar stylistically to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema and is at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

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Ciganda's late sparkle lifts Europe on dramatic opening day of Solheim Cup -- Carlota Ciganda steals the show after Europe's top pairing of Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fail to ignite on day one of the Solheim Cup against the United States.

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