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Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war? -- BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.

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Go on patrol with the Canadian Rangers across the frozen Arctic

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Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK

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Prince Harry and Meghan join Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne -- During their visit down under, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to learn more about First Nations Australians' history. -- Australia

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LIVE -- Trump says Lebanese and Israeli leaders to talk, as White House says indirect negotiations with Iran 'ongoing' -- The US president says he is seeking "breathing room" between Israel and Lebanon, as the White House says it has not requested an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

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Lyse Doucet: Under fragile ceasefire, Iranians wonder if US deal can be done -- The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify. -- Middle East

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Russian drone and missile attacks kill 13 people in Ukraine -- Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack killed two children in Russia, officials say. -- Europe

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Howl recordings and an AI image: Inside South Korea's long hunt for an escaped wolf

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SantaCon organiser charged with stealing $1m from charity pub crawl

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Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia

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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

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China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

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Move over wind farms: why some argue cutting costs is the best way to cut carbon -- From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK's net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?

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Leo Woodall and Kate Winslet join new The Lord of the Rings cast -- Leo Woodall, Jamie Dornan and Kate Winslet will join returning actors Sir Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood.

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India to decide women's quota bill as row over parliamentary seats intensifies -- Southern Indian leaders urge mass mobilisation over concerns about redrawing electoral boundaries.

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Diplomacy on ice: Mark Carney and Alexander Stubb play hockey

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BBC at the site of Trump's planned 'triumphal arch'

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From friendship to friction: Inside the growing tensions between Trump and Starmer

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Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds -- The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

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Nebraska police shoot knife-wielding woman who abducted child from Walmart -- The 31-year-old woman randomly abducted a three-year-old boy out of the Omaha supermarket at knifepoint, police say.

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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya -- Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says -- The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".

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Madonna announces sequel to Confessions On A Dancefloor album -- The pop star confirms the follow-up to her classic 2005 album will be released in July.

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May -- Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

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Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

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'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

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Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning

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Allbirds shares soar after pivot from shoes to AI

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

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Israeli triple-tap strike kills three paramedics in Lebanon, officials say

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Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

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Seven goals, fastest strike & two red cards - Bayern-Real delivers drama -- The quickest strike in this season's Champions League, seven goals, two red cards and the competition's 15-time winners exiting in anger - once again the knockout stages of European club football's elite tournament has delivered drama in spades.

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Arteta wanted fire but Arsenal limp to semis - does style matter? -- Mikel Arteta wanted "fire" from his Arsenal players but instead got a sluggish performance as the Gunners did what was needed to reach the Champions League semi-finals.

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Maguire gets extra ban and will miss Chelsea trip -- Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will miss Saturday's trip to Chelsea after receiving an additional one-match ban.

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British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis -- Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.

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Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours -- Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

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Real Madrid set for rare trophyless season - will Arbeloa pay the price? -- After losing out to Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, Real Madrid face the prospect of a trophyless season that could cost Alvaro Arbeloa his job.

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Ekitike to miss rest of season and World Cup - Deschamps -- France manager Didier Deschamps confirms striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final defeat by Paris St-Germain on Tuesday.

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