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Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution -- The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

6 hours ago

Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell -- Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

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Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents -- The administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to the state, after a woman was shot dead by an agent last week.

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I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my own gut to age better

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'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

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Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

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Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action? Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here's what you need to know. 8 hrs ago - Middle East

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Watch: Moment snowboarder is rescued from stuck chairlift

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Alonso leaves role as Real Madrid manager -- Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after less than eight months in charge as former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa is appointed as replacement.

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How many firefighters does it take to rescue a swan from ice? -- The cygnet was stuck in an icy pond in Edinburgh for four days before the fire service were called to help.

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How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

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Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd? Michael Carrick is favourite to be named Man United's next interim manager. Simon Stone assesses if he is the right fit for the job. 6 hrs ago - Man Utd

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LIVE - NFL Play-Offs: Steelers face Texans in final Wildcard clash - Follow live text and score updates as Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers face the Houston Texans in the final Wildcard Weekend tie in the NFL play-offs.

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Koepka to make PGA return in January under new scheme -- Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.

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Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado at the White House

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'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

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Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient -- Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.

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Watch: How could Trump respond to Iran crackdown?

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Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become

7 hours ago

Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

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Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other highlights from the Golden Globes

19 hours ago

Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password -- The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

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Former UK chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK -- Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.

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UK not as ready as we need to be for conflict, says military chief -- Sir Richard Knighton refuses to confirm the existence of a £28bn shortfall in defence spending plans.

1 hour ago

Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares -- The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

12 hours ago

Jailed Venezuelan politician's son says Trump shouldn't be 'fooled' by pledge of prisoner releases

13 hours ago

Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

1 hour ago

'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran

4 hours ago

Flood warnings issued as heavy rain forces road closures

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Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says

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Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs

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Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair

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Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

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Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid -- After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.

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Cup holders PSG knocked out by Paris FC - Defending champions Paris St-Germain are out of the Coupe de France after a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Paris FC.

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Australia great Healy to retire from cricket -- Australia captain Alyssa Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following the upcoming series against India.

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