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Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action -- Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression". -- World

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Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman -- Jurors spent nearly a month hearing and viewing evidence in the high-profile trial, where Musk had accused Altman of "stealing a charity". -- Just now -- Technology

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Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls

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Why are people so excited about Swatch's Royal Pop watch? -- A watch range by Swatch and Audemars Piguet is causing a frenzy as people queue for days to get their hands on one.

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Trump drops $10bn lawsuit against IRS in exchange for a settlement fund -- The $1.7bn settlement fund will be created by the Trump administration for individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations. -- US & Canada

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Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak docks in Rotterdam -- The ship's crew are expected to self-isolate after arriving at the Dutch port, their final destination.

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Gunman kills four and injures eight in Turkey, media reports say

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Shakira wins $64m tax refund from Spanish government

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI

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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war -- Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026 -- Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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Am I part of the luckiest generation in history? -- As young graduates criticise the terms of their student debt, Evan Davis asks whether baby boomers really were the luckiest generation

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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? -- The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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'We mould trees to grow into the shape of chairs' -- A couple from Derbyshire have spent the past 20 years testing designs for homegrown chairs.

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show

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Watch: Strike grinds America's busiest commuter rail line to a halt

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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

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Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes

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Tributes flow after Australian shark attack victim named as father-of-two -- Steven Mattaboni, 38, died on Saturday after a shark attack while spearfishing at Rottnest Island.

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Israeli forces board Gaza-bound flotilla near Cyprus, activists say -- Live broadcasts from the Global Sumud flotilla show commandos boarding several boats trying to breach the Gaza maritime blockade.

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Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV? -- The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback.

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Prince William selling 20% of duchy property for housing and nature projects -- The Duchy of Cornwall is to sell part of its 128,000 acre estate and re-invest in more housing.

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Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans -- The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400m project.

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Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands

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Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives

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At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed

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Noah did not know friends meeting was cancelled, inquest told

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Rush-hour chaos sweeps New York after busiest rail system shutdown

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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

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PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest -- Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted. -- Premier League

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Why Rai winning his first major in Rocky's backyard feels fitting -- England's Aaron Rai winning the US PGA Championship seals a fascinating journey to the summit of the golfing world. -- Golf

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Clarke's key questions for Scotland World Cup squad -- Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad for the World Cup on Tuesday and while the head coach has a largely settled group, BBC Sport Scotland takes a look at potential bolters. -- Scotland Men

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Carvajal to leave Real Madrid after 23 years -- Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of this season after two spells at the Santiago Bernabeu covering 23 years. -- European Football

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Dembele having treatment for calf strain, say PSG -- Forward Ousmane Dembele is to undergo treatment over the next few days for a muscle strain in his right calf, a statement by Paris St-Germain says. -- European Football

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Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care -- Former England scrum-half Danny Care criticises the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests. -- English Rugby

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