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National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week -- Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade. -- Latin America

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Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash -- Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board. -- Middle East

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Socialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral elections

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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?

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Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached -- The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released -- The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says

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Premier League: Sunderland come from behind to lead Newcastle in closing stages -- Follow live coverage of three Premier League games on Sunday, starting with the Tyne-Wear derby as Newcastle host rivals Sunderland.

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LIVE - La Liga: Araujo puts leaders Barcelona in front against Rayo Vallecano - Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish La Liga

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Who needs cup final victory most - Arteta or Guardiola? Premier League leaders Arsenal face title rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, but how important could the result prove in title race? 8 hrs ago - EFL Cup

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Scottish Premiership: Celtic replace McGregor & Iheanacho after going behind to Dundee Utd -- Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates and match report from Dundee United vs Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.

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WSL: Brighton hit crossbar in final minute against Liverpool -- Follow live text coverage of Brighton v Liverpool in the Women's Super League.

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Iran threatens US-linked Gulf energy sites after Trump gives deadline to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- President Trump says the US will "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the key shipping channel does not open before his 48-hour deadline.

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AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation

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Jorginho's criticism of Chappell Roan over daughter's tears goes viral

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James sets NBA appearance record in late Lakers win

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Italy is voting on whether to change its constitution. What does this mean for Meloni?

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Iranian missiles injure 160 in towns near Israeli nuclear site -- Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.

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British foreign secretary denounces 'reckless Iran threats' after missiles fired at US-UK base -- Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.

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How did the war start and what happens next? -- Conflict has spread across the Middle East since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February.

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Sombr stopped a show over safety - but are concerts in the UK really that risky? -- Musicians are increasingly interrupting their own shows to help fans - but venues might be safer than you think.

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Pop megastars BTS electrify historic centre of Seoul with comeback concert -- The world's biggest band returns after more than three years with a huge concert in the South Korean capital.

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Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

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BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness

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Watch: Real possum spotted on toy animal shelf at Australian airport

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BBC asks Chuck Norris about being a 'successful, really terrible' actor

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Norrie and Boulter knocked out of Miami Open -- Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter are knocked out in the third round of the Miami Open, ending British hopes in the singles.

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Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years -- "Don't take this storm lightly," Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned on Saturday, as more rain is expected on Oahu and Maui.

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Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

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No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says

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Homeless sleeping pods used for 71 nights

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The Bachelorette's messy break-up with its unlikely star Taylor Frankie Paul

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A secularism law some women say makes them feel like 'outsiders' heads to Canada's top court

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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

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'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym

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'They think I just go home and make TikToks - it's not true' -- Leicester forward Alisha Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world and says she has learned to cope.

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