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Trump says Iran talks going 'very well' as he extends pause on striking Iranian energy plants -- Iran says it is waiting for Washington to respond to its conditions for a ceasefire, as Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Beirut.

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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost -- Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

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How Russia's threat forced Germany to radically rethink its military -- Germany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military. -- BBC InDepth

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Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

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Australian PM seeks to reassure public over fuel supply amid panic buying

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Two Cuba-bound aid ships missing after leaving Mexico

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Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise

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Trump orders airport security paid as travellers face hours-long queues

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Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure -- The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Israel says it has killed Iran's navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz blockade -- Israel's defence minister said a number of other "senior Navy command officials" have also been killed. Iran has not yet commented.

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Power cuts and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with fuel fears -- The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

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Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling -- Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control. -- Business

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'I have no recollection of anything' - Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped -- A survivor of Epstein's abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender. -- US & Canada

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Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards -- The pop star secured three of the biggest awards of the night as the show celebrated its 30th anniversary. -- Newsbeat

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Weekly quiz: What sneaky snack was this bird of prey seen carrying? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Raye comes out swinging on her new album, This Music May Contain Hope -- The star suffered writer's block while working on her second album, but it hits all the right notes.

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'A game-changing moment for social media' - what next for big tech after landmark addiction verdict? -- The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman.

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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

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Epstein survivors share photos from when the abuse began

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Is social media addictive? What young adults say

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

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What happened at Maduro's second court appearance

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Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped -- Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.

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French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape -- Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.

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Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge -- US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

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Rescuers attempt to save stranded humpback whale off German coast -- The marine mammal, which is stuck on a sandbank, was first spotted in Lübeck Bay on Monday.

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Tearful Savannah Guthrie blames herself for mother's kidnapping -- The US television presenter describes the aftermath of her mother's abduction and worries her fame is to blame.

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Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war

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Sarah Ferguson stripped of Freedom of City of York title

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US lawmaker makes direct plea to Sarah Ferguson to testify over 'close Epstein ties'

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Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

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The 15-year-old Indian that cricket can no longer ignore

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Nepal to swear in ex-rapper as new prime minister

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Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

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Japanese Grand Prix second practice after Russell tops first session -- Follow live text commentary of second practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

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Bellamy rues chaos against Bosnia as Wales' World Cup dream ends -- Head coach Craig Bellamy rues the chaos of Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina - but says his team have a bright future.

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Pain Hallgrimsson's overriding emotion after Czechs end Irish hopes -- "Pain" is the overriding emotion for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson as his side's World Cup dream ends on penalties in Prague.

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What next for Northern Ireland as World Cup wait continues? -- Manager Michael O'Neill says he is positive for the future despite a World Cup play-off defeat by Italy in Bergamo, and questions about his own long-term plans.

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Mbappe one goal away from equalling France record - Kylian Mbappe's France narrowly beat Brazil in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, USA.

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Gauff reaches first Miami Open final -- American Coco Gauff cruises past 13th seed Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach her first Miami Open final.

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White must clear air with England team-mates - Tuchel -- England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Ben White must "clear the air" with his team-mates after returning to the England squad for the first time since 2022.

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