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BBC News - Top Stories

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction -- Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

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Bear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police say

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Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss - Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships. 7 hrs ago

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Messi v Ronaldo: A rivalry that has dominated for two decades -- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder

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Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia

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China's Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea

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Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon

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Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday -- The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

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Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime - Spielberg's new film imagines what might happen if the existence of non-human intelligence was revealed to the world. 7 hrs ago

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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls -- The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success. -- Asia

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A higher ceiling than Messi? What next for Lamine Yamal? -- Lamine Yamal is a key figure in Spain's World Cup squad, but why is the 18-year-old quick to dismiss Messi comparisons? -- World Cup

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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

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Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday

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Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued

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What CCTV tells us about how Henry Nowak's murder unfolded

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Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America

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UK PM accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over student's murder -- X owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak.

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China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas -- Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content. -- Business

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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows -- The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. -- Health

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Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating? -- A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

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Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

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House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid

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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say

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My husband has been missing on Ben Nevis since February

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Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days

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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

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How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

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US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs

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Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's fifth birthday

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Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know -- Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing.

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Top players, title fights - why Iraola feels ready for Liverpool -- Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as their new head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.

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Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane -- Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's previous role as Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach.

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Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League -- World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome.

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How shock French Open finalist's tiny tattoo gives meaning to big run -- Qualifier Maja Chwalinska is one win away from an unthinkable French Open title after coming through the darkest period of her life.

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Formula 1 to race in Las Vegas until at least 2037 -- Formula 1 is to race in Las Vegas until at least 2037 after extending its contract with the city by 10 years.

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