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China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners -- The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

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A look back at Dolly Parton's life in pictures -- The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz -- Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.

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Dolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions -- The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

11 hours ago

Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash -- The retailer says the costume is "hurtful for Black guests, team members and partners", without providing further details.

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Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say -- Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.

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'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US -- Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties between the two neighbours.

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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

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'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.

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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters? -- As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump -- What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?

18 hours ago

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips -- Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war -- Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

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Frustration builds in US city struggling without power for 12 days -- In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".

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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal -- The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.

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The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.

5 hours ago

The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.

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A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.

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The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.

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Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

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The state department says the number of revocations "remains dynamic" and would be carried out on a rolling basis.

10 hours ago

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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After nearly two-weeks without power, Gary, Indiana residents and officials call for accountability, infrastructure improvements, and customer relief measures.

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