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Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz - The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil". 13 hrs ago - World

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'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US -- Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.

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US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy -- It sided 8-1 with a therapist from Colorado Springs who argued the ban violated her free speech rights.

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Woods to 'step away and seek treatment' after crash -- Tiger Woods says he is "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health" following an arrest after a car crash.

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How will the Artemis astronauts go to the toilet in space? -- For the ten day mission, Nasa scientists have developed a new 'universal waste management system', which is basically a space loo.

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US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad -- The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.

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Judge rules Trump unlawfully terminated legal status of migrants who used US entry app -- Thousands of people who entered the US through a Biden-era parole programme using the CBP One entry app will have their status restored.

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Behind the scenes: Astronaut training for Nasa's moon mission -- Training for the Artemis II flight took place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas, and began soon after the crew was named in 2023.

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Watch: Inside the lacklustre Barbie fan event now issuing refunds -- Videos from the event show a grey convention centre space at the Barbie Dream Fest in Florida.

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Inside Nasa's moon spacesuit lab ahead of Artemis launch -- The Artemis II spacesuits are designed to protect the astronauts during launch and landing, as well as possible emergency scenarios.

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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade -- The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

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The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon -- The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices.

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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island -- Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts -- Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters -- From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods? -- Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

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The crews of two military helicopters were suspended by the army, then told there would be "no investigation" by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

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The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was a "steward" of the White House, not the owner.

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The episode is the latest reminder of the complicated politics around language and identity in Canada.

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The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

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The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue spoke to one farmer in Alabama who, despite facing intense financial pressures, continues to support President Trump.

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More than a dozen states have sued the federal government over the executive order, and now US Supreme Court is weighing in.

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The installation, titled "A throne fit for a king", was placed at the National Mall as a critique of President Trump's White House renovations.

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US officials cite a rise in irregular migration and drug smuggling for the decision that comes into effect on 1 July.

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