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US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street -- The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025. -- Business

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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt -- Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. -- Science & Environment

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire -- The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. -- World

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Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas -- Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country. -- Middle East

20 hours ago

Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak -- The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

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Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash -- Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

17 hours ago

US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies -- The package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.

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Fifa regrets free ticket error in Toronto but demands fans pay -- Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.

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'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's paint job -- After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

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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.

2 days ago

Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security -- In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC's Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

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Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America -- Some wore matching suits and others carried identical green bags as they landed, just days before the tournament kicks off.

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Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico -- Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine, according to federal officials.

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Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage -- The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

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What to know about Canada's new AI strategy -- Canada new roadmap for how it plans to adopt AI over the next decade includes "large-scale" data centres, free AI literacy programme and billions in funding.

2 days ago

Why Canadians can now get cheaper generic Ozempic - and Americans can't -- Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

3 days ago

Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX? -- From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

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Can the US, Mexico and Canada set aside their differences as they co-host the World Cup? -- The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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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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Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech -- The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

16 hours ago

Manhunt continues after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio -- Police in Toledo say it appears that two people fired weapons and they were "probably shooting at each other".

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US -- The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding -- Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

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Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with case detected in Texas cattle -- A calf near the US-Mexico border marked the first US case of a growing outbreak that is worrying cattle farmers.

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US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs -- The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

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'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals -- The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.

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