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Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines - In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran. 3 hrs ago - World

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Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal - The two leaders met in New York after Trump told the UN he had a decision to make on whether to do a deal with Iran or "annihilate" the Islamic Republic.

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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports -- Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts -- Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

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American power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech -- BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.

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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark -- The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.

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US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE -- The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.

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What is the White House pool and why is it in a row with Trump? -- The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?

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No criminal charges in death of black Mississippi teenager, grand jury says -- Nolan Wells' family had raised alarm that he ended up dead "after going out on a boat with three young white men".

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Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas becomes longest-running number one in US chart history -- The country smash racks up it 23rd week in the US charts, breaking a record set by Mariah Carey.

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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer asks judge to investigate juror and check his phone -- The attorney wants the court to look at the juror's mobile phone use and answers on questionnaires.

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Call of Duty's Activision to make next Halo game as Xbox cuts more jobs -- The news comes as part of a "reset" announced by Xbox in July, with 3,600 planned job losses overall.

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What to expect as world leaders descend on New York - and who won't be there -- The BBC's Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.

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'I am frustrated' - Protesters take to the streets after Austin ICE shooting -- Protesters gathered in the Texas capital on Sunday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man.

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Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news' -- The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

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Watch: Patrick Clancy's new wife describes him as 'selfless father' -- The couple spoke out for the first time since Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in an interview with BBC's US partner CBS.

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In a border city stadium, US NFL fans sing Canada anthem with gusto -- The BBC's Robin Levinson-King spoke to Buffalo Bills fans at a home game about why the Canadian anthem is being played.

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Everything we know about the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy -- The show in Philadelphia comes after rapper Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments.

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Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks -- An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Why an American football game played the Canadian national anthem -- The field in Buffalo was decked out with the flags of both countries, as tensions simmer and a trade war escalates.

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Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees -- There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

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What could EU associate member status mean for Canada? -- Mark Carney says he is seeking a "unique" relationship with the bloc, but currently there is no such thing as an associate member.

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Chris Mason: In the room with the president and the prime minister -- Burnham seemed nervous at first, knowing how explosive these encounters with Trump can be, writes BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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Supreme Court stays out of custody case involving surrogate who refused abortion -- The surrogate refused an abortion request from the parents after a scan showed the foetus had a severe heart defect.

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'Poison seller' who sold my daughter deadly drugs should rot in hell -- Louise Nunn's daughter bought drugs from Canadian Kenneth Law, who sold toxic chemicals online.

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Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time -- Donald Trump says he can do business with Andy Burnham at their first face-to-face meeting in New York, but criticises the "terrible" Chagos deal.

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Texas ICE shooting leaves Venezuelan DoorDash driver with bullet in his back, says lawyer -- The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre, his lawyer tells US media.

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'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers -- The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.

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Autopsy shows Hayden Panettiere died from a drug overdose -- The death of the child star - who had fentanyl, Xanax, a muscle relaxant and antipsychotic medication in her system - was ruled an accident.

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