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US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait - Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks. 9 hrs ago - World

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Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down -- Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.

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AI giant Anthropic says it plans to list on US stock market -- The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year. -- Business

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Just now -- Trump inserts himself into the centre of America's 250th birthday celebrations -- Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground. -- Just now

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No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center -- An AI video of President Trump's name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

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US justice department says it will abide by court ruling halting Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund -- The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.

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Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles -- Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.

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Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts -- According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

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'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival -- Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.

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Pence calls Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund 'deeply offensive' and says it should be dropped -- Trump's former vice-president, who was targeted by rioters during the January 6 riots, says the fund that could potentially compensate them is a "bad idea".

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Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter -- Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.

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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology -- The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

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Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says -- The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.

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Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday -- Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress' centenary.

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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? -- Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

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Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal... again? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

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Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee -- A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show -- Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise? -- Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

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'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre -- The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

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California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz -- Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?

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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada -- Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

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OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims -- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'

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