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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait -- Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear. -- World

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Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit -- The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light. -- Culture

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Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects -- The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

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'My neighbourhood is just gone' - BBC sees devastation from Washington state fires -- Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings.

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Mysterious orb seen racing over residential area in new UFO files -- The Pentagon has released more never-before-seen videos of unidentified anomalous phenomena.

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Sophia Laforteza steps away from Katseye, the second member to depart this year -- The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.

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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? -- The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria.

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Hunter Biden opens up to the BBC about father's cancer battle, pardon and politics -- Hunter Biden talks to BBC Newsnight about his father's decision to issue him a pardon, his own political future and the former president's battle with cancer.

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Watch: Pentagon releases fresh UFO videos in new document dump -- The fifth batch of files released on 7 August include 41 documents, images and videos related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).

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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash -- Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

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Team of former prison inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires -- The Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.

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Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition -- The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.

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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' -- Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party -- His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

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Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies -- A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Did Iran hack water systems in at least seven US states? -- President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, but cyber experts tell the BBC it is likely the attack was directed by Tehran.

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State of emergency declared as fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size -- The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).

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Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench -- A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general -- The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

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Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents -- One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.

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Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy -- In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

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Coroners try to identify dozens of bodies kept in 'deplorable conditions' at US funeral home -- The medical examiner's office in Chicago said the process to identify the remains could take days.

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US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown -- "Whether or not a ⁠massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's ​majority said.

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