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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as UK comes last - Israel comes in second place with 343 points, but it's Bulgaria's act Dara with her song Bangaranga that clinches the victory. The UK finishes with just one point.

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US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro -- Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996. -- World

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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case -- The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised. -- US & Canada

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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada -- Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide. -- US & Canada

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US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA -- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war. -- World

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi -- The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case -- It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

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US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members -- The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington DC a year ago.

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Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial -- As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.

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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue -- Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers -- Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth -- The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.

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'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover -- As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.

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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened -- An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit -- President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China -- Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

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What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case? -- The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.

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Trump's White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate Republicans -- The Senate rule-keeper struck down the use of taxpayer funds to bolster security for the proposed $400bn project.

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Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls -- Iranian media reports the US has not made concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals.

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New York rail strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos -- Authorities warn there is "no substitute" for the railroad, urging hundreds of thousands of commuters to work remotely if possible.

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Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president -- Trump threw his full support behind Julia Letlow in Louisiana's high-stakes contest, branding the incumbent "disloyal".

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive -- The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier -- Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.

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