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Iran launches more strikes after accusing US of striking near nuclear plant -- Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.

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Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran -- The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

22 hours ago

Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case -- The long-shot bid by Trump comes a week after the high court ruled that those born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship.

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Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show -- The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

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The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories -- The Pitt and Hacks lead the race for America's most coveted TV awards - see the full list of nominations.

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Library cards and faux copies - US man sentenced in elaborate theft of 17th Century Chinese literature -- The man checked out rare manuscripts - many centuries old - from a California university and returned fakes in their place.

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Arizona toddler found alive in morgue after being declared dead from drowning -- After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

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Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics -- The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".

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New footage shows first look at Ernest Shackleton's final ship Quest -- Scientists are the first to capture the shipwreck where Shackleton, a leading figure of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, died in 1922.

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Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise -- The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

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US strikes target Iranian military boats and coastal sites -- The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

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New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting -- The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.

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'We don't need anybody's help': Trump renews Nato criticism -- US President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of NATO during the alliance's summit, saying he was repeatedly disappointed by the organisation.

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'Forgotten' host Canada's unforgettable World Cup -- The country's co-hosting duties have come to an end along with an eventful journey for the national team.

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Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know -- McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play part? -- Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

1 day ago

Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think -- After weeks of excitement ended with a defeat to Belgium, there's gratitude and a sense of an opportunity missed.

2 days ago

Watch: Large protest in Houston after man fatally shot by ICE -- Protesters echoed mounting demands for an independent inquiry into the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, a Mexican national.

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Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation -- The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".

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Travellers react as Florida airport renamed after Trump -- Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed as President Donald J. Trump International Airport on 9 July.

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Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes -- Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.

13 hours ago

Nato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument' -- Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.

18 hours ago

Judge orders Trump's $5m damages be released to E Jean Carroll -- The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal of the case, but Trump still sought to delay the payment.

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