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Bachelorette's new season pulled after Taylor Frankie Paul abuse allegations - The decision comes after footage emerged appearing to show the reality star in an altercation with her ex-partner. 5 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Are US and Israel aligned on Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks - What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment? 7 hrs ago

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Epstein's personal lawyer tells Congress he had no knowledge of financier's crimes -- Attorney Darren Indyke is the latest to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee for its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

9 hours ago

US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

10 hours ago

Iran conflict looms large over Trump's meeting with Japan PM -- The meeting with Sanae Takaichi comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war -- The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at President Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran.

9 hours ago

US states sue Trump over his move to scrap greenhouse gases ruling -- The lawsuit seeks to overturn the Trump administration's reversal last month of the 2009 ruling that underpins all US policies aimed at lowering emissions.

13 hours ago

Kevin Spacey and accusers settle before civil trial -- The actor agrees an out-of-court settlement with three men who accused him of sexual assault.

13 hours ago

White House seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war -- President Donald Trump says the US needs "vast amounts of ammunition" as the world is "very volatile."

8 hours ago

Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM -- In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.

12 hours ago

Famous Iditarod dog sled race ends in repeat win for Jessie Holmes -- The former reality TV star guided his dogs through a roughly 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race, completing it in nine days, seven hours, and 32 minutes.

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Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA -- Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.

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Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania -- The fireball, which Nasa confirmed to have fallen near Cleveland, broke the sound barrier and caused a kaboom as it landed.

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Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony -- The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

2 days ago

Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation hearing -- The agency Mullin is vying to run entered its fifth week without funding, and concerns surrounding the budget loomed over questions.

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Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over Iran -- The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.

2 days ago

Creed to Sinners: Michael B Jordan's road to Oscars recognition -- The 39-year-old has spent more than two decades acting and picked up the award for best actor at the Oscars.

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'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award -- The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

4 days ago

Bespoke women's football stadiums? Why US sides are making the move -- BBC Sport visits Kansas City Current and Denver Summit to learn why these US franchises are the first to build venues specifically for women's football.

4 days ago

The coin, intended to mark the nation's 250th birthday, should be "as large as possible", says one panel member.

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The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.

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Republicans say the legislation is necessary to stop voter fraud, but Democrats say it disenfranchises voters.

9 days ago

Pierre Poilievre said he wanted to make the case for removing US tariffs on Canada directly to Americans "on the biggest podcast in the world".

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The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed "no imminent threat" to the US.

6 hours ago

Before Afroman won his legal battle over songs mocking police, he defended himself on the stand and called the raid on his house 'a mistake'.

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The US civil rights leader has been accused of sexual abuse prompting Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets named after Chavez.

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Duggar is accused of abusing a nine-year-old during a vacation in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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