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Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says - Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says. 2 hrs ago - World

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US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation -- Markwayne Mullin rejects concerns that broadcasting the execution of convicted killer Nidal Hasan could make him a martyr.

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Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia -- Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.

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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops -- The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump -- Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage -- The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.

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US murderer Christa Pike discharged from hospital 10 days after failed execution -- Pike's lawyers say she is "grateful" to the medical team who cared for her after she survived two lethal injections last month.

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Nobel peace laureate says US sanctions on ICC 'unacceptable' -- Navi Pillay says the Trump administrations' sweeping penalties on the international tribunal were "unheard of".

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Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants -- Ukraine's leader says he will support such a truce if Moscow does, after initially expressing surprise at Donald Trump's announcement.

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BBC on the scene as agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home -- The BBC's Ione Wells reports from outside the Minnesota representative's home as several immigration agents were seen carrying boxes from the house to a van.

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Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim? -- The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

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BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.

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What Americans think about the death penalty -- The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.

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BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall -- BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.

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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now? -- The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.

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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices -- The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

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How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada -- Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

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Could Christa Pike face execution again and by what method? -- Killer Christa Pike has survived lethal injection, raising questions about whether Tennessee will try again.

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The Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope -- Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.

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US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight -- Blair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct" on the Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.

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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home -- Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas -- Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

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Why the US is bringing back firing squads -- The execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan would be the first time the US Army had used a firing squad since 1945.

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Could Alberta's vote on independence be Canada's Brexit moment? -- WATCH: The BBC's Nadine Yousif meets the separatists who want to quit the country - and the Canadians calling for unity in the face of threats from US President Trump.

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