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Trump says Iran deal 'largely negotiated' including reopening Strait of Hormuz -- Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on. -- World

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'Stupid on stilts' - Trump's investigation compensation fund draws ire of Republicans -- The $1.8bn (£1.3bn) fund compensates individuals "unfairly" investigated under previous presidents. -- US & Canada

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Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda -- The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war. -- Business

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Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation -- Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough. -- US & Canada

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Tulsi Gabbard to resign as US national intelligence director -- Gabbard who has been largely out of public view during recent US operations says she is leaving due to her husband's illness.

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Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59 -- The artist is best known for the 1988 Billboard hit It Takes Two, produced with DJ E-Z Rock.

13 hours ago

Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video -- Experts say the videos released by the US government give no evidence of alien technology or extraterrestrial life.

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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments -- President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.

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One dead and dozens of firefighters injured in Staten Island shipyard explosion -- More than 30 people, including firefighters, were hurt in the incident, which was described as "a complex, fast-developing emergency situation".

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'Long live Raúl!' - Castro's supporters in Cuba rally in his defence -- BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.

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Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

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Residents wade through flood waters and submerged cars in New York City -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the intense rainfall, which flooded some homes, had overwhelmed the city's sewer system.

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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment -- The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996.

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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed -- The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

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'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

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How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses -- Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement agreement.

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Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now -- The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

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Why this year's Atlantic hurricane season could produce fewer big storms -- US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explains.

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Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House -- Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.

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California declares state of emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic chemical leak -- Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode.

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Alberta will vote on whether to remain part of Canada. What now? -- The oil-rich province will decide in October whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.

9 hours ago

Nascar champion Kyle Busch died of pneumonia and sepsis, family says -- The driver died aged 41 on Thursday after "overwhelming complications" from the illnesses.

12 hours ago

Moment SpaceX rocket explodes in the Indian Ocean after splashdown -- Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket, which landed in a planned fiery explosion on Friday.

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Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US -- A new policy closes a loophole that has allowed people to apply for a green card, or permanent residency, while in the country.

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