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Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet -- The refurbished Boeing 747-8 will be used to transport the US president once it completes a final test phase.

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US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon - JD Vance has not travelled to Switzerland as the Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah and that four of its own soldiers had been killed. 7 hrs ago - World

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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known -- Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

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Thumping win cements Canada's place as a 'soccer nation' -- Despite Ismaël Koné's injury, the 6-0 thrashing of Qatar has put Canada fans in dreamland.

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Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions -- Iran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.

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In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal -- His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run.

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it -- BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85 -- Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial -- The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

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'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade -- The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.

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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen -- Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.

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Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador' -- The BBC's Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey.

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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea.

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'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening -- The former US president urged unity at a star-studded dedication ceremony in Chicago.

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Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win -- Thousands of fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate the basketball team's first championship title in more than 50 years.

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Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.

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The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan -- Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

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'This could only exist in America': What are foreign football fans finding in the US? -- Newcomers discover massive portion sizes and large helpings of sporting passion - at least when it comes to basketball.

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for -- While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies -- Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says.

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Little Algeria - the Kansas city taking a World Cup team to its heart -- In a small city in the state of Kansas, a World Cup love story has started.

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Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech -- The couple were opening a site in Chicago, which the former president described as a "celebration of community".

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Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup -- Canada hunt glory as they vie to advance to the tournament's elimination rounds for the first time.

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Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead -- The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.

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Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe -- The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

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