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Just now -- 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. -- Just now

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US launches more strikes on Iran with local media reporting explosions along south coast - Earlier Donald Trump said the US would "hit them hard again", after the two countries exchanged fire the previous night.

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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.

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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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Ex-US judge spared from prison for helping migrant evade federal agents -- The 67-year-old was arrested for ushering a suspect out a courtroom side door to avoid immigration agents.

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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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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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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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Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after 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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'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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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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US prosecutors charge Indian crime boss with murder of Sikh activist in Canada -- The US charges against came as part of a sweeping series of arrests in the US, Canada and Europe.

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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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Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

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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.

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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.

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino -- After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

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Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US? -- Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.

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

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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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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.

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