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US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condemns as 'assault on rule of law' -- Several member states of the international tribunal, including the UK, say they "strongly disagree" with the sanctions.

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Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence -- Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.

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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems -- The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

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Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says -- Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

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Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream -- Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.

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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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Watch: What we know about Christa Pike's 'shock' recovery in hospital -- The US death row inmate's legal team said at a press conference that she is now "conscious and speaking" after her failed execution.

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What the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains the impact the $110bn merger will have on consumers of both entertainment giants.

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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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What happened in Christa Pike's failed US execution, and how did she survive? -- The murderer of Colleen Slemmer is said to be walking and talking in limited ways after two doses of lethal injection.

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From films to streaming prices - how the Warner Bros deal could affect you -- The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

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Who is Nidal Hasan? What to know about US plans to livestream an execution online -- The planned firing-squad execution on 3 December has led to questions about legality and purpose.

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US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat' -- Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat".

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Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida -- The storm took direct aim at Florida and is expected to impact Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

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US immigration officials defend ICE agents who shot man in same car as child -- Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.

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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary -- The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

8 hours ago

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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JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he will not watch it -- The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.

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Michigan Senate debate spotlights increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric as midterms race heats up -- "You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".

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