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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins - US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users. 29 mins ago - Technology

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Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal -- Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday. -- Culture

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Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? -- Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un. -- World

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Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war -- Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

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Kushner hails 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan -- Donald Trump's Middle East envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.

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UK PM Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter -- Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

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'I want my brother back' - Tupac's brother tells BBC murder trial won't bring justice -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

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Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

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What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death -- Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police.

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

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US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood -- The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

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After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.

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Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

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The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

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Mangione admitted to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Friday, after which his lawyers moved to dismiss the state case.

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Mark Carney will need to sell Canadians on any concessions made to the US as negotiators scramble to reach a deal to avoid Trump's latest tariffs.

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The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

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The US president hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.

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The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

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Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

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