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'Glam, funny, kind': World remembers Dolly Parton as star dies from cancer aged 80 - The legendary country music singer died surrounded by loved ones, her representatives said.

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on -- The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition -- Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.

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Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow -- John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.

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How Parton became a fashion icon -- Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.

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Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children -- The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.

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US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group -- Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.

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'Angel by my side' - Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton -- Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.

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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy -- BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations -- The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.

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Darline Graham wins primary to contest late brother's US Senate seat -- The Trump-backed candidate, whose brother Lindsey Graham died in July, has never previously run for elected office.

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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump -- The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

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'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death -- The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.

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'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US -- Many voiced frustration at the escalating trade war, warning it risks damaging the deep economic and cultural ties between the two neighbours.

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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC? -- US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.

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'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads -- Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.

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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.

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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer -- Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.

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A look back at Dolly Parton's life in pictures -- The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

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How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump -- What leverage does Canada, which sells about 70% of its exports to the US, actually have in this spiralling trade dispute?

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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips -- Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.

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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 -- Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings -- The trial often grew emotional as lawyers debated whether the mother was responsible for her children's deaths.

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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine -- The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

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