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US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street -- The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025. -- Business

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Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt -- Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard. -- Science & Environment

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire -- The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

11 hours ago

Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas -- Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.

14 hours ago

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US -- The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

23 hours ago

Downing Street hits out after Vance post about Henry Nowak -- The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

1 day ago

US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies -- The package to fund agencies including ICE until the end of Trump's term had face Democratic opposition over immigration agents killing two US citizens.

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Fifa regrets free ticket error in Toronto but demands fans pay -- Fifa says fans who were mistakenly given free tickets to World Cup group stage matches in Toronto must pay for them within seven days or lose the seats.

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'It looks black': Americans react to Reflecting Pool's paint job -- After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

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US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent -- Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

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Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday -- The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

2 days ago

Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security -- In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC's Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

2 days ago

Watch: World Cup teams start arriving in North America -- Some wore matching suits and others carried identical green bags as they landed, just days before the tournament kicks off.

3 days ago

Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico -- Four people have been arrested and charged with trafficking more than $45 million in cocaine, according to federal officials.

4 days ago

Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage -- The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

4 days ago

What to know about Canada's new AI strategy -- Canada new roadmap for how it plans to adopt AI over the next decade includes "large-scale" data centres, free AI literacy programme and billions in funding.

2 days ago

Why Canadians can now get cheaper generic Ozempic - and Americans can't -- Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

2 days ago

Who can buy shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX? -- From next week individual investors can take a stake in Musk's rockets-to-AI company.

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Can the US, Mexico and Canada set aside their differences as they co-host the World Cup? -- The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

2 days ago

Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating? -- A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

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Multiple people shot near festival in Ohio with suspect still at large, police say -- "Many victims" have been taken for medical treatment, the Toledo police department said in a statement.

3 hours ago

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech -- The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

3 hours ago

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash -- Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

3 hours ago

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding -- Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

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Flesh-eating screwworm arrives in US with case detected in Texas cattle -- A calf near the US-Mexico border marked the first US case of a growing outbreak that is worrying cattle farmers.

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US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs -- The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

2 days ago

'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals -- The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.

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