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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. 2 hrs ago - World

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Actors lead tributes to 'amazing' Hayden Panettiere after Heroes star dies aged 36 - Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis describes Panettiere as "so gifted". No cause of death has been confirmed.

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LIVE - 'All hell broke loose,' witness tells court of Tupac shooting as murder trial begins - The prosecution have called their first witnesses in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who has pleaded not guilty to the 1996 murder.

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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. -- World

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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala -- Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

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Trump envoy hails 'very good' meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace plan -- US President Trump's 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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Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial -- US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

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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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'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- The BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik explains what unfolded in court, what the plea means and what comes next in the case.

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BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her -- BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

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Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure -- Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country's history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27.

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Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.

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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 as a gang leader goes on trial in Tupac's murder -- Opening statements are expected in the trial of a man accused of a murder that changed the course of hip-hop.

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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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Mangione state murder trial postponed after federal guilty plea in CEO killing -- 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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'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescue -- 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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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case -- The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

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Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma' -- The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star -- The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health.

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About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii -- The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln -- Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.

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