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Trump deletes post depicting him as Jesus-like figure after backlash -- Christian allies of the president call the AI-generated image offensive as Trump says he thought it showed him as a doctor.

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Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide - Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him. 7 hrs ago - Europe

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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold -- European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

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Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes -- Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living "a life of luxury" in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

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Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco -- Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

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LIVE - US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect as Trump says Tehran wants a deal 'very badly' Trump says Iranians are doing no business in the Hormuz strait as UK maritime officials tell ships in the area to expect military presence.

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Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest -- The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date. -- Culture

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Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus -- The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

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Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections -- One more seat could solidify the Canadian PM's hold on power after several Conservatives defected.

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Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades -- Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

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The Dutch village at risk of being demolished -- Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.

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Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated -- The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work? -- The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.

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Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam -- Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

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Trump's threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged -- The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran's capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump's tolerance for the war's costs.

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On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow -- Across 5,200 km of Canada's Arctic, its military spent two months on a mission to meet the challenges of a changing north.

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What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle -- Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

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'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide -- Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

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How Hungary's knife-edge election could impact the US and Russia -- The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler reports from Prime Minister Victor Orbán's home town of Felscút.

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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston -- The four astronauts flew around the Moon in a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans in history.

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Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks -- BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.

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Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism -- Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

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Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour -- Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

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Pope Leo responds to Trump, saying he will continue to 'speak out' -- Trump attacked the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church after he condemned the US president's threat against Iran.

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Who is Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar? -- The pro-EU leader's Tisza party has won a landslide victory, bringing to an end Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power.

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US judge dismisses $10bn Trump defamation suit against Wall Street Journal -- Trump sued the newspaper and its owners, including Rupert Murdoch, in a Florida federal court over a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.

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Controlled demolition brings down luxury Miami hotel in seconds -- The implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental will make way for an even larger building on the property.

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