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China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners - The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing. 4 hrs ago - World

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LIVE - Canada to match Trump tariffs 'dollar for dollar' on $20bn worth of US goods - Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, with each side accusing the other of making unreasonable last-minute demands.

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Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start -- The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. -- South Scotland

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Brain disease in dead NFL players 'higher than previously shown' -- A new study says at least one in four ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had a degenerative brain disease but the true figure could be much higher. -- American Football

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Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged -- The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital. -- Europe

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French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud -- The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.

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British man charged in Singapore two years after alleged theft at airport -- The 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.

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US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained -- But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.

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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO's Harry Potter series -- Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues.

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NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower -- The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

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Caste divide makes summer more scorching in dry Indian region -- Rising heat and water scarcity are deepening old caste inequalities in Bundelkhand region, activists say.

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Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding -- There are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast.

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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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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan -- Five years after the Taliban's return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war -- Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

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Moment tornado tears through southern France -- The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

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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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Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? -- Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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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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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record -- The robot ran the distance in 9.39 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

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CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports -- Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.

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Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash -- The retailer says the costume is "hurtful for Black guests, team members and partners", without providing further details.

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Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base -- The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.

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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? -- Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania -- Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction -- The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.

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Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say -- Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.

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Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move -- Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

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Israeli attacks kill five in Gaza, including two children, medics say -- An Israeli strike on Monday killed a four-year-old boy, while a 10-year-old girl was hit by a bullet inside her tent, according to medics and relatives.

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