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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests -- The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas -- The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

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Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul -- President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.

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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes' -- The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president. -- Latin America

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi -- Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties. -- World

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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court -- Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.

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US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran' -- The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.

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S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid -- This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

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Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail -- Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

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Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series -- The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

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Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show -- Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

14 hours ago

Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country -- Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

16 hours ago

South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know -- Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

16 hours ago

Chinese woman's plea for help killing pigs draws thousands to her village -- The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.

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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths -- India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

21 hours ago

Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah? -- He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.

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What happens in space during a medical emergency? -- BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

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Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland -- The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

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Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof' -- Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation -- Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border -- BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.

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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland? -- The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.

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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover -- The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

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Zelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient' -- The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.

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Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement -- President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government -- Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.

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Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90 -- Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

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Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial -- The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.

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