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BBC News - World

Iran and US report new wave of air strikes in Gulf - Washington and Tehran targeted each other's military facilities around the Strait of Hormuz. 35 mins ago - World

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Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar -- Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

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Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived -- Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.

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South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister -- After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

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Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival -- Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June. -- Latin America

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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France -- Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

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Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy -- "Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.

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Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison -- Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

7 hours ago

Laos cave survivors help with plan to find last two missing men -- So far, five men have been freed from the narrow, flooded cave but efforts are ongoing to locate two more.

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Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal' -- Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

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A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky -- A mother still speaks about her son who died in the Air India crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.

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The drivers risking death on Ukraine's most dangerous bus routes -- Russian drones are targeting public buses in Kherson, killing three transport workers so far this year.

6 hours ago

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war -- Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

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Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days -- China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.

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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices -- Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

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Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory -- Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.

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'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone -- A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

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How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea? -- The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

4 days ago

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee's winning words? -- Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show -- Analysts told BBC Verify that that Tehran's strike were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

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Polls open in Ethiopia, but not everyone can vote -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

1 hour ago

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report -- The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

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