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Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats -- Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war. -- Europe

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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi - The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island. 3 hrs ago - World

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Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed -- There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

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AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France -- The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case -- It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

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Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike -- Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.

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Five Italians die during cave scuba dive in Maldives -- Four of the Italians were part of a team from the University of Genoa.

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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue -- Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 65 in eastern DR Congo -- Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

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CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens -- The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip -- Trump's softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group -- The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening"traditional Russian values".

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Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds -- "Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

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Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision? -- Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

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US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened -- An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Warning of record global temperatures -- Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.

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The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike -- Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

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'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence -- The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was "impossible" for speakers to be heard.

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From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop -- Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop's most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India's northeast.

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Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent -- The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

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Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for -- A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada -- Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

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Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele -- Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case -- The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised.

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Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough -- The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

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Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch -- The company said the vehicles, which use AI to drive, had encountered 'a routing problem' that kept taking them to the same cul-de-sac.

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