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Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal - The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable. 3 hrs ago - World

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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer? -- President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous. -- BBC InDepth

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Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains -- Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week. -- Africa

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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout -- Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture". -- Middle East

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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship -- The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

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Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal -- Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

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Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals -- There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans -- The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5,000 service personnel risked undermining deterrence.

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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as brother fears she is dying -- Her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say -- A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident, according to authorities.

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Man charged with murder of 5-year-old Australian girl -- The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

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'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans -- In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) -- The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Dragonflies in distress: Scientists sound alarm in India's ecological hotspot -- A new study reveals a decline in dragonfly and damselfly species in India's Western Ghats.

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The world wants to eliminate cervical cancer - how Australian scientists led the way -- For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diagnoses in women under 25. To get there, they vaccinated young men.

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic -- BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner -- The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

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Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing? -- The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.

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Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital -- The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman.

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BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

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Some Iranians fear the regime is now more entrenched - and ready for revenge -- Ordinary Iranians tell of worry about increased repression by authorities after the war is over.

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European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on -- Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels -- Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

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'No Irish need apply' - New exhibit shows how Irish immigrants have fared in England -- Researchers used 'vital' records, such as birth, marriages, and death certificates, to track infant mortality and life expectancy to measure living standards.

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Irish actor and Banshees of Inisherin star Gary Lydon dies aged 61 -- Gary Lydon has been described as one of the finest actors in Ireland as well as a loving father.

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Tractor driver dies in crash on Cavan road -- It happened on Ardkill Beg, Carrickaboy on Sunday at about 12:40 local time.

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