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LIVE - Iran warns US against being 'dragged back into quagmire' after day of attacks in Strait of Hormuz - Donald Trump says the US "shot down" seven Iranian boats, a claim denied by Tehran. Iran fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff - Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. 7 hrs ago

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest -- The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after three die in suspected cruise ship outbreak -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala -- The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet -- Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

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Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report -- The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.

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Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations -- Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.

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Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations -- They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.

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Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed -- Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own' -- The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', according to his spokesman.

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BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting 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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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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Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

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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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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? -- The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people -- A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.

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What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship? -- While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain -- A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

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Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material -- The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.

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'Don't forget about Ukraine', says charity -- Hope and Aid Direct has sent more than 100 aid trucks to Ukraine since the conflict began in 2022.

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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility -- Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.

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