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Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight days - Hernán Gil was trapped under a collapsed multi-storey car park, and encouraged them as they inched closer to him. 4 hrs ago - Latin America

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'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25 - The latest barrage deployed the largest number of weapons on the capital and hit locations over a wide area. 1 hr ago

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South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant -- South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth' -- Kleiber Moran, 2, was rescued on Wednesday, six days after last week's deadly earthquakes.

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Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say -- There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.

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Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect -- Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected.

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China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons' -- The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.

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Killers of British couple in South Africa sentenced to life -- The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.

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Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face -- Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.

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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum -- Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.

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Nine Thai monks killed after 11-year-old driver collides with procession -- The group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking by the roadside when the truck ploughed into them.

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Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland -- The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.

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From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timeline -- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to celebrate their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend.

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Gaza patients face agonising delays for medical evacuation -- An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president -- Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck -- They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

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'When I turned around, nothing was left': One father's search for family after Venezuela quakes -- Nelson Torrebella said a quick goodbye to his wife and two sons before jumping in his car. Then the earth shook violently beneath him.

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Cheers and applause as security guard rescued from rubble -- Emergency workers managed to free Hernán Gil more than 100 hours after they had first located him under 140 tonnes of rubble.

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Watch: BBC at site of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv flats -- Sarah Rainsford reports from the completely destroyed nine-storey block of flats in Ukraine's capital.

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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing? -- Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.

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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250 -- From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.

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Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship -- The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

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Just now -- Former Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool -- US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry. -- Just now

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Dangerous US heatwave looms over 4 July holiday, World Cup and Swift wedding -- The soaring temperatures are raising concerns as President Donald Trump hosts America's 250th birthday celebrations and multiple World cup matches take place outdoors.

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BBC reports from the Strait of Hormuz during fragile ceasefire -- Dozens of boats are still anchored in the Strait, while ordinary Iranians try to continue to their lives.

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Papuan rebels say they shot dead US pilot and burned his plane -- Separatists say the killing is aimed at sending "a message" to Indonesian and US authorities.

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Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths -- Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

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Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact -- As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.

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