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BBC News - World

Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states - The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place". 4 hrs ago - World

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Just now -- Strike at busiest rail system in North America ends after day of chaotic commutes -- Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough rush hour, as striking workers at the Long Island Rail Road shut down the system. -- Just now

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At least 100 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices -- In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say -- It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire. -- Middle East

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Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit -- The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch -- Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government -- The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles".

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Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices -- Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.

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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue -- Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

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'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian -- Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.

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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to? -- Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war -- Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady -- The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes -- Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria -- The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision -- Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

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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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Three killed in suspected hate crime at San Diego mosque -- A note left by one of the teenage suspects contains general "hate rhetoric", investigators say.

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American who contracted Ebola in DR Congo evacuated for treatment -- A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.

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Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine -- In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

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Why Elon Musk lost in the OpenAI court battle against Sam Altman -- BBC's Lily Jamali was at court during the trial, as Musk accused Altman of breaching a non-profit contract by shifting the ChatGPT-maker to a for-profit company.

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Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him? -- The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

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