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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say - But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency reporting that no deal has been finalised or confirmed. 2 hrs ago - World

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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war? -- Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.

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Villas, cars and cash: Italy seizes dead Mafia mobster's millions -- Police say the operation targeted the network of notorious late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.

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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave -- French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.

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Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders -- At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander. -- Middle East

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Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station -- A 31-year-old Swiss man has been arrested, police say, as images from the scene show parts of the station cordoned off.

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Questions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fire -- Several parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.

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Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate -- The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

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Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State -- Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.

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EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products -- The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.

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We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found -- The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' -- The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? -- With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

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Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know -- Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!' -- The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

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In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced -- BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

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Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave -- Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

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Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave -- Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

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Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna -- A 21-year-old Austrian man is found guilty of planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences.

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Joy and tears as brothers complete 33-day marathon challenge and raise £1.5m -- Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin after 33 marathons in 33 days, raising £1.5m for dementia research in the process.

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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach -- Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

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US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face -- Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

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Weekly quiz: Which tennis star dazzled the French Open with an 'Eiffel Tower' dress? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Police investigate motive in fatal attack outside man's Trump-themed home -- A 32-year-old suspect has pleaded not guilty and no motive has yet been determined for the assault.

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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show -- Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.

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'Time for a lie-in' after FTD Brothers finish Irish marathon challenge -- Jordan Adams speaks to BBC News NI after finishing his 33rd marathon in Dublin.

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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike' -- Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

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