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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach -- Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.

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Iran says it is in talks with Oman but not the US after Trump says negotiations to resume -- Iran's remarks that there were no talks with the US prompts Donald Trump to issue a strong condemnation of its leadership.

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EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings -- Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

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Infantino opponents threaten 'non co-operation' with Fifa -- Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening "non co-operation" with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.

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Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say -- Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers -- Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

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US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak -- The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

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Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years -- Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

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Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order -- The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

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Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country -- Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move -- Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.

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Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says -- The army has not commented on claims that civilians died in the attack on a paramilitary-held village.

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir -- The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives -- Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

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'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja -- Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.

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Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely' -- A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans -- For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

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At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast -- Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports.

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Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience -- Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

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Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared -- State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

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Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade -- Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.

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Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

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Watch: Wild police chase in Queensland ends in two arrests -- A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.

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Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts? -- The service reportedly costs up to $100,000 (£74,170) per month and offers access to posts from influential accounts milliseconds before they appear online.

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Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles -- A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes -- Videos from Spokane - the second most populous city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires tearing through houses.

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I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa -- Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

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'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future -- Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.

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Why keeping youth discontent in check remains Indian PM Modi's biggest challenge -- India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

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