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Trump says he has 'cancelled' strikes against Iran and talks up possible agreement - Trump says discussions with Iran have been "brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved" but Tehran says nothing has been finalised.

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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say -- An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. -- Climate

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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash -- The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. -- BBC InDepth

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Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong' -- The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US. -- World

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Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession -- Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line. -- Africa

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests -- There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium. -- Latin America

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Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises -- Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks. -- Africa

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Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role -- Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants -- The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history -- Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.

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Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song -- The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

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Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says -- Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.

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What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission -- BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

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An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry -- Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?

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Family of British toddler criticises police as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins -- NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.

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Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch -- Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.

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Watch: Historic US-Canada border library gets new Quebec-only entrance -- After more than a century of sharing the main entrance, Canadians were barred from using the library's US-side door by the Trump administration in 2025.

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A sneak peek inside Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff -- The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

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What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein -- The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

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Fireworks illuminate Barcelona's Sagrada Família during Pope visit -- Pope Leo XIV says Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família is a masterpiece of "stones, colours and light" during his visit to Spain.

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Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.

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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him -- In a call with the US president, the BBC's Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

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Just now -- Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say -- Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022. -- Just now

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Opening of long-awaited US-Canada bridge delayed -- The US and Canada say they need to resolve "outstanding issues" before the cross-border project, seen as a symbol of binational cooperation, opens.

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More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show -- Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

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Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims -- Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

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Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to US consulate shooting -- Police said a 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto in March is still at large and is considered "armed and dangerous".

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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry -- Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

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Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall -- "Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.

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Trump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick -- The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.

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Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident -- The building's systems had detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.

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