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Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss to Man United.
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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
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Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers
Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
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What’s at stake for Iran and the US in Islamabad?
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
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31 sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction
Many died due to conditions at a Florida warehouse where they'd been shipped, while others arrived from South America dead, authorities say.
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Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 people
Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter
Tech firm suspended mass shooter's ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.
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Heated Rivalry, The Housemaid and Fourth Wing: TikTok launches BookTok bestseller list
The inaugural top 20 is entirely made up of female authors, with Chloe Walsh appearing most frequently.
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The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
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I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
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Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain
On Friday morning, souring relations between Europe and the United States reared its Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.
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Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks
Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
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Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust
The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.
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Police raid Peru’s election authorities after outcry over slow vote count
Anticorruption police gathered material from the homes of ex-election office head Piero Corvetto and other officials.
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Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
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A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
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Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step'
A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the
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US to allow firing squads, gas, and electrocution for federal executions
In a memo, the Department of Justice says the move will "strengthen" the death penalty and deter crime.
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The Kashmir town trying to win back tourists after a deadly attack
A year after the Pahalgam attack, tourism has slowed in Indian-administered Kashmir, hitting lives and livelihoods.
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Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ‘ceasefire’
Hamas says the Israeli escalation represents the failure of the international community to uphold the truce in Gaza.
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Real Madrid stunned at Betis as Barcelona have chance to move 11 clear
Ex-Barcelona star Hector Bellerin's injury-time leveller for Betis stunts Real Madrid's Liga title title challenge.
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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
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