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US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth says President Trump authorised the navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.
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UEFA bans Benfica’s Prestianni for six games for verbally abusing Vinicius
Prestianni suspended for homophobic discriminatory conduct in Champions League match against Real Madrid in February.
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‘Silent suffering’: Why children in Gaza are losing their ability to speak
Estimated 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, as growing number lose ability to speak due to trauma.
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Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
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Pro-Palestinian activists break into suspected Elbit Systems drone factory
Pro-Palestine activists have broken into a UK factory where they said drones were being made for Israel’s military.
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Negotiations that enable Israel’s land-grabs
Since Oslo, negotiations have coincided with illegal settlement expansion and the continued loss of Palestinian land.
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Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan in step towards US talks resumption
As Pakistan hosts US-Iran talks, twin-city residents face road closures, halted courts and growing economic strain.
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What’s been happening during the Lebanon ceasefire?
Trump has extended the Lebanon ceasefire by 3 weeks. But Israel has been accused of using the truce to further its war.
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South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
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Syria arrests main suspect in civil war Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities have arrested Amjad Yousef, the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre in Damascus.
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Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Tadamon massacre
Ex-intelligence officer Amjad Youssef was seen shooting blindfolded civilians in a leaked video.
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Boston marathoner reflects on helping collapsed runner as video goes viral
Aaron Beggs says video of him and another man helping exhausted competitor went viral due to need for feel-good stories.
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With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes
Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.
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Russian troops, warships in India soon? Why their new military pact matters
In a significant pact, India and Russia agree to the deployment of soldiers and warships on each other's soil during peace and wartime.
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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer
The Israeli prime minister says he is "in excellent physical condition" after having a malignant tumour removed.
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Poisoning suspected in deaths of 18 wolves in Italian national park
After the carcasses of 10 wolves were found last week, another eight have been found in recent days.
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Turkiye’s Istanbul to host F1 Grand Prix for at least five years from 2027
The circuit on the Asian side of Istanbul is popular with drivers and fans but last hosted a race in 2021.
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How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?
And just how long can the US hold out?
Tech
Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says
Professor Sir Rory Collins said he was "angry" and "upset" about the incident, as both the bank's boss and a participant.
Culture
Radio 1 warns against buying Big Weekend tickets from touts
Tickets for the festival start at £45 - but have been seen online for more than 12 times face value.
Culture
Judge dismisses Smokey Robinson's defamation claim against rape accusers
The veteran singer had made a counterclaim after four housekeepers sued him for alleged sexual assault.
Culture
How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls
BBC sports editor Dan Roan examines how Gary Lineker and Gary Neville became two of the biggest players in a rapidly changing media industry
Science
In photos: North India braces for heatwaves as temperatures cross 40C
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
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