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Tragedy at sea: MV Hondius captain praises unity amid hantavirus outbreak.
For unity and strength, a thank you message from the captain of hantavirus-stricken ship.
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US and French evacuees from Hantavirus-hit ship test positive
As passengers evacuate the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship, a French woman and two US citizens tested positive.
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Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’, slams Iran response to US proposal
Efforts between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement continue to fall short, fuelling concerns of return to war.
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Israeli attacks kill at least four in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes follow forced displacement warnings for nine towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.
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Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
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US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
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Iran war day 73: Trump and Tehran clash over latest peace proposals
Brent crude rises amid a continuing deadlock as Trump describes Iran's response as 'totally unacceptable'.
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Is the Vatican standing up to Trump?
Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
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Ex-Israeli PM: Hezbollah is the enemy of Lebanon and must be disarmed
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert speaks to Redi Tlhabi on Lebanon, the 2006 war, Hezbollah, and the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Spain’s Nico Williams sustains hamstring injury before World Cup
Midfielder looks distraught while limping off the field before half-time in Athletic Bilbao's 1-0 loss to Valencia.
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BBC tours England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds
Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will train in Kansas City.
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Gaza filmmakers slam BBC after shelved documentary wins Bafta
'We refuse to be silenced and censored,' journalist and presenter Ramita Navai says while accepting the award.
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Modi urges Indians to work from home and limit foreign travel as Iran war continues
He said the austerity measures would reduce India's fuel use and help save foreign exchange.
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Fans celebrate as Barcelona clinches LaLiga title
Barcelona fans filled the streets in wild celebration after a convincing 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid.
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UK’s Keir Starmer battles for political survival after election defeat
The UK prime minister is set to give a speech on Monday in a bid to convince the public of his leadership.
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Power tussle grips Philippine Congress amid move to impeach VP Sara Duterte
Trial of vice president in question after allies of Duterte stages a coup and wrestles control of the Philippine Senate.
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Timberwolves win, tie playoff series after Spurs’ Wembanyama ejected
Edwards's 36 points give Minnesota 114-109 win and tie the Western Conference semifinals 2-2 against San Antonio Spurs.
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Things are not going so well for Russia
Stalled advance in Ukraine and economic woes are not the only worries for the Kremlin - also a distant ‘near abroad'.
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Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
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Trump calls Iran response “totally unacceptable”
Report on the latest developments after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to the US peace proposal.
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Risks and rewards in France-Kenya partnership
Nairobi's partnership with Paris has sparked criticism, with many worried Kenya's interests will be subordinated.
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Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations
Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of ceasefire violations.
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Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison
Influential former prime minister released on parole after spending about eight months behind bars.
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Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.
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