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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles
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In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced
BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
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Markets rally amid hopes of US-Iran deal
Markets betting a deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and soothe the deep global economic uncertainty.
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Jill Biden says she thought husband was 'having a stroke' during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
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Former assistant to TV star Matthew Perry sentenced to 41 months in prison
Sentencing of Kenneth Iwamasa concludes prosecution of five people in connection with Perry's death from drug ketamine.
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Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?
Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.
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Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.
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Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
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Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms
Republicans have revived a push to implement a congressional map that was rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination.
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Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse
The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, 'will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up'.
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Can the US and India repair ties over trade and China?
Rubio's visit to India comes as Washington seeks closer ties with New Delhi amid trade tensions and energy politics.
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Israel orders evacuation of the Lebanese city of Tyre amid bombardment
Israel has ordered the evacuation of the southern Lebanese city of Tyre
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Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret"
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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ migrant detention centre to close
The US is set to shut down the federal migrant detention centre known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.
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Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala
Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala
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India orders demolition drive along border as Pakistan tensions simmer
The interior minister urged officials to address infiltration, narcotics, smuggling, and other 'trans-border crimes'.
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Russia to task bankers with shooting down Ukrainian drones
New legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia's air defences using jamming systems and trained employees.
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EU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threat
Anger of EU states won't help smooth the way for Brussels to mediate a ceasefire, an idea Putin now says he accepts.
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Iran government sells subsidised meat for Eid al-Adha under blockade
Iranians are seeing the price of meat, and other basics, escalate due to the US blockade and sanctions.
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Canada chooses Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
Canadian Prime Minister Carney has said he wants to diversify from the US which has threatened to annex Canada.
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Rescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos cave
Seven Lao nationals entered the cave in Xaisomboun province last week before a landslide blocked their exit.
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Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.
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FIFA subpoenaed by New York, New Jersey in World Cup ticket investigation
US States react following increasing criticism of football's global governing body for the pricing of 2026 World Cup.
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