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Cargo ship in flames after Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb strait
Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.
World
Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquake
At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.
World
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’ICE plans to spend
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These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
World
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
Finance
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
World
Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
Health
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.
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Father and sons forced to manually clear rubble in Gaza
Forced to rely on basic tools, a father and his sons are clearing the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza.
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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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Relatives mourn victims of Pakistan avalanche
Relatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
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Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
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Pakistan interior minister in Tehran amid talks to reopen Hormuz
Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi has held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.
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In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
Widows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
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Fishermen face deadly dangers as Yemen’s Red Sea becomes a warzone
Many Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.
Finance
Tributes to co-founder of John Pye auction house
A statement issued by the firm said "John lived a fantastic life full of laughter and hard work".
Tech
Spotify responds to concerns over AI songs
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
World
Israel demolishes home of Palestinian killed during settler attack
Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
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White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
Justice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism chargesThe White House has asked th
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Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
Iran's proxy says it hit a ship with Saudi military equipment in the Red Sea, as tensions over the US-Iran war remain high.
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Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
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Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury and overflow seating
The judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case
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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
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UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
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