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Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
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All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.
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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
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We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
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Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
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Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
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Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
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How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
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Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Two explosions in the Syrian capital earlier this week came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting.
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How Strait of Hormuz dispute led to latest US-Iran cycle of fighting
Clashing interpretations of vague memorandum of understanding language on Hormuz at heart of escalation, analysts say.
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Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
Trump airport name change sparks backlash in Florida
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NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute
The news firms allege ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence important to what could be landmark copyright infringement trial.
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US military denies involvement after explosions heard in Iran
Iranian media report loud explosions in several locations as Israeli officials say war is 'not over'.
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Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
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Ukrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
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Mexico seeks prosecutions over migrant deaths in the US
Mexico will seek state and federal prosecutions in the United States over the deaths of Mexican migrants.
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UK Labour’s Burnham apologises for response to Israel’s Gaza violence
UK's likely next PM Burnham pushes for ceasefire, tougher sanctions over Gaza violence and settlement trade bans.
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What's next for Iran after the funeral of their late supreme leader?
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country.
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Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships
Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
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South African protesters intimidate migrants as aid group issues warning
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns of growing humanitarian needs as tens of thousands of African migrants displaced.
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Why the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve matters amid US-Iran tensions
US oil reserves hit lowest levels since 1983 amid growing tensions with Iran and global supply concerns.
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Two more men plead guilty in US for deadly 2021 human-smuggling truck crash
Five Guatemalan nationals have now plead guilty in the migrant smuggling case linked to the deaths of 55 migrants.
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What happened to the beautiful game?
Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
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How Lyhanna’s rape and murder put France’s justice system under scrutiny
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna has sparked outrage in France.
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