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News imageSmoke billows following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon.

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" the Iran-backed group.

29 mins ago
Middle East

News imageBoats seen in the Strait of Hormuz from the coast of Iran

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

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World
News imageAttorney General Ken Paxton is seen in profile at a podium with a dark background from the waist up. He appears to be smiling and clapping and his campaign sign is on the front of the podium.

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.

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US & Canada

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

2 hrs ago
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Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say

Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

6 hrs ago
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Robert F Kennedy Jr grabs writhing snakes on a Florida patio

The US health secretary's serpent wrangling has gone viral, but wildlife officials warn people to avoid the reptiles.

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India's communists once ruled millions. What happened to them?

The story of the rise and decline of India’s communists - from ruling states to struggling for relevance.

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From a starry new adaptation of a classic psychological thriller, to the return of the spectacular Game of Thrones prequel – and a sketch series about US history created by Larry David.

News imageSunlit clouds over Baltic Sea in Bornholm (Credit: Getty Images)

The 'dead zones' spreading across the Baltic Sea

Bornholm is a remote island in the heavily polluted Baltic Sea. Now the windswept "Danish paradise" finds itself at the centre of an environmental and geopolitical crisis.


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Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.

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The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

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The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".

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The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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Earth

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