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India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote -- Trump's tariff threat puts India's Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

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Ed Sheeran's tour in 'damage control mode' after Macklemore backlash

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How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

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Human remains identified as UK mum missing since 2019 -- A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.

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UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes

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FA chair demands Infantino release World Cup sell-off documents -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been told to release all documents relating to his controversial plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

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King Charles warns of 'existential danger' of AI falling into wrong hands -- The comments were made at a summit in Scotland with participants from AI giants including Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic.

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LIVE - William and Catherine visit Bute and King opens AI summit as row erupts over Diana book - On a busy day for the royals, Prince Harry is due at an Invictus Games event happening later in London. His wife, Meghan, is not expected to attend.

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Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

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Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

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Swedish PM Kristersson resigns after election loss

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Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines. 17 hrs ago

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I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking -- From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

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New York has a food waste problem. South Korea has already solved it - South Korea has cut household food waste going to landfills from 97% to almost nothing.

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GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate -- Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.

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Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice -- Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

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A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel -- Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

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Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger -- A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

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Inside Singapore's 'Fort Knox' for city's $2bn dirty money auction

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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

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Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?

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Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft -- Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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Klopp wants his national football side to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections -- New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

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EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s -- Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

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River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue -- A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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One dead after torrential rain and flash floods hit Barcelona region -- Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.

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Aztec document goes on display in Mexico after 186 years abroad -- France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.

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Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

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Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself

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What could EU associate member status mean for Canada?

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Stadium owner Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to donate $2m in aid after Macklemore backlash

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Verified video shows wreckage of Saudi fighter jet shot down over Yemen

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Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

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Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah

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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book

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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess? -- Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit. -- Man Utd

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Saudi Arabia dropped from World Rally Championship -- The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing unrest in the Middle East. -- Motorsport

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Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15 -- Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel.

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