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Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat: tariffs -- The South East Asian country is on a path to prosperity. The US-China trade war could change that.

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Trial begins for Australian woman accused of cooking fatal mushroom lunch -- Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident". -- Australia

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Life inside Iraq's 'Forbidden Zone' controlled by Turkey -- Middle East

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Food authors say Australian influencer copied their recipes -- Australia

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Trump's first 100 days - in numbers - We measure this presidency so far on polling, actions, economy and immigration.

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Watch: Trump's first 100 days... in just 2 minutes -- Clashes, cuts and dozens of executive orders - how the US president's second term is off to a whirlwind start. -- US & Canada

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Your questions on tariffs, annexation and immigration after Trump's first 100 days - Here is a selection of those answered by our staff writers and correspondents. 11 hrs ago

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Analysis: Carney wants to lead G7 tariffs fightback -- In winning the Canadian election, Mark Carney becomes the biggest economic force against the US president.

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Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different? -- The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger.

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Blair says UK's net zero policies 'doomed to fail' -- The former PM's call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.

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Robot vacuums 'could water plants or play with cat' -- Scientists, including researchers in Bath, have come up with 100 proposed uses for the robots.

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'He kept saying I'm a murderer': Polish doctor targeted for legal abortion -- Gizela Jagielska says she has received death threats after far-right MEP Grzegorz Braun came her hospital.

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Watch: How Canada's election night unfolded

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Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes

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Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says -- Assad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops.

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PSG beat Arsenal to take advantage in Champions League semi-final - Ousmane Dembele's early goal sees Paris St-Germain win at Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

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Pressure mounts to probe Kenya police and army after BBC exposé -- A BBC investigation identifies members of the security forces who shot dead protesters last June.

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Border crossings, egg prices and jobs - Trump's 100 days speech fact-checked

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Pakistan claims 'credible intelligence' India is planning an imminent military strike

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PSG pass masters make Rice and Arsenal's fears come true - PSG's pass masters make Declan Rice's fears come true as Arsenal struggle to keep Champions League hopes alive, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. 9 hrs ago - Champions League

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We have to do something special in Paris - Arteta -- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says his side will have to "do something special in Paris" if they are to reach the Champions League final following defeat in their semi-final first leg.

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'Disrespectful' dad criticised as Pacers beat Bucks -- Giannis Antetokounmpo criticises Tyrese Haliburton's 'disrespectful' father after the pair's exchange following the Milwaukee Bucks' defeat by Indiana Pacers. -- Basketball

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I don't compare myself to Messi - Barca star Yamal -- Lamine Yamal says he is not interested in Lionel Messi comparisons as Barcelona aim for their first Champions League final for a decade. -- European Football

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Three people killed in shooting in Sweden -- Europe

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Trump's breakneck start is fraught with political risk -- Sarah Smith: After 100 days of action and noise, there are dangers to the administration's shock-and-awe approach. -- US & Canada

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Canada will deal with Trump 'on our terms', Carney tells BBC -- Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Canada's PM says he will only visit the US when there is a "serious discussion to be had".

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Australia's last vote was all about Indigenous people - now they say it's 'silence' -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton have had little to say on First Nations issues.

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What to know about Karen Read's second murder trial -- The murder case that has captivated the US is back on after the first trial collapsed.

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The TikTokers accused of triggering an election scandal -- The BBC speaks to Romanian influencers, implicated in the unprecedented cancellation of an EU election

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How Spain powered back to life from unprecedented national blackout -- However diversified Spain's energy mix is, the blackout required an enormous effort to get back up and running.

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Fire destroys historic US church with ties to MLK

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Relief, disappointment or surprise? Canadians react to election result

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Will Canada's newly-elected PM agree to meet Trump?

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Trump eases car tariffs after firms raised concerns -- The president said the move would give companies relief while they adjust their supply chains.

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A 'joyful' pre-schooler and her parents among victims of Vancouver attack -- A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is facing multiple murder charges for the car attack that left 11 people dead.

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Meghan uses 'HRH' title but denies breaking rules -- The Duchess of Sussex was seen using the HRH title on a gift card to a friend.

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Malta's golden passport scheme breaks EU law, top court rules -- The scheme lets people become citizens after paying, buying or renting property of a certain value, and donating to charity.

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How Canada voted - in charts

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'Build, baby, build': Five things Carney has pledged to do as Canadian PM

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Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'

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Xi's real test is not Trump's trade war

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Harvard head apologises as scathing reports on campus prejudice released

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Trump calls Bezos as Amazon says no plan to show tariff price rises

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Trump celebrates 100 days in office by touting record and blasting foes

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Why the Liberals won - and Conservatives lost

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'Why hit a single when you can hit six?' - the making of a teen IPL star -- The story of Vaibhav Suryavanshi's journey from a small village in India to hitting the IPL's second-fastest century, aged just 14.

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LIVE - Champions League: Reaction to Arsenal's semi-final first-leg defeat to PSG - All the reaction to Arsenal's defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final at The Emirates.

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An Inter legend conquering the world - how Martinez's dream came true -- Inter Milan's record Champions League scorer will be bidding to beat Barca and lead his club to this season's final. -- European Football

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