Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56 -- The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

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Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday -- The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls -- The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

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Here's why election results in the second largest US city are so slow -- It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.

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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job -- After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

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Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon -- The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

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Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran -- The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely symbolic. -- US & Canada

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Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women -- Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities. -- Europe

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Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say -- Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.

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Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania -- Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.

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John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources confirm -- Trump's former advisor turned critic had reached a deal with prosecutors, two people said.

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Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march -- Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.

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Trump says Eiffel Tower-like UFC structure may stay -- President Donald Trump says he may choose to leave a purpose-built UFC arena standing at the White House because it is "attractive to a lot of people".

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Why is this teen fashion brand closing its fitting rooms? -- Brandy Melville's move has caused uproar among some young women who frequent its stores, with one calling it a "devastating news".

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Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea -- After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.

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'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London -- The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.

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Can the US, Mexico and Canada set aside their differences as they co-host the World Cup? -- The tournament comes after a period of fractious relations between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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Why Canadians can now get cheaper generic Ozempic - and Americans can't -- Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.

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Watch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in 'hope rather than expectation' -- BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

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Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport -- One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

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Robodogs and helicopters: One Mexican city's approach to World Cup security -- In the shadow of cartel violence, BBC's Will Grant got a first-hand look at security plans in Monterrey.

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Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta -- Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star -- Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.

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Ferry search leads to €2.9m drugs seizure -- A man in his 20s is arrested after revenue staff search a freight unit which travelled from France.

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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say -- Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin -- Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

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Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued -- The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded.

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Ireland facing EU court case over peat extraction -- The European Commission accuses Irish authorities of failing to properly enforce EU regulations.

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