Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt -- Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

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Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released -- A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

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Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down -- Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

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Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast -- Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested -- Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick.

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Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum - The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet. 7 hrs ago

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Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says -- Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

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Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice' -- Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

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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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US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent -- Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

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Xi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea -- It is taking place weeks after Xi met the leaders of the US and Russia - two countries that loom large over North Korea's foreign policy.

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How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year -- BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year.

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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame band tensions 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 counting votes in California is taking so long -- It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.

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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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'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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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people -- Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window.

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

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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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A sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum -- Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia? -- Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it's costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple -- There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

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Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post -- The US vice-president wrote the "only response is righteous anger" when referring to Henry Nowak's death on X.

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Ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40m in gold bars is 'master manipulator', prosecutors say -- The former CIA official has been charged with theft of public funds relating to timesheet claims he made.

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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war -- The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

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Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour -- He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

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