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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing - The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided, but it "will not be tomorrow". 8 hrs ago - World
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Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million -- The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.17 hours ago
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions -- Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.21 hours ago
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach -- The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.10 hours ago
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order -- Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.9 hours ago
Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity -- Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.10 hours ago
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns -- Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.16 hours ago
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut -- Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.1 day ago
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says -- Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.16 hours ago
David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime -- The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.16 hours ago
The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland -- BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.16 hours ago
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever -- From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.1 day ago
What do Puerto Ricans think of the viral song about their homeland? -- People from Puerto Rico reflect on how the catchy tune has attracted attention to where they live.1 day ago
'I will come home safely': Indian sailor's last words to wife before a US strike killed him -- Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.1 day ago
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup -- The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.19 hours ago
Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game? -- Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.1 day ago
Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup? -- All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.20 hours ago
Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government -- The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US.1 day ago
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump's strategy on Iran -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.2 days ago
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son's death -- Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.1 hour ago
New Yorkers celebrate a thrilling possibility: The Knicks could soon be champions -- If the Knicks win the finals game on Saturday, they will become NBA champions, and their fans are already buzzing with excitement.1 hour ago
Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine -- The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.3 hours ago
Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby -- Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.3 hours ago
Ticketmaster says Knicks fans won't be locked out of game after last-minute panic -- An note on the Ticketmaster website for buying tickets to the game caused confusion and backlash among New Yorkers.3 hours ago
Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online -- A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.4 hours ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland -- He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin.5 hours ago
The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations -- US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.12 hours ago