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BBC News - World

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict 'coming to an end' -- The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

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Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami -- Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 -- Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

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Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka -- The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

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Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years -- The country has seen its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years, a major turnaround after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

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Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation -- Bhavitha Mandava's Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

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Tenerife medics poised to receive virus-hit cruise ship passengers -- BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

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Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci -- The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

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WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of virus-hit cruise ship -- "This is not another Covid," Tedros Ghebreyesus tells islanders before MV Hondius docks on Sunday.

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I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM -- Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

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Australia's right-wing One Nation party scores historic parliamentary win -- One Nation gains its first seat in the lower house, in a by-election seen as a key test for the populist party.

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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation -- The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.

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Greece conducts controlled blast of mystery naval drone explosives -- The unmanned vessel, suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, was found by fishermen in a cave on Thursday.

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Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup -- The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could end on 5 June to accommodate the football tournament.

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Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport -- The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.

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Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure' -- Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.

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Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

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Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it -- Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

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How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026? -- With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square -- The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners -- Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War.

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Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts -- Officials said the group had been hiking up the active volcano despite a climbing ban.

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Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war -- Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

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Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win -- Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

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