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BBC News - World

What really holds China and Russia together -- The relationship endures despite a power imbalance, with both sides recognising that it is too important to fail.

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Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

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The alleged attackers were aged 17 and 18 and one left a note containing "generalised hate rhetoric", investigators say.

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Starbucks withdrew the campaign for its drink tumblers after many said it referenced a bloody crackdown.

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A medical group says an American doctor tested positive after being exposed while treating patients.

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An investigation found that 177 human specimens from dozens of bodies were secretly kept by a museum.

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Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers faced a rough rush hour, as striking workers at the Long Island Rail Road shut down the system.

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In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.

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Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen a charity."

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Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.

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Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states - The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place". 10 hrs ago - World

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At least 131 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak an international emergency.

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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices -- In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs.

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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president -- The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

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Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say -- It marks a grim milestone in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah since March, despite a nominal ceasefire.

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Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit -- The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch -- Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say.

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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to? -- Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.

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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.

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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war -- Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady -- The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

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'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes -- Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000.

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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show -- Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision.

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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria -- The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest.

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Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision -- Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision.

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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