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Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer -- Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say -- The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies. -- Asia

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Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations -- The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order. -- US & Canada

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China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'security risks' -- Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

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Guinea's president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion -- It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.

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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump -- The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.

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India's sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets -- Domestic sugar prices have jumped nearly 40%, forcing India to import 1 million tonnes of the sweetener.

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Moment tornado tears through southern France -- The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

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Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine? -- Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods -- Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

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Nepalese authorities say 33 UK nationals missing after flash floods -- Flooding and mud slides hit the Rasuaw region in the morning on Wednesday, killing at least 95 people, Nepali police said.

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Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80 -- Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings -- The trial often grew emotional as lawyers debated whether the mother was responsible for her children's deaths.

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US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group -- Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.

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Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour -- The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.

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