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BBC News - World

The unknown man in my mother's coffin: A year after Air India crash, families still waiting for answers -- Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.

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Patnala Suresh and his wife were looking forward to celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary this month.

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The princess had been in a coma for more than three years, and was 47 at the time of her death.

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Visitor access restrictions at Punta Molentis come into effect after 2025 wildfires damaged coastal areas across southern Sardinia.

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The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.

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Palestinian homes are being pulled down in occupied East Jerusalem to make way for a park.

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Prosecutors argued that Yoon ordered the operation to provoke Pyongyang and create a pretext for martial law.

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Jeffery Lee, 49, was scheduled to be executed on Thursday. The state can still seek to have him put to death using another method.

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Police said a 19-year-old suspect linked to a shooting outside the US consulate in Toronto in March is still at large and is considered "armed and dangerous".

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, collapsed in December 2022 while exercising her dogs.

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Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near - Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative" after the US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. 2 hrs ago - World

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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.

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Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession -- Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.

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World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests -- There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

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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.

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Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises -- Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.

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Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role -- Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants -- The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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Knicks fans go wild as New York team makes biggest comeback in NBA Finals history -- Wednesday's result means the team are now just one win away from a famous Finals win.

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Olivia Rodrigo sings about heartbreak but she's already chosen her wedding song -- The pop star discusses the difficulty of writing happy songs, and her Glastonbury anxiety attack.

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More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show -- Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.

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The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell -- Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.

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What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission -- BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.

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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut -- The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.

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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.

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A sneak peek inside Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff -- The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.

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What we learned from Bill Gates' deposition on Epstein -- The billionaire testified to Congress about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender.

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