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Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated' -- The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
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Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again today - The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks. 2 hrs ago - World50 minutes ago
Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman -- India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.30 minutes ago
US official claims banned referee had links with 'terror organisations' -- Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations," says a US official.30 minutes ago
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army -- The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.22 hours ago
Whale graveyard dating back five million years discovered -- The Indian Ocean site is "far beyond anything we had imagined", one researcher says.1 hour ago
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions -- The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.9 hours ago
First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire -- The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.6 hours ago
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia -- Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.8 hours ago
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters -- The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.6 hours ago
Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation -- Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.7 hours ago
Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis -- The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.23 hours ago
Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup? -- With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?1 day ago
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet -- SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.1 day ago
Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand -- Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.1 day ago
Watch: BBC goes into jungle with Myanmar's civil war rebels -- The BBC's Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.13 hours ago
Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him -- In a call with the US president, the BBC's Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.1 day ago
US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular display -- No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.1 day ago
Watch: Southern Lights timelapse filmed from space -- This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir.1 day ago
Has Trump lost control of the Iran war? -- For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.1 day ago
Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds -- The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.30 minutes ago
New York to keep security tight for NBA finals game between Knicks and Spurs -- Wary of possible violence from fans, the city is imposing many of the same restrictions as when Trump attended the game on Monday.2 hours ago
Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court -- Thr ruling overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son.4 hours ago
'People can change': Scandal-hit Platner on Maine primary win -- Graham Platner, whose campaign was plagued by scandals, has won the Maine primary and will run as the state's Democratic candidate for the US Senate in the November midterms.4 hours ago
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say -- Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.4 hours ago
Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein -- The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity.5 hours ago