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BBC News - World

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital -- The long-time champion of Trump and former New York mayor is in hospital, according to his spokesman. -- US & Canada

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LIVE - US says military and cargo ships transit Strait of Hormuz after Trump's vow to free stranded ships - Iran responded to Trump's "Project Freedom" by threatening to attack US forces. Cargo ships from the UAE and South Korea have reported being hit in the strait on Monday.

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Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations -- The attack comes as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade on Saturday.

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European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on -- Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia's closest ally in the region.

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Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter -- Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.

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North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea -- A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.

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Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal -- Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

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New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape -- Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

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Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains -- Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.

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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels -- Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

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BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

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Met Gala 2026: How to watch, the price of tickets and this year's theme -- Beyoncé, who last attended the Met Gala in 2016, is returning as a co-chair of fashion's biggest night.

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage) -- The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic -- BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner -- The video was released after claims that a secret service member sustained injuries in an act of 'friendly fire'.

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Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing? -- The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.

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Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch husband and wife, as well as a German national, have died but the cause has not yet been established.

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What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz -- What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?

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Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

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Israeli attacks kill dozens within days in Lebanon despite ceasefire -- The health ministry says 77 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon since Thursday.

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At least 10 injured in shooting at lake party in Oklahoma, police say -- The shooting took place near Arcadia Lake, in Edmond, at around 21:00 local time on Sunday, police say.

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Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers -- West Bengal's verdict could reshape not just the state's politics, but the future trajectory of Modi's BJP.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks -- There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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