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BBC News - World

US strikes Iranian military site as Iran says it has targeted American base - The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war. 59 mins ago - World

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Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death -- Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions. -- US & Canada

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Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State -- Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months. -- World

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation orders -- The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it begins fresh strikes.

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Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate -- The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.

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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns -- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

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Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam -- The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.

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Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets -- The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.

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Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave -- The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

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Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing -- Hamas says Mohammed Odeh was killed alongside his wife and two children in a strike on a residential building.

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Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran -- The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks.

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We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found -- The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah' -- The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.

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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? -- With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

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Duterte ICC trial to start on 30 November: What you need to know -- Duterte is facing charges relating to a long and bloody war on drugs in which thousands were killed.

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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!' -- The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.

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In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced -- BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

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Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave -- Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

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Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave -- Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

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Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say -- Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.

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Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre -- The Home Office says the UK won't pay France if the site doesn't open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.

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Hacking claims, mismatched answer-sheets: Controversies rock school exam in India -- Students blame the CBSE's newly-launched digital evaluation system used for marking this year's Grade 12 exams.

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Ex-US government official arrested after $40 million in gold bars found in home -- Agents also found about $2 million in cash and 35 luxury watches in the home of David Rush, who court filings say had top secret clearance.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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