Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen' The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. 8 hrs ago - World

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Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says -- A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

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Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder -- Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.

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Veteran dissident who refused exile released -- Mikola Statkevich, who spent more than five years in prison in his native Belarus, is now recovering from a stroke at home, his wife says.

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Trump's Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief -- Trump said it "looks like" Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.

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Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain -- The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.

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Mystery donor gives Japanese city $3.6m in gold bars to fix water system -- Osaka's mayor says he is 'lost for words' and that he has 'nothing but appreciation' for the gesture.

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As Trump retreats from climate goals, China is becoming a green superpower -- China, the world's top carbon emitter, is also at the helm of a renewables revolution.

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White House presses Iran to make deal, while ramping up military presence -- US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.

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Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel -- Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

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US-Iran tension: Why Tehran may choose confrontation over 'surrender' -- The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran -- A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front -- Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

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The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms -- Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.

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How two farms in Senegal supply many of the UK's vegetables -- During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

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Flying oranges: Italian town celebrates carnival with historic street battle -- A town in northern Italy has started celebrating carnival with its annual Battle of the Oranges where people hurl the fruit at each other for fun.

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Watch: Moment crew docks at International Space Station -- The crew blasted off from Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

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Tribes grant the Colorado River legal personhood - can this help save it? -- The river, which runs through seven US states that share it, is currently facing the worst drought in 1,200 years.

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Gasps and disbelief in US as 'Quad God's' Olympic dream crumbles -- The BBC visited the skating rink in Virginia where the 'Quad God' trains, as his closest friends and teammates expected to watch him win gold.

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Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis -- The actor, known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, was diagnosed last year with ALS.

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Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year -- India's real philanthropy engine isn't billionaires - it's everyday household giving, a new survey finds.

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Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history -- The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.

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New Mexico reopens criminal inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch -- The initial investigation was closed in 2019 but prosecutors say that new revelations "warrant further examination".

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Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs -- Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".

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Two sisters among those killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche -- Six of the victims have been named by their families as recovery efforts continue in California's backcountry following this week's deadly avalanche.

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South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold -- The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

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