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Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments

Russia US nuclear tensions escalate

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US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".

Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established

Hamas denies disarmament plans

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Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages stalled last week.

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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

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Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

Ukraine uncovers major corruption schemes

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The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

WATCH: How many pull-ups can you do? Trump revives fitness test for school kids

Trump revives expands sports fitness

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The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term.

Melting glaciers threaten to wipe out European villages - is the steep cost to protect them worth it?

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Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move away from the mountain villages at risk?

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event

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Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.

The mystery of Winston Churchill's dead platypus was unsolved - until now

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The platypus was a top secret gift from Australia, found dead in his enclosure as war raged in the seas around him.

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

Tariffs threaten Asian beauty boom

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Buyers and sellers of South Korean beauty products are stocking up as the 15% US tariff rolls out.

Rescuers race to save Chile miners after collapse kills at least one

Chile rescues trapped miners

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The body of one of five trapped miners was found after a quake caused tunnels to collapse.

Family condemns Hamas video showing emaciated Israeli hostage

Hamas releases hostage Evyatar David video

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Evyatar David's family says Hamas is starving him, as the group shows a video of him being kept in a tunnel.

Police find getaway car of army veteran suspected of deadly Montana bar shooting

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The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say.

Prominent Indian ex-MP gets life sentence for rape

Verdict pending in Prajwal Revanna case

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Prajwal Revanna was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former employee.

Crowds cheer 100th annual wild pony swim

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The Chincoteague wild ponies have made their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in Virginia

Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move

Trump deploys submarines amid Russian tensions

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The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.

Yesterday

Mali charges ex-PM with undermining the state over post on X

Mali ex-prime minister detained support

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Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved.

Police find getaway car of army veteran suspected of deadly Montana bar shooting

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The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say.

Watch: Hot dog spill clogs US highway

Truck spills hot dogs on highway

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Thousands of hot dogs spilled onto a Pennsylvania highway after a lorry scraped a car.

A tug of war between planes and kites in Indonesia's skies

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Authorities warn that kite-flying, a popular pastime in Indonesia, can be a deadly threat to planes.

And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last

Sex and the City concludes

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The season's finale will mark the end of the "Sex and the City universe", its showrunner announced.

Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup

Carlsen faces Firouzja in esports final

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World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.

After a blown deadline, what next for US-Canada trade?

Trump raises tariffs on Canada

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There are pressures on both sides to give businesses a reprieve, but the tone remains markedly downbeat.

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

Trump fires BLS commissioner

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The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.

They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them

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As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".

'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise

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Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

Twelve years house arrest for Colombian ex-leader Álvaro Uribe

Uribe convicted of witness tampering

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The 73-year-old is the first ex-president in Colombia's history to be convicted of a crime.

North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime

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In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.

Wounded soldier escapes battlefield using e-bike delivered by drone

Ukrainian soldiers rescue wounded

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The Ukraine war has seen remarkable innovations in drone technology but it’s rare to see them saving lives.

Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march

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Speaking on Friday, Karacsony told supporters: "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest".

Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU court

EU court challenges Italy migration policies

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The court says the way Italy defines a "safe" country breaks EU law.

Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum

Ukraine peace efforts face Russian resistance

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The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.

Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president's comments

Trump deploys nuclear submarines Russia

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US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women's prison in Texas

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The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case.

France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row

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The Palestinian student, who arrived in France in July, has had her university accreditation withdrawn.

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

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Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why.

Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa

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The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos.

Zoo worker killed by leopard in Jerusalem

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A worker has died after being attacked during a "behind-the-scenes tour" for visitors.

Trump envoy visits controversial Gaza aid distribution site

France to deliver aid Gaza

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The visit with the IDF follows near daily reports of deadly shootings in the vicinity of the sites.

Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv

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It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia's 2022 invas