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UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

European trio to reinstate Iran sanctions

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The three powers trigger a process which could restore sanctions in 30 days, calling Iran's nuclear programme a threat to peace and security.

Tourist pouring beer down elephant's trunk in Kenya sparks anger

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Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting

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One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.

Today

'India put us on the boat like captives - then threw us in the sea'

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Rohingya refugees tell the BBC they were flown from Delhi and forced into the sea off the coast of Myanmar.

Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say

Mass shooting at Catholic school

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The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski, 10.

BBC reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv

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Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine's capital in the early hours of Thursday evening, killing at least 19 people, including four children.

First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US

Rwanda open to migrant deal

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The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.

Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia's heaviest bombardment for weeks

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In the deadliest strike, a missile ripped through the middle of a low-rise block of flats.

Can Trump fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook and why does he want to?

Trump fires Fed governor Cook

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President Trump takes aim at Lisa Cook, a central bank official - we unpack what it all means.

Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire

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Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.

US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her

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The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.

Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico

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The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people.

Israeli strikes kill six Syrian troops, Syria says

Syrian soldiers killed in explosions

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The Israeli military declined to comment on reports of the strikes, which Syria condemned.

Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed

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A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.

Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

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A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.

Yesterday

CDC director refuses to leave after White House order

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Lawyers for Dr Susan Monarez say only the president can remove her from her job running the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown

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A rise in popularity of vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic drug, has caused widespread alarm.

Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin

Kim and Putin attend Beijing parade

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The leaders of North Korea and Russia will attend China's military parade next week - a win for Xi.

Teenager who shot Colombian senator sentenced to seven years

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The 39-year-old politician was shot in the head during a presidential rally in Bogotá in June.

How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

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Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?

European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 15 and damage EU's HQ

Russian attack on Kyiv kills 14

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The overnight attacks destroyed a block of flats and also caused damage to the EU's delegation offices.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un to join Putin at China military parade

Kim Jong-un to attend China parade

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The reclusive North Korean leader's attendance at the event comes days after Trump said he wants to meet Kim.

Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record

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Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.

FBI investigates Minneapolis school shooting as anti-Catholic hate crime

Minneapolis school shooting leaves two dead

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Two children were killed when an attacker opened fire through the windows of the city's Annunciation Church.

White House fires CDC director as other officials resign from health agency

CDC director Susan Monarez fired

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Lawyers for Dr Susan Monarez say she is being targeted for refusing "to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives".

Watch: Moment pilot is rescued after emergency water landing

Pilot rescued after water landing

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New drone video shows rescuers rushing to the small plane off the coast of North Carolina and extracting the pilot in less than 30 seconds.

From boom to ban: The rise and fall of India's betting apps

India plans online gambling ban

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India has banned online betting but the industry says the move will hurt and not help consumers.

A pregnant woman's diary of escape from war zone: 'I prayed the baby wouldn't come'

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Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

Has crime in Washington fallen two weeks on from Trump's crackdown?

Justice Department investigates Washington crime

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Trump says crimes in the capital "are down like we wouldn't believe" following his crackdown.

Woman says Chinese student predator raped her hours before second attack

Zou Zhenhao convicted of rape

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Police first thought there had only been one rape, because the women's stories were so similar.

MoD staff warned not to share hidden data before Afghan leak

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Last month it emerged that the details of almost 19,000 people who had applied to move to the UK were leaked.

US tells Denmark to 'calm down' over alleged Greenland influence operation

Denmark summons US over Greenland

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The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland's society and promote its secession from Denmark.

'Exhausted, hungry, and scared': What it's like to be a journalist in Gaza

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Palestinian journalists give the BBC first-hand accounts of the hardship and dangers they face while reporting on the war.

Denmark apologises to Greenland's forced contraception victims

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Mette Frederiksen says sorry to to women who were fitted with devices, sometimes without their knowledge.

European leaders boost Moldova in face of 'relentless' Russia

EU may unify Moldova Ukraine accession

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France, Germany and Poland leaders travel to state to back EU accession plan weeks before key election.

Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school

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Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting during Mass.

Denmark apologises to Greenland's victims of forced contraception scandal

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Mette Frederiksen says sorry to to women who were fitted with devices, sometimes without their knowledge.

South African influencer apologises over viral Russian job videos

South African influencers face backlash

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There has been a backlash over the recruitment scheme and a government warning to young people.

Painting looted by Nazis has vanished again, say Argentine police

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Prosecutor says painting no longer at Buenos Aires home featured in estate agent's advert.

German cabinet backs voluntary military service, opening door to conscription

Germany considers new military service

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The defence minister wants to increase soldiers in service from 182,000 to 260,000 by the early 2030s.

Russian drone attacks cause massive power cuts, Ukraine says

Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure

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More than 100,000 homes are without power after the latest Russian strikes on energy sites, President Zelensky says.

Watch: Thousands have tomato fight at La Tomatina Festival

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Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.

Thousands evacuated as 'exceptionally high' flooding devastates parts of Pakistan's Punjab

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Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after authorities warned of flooding from three rivers.

Taylor Swift's engagement ring, and the celebrity trend for big rocks

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Georgina Rodríguez, Dua Lipa and Zendaya are just some of the recently-engaged stars with standout rings.

'Punk rock' dinosaur with metre-long spikes discovered

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The animal has come as a surprise to experts, who now have to rethink how these armoured dinosaurs evolved

European banks hit by rogue PayPal payments worth 'billions'

PayPal faces major payment issues

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Local media said German lenders had reported millions of suspicious direct debits from the payment firm.

Blair joins White House meeting with Trump on post-war Gaza

Israel deems Gaza City evacuation inevitable

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The talks come as Israel prepares to seize Gaza City as a step towards full control of the territory.

'I thought it was the end of my life': Inside Israel's attack on Iran's Evin Prison

Evin Prison reopens after Israeli strike

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In an exclusive interview with BBC Persian, a prisoner describes what happened when Israeli missiles tore through Iran's most notorious jail.

Thousands play with tomatoes at La Tomatina Festival

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Tomatoes not fit for consumption are thrown at each other during the festival.

US disaster agency suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say

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The Fema staff are said to have been among those who recently lent their names to an open letter.

Nigeria bans export of shea nuts used in beauty creams for six months

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The country wants to move from being the biggest exporter of raw nuts to producing more shea butter.

What difference will marriage make to Taylor Swift's music?

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She's known as pop's most confessional songwriter, so how will domestic bliss change Taylor Swift?

Lil Nas X says he's OK after 'terrifying' arrest

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He pleaded not guilty to injuring a police officer and resisting arrest after being found naked in LA.

Vast private zoo run by son of India's richest man faces inquiry

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The centre run by the billionaire Ambanis faces allegations it unlawfully acquired and mistreated animals.

SpaceX pulls off Starship rocket launch in much-needed comeback

Musk and Bezos prepare rocket tests

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The Starship rocket is critical to the company's hopes of one day carrying people to the Moon and Mars.