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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

2h

The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

4h

Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

Trump urges Taiwan chip makers to relocate

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6h

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

6h

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier

6h

Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

9h

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

US plans to indict Raúl Castro

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9h

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

10h

Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.

Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok

11h

Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.

Yesterday

US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

US plans to indict Raúl Castro

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15h

Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.

From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop

15h

Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India’s northeast.

Palestinian leaders hold rare party meeting as polls show rising discontent

Fatah re-elects Abbas amid discontent

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15h

The Fatah faction elects top decision makers, but ordinary Palestinians feel the party and its leader are out of touch.

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

15h

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

15h

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

15h

Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

16h

The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police say.

Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say

US Nigeria eliminate ISIS leader

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16h

President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

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Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

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Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike

Israeli strikes target Hamas leader

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Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough

Iran threatens US with missile attacks

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The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

Israel Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days

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President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

Death penalty sought for embassy shooting

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1d

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case

Weinstein's jury deliberates amid health issues

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It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention

ICE releases soldier's wife after detention

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Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue

Israel condemns New York Times report

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1d

Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.

AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France

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The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.

Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi

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The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.

Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats

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Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?

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Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.

Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

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President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

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Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed

Trump and Xi discuss trade Taiwan

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There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened

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An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

Anti-immigration AI videos traced to overseas fakers, BBC finds

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"Patriotic" UK anti-immigration social media accounts have been traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and take fewer foreign holidays

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Modi has urged Indians to save dollars as war and oil shocks strain the rupee and economy further this year.

Australia court doubles payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

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Roxanne Tickle has been awarded AU$40,000 in damages for being kicked off the Giggle for Girls app.