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Mexico City attempts record-breaking wave

Mexico sets record for largest wave

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As part of the countdown to the World Cup, Mexico City is attempting to surpass the world record for largest wave.

Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?

Xi Jinping visits North Korea next week

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Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim

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During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker.

Eriksen conscious after collapsing in Denmark game

Eriksen conscious after match collapse

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Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but is now conscious, says the Danish Football Association.

Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup

Iran team secures Mexico visas

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Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.

Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?

Mexico sets record for largest wave

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Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs post-ceasefire

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Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel

Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

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The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

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The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

Iran team secures Mexico visas

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All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

Zelensky meets European leaders in London

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The Ukrainian president's meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump's focus shifts to the war with Iran.

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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope's open-air Mass

Pope Leo XIV visits Madrid

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The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.

Steve Rosenberg: Lasting image of Russia's economic forum is plume of smoke over St Petersburg

Ukraine drones strike St Petersburg

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The BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.

Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

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Sean Reifel's joined the cast of the popular reality series less than a year after he joined his hometown's police force.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

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Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race

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After eight presidents in 10 years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on

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Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Armenia votes on West vs Russia

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Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

Israeli fire injures family in West Bank

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The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.

Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech

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The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.

Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants

Pope Leo visits Spain amid polarization

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On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends

Chwalinska faces Andreeva in final

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Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

Israeli strikes escalate in Lebanon

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The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

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The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

Ukrainian drone strikes hit Russian corvette

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Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.

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Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says

Israeli fire injures family in West Bank

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The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".

A sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum

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Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.

US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street

Broadcom selloff impacts US stocks

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The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

US Iran missile conflict escalates

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The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

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The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

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The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

Iran team secures Mexico visas

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The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding

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Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

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The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

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A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Russia plans to transport voters to Armenia

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Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

Anthony Head dies at 72

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The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures

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Anthony Head, who first came to public attention for his role in 1980s Nescafe ads, has died at the age of 72.

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

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Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

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Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

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The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

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Mette-Marit's condition, which stiffens the lungs, making it hard to breathe, has deteriorated, the royal household says.

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Astronauts shelter due to ISS leak

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Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.

Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'

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Dawa Sherpa was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain and spoke to the BBC from hospital.

Three jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum

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The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

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There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup

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It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.

Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour

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He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Ireland issues travel bans for two Israeli ministers

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The bans for Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are confirmed by the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin.

Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast

Ukrainian drone strikes kill Azerbaijanis

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Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.

Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

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A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show.

US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent

American journalist pleads guilty espionage

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Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

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Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.

China cracks down on soft porn, violence and materialism in viral micro dramas

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Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.