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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

China GDP slowdown prompts stimulus

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Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

US seismologist detained in China

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Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

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Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

Trump proposes Hormuz tolls

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The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

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The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

India UK FTA saves workers

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The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz

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The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.

Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

Wife pulls husband back midflight

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A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.

Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal

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Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks

Trump reinstates Iranian blockade

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Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.

Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation

Carroll collects millions

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The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold

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The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say

Israeli attacks kill Gaza civilians

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A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

De Beers pauses Venetia mine

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Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case

Ministers awarded 230000 each

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The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.

Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport

Saudi bombs Sanaa airport

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The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.

'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

Ryanair passenger nearly sucked out

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Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".

EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war

EU sanctions Sudanese gold trade

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The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

Yesterday

How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India women win historic Test

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India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

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Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Chipotle opens first Mexico restaurant

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Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.

Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30

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Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Murdoch final interview released

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Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

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The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

Identity of Sydney daycare worker facing 329 child abuse offences revealed

Sydney childcare worker charged

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Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 136 children at five childcare facilities over a 16-year period.

Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine

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It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent.

Health fears as frail Indian activist on hunger strike loses 8.2kg

Omi Vaidya backs Sonam Wangchuk

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The environmental activist has been on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.

Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air

Bison tosses tourist injures man

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The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.

Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

Volkswagen to cut 100000 jobs

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The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar

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Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.

''There was no way out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar

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A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

Hungary removes president Sulyok

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Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.

Lindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death

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The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.

Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

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The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.

Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety

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Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

US resumes naval blockade Iran

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The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

UK Switzerland deal ends roaming

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The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes

Sudan sentences RSF leader to death

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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut

Cristo Fernández US debut ends

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Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.

Man wanted in connection with murder arrested in Jordan

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The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.

A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78

Sam Neill dies aged 78

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The actor built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

Sam Neill dies aged 78

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Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.

German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls

Iraqi couple jailed enslaving Yazidis

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The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.

Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother

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The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.

People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway

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At least 28 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district.

Senator Lindsey Graham died of aortic tear, examiner says

Graham dies Trump ally

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Graham, a close Republican ally of Donald Trump, died at the age of 71 on Saturday evening.

Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

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Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Infantino backs 64 team WC

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Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

'Relief' as 44 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation

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