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Today

'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on

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As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.

Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

BenGvir demands UK consulate closure

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Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.

LIV files for bankruptcy protection with $45m owed to players

LIV Golf bankruptcy player ownership

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LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.

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UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements prompting furious Israeli response

Israel vows retaliation over UK sanctions

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Britain's foreign secretary accuses settlers of carrying out the "ethnic cleansing" of Palestinians, as Israel responds by shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.

Where is Israel's proposed West Bank settlement the UK opposes?

UK settlements trade

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BBC's Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel's proposed site in the occupied West Bank.

Fourteen go on trial over deadliest Channel small boats disaster

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At least 30 men, women and children drowned when their dinghy capsized on 24 November 2021.

British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years

Sweden deports British residents

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A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.

Sabotage suspect held in Germany after spate of attacks on power grid

Sabotage hits Brandenburg power grid

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The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.

Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

Sudan health system collapsing

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Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani

NYC knew 9/11 toxic air

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Newly released documents show toxins lingered for months after the attacks, but officials told people it was safe.

In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers

UK announces settlement trade ban

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Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel's government says it is a "big mistake".

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats

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For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.

Saudi Arabia vows to respond after Houthis attack cities and energy facilities

Houthi strikes hit Saudi oil

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The Iran-backed Yemeni group's attacks have injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, Saudi authorities say.

Renoir paintings worth millions stolen in French museum heist

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It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight.

Asbestos 'nearly everywhere' after 9/11 - new documents reveal air-quality concerns

9h

Officials at the time assured the public the air was safe after the attacks, but the documents suggest there were concerns.

Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

Argentina sues oil firms

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The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv

Kyiv attack kills three injures 16

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President Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"

Yesterday

Five killed in Miami plane crash were in two vehicles on ground, investigators say

Amazon cargo plane hits van

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Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.

Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million

Singapore debates ministerial salaries

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Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

Pupils return to West Bank school behind barbed wire to protect against settlers

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Six people, including three pupils at the Palestinian school, have been killed in al-Mughayyir this year, in a surge of Israeli settler-related violence.

Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors

14h

Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.

'Good to have choice': Australians on opting out of social media algorithms

Australia allows algorithm opt out

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The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about Australia's plans to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of personalised algorithms.

Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs

Canada imposes heavy counter tariffs

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Canada's levies - as high as 50% - will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.

North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

Russia North Korea bridge Novichenko

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Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.

UK government expected to announce restrictions on trade with West Bank settlements

UK bans West Bank settlement trade

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Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to outline the proposals today, in a move which could prompt Israel to retaliate.

Trial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in Mexico

Trial begins for Baja murders

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The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.

Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal

Ukraine prosecutor resigns over corruption

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In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".

Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

US Canada trade dispute

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The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.

AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant

AI cancer cures delayed by chips

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Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.

Investigation after female staff at Eiffel Tower replaced by men for religious visit

Eiffel Tower closed over sexism

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The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.

A food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?

23h

Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.

Flight recorders recovered from Amazon cargo plane crash

Amazon cargo plane black boxes recovered

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Five people were killed and five others seriously injured when the Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami International Airport.

Palestinian parents fear for children's lives at school as settler attacks grow

Two Palestinians killed in West Bank

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A headteacher in the occupied West Bank has installed new barbed wire fencing after three pupils were killed this year.

Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić

Mladic funeral sparks international outrage

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Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.

Indonesia airports reopen after volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded

Indonesian airports closed after eruption

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Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.

Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status

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The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.

Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes

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Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.

Kenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders rises

Burundians flee Kenya crackdown

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All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.

Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital

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Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president.

Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster

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Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.

Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win

AfD poised Saxony Anhalt victory

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