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Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?
Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has take…
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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work…
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Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran ha…
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win th…
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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US officials say
But there has been conflicting information from Tehran, with one news agency re…
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US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she rec…
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Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album…
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The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosyste…
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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, S…
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Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slam…
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'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the s…
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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister a…
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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kris…
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How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality h…
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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queen…
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Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with Iran
The US president said both sides "must take their time" to reach a de…
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Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defe…
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'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for…
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Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Mus…
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Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the i…
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US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder…
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Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the firs…
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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-d…
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Musk loses OpenAI court battle after jury finds he waited too long to sue
Jurors spent weeks hearing about Musk's claim that Altman had "stolen …
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Judge rules gun and writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial
Other items found with Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald's will not be al…
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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revea…
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the …
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Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated …
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on …
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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia
The attack occurred at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Isla…
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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely tric…
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New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article wh…
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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day d…
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Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so …
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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in B…
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'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard
The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued …
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Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distr…
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Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south sti…
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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the rive…
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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the…
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Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
Iran is reported to want lifting of the US naval blockade, recognition of Irani…
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How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving…
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Mexican parents criticise ending school year a month early for World Cup
The federal government faces widespread anger for saying the school year could …
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Person killed after being hit by plane on runway at Denver airport
The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before bei…
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with…
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How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the sh…
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Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why…
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Russia ignores Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire and attacks kindergarten
Ukraine's president says Russia has "spurned the ceasefire" and K…
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'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
Protests have taken place at the prestigious arts fair over the inclusion of Ru…
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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should …
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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injur…
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Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after th…
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Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says
As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian …
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
The ex-New York mayor 'remains in critical but stable condition', accor…
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. https://if…
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The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fa…
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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which h…
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Germany troop cuts send wrong signal to Russia, say two top US Republicans
The chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees said withdrawing 5…
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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)
The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let …
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Love, lies, angry ghosts: Indians are bingeing on two-minute dramas
Some of India's biggest producers are eyeing investments in micro-dramas, w…
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Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault,…
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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of th…
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Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the jud…
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'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a…
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