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Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.
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Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Oman says
Iran says El Gaia caught fire after hitting mines, but the US says the oil tanker was struck by a missile and then a drone.
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Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
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British woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
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Ash from Mount Etna grounds flights at Sicily airport
All flights are suspended from one of Italy's busiest airports until Tuesday night.
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What weapon could the US have put into space?
The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.
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More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.
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Canada is a 'safe harbour' for global finance, Carney says
The prime minister is hosting a major global investment summit, with the goal of attracting money into the country amid a trade war with the US.
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Colombian ex-foreign minister charged over nanny's lie detector test
Laura Sarabia is accused of ordering police to interrogate her nanny after cash allegedly went missing from her flat.
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Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
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AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
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Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.
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Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
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‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
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Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution.
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Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's 2024 incursion
Officials say more than 300 Russians remain missing after the 2024 Kursk offensive, but no-one really knows the true figure.
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