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Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan

US president rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the deal is not 'acceptable'.

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Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’

Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran no longer trusts US talks, shortly before Trump rejected its Hormuz proposal.

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Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens

Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.

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Powerful storm brings flooding, power outages to northeastern United States

Authorities warn residents that extreme conditions in the region could pose risks.

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Deadly shooting hits Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Four people were killed and four wounded near the capital of Kingstown on the islands, known as a tourism destination.

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Student protesters disrupt NVIDIA AI climate panel

Student protesters have interrupted an NVIDIA panel during NYC Climate Week.

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Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars

The US president said he would end a so-called 'EV mandate' that steered consumers to electric vehicles.

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At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia

In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.

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Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged

Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.

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Yamal nets in Spain’s 3-2 comeback win against England in Nations League

Lamine Yamal goal opens the scoring, but Spain made to comeback in Nations League win as Harry Kane misses penalty.

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Trump Rejects Iran’s Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The president said the deal was not “acceptable” and demurred on whether he would restart military strikes after the midterm elections.

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Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs

Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.

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Russia scales up strikes on Ukraine as largest steelmaker halts operations

A wave of Russian strikes has hit various regions across Ukraine.

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Why is violence between Pakistan and Afghanistan recurring?

Pakistan has carried out new strikes inside Afghanistan.

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Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza

Hamas accuses Board of Peace of aligning with Israel after excluding UN agency for Palestinians from Gaza operations.

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TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement

TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.

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Tens of thousands attend right-wing protest over Ceuta migrant crisis

Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez's government of negligence.

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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.

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Pope praises young people's 'energy and commitment' at huge open-air Mass in Paris

Around 700,000 people gathered in central Paris to hear the Catholic leader speak and offer prayer.

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Saudi FM accuses Iran of ‘flagrant attacks’ and condemns Houthis at UNGA

At the UN, Saudi Arabia accused Iran of attacks across the region and called for action against the Houthis.

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Ireland decide to play Israel in Nations League after squad vote

Ireland's players have voted to proceed with their Nations League fixture against Israel on Sunday.

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Lavrov: Russia’s war in Ukraine will continue ‘through to the end’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vowed that the objectives of Moscow’s military operation will be achieved.

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Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.

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White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One

CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.

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Tenth woman's body found as South Africa police probe killings

The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

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South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg

Police are investigating the killings in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.

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Cuba accuses US at UN of deliberately inflicting humanitarian suffering

Cuba’s FM, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has accused the US at the UN of waging an economic war against the Cuban people.

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Meta and YouTube say they will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all

Two companies now say they will accept advertising for director Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk, following earlier reporting that a number of social media platforms had rejected the ads.

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Trump rejects combining US-China AI efforts

The US president said the fears over AI were just 'hoaxes'.

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Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights

Ali al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines.

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‘Stop arming Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters march on Labour conference

Pro-Palestine protesters have marched on Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.

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Cuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal

The Cuban foreign minister's comments come days after the US told the UN that ‘freedom will be coming’ to the country.

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Ethiopia’s Fano fighters claim capture of army vehicles and weapons

Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.

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Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment

This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.

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Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court

The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.

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German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims

Germany's education minister has branded the ban on the small brass memorial plaques a "scandal".

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Brazil's Lula bans online gambling ahead of presidential election

Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".

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Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

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Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.

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Russian Attacks Destroy Ukrainian Books

Our reporter Kim Barker goes inside a storied Kyiv book market that was hit by an air strike. Russian attacks have damaged millions of books in Ukraine in the last few months.

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Six Dead After Explosion in Athens Tourist District

Officials said a gas leak might have caused the blast, which destroyed a building and rattled a part of the Greek capital that draws many visitors.

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A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital

Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.

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I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it

After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.

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British national among six dead in building explosion close to Acropolis in Athens

Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.

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Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game

The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.

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Special Edition: Our Interview With Mark Carney

Ten New York Times journalists and editors interviewed the Canadian prime minister for an hour at The Times office in New York on Wednesday. Here’s what we learned.

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Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu’s Agenda.

Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s first female attorney general, has stopped many of the government’s efforts to remove constraints on its power.

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He Ran a Top Lady Gaga Fan Page. Then He Vanished.

Kirill Nguyen, the founder of Gaga Daily, said he had been imprisoned in Belarus for participating in pro-democracy protests. He resurfaced this week after an absence of more than two years.

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You Get an Eagle, and You Get an Eagle: Xi Takes Home Trump’s Go-To Gift

The president has often reached for statues of the national bird on diplomatic occasions in his second term. (Ronald Reagan favored them, too.)

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OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites

OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.

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At Meta Connect, the company’s smart glasses were everywhere

The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.

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Ammie Sekhon explores tech used to identify and remove counterfeit products online.

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How fresh fighting in Tigray could spark wider conflict in Ethiopia

Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.

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Inside iconic horror game Silent Hill's Scottish makeover

One of gaming's biggest horror franchises has come to the UK. Can it live up to the original?

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South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC

Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.

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Crusoe abandons $1.25B plan to use Boom turbines at AI data centers

Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said the company's new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.

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As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare

Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.

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Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach

Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.

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Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave

After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.

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Unsecured OpenAI agents posted 53 user images on the internet without the lab’s knowledge

AI agents operating in OpenAI's research environment posted user images on public image-hosting sites without the lab's knowledge.

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