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News imagePete Hegseth arrives at the Capitol
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Hegseth faces questions under oath for first time since start of Iran war

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Dan Caine are testifying before lawmakers about the Pentagon's ask for $1.5 trillion.


News imagePeople protest outside the US Supreme Court over the Voting Rights Act case

Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

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Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in north London

The 45-year-old suspect has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, police say. They also say he attempted to stab officers while being arrested.

Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK?

As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

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11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

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Health

Russia scales back Moscow Victory Day parade, blaming threat from Ukraine

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

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Europe

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

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News imageSeveral hands hold computer windows with "X" and exclamation point warning signs over a desktop screen that says "AI" (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

Why AI companies want you to be afraid of them

A tech company says it has built a new AI that's so powerful it's too dangerous to release into the world – luckily for us, they're keeping it locked up for now. They just wanted you to know.

News imageClassic Ford Customline automobile displayed outside a motel in Springfield, Missouri (Credit: Serenity Strull/ Getty Images)

Springfield: The beloved birthplace of Route 66

Chicago and Santa Monica might be Route 66's iconic endpoints, but Springfield is where the legendary name was born.


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France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

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Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

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News imageThe Prince of Wales lies in the grass in a khaki tshirt and blue shorts, his hand is resting on his black spaniel dog, next to him is Prince George in a blue tshirt and green shorts, the Princess of Wales is smiling next to them in a white and navy stripped tshirt and white trousers, she holds the hand of Prince louis who wears a green shirt and chequered blue shorts, Princess charlottes is wearing black shorts and a pale green tshirt.

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Israel and Hezbollah are still fighting in Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire that began 12 days ago.

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During the White House state dinner, the King gifted the US president a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, 'HMS Trump'.

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As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

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'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King and Trump joke at dinner

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The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Culture

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Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA

The suit seeks to uncover several "co-conspirators" who may have been involved in the star's death.

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Rose Dugdale rejected her privileged background and joined the IRA. In April 1974, reported the BBC, she took part in "one of the largest art heists in history".

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Earth

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