China and Philippines trade blame as ships collide

The crash is the latest incident in an escalating row over key zones in the South China Sea.

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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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Typhoon Shanshan causes widespread Japan disruption

Trains and flights are cancelled as one of the strongest typhoons in decades drenches cities in its path.

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Antonelli can do 'great things' as Hamilton's replacement

'Great things' expected as Mercedes announce Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli as Lewis Hamilton's replacement.

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Planes abort landings as Typhoon Shanshan batters Japan

The country has been hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades, with authorities issuing highest alert.

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The Telegram Problem + Gov. Kathy Hochul on School Phone Bans + Kevin’s A.I. Reputation Rehab

Tech platforms and governments are in a standoff.

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Man jailed for plot to put wife on death row with weed planted in car

The man hid cannabis in his wife's car in an attempt to frame her in the "perfect crime".

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Watch key moments from Harris and Walz's first interview

The Democratic ticket spoke to CNN about their policies and when she heard Biden was dropping out.

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Watch: Police drive through flaming Montana countryside

Newly released video shows a police sergeant searching to see if any campers had got caught up in the wildfire.

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Anger after strangers lock toddler in plane toilet

The airline said that the girl's grandmother had given the two women permission to "educate her".

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Smartphone Battery Tips: How to Stretch the Charge on Your Older Device

If your current smartphone can’t make it through the day without needing a recharge, here are a few steps to make it last a little longer.

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Why badminton has become code for teen sex in Hong Kong

The education bureau suggests teens who want to have sex could "go out to play badminton together" instead.

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South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency'

The president has addressed the growing epidemic after Telegram users were found exchanging doctored photos of underage girls.

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Ireland probes claims Israeli arms flown through airspace

Allegations made on The Ditch website claim a flight bound for Israel flew over Irish airspace.

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WWE icon Sid 'Vicious' Eudy dies aged 63

Sid Eudy's son called him a "man of strength, kindness, and love” who will be “greatly missed”.

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Texas judge blocks Biden plan for migrant spouses

The temporary hold comes after 16 Republican-led states sued over the programme that lets migrant spouses stay in the US.

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What would it take to get Oasis back together? – Liam asked in 2016

At the premiere of the band's documentary, Liam is asked what it would take to bring Oasis back together.

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Lonely dolphin looking for mate blamed for attacks

Japan's Fukui prefecture has seen a rise in dolphin attacks for the third straight year.

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SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Why a Billionaire Is Risking a Spacewalk

Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will include a daring spacewalk.

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At least 22 killed after having IDs checked in Pakistan

The attack happened in Balochistan province, where security forces are battling sectarian violence.

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Reuters journalist missing after strike in Ukraine

The news agency says its team was staying in a hotel in Kramatorsk, which was struck by a missile.

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Telegram’s Top Executive Pavel Durov Reportedly Detained in France

The founder of Telegram, an app with more than 900 million users, was taken into custody by authorities, French media reported.

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Apple Rethinks Its Movie Strategy After a String of Misses

“Wolfs,” a new film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, was going to get a robust theatrical release. But the company is curtailing that plan.

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Explosions over Israel as rockets fired from across Lebanon border

Tensions escalated sharply after Israel killed a Hezbollah commander in Beirut almost a month ago

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France investigating synagogue explosion as suspected terrorism

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act".

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Inside Elon Musk’s Chaotic Revamp of Twitter Blue

Twitter Blue, a revamped subscription service that let users buy verified badges, was the first big test for the platform’s new owner. It didn’t go well.

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What Happened to the A.I. Election? + ChatGPT for Mayor + The Productivity Tools We’re Using

“It’s happening, but people don’t want it public.”

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The Paralympic table tennis love story

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

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How to pronounce 'Kamala' - A lesson from her nieces

Actress Kerry Washington delighted the crowd with two of Kamala Harris’ great-nieces.

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World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana

A 2,492-carat stone has been unearthed, in the biggest find since the Cullinan diamond in 1905.

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Dad hacks database to fake death and avoid child support pay

The man, from Kentucky, has been jailed for what a judge in the US called his "cynical" actions.

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'Coach Walz' rallies Democrats with personal pitch to middle America

The running mate of Kamala Harris told the Democratic convention that voters should back "the right team" and "turn the page on Donald Trump".

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Six-year-old boy found in Vietnam forest after five days

Dang Tien Lam was found by locals who heard a child's cries while they were farming near the forest.

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Hungary law could make Ukrainian refugees homeless

Thousands of Ukrainian refugees could be forced on to the streets or back to Ukraine.

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Fury as suspected China spy flees the Philippines

Former mayor Alice Guo left the country undetected last month, invoking the fury of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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Watch: Rescue operations resume in Sicily for second day

A helicopter and divers were deployed at the scene where a yacht sank, as rescue operations continue.

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Tears and laughter in Biden's Democratic convention speech

An emotional President Joe Biden took to the stage on opening night of the Democratic National Convention.

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Six hostages' bodies retrieved, Israel's military says

The bodies have been recovered from the Khan Younis area, Israel's military says.

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Hamas claims Tel Aviv bomb explosion as suicide attack

Israeli security forces said Sunday's blast killed the suspected attacker and injured a passer-by.

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One dead, Britons missing after yacht sinks off Italian coast

Some 22 people were on board the boat before it went down off the coast of Sicily early on Monday morning, local officials say.

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Imran Khan applies to be uni chancellor from jail

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, who is in currently prison, plans to apply for the role.

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Watch: Meghan speaks Spanish during Colombia trip

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been taking part in a series of events in Colombia.

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Ferris wheel fire in Germany injures several people

Video shows two carriages alight on the wheel in Leipzig, with smoke billowing into the air.

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Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine invasion

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.

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A.I. Is Helping to Launch New Businesses

Entrepreneurs say use of artificial intelligence for a variety of tasks is accelerating the path to hiring and, ideally, profitability.

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French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88

Once described as the most beautiful man in the movies, Delon had become a virtual recluse with his children trading public insults.

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Ukraine hopes its incursion into Russia changes outcome of war

Ukrainians say the foray into Kursk brings tactical advantages - and opens the door to ending the war.

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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

The crew aboard the International Space Station includes two Nasa astronauts stuck on a mission.

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Palantir’s Alex Karp Talks About War, AI and America’s Future

In a rare in-depth interview, this billionaire man of mystery, the head of Palantir Technologies, talks about war, A.I. and America’s future.

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Indiana Jones's Temple of Doom hat sells for £490k

Harrison Ford is seen wearing the fedora while leaping from a plane in the 1984 film.

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In San Francisco, Local News Is Seeing a Resurgence

The city has become a hothouse for experimentation in local news. Could it serve as a model for the rest of the country?

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Thai heiress brings back divisive dynasty - but for how long?

Ms Paetongtarn brings a fresh face, and yet another member of the powerful Shinawatra clan to the top job.

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Giant panda twins born to oldest first-time mum

Social media is full of congratulatory messages and red heart emojis for the city's beloved Ying Ying.

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More than half of Puerto Rico without power as Hurricane Ernesto strengthens

Almost 1m buildings do not have access to electricity after Ernesto swept across the Caribbean island.

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Watch: Thousands of women protest about rape and murder of doctor in India

Women led a march in West Bengal state after a female doctor's brutal rape and murder last week.

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Disney Channel star arrested at theme park

Skai Jackson, known for her role as Zuri Ross in the sitcom Jessie, was held at Universal Studios.

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Charity unknowingly distributes meth-laced sweets

Police are racing to recover the sweets, which may have been distributed to up to 400 people.

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Weather presenter speaks out about on-air panic attack

ABC News Breakfast's Nate Byrne speaks with the BBC about how he handled the on-air moment.

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Yemen flooding leaves at least 57 dead, UN says

Torrential rain has worsened the "dire humanitarian situation" in the country, the UN says.

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Tanzania's opposition leaders freed on bail

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

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Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Bangladesh's former premier, who fled the country in the wake of violence, is investigated for murder

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Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper

The pilot was killed after crashing the chopper into a hotel in northern Australia Monday morning.

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US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow

An aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is also ordered to get to the region more quickly .

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Uber, Facing Sexual-Assault Litigation, Pushes Plan That May Curb Suits

Uber has spent millions trying to get a proposal on the Nevada ballot that would restrict the legal fees that bankroll many lawsuits against companies.

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Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale

The Mission: Impossible star, known for his love of stunts, wowed the Stade de France.

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Man's viral sanding videos helped turn life around

Danny Stenhouse says he hopes his success will inspire others.

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Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death.

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In pictures: Brazil's deadly plane crash

Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo.

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Aerial video shows 'horror scene' after Brazil plane crash

All 61 people on board were killed when a Voepass plane came down in São Paulo state.

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Google’s Monopoly Money + Is the A.I. Bubble Popping? + The Hot-Mess Express

“Maybe this actually is a chance to press the reset button on the internet.”

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Ex-Catalan leader ‘eludes police manhunt and flees Spain’

A top Spanish judge demands answers from Catalan police on how Carles Puigdemont was able to escape.

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Watch: Moment police officer spots Trump rally gunman

Bodycam footage is released showing the minutes before a man attempted to assassinate the former president on 13 July.

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Where Are the Trumpiest Ads? All Over Truth Social.

Donald J. Trump’s social network is increasingly relying on a niche of the ad market that caters to hard-core Trump fans and Christian conservatives for revenue.

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Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to England's streets

Thousands of counter-protesters rallied on Wednesday against anti-immigration demonstrations in English towns and cities.

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BTS star apologises for drink-driving on scooter

Suga from the K-Pop band was fined and lost his licence after a police officer saw him falling over.

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Moment dog sparks house fire after chewing power bank

The blaze started with a spark caused by a portable lithium-ion battery cable.

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Israel’s underground hospital prepares for attack

The facility, close to the border with Lebanon, is on standby in the event of another war.

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Man charged over theft of Bluey coins worth $400,000

Police say the man stole a trove of limited-edition coins themed on the hit children’s tv show.

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How the Google Antitrust Ruling May Influence Tech Competition

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.

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The small African country with the world's highest suicide rate

A look at Lesotho, where more people take their own lives than anywhere else in the world.

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India steps up border security after Bangladesh crisis

India shares a long border with Bangladesh and is worried that tensions could spill over.

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Cash, condo and ramen for Philippine double gold gymnast

Carlos Yulo - the second Filipino athlete to win gold at the Olympics - will be richly rewarded.

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How 2024 Became the Zoom Election

Hastily assembled mega-rallies conducted over Zoom are raising millions to elect Kamala Harris, giving the videoconferencing app an unexpected role in this year’s campaign.

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Bangladesh's protesters want their PM to go. Can she hold on?

Calls are growing for Sheikh Hasina to resign, amid a violent crackdown on anti-government protests.

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Winds lift bouncy castle into the air killing five-year-old

Strong gusts of wind lifted the inflatable up to 20 feet (6m) from the ground during a baseball game on Friday.

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Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head

Police officers in Texas jumped into action when they received an unusual call.

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Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

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Watch: Supercell tornado sweeps through eastern Spain

There was "no major damage" caused by the tornado, according to the mayor of El Toro.

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Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

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Watch: How the Russia-West prisoner swap unfolded

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva where among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.

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Two years, secret talks, high stakes: How prisoner swap deal was struck

The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.

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IDF failures led to aid workers' deaths - Australia

The strike on 1 April killed seven charity workers from the World Central Kitchen, including one Australian.

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How a refugee Olympian found a new life in Canada

At age 11, Afghan refugee Nigara Shaheen had her first martial arts lesson on a balcony in Peshawar. Now she's competing in Paris.

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