US and Iran talks to begin as fears of direct conflict continue
The US has built up its military presence in the Middle East in response to Iran's violent crackdown on protests.
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We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
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Starmer apologises to Epstein victims for believing Mandelson's 'lies'
The PM says the depth of the pair's relationship was not known when he was appointed US ambassador.
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US and Iran agree to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday
The talks had appeared to be in jeopardy, with the two countries at odds over the location and parameters.
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Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital
MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.
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Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists
"Overtourism" during Japan's iconic blossom season makes life for locals in Fujiyoshida town unmanageable, authorities say.
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Sledgehammer-wielding robbers raid family jewellers
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at a family-run west London jewellers.
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One dead, three injured after Dublin bus crash
One person has died, and three others have been hurt after a crash involving a double-decker bus in Dublin city centre.
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55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
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Man dies and girl missing amid heavy flooding in Spain and Portugal
A man has died and a girl is missing after heaving flooding hit Spain and Portugal.
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Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor
At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.
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Naked images remained in Epstein files despite outcry
Four images seen by BBC Verify show partially clothed women with their faces and bodies unredacted.
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Watch: Inside Gaza hospital struggling to provide care to newborn babies
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
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US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
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Watch: Giant phantom jellyfish floating off Argentina
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists exploring the deep sea in the South Atlantic.
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Sky wins best news programme at Broadcast Awards
Sky's coverage of the downfall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has won best news programme at the Broadcast Awards.
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Don't boo the Americans, Olympics boss tells spectators
Even without coming to the Winter Olympics in Italy, Donald Trump and his polarising policies and provocations are dominating, even distracting.
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Gunmen kill dozens in Nigeria as US military deployment confirmed
Shops and homes were torched in an attack on two villages in the western state of Kwara, a lawmaker says.
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US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
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Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
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