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A 10-year-old, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor - Who are the Bondi shooting victims?

Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

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Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

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Several countries boycott Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete

There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.

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India's politicians are dishing out election freebies - but can states afford them?

Cash transfers, often directed towards women, have become a popular election-winning strategy for politicians.

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At least nine people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky

Others were injured when the plane exploded during takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

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Israel says Hamas returned body of Israeli-US soldier held hostage

Itay Chen's remains were returned to Israel via the Red Cross on Tuesday, meaning seven dead hostages now remain in Gaza.

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Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race

Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could be beaten.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence.

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Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl

Dahbia Benkired is the first woman in France to receive a full life term following the shocking crime.

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Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for the first time

Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

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BBC at scene of 'brazen' Louvre jewel theft

The BBC's Hugh Schofield is outside the museum in Paris where the "extraordinary, daring and brazen" robbery took place.

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Kenya police fire shots at crowds gathered to see body of ex-PM Odinga

The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.

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India casts doubt on Trump's claim Modi will stop buying Russian oil

The Indian government says it is "not aware" of a call in which the US president claimed India's leader made the commitment.

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Cracked windscreen forces US defence secretary's plane to make unscheduled landing in UK

The Pentagon says Hegseth and other military leaders on board, who were travelling back from a Nato meeting, are safe.

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'Father of our democracy': Kenya's Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80

President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.

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Suspected plot to attack Belgian PM foiled

Police officers have arrested two individuals and find a suspected improvised explosive device at one of the suspect's homes.

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Police fire rubber bullets as Madagascar protesters reject president's promises

President Andry Rajoelina had promised to resign if he didn't fix the country's problems within a year.

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Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row

A lawyer attacks India's Chief Justice BR Gavai over remarks he made about a Hindu god.

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month

The shock move comes 26 days after his appointment following the collapse of the previous government of François Bayrou.

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Judge blocks Trump from sending troops from California to Portland

The decision late on Sunday comes a day after the same judge barred the deployment of troops from the state of Oregon.

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Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power.

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At least 10 dead after train crashes into bus in Mexico

An investigation is under way after a freight train hit a bus as it tried to cross railway tracks.

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US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

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US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York

The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.

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US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

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US court rules many of Trump's global tariffs are illegal

The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the Supreme Court take up the case.

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UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media in Gaza

Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

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McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

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Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale detained over Lamborghini purchase

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

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Three more species of giraffe than previously thought - can you spot the difference?

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

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Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

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Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want to make deal

The US president conceded the war in Ukraine was "tough to solve" after several days of high-level talks.

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Trump says 'great progress' made on Ukraine at US-Russia talks as ceasefire deadline looms

Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.

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Five ice hockey players found not guilty in Canada sexual assault case

The verdict marks the end of the highly publicised case, in which the men were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018.

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Kenya U-turn over charging prominent activist with terror offences

The police had earlier said that Boniface Mwangi would be charged with treason, sparking a huge outcry.

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Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

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Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?

A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.

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Trump launches probe into Brazil's 'unfair' trade practices

Last week, the US president urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.

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Trump's quick intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame the US

The National Guard deployment will delight Trump's supporters, but opponents say it is inflammatory.

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Trump deploys National Guard after clashes in LA

The city sees a second day of clashes over raids by federal agents on undocumented migrants.

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Trump 'very disappointed' by Musk as row explodes into public

In response, Musk accused the president of "Such ingratitude", adding: "Without me, Trump would have lost the election".

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What we know about Trump's latest travel ban

President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.

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Musk calls Trump's tax bill a 'disgusting abomination'

Billionaire says the bill, which faces a key test in the Senate, undercuts efforts to slash federal spending.

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South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country

"I will start with reviving the economy and healing the people," he said at his inauguration.

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UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site

Antonio Guterres says he is "appalled" by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.

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Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

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Ukraine drones strike bombers during major attack in Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky claims the operation is Ukraine's biggest long-range attack of the war so far.

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At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says

Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says.

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