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Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure
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Two Syrian pipelines damaged amid spate of attacks on energy infrastructure

Fuel theft cited in Baniyas-Homs leak as gas export line in Hasakah catches fire.

Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals
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Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals

Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.

Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
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Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment

Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club's failure to invest in team.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
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Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case
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Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case

New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.

Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary
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Commentator Katie Zacharia picked as new White House press secretary

The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.

Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine
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Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine

Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.

Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected
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Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
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Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC

Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.

Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
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Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?

A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
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EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure

Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.

France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
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France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
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US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia

Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.

Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions
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Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions

Unions say proposed changes to Canada's labour laws could weaken workers’ right to strike.

Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds
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Dutch royal house helped slave trade to survive, study finds

In-depth study also says the royal house made huge profits from Dutch colonial policies in past centuries.

Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
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Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing

Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development
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Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.

Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
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Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar

Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.

Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
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Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds

Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.

News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss
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News media must stay relevant or 'society will struggle', says World News Day boss

World News Day aims to highlight the role of news providers in investigating and explaining important events.

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

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

Who are the Houthis and what do they want?
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Who are the Houthis and what do they want?

A rapid military advance down Yemen's Red Sea coast has put the spotlight on the Iran-backed group, amid growing concerns about the global energy market.

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

US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
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US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets

US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.

OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly
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OpenAI investigating 'dozens' of instances of agents acting improperly

OpenAI agents tried to get information from "governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions" through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
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Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.

US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings
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US Republican calls for probe into Donald Trump Jr’s business dealings

US Senator John Curtis's letter marks a rare effort by a member of the president's own party to hold him accountable.

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.

Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack
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Iran war live: Tehran sets terms for peace; Saudi forces foil Riyadh attack

Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.

US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
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US approves $414M uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left

Uranium project investment could mark a turning point in US-Niger and US-Canada relations.

Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move
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Iran expels Swedish diplomat in retaliatory move

Tehran gives Swedish official 48 hours to leave as Iran says Stockholm is bowing down to outside pressure.

Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC
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Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’
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Trump says Canada becoming EU ‘associate member’ could be ‘hostile act’

The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

Five takeaways from Canada's push to woo the world's richest investors
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Five takeaways from Canada's push to woo the world's richest investors

A $1tn sales pitch, more than 160 projects on offer, pivot to the EU amid a bitter trade war with the US - takeaways from the first Canada Investment Summit.

Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies
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Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies

Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.

Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report
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Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report

Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank
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Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank

Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.

US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants
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US repeals rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

The Trump administration says it could save power plants more than $300bn and 'unleash' American energy.

Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav
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Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav

CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Could AI really kill us within a decade?
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Could AI really kill us within a decade?

AI companies are warning that their technology could wipe out humanity.

Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs
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Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs

Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.

Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb
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Iran war live: Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade strikes over Bab al-Mandeb

Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 129 strikes in 48 hours as fears grow over impact on Riyadh’s oil industry.

Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down
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Iran war live: Houthis control Red Sea coast, Saudi pipeline shut down

Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.

How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war
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How Canadians are bracing for the impact of Trump’s trade war

Canada’s buy-local movement remains strong, but new tariffs could test how much more shoppers are willing to pay.

Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
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Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?

Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.

British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades
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British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades

Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.