Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
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Defend yourselves and don't rely on the US, senior Washington official tells Europe
Europe must take the lead in defending itself as the world becomes more militarised, but the US is not abandoning its NATO allies, a top American official has said.
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IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt
The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.
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Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
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Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
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Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.
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Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.
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Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links
The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.
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Kim Jong Un set to name daughter as next leader of North Korea, spy agency says
A teenage girl will become the next leader of North Korea, with Kim Jong Un set to confirm his daughter as successor, spy chiefs believe.
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Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".
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Two US Navy ships collide near South America
Two people involved in the operation suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition, the US military said.
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Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique
More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.
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Call to make NATO 'more European' - as key figure misses alliance summit
Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of War, is "missing a good party" by choosing to skip a meeting of his fellow NATO defence ministers in Brussels, one ally has said.
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Prince Harry thanks bereaved families taking on social media firms
The Duke of Sussex addressed parents claiming Instagram and YouTube damage young people's mental health.
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An era-defining election for the country where Gen Z toppled an autocrat
After years of authoritarian rule, there is hope that this election in Bangladesh will put the country on a path to democracy.
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Ukrainian Olympian banned from competing over helmet honouring war dead
A Ukrainian skeleton racer has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics after he insisted on wearing a helmet depicting athletes killed since Russia's invasion.
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Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea's spy agency says Ki Ju Ae's prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir.
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Russia orders block on WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
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Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.
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Party balloon or drug drones? Closure of El Paso airspace causes 'chaos'
The sudden 10-day closure of El Paso's airspace reportedly followed a spat over drone technology testing by the US military.
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