Iran and US to begin high-stakes talks amid fears of conflict
Iranian and American officials will kick off face-to-face talks in Oman today, following weeks of threatened military action by Donald Trump.
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Historic crown crushed during Louvre heist pictured
The crown of French Empress Eugenie recovered after last year's Louvre heist was left damaged - but remains largely intact and will be restored, the museum has said.
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US police believe Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there'
Nancy Guthrie's family post their second video message this week appealing for the 84-year-old's release.
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US healthcare needs fixing, but there's no agreement on how to do it
Is there the political will to fix it the US' health horror stories?
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Three African countries agree to UK migrant returns after visa penalty threat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will cooperate on migrant returns.
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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: The US and Russia's nuclear treaty is dead. What comes next?
The expiration of New START means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between both countries for the first time since 1991.
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