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Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people

The incident happened in Salamanca, a city particularly subject to gang-related violence.

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EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

The Commission will assess whether “manipulated sexually explicit images” have been shown to users in the EU.

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Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage’s body ends

Israel’s military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.

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Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Maine

Poor visibility was reported at the airport during a winter storm that has affected a large swathe of the US.

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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

Sir Mark Tully’s cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.

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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs’ departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

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Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine’s wife

Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.

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Russia using Interpol’s wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.

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Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least three dead

A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city

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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.

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Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.

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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.

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NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting

The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.

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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the “high forties” in Victoria and South Australia.

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At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US

Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of “life threatening conditions” that could affect 180 million

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‘This is horrifying’ – Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting

Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

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Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents

Second fatal shooting an ‘inflection point’ says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday’s shooting of intensive care nurse Alex

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Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

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Sir Mark Tully, the BBC’s ‘voice of India’, dies aged 90

Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India’s history in a career that spanned decades.

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People cling to treetops as ‘worst floods in a generation’ sweep Mozambique

The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the