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Far right hopes to make history in snap French poll

Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen’s National Rally hopes to assume power for the first time. ​Jordan Bardella and Marine

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Iran’s presidential election moves to run-off after low turnout

Conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian are the two frontrunners. ​Conservative Saeed Jalili and reformist Massoud Pezeshkian are the

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Serbian officer shot with crossbow outside Israeli embassy

The policeman was wounded in the neck before shooting the attacker dead, officials say. ​The policeman was wounded in the

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Panama Papers: Court acquits all 28 charged with money laundering

Judges rule evidence was “not sufficient” in the trial that took testimony from 27 witnesses. ​Judges rule evidence was “not

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Was there a massacre after Kenya’s anti-tax protests?

Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence. ​Reports

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Baldwin loses last-gasp bid to dismiss manslaughter case

The judge rejects the actor’s latest challenge, meaning the trial will begin on 9 July. ​The judge rejects the actor’s

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Ready for it? Taylor Swift dazzles Dublin with Eras Tour

At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on the Irish capital for three nights. ​At least 150,000 Swifties are descending on

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Dying together: Why a happily married couple decided to stop living

Jan and Els sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage. ​Jan and Els sought

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Supreme Court casts doubt on hundreds of Jan 6 cases

The court narrows the use of an obstruction charge brought against hundreds of people over the 2021 Capitol riot. ​The

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch star Martin Mull dies at 80

Mull, who also starred in the 1985 comedy Clue, died at home after a “valiant fight against a long illness”,

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One dead as roof collapse smashes cars at Delhi airport

Videos show crushed cars and broken pillars after a canopy over Terminal 1 collapses, killing one person. ​Videos show crushed

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Iowa’s top court upholds six-week abortion ban law

The court maintains a ban on abortions after six weeks, making exceptions in cases of incest or rape. ​The court

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From Coachella to Fallon: Decoding Diljit Dosanjh’s stardom

The Punjabi singer has become one of the biggest names in the music industry – how did he do it?

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IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world. ​What happened

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French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory

France’s election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory. ​France’s election campaign is over, and

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Kenya protesters traumatised by abductions – lawyer

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms. ​Some spoke of having phones

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Biden vows to fight on after shaky Trump debate

The president says he would not be running if he could not do the job, after his performance sparked concern

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Katty Kay: Reality sinks in as Democrats weigh Biden’s future

Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate.

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Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine. ​Fashion designer Latif

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Protesters set fire to Kenya’s parliament – but also saved two MPs

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal. ​Two legislators thank the parliamentary