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US political commentators denied entry to UK by Home Office
The US citizens and left-wing content creators with huge online followings were due to speak at the SXSW London festival and Oxford this week.
Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts
According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
Serena Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles
Serena Williams will return to competitive tennis for the first time in nearly four years when she plays in the women's doubles at Queen's.
A cancer vaccine made just for you. mRNA is back and it's fighting melanoma
A study finds that an mRNA vaccine is highly effective at preventing recurrence of this dangerous skin cancer, when used in combination with Keytruda, an immunotherapy drug.
U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny
American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Cong…
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
One by one, U.S. civil rights agency dismantles tools to fight discrimination
The EEOC is seeking to overturn rules created decades ago to tackle discrimination in employment. The Trump administration says those rules have led to more discrimination —agains…
'At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an electric vehicle?'
"At what point does it make sense to ditch a gas car for an EV?" NPR listener Guadalupe Higuera of Phoenix asked this question and worked with Climate Desk reporter Jeff Brady to …
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Israel expands Lebanon offensive as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall, Congress returns to D.C. with long to-do list, rulings create more obstacles for Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
Violent clashes give way to peaceful PSG parade after Champions League win
A huge crowd of supporters gathered peacefully near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight that led p…
Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Right-wing candidate pulls ahead in first round of Colombia's presidential vote
Tough-on-crime outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella took the lead in Colombia's presidential race on Sunday night, setting up a runoff with Iván Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President…
U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire
The U.S. military says it bombed Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American MQ-1 Predator drone this weekend. Kuwait said its air defenses op…
How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis
Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but fore…
The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town
A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.
Trump floats MAGA rally instead of concert after musicians drop out of Freedom 250
Several artists, including country singer Martina McBride, have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.
United Airlines flight to Spain pulls U-turn, apparently over Bluetooth device name
The flight to Palma de Mallorca diverted back to Newark late on Saturday. Air traffic audio and social media posts indicate an onboard Bluetooth device raised security concerns.
Pence calls Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund 'deeply offensive' and says it should be dropped
Trump's former vice-president, who was targeted by rioters during the January 6 riots, says the fund that could potentially compensate them is a "bad idea".
'Cancel it', Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival
Trump suggests holding a "Make America Great Again" rally instead after most headliners drop out of White-House-linked event.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total …
Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon
Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Leb…
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Jing S Dong was driving a tour bus in a "criminally negligent manner" when he plowed into cars and killed five people.
Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.