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2026-06-06 16:00:07 ·

Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends

French Open 2026: Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska for first Grand Slam titleTeenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory.Andreeva, 19, fulfilled the potential she has long shown with a 6-3 6-2 victory over an opponent who was a 500-1 outsider before the tournament.Russian eighth seed Andreeva is the...

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2026-06-06 12:01:07 ·

Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say

Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police sayReutersA male diver has died after being bitten by a suspected 4.5m (14.8ft) shark in Western Australia, according to local authorities.The 35-year-old, who has not been named, was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, south-east of Perth, when he was attacked at 11:25 local time (03:25 GMT) on Saturday, police said.He was...

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2026-06-06 12:01:07 ·

Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on carLebanese ArmyThe Lebanese Army released images of the car it says was attacked by the Israeli military The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has launched an investigation after confirming it attacked a vehicle carrying Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning.The Lebanese Army said two officers and a soldier were...

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2026-06-06 12:00:10 ·

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal A view of Beaufort Castle, southeast Lebanon, Friday, June 5, 2026. Hussein Malla/AP hide...

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2026-06-06 11:00:08 ·

Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade

Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade A supporters hols a banner of presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori during her closing campaign rally in Lima, Peru, Thursday. Rodrigo Abd/AP...

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2026-06-06 11:00:07 ·

Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

Scores of Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'X/ @ZelenskyyUaPresident Zelensky posted a video on social media showing drones and explosionsRussian authorities say Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosts the final day of Russia's annual economic forum.More than 140 drones were shot down over the...

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2026-06-06 07:01:08 ·

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in pictures

From Nescafe to Ted Lasso: Anthony Head's life in picturesGetty ImagesBritish actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72. Head first became widely known in the UK featuring in Nescafe adverts in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and went on to play roles in many popular TV shows, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso and Merlin. AlamyHead's big breakthrough in the UK came from an...

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2026-06-06 07:01:07 ·

US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street

US stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street9 hours agoFrancisco VelasquezBusiness reporterStock markets suffered a sharp drop on Friday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq index seeing its biggest one-day drop since April 2025. With fears mounting that gains so far this year may be unsustainable, a surprisingly strong US jobs report for April sparked a selloff, with the major US markets...

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2026-06-06 07:01:07 ·

Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head dies at 72

Anthony Head: Buffy and Ted Lasso actor dies at 729 hours agoAnnabel RackhamandIan Youngs,Culture reportersWatch: A look back at Anthony Head's careerBritish actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in TV shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Ted Lasso, Merlin and Little Britain, has died at the age of 72.Head found international fame as Rupert Giles in hit supernatural teen show Buffy...

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2026-06-06 07:01:07 ·

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

Ebola figures appear to offer hope as case numbers drop in DR Congo but it's not that simpleFall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple9 hours agoFergus WalshMedical editorEPAMedical staff must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluidsThe latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear...

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2026-06-06 07:00:10 ·

A sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum

Isro: Indian space scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars mission sari at US's Smithsonian museumA sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museumSmithsonian’s National Air and Space MuseumNandini Harinath's sari is displayed in Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in WashingtonGeeta PandeyBBC CorrespondentOn a day that Nandini Harinath describes as the most important of her...

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2026-06-06 07:00:10 ·

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, says health ministryReutersThe baby's parents were also injured in the shooting on Friday, the Palestinian health ministry saidA seven-month-old baby boy has been killed by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry has said.The ministry identified the infant as Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, adding that his parents...

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2026-06-06 07:00:09 ·

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government8 hours agoRayhan DemytrieCaucasus correspondent, Yerevan, ArmeniaGetty ImagesFor ordinary Armenians heading to the polls on 7 June, the economic costs of turning away from Russia will be front of mindArmenia votes on 7 June under mounting Russian economic pressure, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks re-election on...

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2026-06-06 07:00:09 ·

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

Cyril Ramaphosa: The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president8 hours agoKhanyisile NgcoboJohannesburgGetty ImagesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa faces renewed scrutiny over a theft at his private farm in 2020Just like Watergate in the US, South Africa's "Farmgate" scandal started with a break-in but has since spiralled into something that could threaten the future of...

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2026-06-06 07:00:09 ·

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

Dara: Bangaranga singer says she almost quit EurovisionI wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer DaraGetty ImagesIt was an outside favourite, but Dara's song Bangaranga comfortably won the competitionEurovision Song Contest winner Dara says she wanted to quit the competition twice before securing Bulgaria's first ever victory.The Bangaranga singer has told BBC...

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2026-06-06 07:00:08 ·

Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding

When will Taylor Swift get married? Fans have some ideasRumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's weddingGetty ImagesSwifties are trawling for details about their idol's upcoming wedding to American football player Travis Kelce.Nothing stirs up Taylor Swift's fervent fan base quite like new material. But in lieu of an album drop, the mystery surrounding the Grammy-winning...

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2026-06-06 07:00:08 ·

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say

Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials sayReutersIran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.The approval comes just 10 days before the team's opening fixture against New Zealand, due to be held in Los Angeles on 15 June. "The visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup,...

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2026-06-06 07:00:08 ·

Giant banquets rile radical left in France

France's 'patriotic' banquets rile hard leftGiant banquets rile radical left in France3 hours agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentBBCBerets are a kind of uniform at the banquets, which include four courses of local gastronomyThree-and-a-half-thousand hungry Alsatians wolf down platters of charcuterie and periodically burst into noisy chorus.No, it is not the police dogs' annual convention, but...

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2026-06-06 07:00:08 ·

Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US

Flesh-eating screwworm: Canada bans Texas over US outbreakGetty ImagesCanada's food inspection agency has announced a temporary ban on livestock from the US state of Texas after flesh-eating screwworms were discovered in calves this week.Cows and horses that were in Texas anytime within 21 days before crossing the border into Canada would not be accepted into the country, an agency news release...

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2026-06-06 07:00:08 ·

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefireWatch: The US military released this video said to show strikes on Iranian sitesThe shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran has been tested further, with American forces targeting Iranian drones and radar sites, and Iran firing missiles at US bases in the Gulf.The US military said it had shot down four Iranian "one-way attack...

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2026-06-06 06:00:08 ·

Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?

Watch: Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?Despite the Iran war, rising inflation and worries about rising government debt, US stock markets continue to hit all-time highs this year. That's largely driven by the huge boom in investment in Artificial Intelligence. The apparent mismatch between sky high stock market valuations and the real economy is beginning to set off...

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2026-06-06 06:00:07 ·

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?A mouse plague has taken hold over large swathes of Australian farmland, and it is costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.BBC Australia Journalist Lana Lam investigates why the nation is being terrorised by rodents - and whether there is an end in sight.Read more about the story here.8 hours agoAustraliaMiceSurfers and swimmers...

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2026-06-06 05:00:10 ·

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies

U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Gulf allies President Donald Trump arrives to speak to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews, Md., to Eau Claire, Wis., Friday, June 5, 2026....

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2026-06-05 22:00:16 ·

Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum

Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum At "Russian Davos," Putin ruled out meeting with Zelenskyy and promoted a new world economic order.

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2026-06-05 19:00:10 ·

Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

Putin says there is no point meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations.Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was "wrong to simply...

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2026-06-05 18:00:09 ·

Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019 People watch a TV screen showing a file image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, June 5, 2026....

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2026-06-05 18:00:08 ·

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace says

Norway's crown princess on lung transplant waiting list, palace saysGetty ImagesNorway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, the country's royal household has said.Mette-Marit, who suffers from an incurable lung disease, has suspended official duties and will have the operation as soon as a donor becomes available, it said.The princess, who...

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2026-06-05 17:00:09 ·

Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'

Everest guide survived six-day ordeal by eating chocolate and 'chewing ice'31 minutes agoKamal Pariyar, BBC Nepali, Toby Mann and Flora DruryWatch: 'Miracle' rescue after guide stranded on Everest for six daysThe Nepali guide discovered crawling down Everest six days after he was last seen alive has told the BBC he survived by "chewing ice" and eating a few chocolates he found in his...

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2026-06-05 17:00:09 ·

Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt

Nasa tells ISS astronauts to shelter during air leak repair attemptAstronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt43 minutes agoPallab Ghosh,science correspondent,andDan SalesReutersAstronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were ordered to shelter in an attached spacecraft after the structure suddenly started leaking more air. Five of the seven crew were...

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2026-06-05 16:00:18 ·

South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls

South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls Nurse Mpho Matloane prepares a syringe filled with the drug Lenacapavir which he prepares to administer to Kegoratile Aphane (left) at the Phedisong clinic in Ga-Rankuwa, north-west of Pretoria, on Dec. 2, 2025....

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