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Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park

June 9, 2026 - 01:11
Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.
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Iran's World Cup football team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

June 9, 2026 - 00:21
The players and staff will have to fly in and out of the US for each of their games in the group stage.
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Iran says it has halted attacks on Israel after first exchange of fire since truce

June 9, 2026 - 00:12
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
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Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

June 8, 2026 - 23:11
Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
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Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

June 8, 2026 - 23:11
Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
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Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake

June 8, 2026 - 21:19
Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
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Watch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?

June 8, 2026 - 21:18
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

June 8, 2026 - 20:19
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
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Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

June 8, 2026 - 19:28
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
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Trump to cheer on Knicks at NBA Finals game in New York City

June 8, 2026 - 18:08
The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game of the finals series at its home arena.
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Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

June 8, 2026 - 17:59
Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.
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Peru election result close as vote counting continues

June 8, 2026 - 17:48
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
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Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure

June 8, 2026 - 17:34
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
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At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines

June 8, 2026 - 17:03
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
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Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel

June 8, 2026 - 16:26
Iran said its attacks were "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes."
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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

June 8, 2026 - 15:09
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
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Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea

June 8, 2026 - 15:09
A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.
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Five people injured in stabbing at New York City's Penn Station

June 8, 2026 - 10:33
The city is currently heightening security measures before President Trump visits on Monday to watch the NBA finals.
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Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire

June 8, 2026 - 09:49
Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes
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'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment

June 8, 2026 - 08:03
The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
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