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Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months jail in Romania for smoking cannabis on stage

12 hours 18 min ago
The rapper, who has been sentenced in absentia, had admitted to smoking a cannabis joint on stage at a festival last year.
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'She's a superhero': The acts of bravery as Bondi horror unfolded

13 hours 8 min ago
A father tells the BBC he owes the life of his child to a stranger forced into an impossible decision.
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Trump Media to merge with fusion energy firm in $6bn deal

14 hours 47 min ago
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
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Trump expected to expand access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy

16 hours 17 min ago
The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine would mark the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
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Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal

17 hours 8 min ago
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91

December 18, 2025 - 23:07
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
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Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91

December 18, 2025 - 23:07
He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
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French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

December 18, 2025 - 22:24
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
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Thailand bombs near Cambodia's Poipet border crossing

December 18, 2025 - 22:08
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
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Thailand bombs near Cambodia's Poipet border crossing

December 18, 2025 - 22:08
The bombings come as renewed border clashes show no sign of letting up between the two countries.
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Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders say

December 18, 2025 - 21:23
DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.
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Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained

December 18, 2025 - 20:42
The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.
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Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

December 18, 2025 - 20:25
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
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Trump announces 'warriors dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

December 18, 2025 - 20:25
In an address, Trump touted his achievements during 11 months back in office, and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
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Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting

December 18, 2025 - 20:18
Measures include fresh penalties for 'those who spread hate' as well as new powers to cancel or refuse visas.
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Family release video of Matilda at beach as aunt calls for 'happiness and love'

December 18, 2025 - 19:38
The aunt of the youngest victim of the Bondi shooting says those who are angry should "plant a seed of happiness" in their heart in memory of her niece Matilda..
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Dan Bongino stepping down as FBI deputy director

December 18, 2025 - 19:35
The ex-podcaster announced he would leave the FBI after US President Donald Trump told reporters he "wants to go back to his show".
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Ecuador defender Pineida killed in shooting

December 18, 2025 - 19:17
Ecuador defender Mario Pineida dies at the age of 33 after being shot outside a shop in Guayaquil.
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French 'Doctor Death' who poisoned patients jailed for life

December 18, 2025 - 18:33
A court finds Frédéric Péchier guilty of contaminating infusion bags with substances that caused cardiac arrest or hemorrhaging.
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'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim

December 18, 2025 - 13:15
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
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