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River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

July 5, 2025 - 16:35
For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
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River Seine reopens to swimmers in Paris after century-long ban

July 5, 2025 - 16:35
For the first time in more than 100 years people will be able to swim legally in three sections of the river.
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Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods

July 5, 2025 - 16:05
Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC's US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
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Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

July 5, 2025 - 15:52
"Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
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Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

July 5, 2025 - 15:52
"Julian loved life," said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
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Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

July 5, 2025 - 13:15
Dozens of people are missing as flash floods sweep away mobile homes, vehicles and holiday cabins.
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Watch: Deadly Texas flooding causes destruction

July 5, 2025 - 13:15
At least 24 people have died and dozens of people are missing amid the flash flooding, authorities say.
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Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

July 5, 2025 - 08:13
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
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'Do they have gold in them?': The Indian artisans up in arms over Prada's sandals

July 5, 2025 - 08:12
Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.
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Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming

July 5, 2025 - 08:10
Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon.
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Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law

July 5, 2025 - 07:57
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July.
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US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?

July 5, 2025 - 06:27
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
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Watch: Moment Oasis take to the stage for first gig in 16 years

July 5, 2025 - 06:16
The Gallagher brothers play their first concert since reuniting, in front of a packed Cardiff stadium.
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Hamas says it delivered 'positive response' on Gaza ceasefire plan

July 5, 2025 - 05:21
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire.
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Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey

July 5, 2025 - 04:19
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
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Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey

July 5, 2025 - 04:19
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden.
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Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas

July 5, 2025 - 03:04
Others are missing following "catastrophic flooding" in several areas, authorities say.
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Trump to sign sweeping tax and spending bill into law

July 5, 2025 - 01:59
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon will kick off celebrations for 4 July.
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Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

July 5, 2025 - 01:57
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
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Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office

July 5, 2025 - 01:57
"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.
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