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'Like a sci-fi movie': US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record

July 31, 2025 - 22:13
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
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Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria

July 31, 2025 - 22:05
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
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Swedish terrorist sentenced over burning alive of Jordanian pilot

July 31, 2025 - 22:05
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
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More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods

July 31, 2025 - 20:23
Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".
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More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods

July 31, 2025 - 20:23
Local officials admit "loopholes in emergency planning" and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as "a wake-up call".
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Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia

July 31, 2025 - 19:58
A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.
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Kenya's sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger

July 31, 2025 - 18:33
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
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Russian strikes on Kyiv kill six and injure more than 50, Ukrainian officials say

July 31, 2025 - 14:31
A barrage of Russian drones and missiles have caused damage at more than two dozen locations across Kyiv.
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At least 30 killed by Israeli fire while waiting for aid, Gaza civil defence ministry says

July 31, 2025 - 14:20
Israel says it is examining the incident, but is "unaware" of casualties from Israeli gunfire.
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US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza

July 31, 2025 - 10:44
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future?
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Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state

July 31, 2025 - 08:10
Mark Carney says the move depends on Palestinian democratic reforms and elections without Hamas.
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Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka

July 31, 2025 - 07:56
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
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Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka

July 31, 2025 - 07:56
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
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Tsunami alerts lifted after huge earthquake prompts evacuations across Pacific

July 31, 2025 - 04:00
Alerts were issued across the Pacific following the 8.8 magnitude quake in Russia's Far East, but no deaths were reported.
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What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

July 31, 2025 - 03:12
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.
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Seven more die from malnutrition in Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

July 31, 2025 - 02:45
The Gaza health ministry says the figures for the last 24 hours take the overall toll of malnutrition deaths to 154 since 2023.
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More than a dozen children die because of food shortages in Sudan camp - medics

July 31, 2025 - 01:36
Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.
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Why did Russian mega earthquake not cause more tsunami damage?

July 31, 2025 - 01:09
The earthquake was one of the strongest ever recorded, but its tsunami was not as bad as feared.
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Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off

July 30, 2025 - 23:49
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.
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Family and fans give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off

July 30, 2025 - 23:49
A tearful Sharon Osbourne accompanies Ozzy's coffin through Birmingham, watched by a large crowd.
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