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D’Angelo, R&B Grammy-award winning singer, dead at 51

October 15, 2025 - 02:07
The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul.
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Man who set fire to Pennsylvania governor’s mansion sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison

October 15, 2025 - 01:58
Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to arson and attempted murder for starting the fire in April while Shapiro and his family were inside. They escaped safely.
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'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza

October 15, 2025 - 01:34
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
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Trump administration looks for ways to pay federal officers during shutdown

October 15, 2025 - 01:32
They include officers from the FBI, US Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

October 15, 2025 - 01:20
Bipin Joshi tried to save fellow Nepalese students before being taken hostage, his mourning friend tells the BBC.
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French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government

October 15, 2025 - 01:16
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.
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US Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones appeal in Sandy Hook shooting case

October 15, 2025 - 01:12
The right-wing conspiracy theorist has not yet paid any of the more than $1b in damages he owes Sandy Hook families.
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24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East

October 15, 2025 - 00:08
The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
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24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East

October 15, 2025 - 00:08
The US president's single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
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'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza

October 14, 2025 - 23:40
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
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'It's not over,' says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza

October 14, 2025 - 23:40
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram's body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
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French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government

October 14, 2025 - 23:25
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron's presidency.
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National strike hits Belgian public transport, airports and ships

October 14, 2025 - 21:38
Tens of thousands of people take to the streets in Brussels over government reforms and spending cuts.
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National strike hits Belgian public transport, airports and ships

October 14, 2025 - 21:38
Tens of thousands of people take to the streets in Brussels over government reforms and spending cuts.
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What happens next in Trump's ceasefire plan?

October 14, 2025 - 21:27
All living Israeli hostages have returned home and a ceasefire is in place. What happens next in Gaza?
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

October 14, 2025 - 21:26
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump

October 14, 2025 - 21:26
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

October 14, 2025 - 20:10
The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.
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Cuban dissident begins US exile after release from jail

October 14, 2025 - 20:10
The outspoken critic of the Cuban government was released from jail after a request by the US.
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Personal data potentially stolen in Asahi cyber-attack

October 14, 2025 - 19:49
Asahi is still investigating the full impact of the attack which stalled all its Japanese production.
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