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Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt

May 17, 2025 - 07:13
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
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Mexico accuses Youtuber MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids filming permit

May 17, 2025 - 06:58
Authorities say they never allowed Mr Beast to film at their pyramid heritage sites for profit.
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How Diddy's lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassie

May 17, 2025 - 06:33
The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying

May 17, 2025 - 03:53
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
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Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

May 17, 2025 - 03:31
Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
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Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

May 17, 2025 - 03:31
Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
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Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

May 17, 2025 - 03:00
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
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Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia

May 17, 2025 - 03:00
The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
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Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC

May 17, 2025 - 02:08
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
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'We're exhausted from displacement and war', Gazans tell the BBC

May 17, 2025 - 02:08
The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
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Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola

May 17, 2025 - 02:01
Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
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Ukraine and Russia far apart in first direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed

May 17, 2025 - 01:55
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
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Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

May 17, 2025 - 01:29
Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".
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Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes

May 17, 2025 - 01:29
Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".
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ICC prosecutor steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends

May 17, 2025 - 01:23
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
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ICC prosecutor steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends

May 17, 2025 - 01:23
Karim Khan takes leave until an investigation into allegations ends, the International Criminal Court says.
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Polish voters set for tight presidential race after 10 years of Duda

May 17, 2025 - 00:50
Sunday's first-round is expected to set up a run-off between Warsaw's liberal mayor and a conservative historian.
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Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

May 17, 2025 - 00:34
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
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Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prison

May 17, 2025 - 00:34
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
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Russia jails Australian man for fighting alongside Ukraine

May 17, 2025 - 00:04
Oscar Jenkins, 33, is sentenced to 13 years by a Russian-controlled court in eastern Ukraine.
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