The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.
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Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his…
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At least 32 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
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Armenia’s pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
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Knicks’ long-awaited NBA run electrifies NYC, with Trump set to attend key game
The Knicks’ stunning winning streak has energised the city as the New York basketball team prepares for the third game…
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Iran releases footage of missiles launched at Israel
Iran said its attacks were “the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes.”
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‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
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Zelensky criticises ‘vile’ Chornobyl drone strike ahead of London talks
Ukrainian officials say a Russian drone hit a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel near the Chornobyl nuclear plant.
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Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach ‘invasion’ D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western…
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Huge crowds throng Madrid streets for Pope’s open-air Mass
The pontiff waved at those gathered from his popemobile as he arrived at the Plaza de Cibeles.
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