Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
UnknownMay 31, 2026
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy. ...
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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
UnknownMay 31, 2026
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EmYLqNJ
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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
UnknownMay 30, 2026
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZA...
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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
UnknownMay 30, 2026
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence. from BBC News ...
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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
UnknownMay 30, 2026
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. fro...
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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
UnknownMay 30, 2026
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5W7...
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
UnknownMay 29, 2026
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68gStGD
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
UnknownMay 29, 2026
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YmOaRKk
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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns
UnknownMay 28, 2026
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgVWKZf
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Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
UnknownMay 28, 2026
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever re...
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Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?
UnknownMay 27, 2026
With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in. from BBC News ...
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Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules
UnknownMay 27, 2026
The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral...
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Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris
UnknownMay 26, 2026
A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system....
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
UnknownMay 26, 2026
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8ISh...
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Rescuers race to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
UnknownMay 26, 2026
A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F352J...
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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
UnknownMay 25, 2026
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yjUlgIA
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Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
UnknownMay 25, 2026
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say. f...
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People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
UnknownMay 24, 2026
A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila. from BBC News http...
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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
UnknownMay 24, 2026
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift...
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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
UnknownMay 23, 2026
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment. from BBC Ne...
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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
UnknownMay 22, 2026
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996....
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Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
UnknownMay 21, 2026
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires. ...
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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire
UnknownMay 21, 2026
The temple has moved the flame to a different location and authorities said the fire may have been caused by it, according to Japan Times. ...
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Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole
UnknownMay 20, 2026
It's believed the manhole cover on the city's Fifth Avenue was dislodged by a truck minutes before incident. from BBC News https:...
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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
UnknownMay 20, 2026
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light". from BBC News https://ift.t...
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
UnknownMay 19, 2026
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MnZmt7A
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The Republican who stood up to Trump is hoping for a big win against president
UnknownMay 19, 2026
Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, who has crossed Trump on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters. from BBC New...
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'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
UnknownMay 18, 2026
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners. from B...
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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
UnknownMay 18, 2026
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qMHSiCI
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Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation
UnknownMay 17, 2026
Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/...
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
UnknownMay 17, 2026
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC. from BBC News https...
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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
UnknownMay 16, 2026
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then. from BBC News https:/...
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Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
UnknownMay 16, 2026
Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SNoCt6q
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Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends
UnknownMay 15, 2026
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qG...
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US Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now
UnknownMay 15, 2026
Abortion pills are the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtT4Plv
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Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?
UnknownMay 14, 2026
China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with X...
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Lebanon says two paramedics among 13 killed in Israeli strikes
UnknownMay 13, 2026
Lebanon's health ministry says the paramedics were carrying out a rescue mission in Nabatieh in response to an earlier attack that kille...
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Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
UnknownMay 12, 2026
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M...
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Watch: Parachuting to a remote island to deliver Hantavirus aid
UnknownMay 11, 2026
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zIHFhW6
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Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
UnknownMay 11, 2026
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UZJdPz8
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I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM
UnknownMay 10, 2026
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán. from BBC N...
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Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor
UnknownMay 09, 2026
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February. from BBC News https...
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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
UnknownMay 09, 2026
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News h...
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
UnknownMay 09, 2026
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0WQ46t
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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square
UnknownMay 09, 2026
The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual. from BBC News https://ift.tt...
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Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension
UnknownMay 08, 2026
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k...
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DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
UnknownMay 07, 2026
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028. from BBC News h...
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German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
UnknownMay 07, 2026
The man sued his tour operator for allowing people to reserve sun loungers with towels despite a hotel ban on the practice. from BBC News ...
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Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
UnknownMay 06, 2026
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship. from BBC News h...
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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
UnknownMay 05, 2026
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jpd...
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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
UnknownMay 05, 2026
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi. from BB...
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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks
UnknownMay 04, 2026
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6oMlTD2
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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
UnknownMay 03, 2026
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health. from B...
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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
UnknownMay 03, 2026
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire. from BBC Ne...
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Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?
UnknownMay 02, 2026
For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s2SQ7Xk
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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
UnknownMay 02, 2026
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inLHoKp
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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash
UnknownMay 01, 2026
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least...
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