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'I dance until I get it all out': The Syrian refugee who taught himself ballet
5 Jul 2025Although his father once threatened to break his legs for dancing, Ahmad Joudeh fought for a life where he could perform in peace.
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Are 'biological age' tests all they're cracked up to be?
A simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our 'biological age'. Then, as many have done, we can share how 'young' we really are on social media.
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Over 600 killed at Gaza distribution aid sites, UN says
The UN human rights office has said it had recorded at least 613 killings both at aid points run by the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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Israeli military kills 20 in Gaza as Trump awaits reply to truce proposal
5 Jul 2025The US president said he expected Hamas to respond to his "final proposal" for a ceasefire in Gaza in the next 24 hours.
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UN nuclear watchdog pulls inspectors from Iran as standoff over access drags on
5 Jul 2025Iran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium remains unaccounted for after Tehran passed a law to suspend cooperation with IAEA.
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How the events of 1984 affected Indian Sikhs
5 Jul 2025A new documentary series traces the story of six Indian Sikhs who migrated to New Zealand after being affected by the events of 1984 and what followed.
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Israeli military prepares plan to ensure Iran cannot threaten Israel
4 Jul 2025The Israeli Defence Minister urged senior military officials to maintain its air superiority, after recent attacks on nuclear facilities.
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Trump expects Hamas decision in 24 hours on 'final' peace proposal
A previous two-month ceasefire ended when Israeli strikes killed more than 400 Palestinians on 18 March.
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Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
4 Jul 2025The iconic Britpop band has buried its differences, after 16 years of feuding between the Gallagher brothers.
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Qantas boss apologises for data breach
Vanessa Hudson says the airline takes cybersecurity breaches "incredibly seriously" and apologised to more than 6 million customers.
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Questions over lab that gave failed sunscreens their ratings
4 Jul 2025At least half the sunscreens that failed a recent test originally got their certification from one place.
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Many Americans want a third party. But what would it be?
4 Jul 2025Analysis - Americans are entrenched into their partisan corners, but the party lines keep moving in weird new ways.
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The winners and losers of Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’
4 Jul 2025The ultimate "beauty" of the sweeping legislation is very much in the eye of the beholder.
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Ukraine kills one of the highest-ranking Russian officers of the conflict
4 Jul 2025Major General Mikhail Gudkov is one of Russia's most senior officers to have been killed since the start of the war with Ukraine.
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New interstellar 'comet' discovered speeding through our Solar System
4 Jul 2025For only the third time in history, we've found a new object that originated outside our Solar System.
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How a guilty plea deal helped Kohberger avoid the death penalty
4 Jul 2025Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their off-campus home, answering "yes" to each name called out in the courtroom.
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Trump wins major victory as flagship bill passes Congress
4 Jul 2025The controversial bill cements his radical second-term agenda and boosts funds for his anti-immigration drive. Audio
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'No safe amount' of processed meat to eat
4 Jul 2025Research shows a connection between diet and the risk of major diseases including cancer and type 2 diabetes.
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Trump plans UFC fight at White House for US 250th anniversary
4 Jul 2025Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White is a close friend and supporter of the US president.
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Mexican boxer set to be deported from US
4 Jul 2025Days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout in California, Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr was arrested by ICE agents and is in the process of being deported from…
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Tarantino film actor Michael Madsen dies aged 67
4 Jul 2025The stoic actor who worked frequently with director Quentin Tarantino and appeared in various acclaimed films has died at his Malibu home.
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Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees as scores more killed in Gaza
4 Jul 2025It comes as Israeli officials said prospects for reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal appeared high.
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Modern-day record for speech holds up Trump tax-cut bill
4 Jul 2025House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted the bill as a giveaway to the wealthy in an eight-hour, 46-minute speech.
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US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes
4 Jul 2025It comes just days after upholding a ban on some health care for trans youth.
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