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BBC News · 12h ago

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

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BBC News · 1h ago

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.

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BBC News · 2h ago

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

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BBC News · 9h ago

Mexico officials say Teotihuacán gunman carried material related to US mass shooting

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

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BBC News · 4h ago

South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots taking pictures, report finds

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

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BBC News · 6h ago

Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.