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US to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire

The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say..

11th October, 2025

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Major Russian strikes cut power in Kyiv and across Ukraine

Officials say 380,000 consumers in Kyiv are without power, with emergency outages in place across Ukraine..

11th October, 2025

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado is recognised for "tireless work promoting democratic rights" in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says..

11th October, 2025

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We're grateful for what Trump is doing for peace, Nobel winner tells BBC

María Corina Machado tells Trump of her appreciation for "what he's doing... around the world for peace"..

11th October, 2025

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Actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79, US media report

She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall..

11th October, 2025

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Melania Trump says she has 'open communication channel' with Putin about Ukrainian children

The US First Lady has been directly engaged in diplomacy in Russia, pleading for the protection of children..

11th October, 2025

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Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil

Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday after 26 days in the job and he said two days later his "mission is over"..

11th October, 2025

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Rare wildflowers blanket Atacama desert

One of the world's driest deserts is transformed into a sea of wildflowers after a rare bloom..

11th October, 2025

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Qatar to build air force facility in Idaho, US says

The facility in Idaho will be used to train Qatari pilots to fly F-15 fighter jets, the US defence secretary says..

11th October, 2025

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Denmark to boost Arctic defence with new ships, jets and HQ

Denmark will buy US F-35 fighter jets and new ships to defend the Arctic, including Greenland..

11th October, 2025