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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

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The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80

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The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy.

Trump attacks artists dropping out of US Freedom 250 concert and mulls appearing himself

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Performers Young MC, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride raised concerns the event will be political.

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

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People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears

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People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.

Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area

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Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.

'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after Russian drone strike

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A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

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Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns

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Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.

Trump's doctor says he's in excellent health - but are US presidents' health checks a PR exercise?

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Every president in modern history - including Donald Trump this week - has taken an annual physical exam that is as much about messaging as it is about health.

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth

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The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth

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The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.

US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

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The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology

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The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

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The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?

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The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

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Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days

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Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.

Move over, Heated Rivalry - there's a new ice hockey romance obsession

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The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

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South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

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Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

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Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

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The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops

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BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.

Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

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Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

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Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

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The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

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Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

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Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight

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Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.