Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s manager has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of using threats and intimidation in an alleged attempt to extort her estate. Seaver is identified as the person who announced Parton’s death to the world. The allegations against him concern…
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Trump and Xi set for meeting on US soil as key issues come under scrutiny
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in Washington DC, with the high-level encounter expected to draw attention to the issues at stake in relations between the United States and China. A BBC video report brings together the broadcaster’s China…
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UN agency reports surge in violence against women in Gaza
Reports of violence against women in Gaza have surged, according to the UN Population Fund, which also described a “severe escalation” in early and forced marriages. The agency’s findings point to worsening risks faced by women and girls in Gaza.…
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Ceuta, Football and Israel Shape Morocco’s Election Appeal to Young Voters
Morocco’s election campaign is being shaped by debates over Ceuta, football-focused messaging and calls opposing Israel, as political forces seek to win over young voters. Young voters are being courted through football slogans, promises of jobs and…
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Neutral venues and no away fans shape contentious Israel-Republic of Ireland matches
The Republic of Ireland’s matches against Israel have become increasingly contentious, with neutral venues and the absence of away supporters forming part of the backdrop to the fixtures, according to a BBC Sport report. BBC Sport is examining the…
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Lithuania says it is ready to fight back but has evacuation plans amid Russia threats
Lithuania is prepared to “fight back” if it is attacked, but the country also has evacuation plans as it faces what Prime Minister Sinkevičius described as a continuing threat from Moscow. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel…
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Developing El Niño Reported as Strongest on Record Ahead of Expected Peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record weeks before its expected peak, according to scientists, with weather impacts already being felt around the world. The assessment indicates that the climate pattern has intensified earlier than…
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Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump at first meeting
Burnham expects to find “common ground” with Trump during their first meeting in New York, while also preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister is in New York for talks with Trump and is expected to use the meeting to…
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What to expect as world leaders gather in New York
World leaders are set to descend on New York, with attention focused on the meetings planned with Donald Trump and the issues expected to dominate the agenda. The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines who Trump is expected to meet and which major topics are likely…
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Why a Bollywood celebrity manager’s 2020 death case has been reopened
The case surrounding the 2020 death of Bollywood celebrity manager Disha Salian has been reopened, according to the available report. Salian’s father has rejected the view that her death was a suicide or an accident and has alleged that she was…
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Timelapse shows typhoon passing Japan’s eastern coast
A typhoon is passing along Japan’s eastern coast, bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake, according to a timelapse video showing the storm’s approach and movement towards the country. The footage captures the typhoon as it barrels…
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Thousands flee Yemen by boat as fighting on west coast intensifies
Fighting on Yemen’s west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait, according to a report from inside a refugee camp in Djibouti. The movement follows a Houthi advance in Yemen and has brought people seeking…
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Russia’s Election Results Leave Kremlin’s Next Steps in Focus
Russia’s elections appear to have produced few surprises, but the way the Kremlin uses the results could prove more significant than the voting outcome itself. Vladimir Putin is likely to present the result as evidence that most Russians support what the…
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Trump says updated triumphal arch plans include military complex, drones and snipers
Donald Trump said updated plans for a triumphal arch would turn the structure into a military complex featuring drones and snipers. Trump said the revisions were made at the request of the US military. He also described the changes as necessary for…
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Moscow Mayor Says 450 Drones Downed in Overnight Barrage
Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Moscow in what has been described as the largest attack on the Russian capital, according to information from Moscow’s mayor. The overnight barrage saw 450 drones downed, the mayor said, while two people died. The…
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Houthis Say They Targeted Saudi Capital With Ballistic Missiles
The Houthis said they targeted Saudi Arabia’s capital with ballistic missiles, while Saudi authorities said they shot down a missile aimed at Riyadh. A reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday. The available information…
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