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Ghana mourns its tallest man – a 'generous and popular giant'Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.26 mins agoAfrica

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BBCDespite the complications caused by his condition, Sulemana Abdul Samed seemed to have a positive outlook on life The death…

Japan earthquake: What we know so farJapan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.29 mins agoAsia

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Japan is reeling from the latest major earthquake to hit the country.Nineteen people are missing at an Aeon shopping centre…

Watch: The moment quake hit JapanVideo shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.1 hr agoAsia

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Watch: The moment quake hit JapanVideo shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on…

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversyRoberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.2 hrs agoItaly

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Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversyRoberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day…

Watch: Train derailed and buildings on fire after earthquakeAerial footage shows the aftermath of the earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture.1 hr ago

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Watch: Train derailed and buildings on fire after earthquakeAerial footage shows the aftermath of the earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture.1 hr…

LIVETrump to meet Zelensky and Netanyahu separately at White House The world leaders are in Washington for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.

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LIVETrump to meet Zelensky and Netanyahu separately at White House The world leaders are in Washington for Senator Lindsey Graham’s…

LIVEWildfire fight is 'David against Goliath' says French fire service, as new heatwave hitsA major wildfire is burning around nine miles from the outskirts of Bordeaux – although officials say the city itself is not yet under threat.

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LIVEWildfire fight is ‘David against Goliath’ says French fire service, as new heatwave hitsA major wildfire is burning around nine…

LIVEMany people trapped inside Japanese shopping centre after earthquake, fire service saysA magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit inland on Kyushu island at 16:27 local time (07:27 GMT).

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LIVEMany people trapped inside Japanese shopping centre after earthquake, fire service saysA magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit inland on Kyushu island…

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptationThe film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.45 mins agoCulture

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Universal PicturesLupita Nyong’o stars as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s The OdysseySir Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, may…

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarksThe row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights. 46 mins agoWorld

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Ghana mourns its tallest man – a 'generous and popular giant'Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.26 mins agoAfrica

Japan earthquake: What we know so farJapan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.29 mins agoAsia

Watch: The moment quake hit JapanVideo shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island on 28 July.1 hr agoAsia

Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversyRoberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.2 hrs agoItaly

Watch: Train derailed and buildings on fire after earthquakeAerial footage shows the aftermath of the earthquake in Kumamoto prefecture.1 hr ago

LIVETrump to meet Zelensky and Netanyahu separately at White House The world leaders are in Washington for Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.

LIVEWildfire fight is 'David against Goliath' says French fire service, as new heatwave hitsA major wildfire is burning around nine miles from the outskirts of Bordeaux – although officials say the city itself is not yet under threat.

LIVEMany people trapped inside Japanese shopping centre after earthquake, fire service saysA magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit inland on Kyushu island at 16:27 local time (07:27 GMT).

Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptationThe film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer's work was less than impressed.45 mins agoCulture

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarksThe row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights. 46 mins agoWorld

LIVETrump threatens new tariffs on Canadian vehicles after trade talks collapsePrime Minister Mark Carney has promised "dollar for dollar" retaliatory measures to counter US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods.

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño growsThe record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.35 mins agoClimate

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song ContestIt says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.5 hrs agoEurope

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World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño growsThe record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.35 mins agoClimate

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song ContestIt says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.5 hrs agoEurope

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