Saeed Roustaee: Martin Scorsese backs director jailed in Iran for Cannes screening

Martin Scorsese lends support to Saeed Roustaee, who has been sentenced to six months in jail.

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Germany: Flood waters surge in Frankfurt underground station

Frankfurt was hit by severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, also causing disruption at the city's airport.

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Pakistan: More than 100 arrested after churches burned

The violence in Jaranwala shows how mere claims of blasphemy can spark riots.

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World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash

National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.

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North Korea: Taekwondo athletes believed headed to Kazakhstan

It will mark the first overseas appearance of North Korean athletes since the pandemic.

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Britney Spears and husband Sam Asghari split, US media say

The couple married in June 2022 soon after the termination of the pop star's conservatorship.

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I had to let almost all my staff go - bakery owner

Lac Hincu says despite the popularity of her business in Rugby, she had to downsize to survive.

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Alec Baldwin: Report casts doubt over Rust actor's account of shooting

Mr Baldwin denies pulling the trigger of the prop gun which went off, killing Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

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Bindeshwar Pathak: India's 'Toilet Man' who made urinating safely a reality

India is mourning campaigner and social reformer Bindeshwar Pathak who died on Tuesday, aged 80.

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Football fever has taken over New Zealand'

After the curtain comes down on the Fifa Women's World Cup in New Zealand, what does the future of women's football look like in the country?

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London buyers still pushing up Cotswold house prices

One district council leader says a new programme of low-cost house building is needed.

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The Killers apologise for offending fans in Georgia with Russian 'brother' remark

Fans booed frontman Brandon Flowers for asking them to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia.

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Behind Trump's huge support linger doubts on electability

Most Republicans plan to back Mr Trump if he wins the nomination, even if they want to move past him.

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Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week

Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.

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Russia hikes interest rates to 12% as rouble falls

The Bank of Russia raises rates sharply in an attempt to boost the currency and lower inflation.

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Booking.com owes hosts in Scotland thousands in room payments

Scottish hosts say they have not been paid by the website for months and are considering legal action.

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Former NFL player Alex Collins dies aged 28

Former Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins dies at the age of 28.

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Couple 'horrified' at £110 Ryanair ticket print fee

The airline has defended its decision to charge an elderly couple to print their boarding passes at the airport.

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Ukraine war: Three killed after blasts in Volyn and Lviv

Ukrainian officials have blamed Russia for air strikes near the country's border with Poland.

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Price of milk and sunflower oil starting to fall

The costs of some food staples are starting to come down after surging last year, data suggests.

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Italy floods: Torrent of floodwater bursts through alpine town

Its likely the banks unexpectedly burst and covered Bardonecchia in thick mud after a mountain landslide.

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Why weren't Maui residents warned about the fire sooner?

Despite an extensive emergency warning system, Lahaina residents say the wildfire came as a surprise.

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Himachal Pradesh: Nine dead, dozens trapped in India temple collapse

Around 20-25 people are feared trapped after a temple in Himachal Pradesh collapsed due to heavy rains.

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Stunning scenes as Mount Etna erupts at night

The most active volcano in Europe, located on the island of Sicily, erupted on Sunday night.

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Taiwan VP a 'troublemaker' for US visit: Beijing

William Lai's stopovers in New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay have riled China.

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Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.

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Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria

A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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South Africa mass shooting: Manhunt launched in KwaZulu-Natal

The incident is thought to have happened after a suspect demanded his ID back, a police statement says.

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Ukraine war: Crimea bridge targeted by missiles, Russia says

The bridge that connects Russia to occupied Crimea has been attacked at least twice before.

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US returns haul of stolen artefacts to Italy

The items were all stolen from Italy in the late 1990s and some were worth millions of euros.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Harry Kane's move to Germany... in 68 seconds

The striker, 30, is leaving Tottenham and is set to sign a deal worth more than 110m euros (£95m)

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Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn't work on-site at least three times a week.

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Versace's owner to be taken over in $8.5bn deal

Tapestry, which owns Coach, is creating a US luxury conglomerate in the same vein as France's giants.

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Scale of Maui wildfires seen from passenger plane

Firefighters are still battling to contain the Hawaiian island's wildfires, which began on Tuesday.

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Islamic State attack on army bus kills 23 Syrian soldiers

The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say.

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Canary Wharf looks to diversify as banks move out

The area has the highest office vacancy rate since 2005 so is looking towards science and housing.

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Niger coup: West Africa nations to assemble 'standby force'

Ivory Coast's leader said the Ecowas bloc had approved military intervention "as soon as possible".

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Spain 2-1 Netherlands: Salma Paralluelo winner earns Spanish first Women's World Cup semi-final

Teenage winger Salma Paralluelo scores a 111th-minute winner as Spain beat the Netherlands to reach the Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time.

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UN-Syria Bab al-Hawa aid delivery deal raises fears

A deal is reached to reopen a vital crossing, but aid groups warn it could be manipulated by Syria.

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Presidential hopeful shot dead after Ecuador rally

Fernando Villavicencio's opposition to corruption and gangs formed a key part of his campaign.

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Halifax joins rivals in cutting mortgage rates

The UK's biggest mortgage lender will sharply reduce rates as the market shows signs of slowing.

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This Morning: ITV employees allege toxic culture following Schofield exit

The House of Commons media committee says there are claims of harassment, bullying and discrimination.

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TUI: Heatwaves likely to affect where and when we holiday

The tour operator says climate change could affect where and when people choose to go on holiday.

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Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Eleven people missing in France after fire in holiday home

The fire broke out in a holiday cottage in France where a group of disabled people were staying.

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