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The message purportedly written by Trump is inside a 238-page book released by a House committee.
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The attack targeted the eastern village of Yarova, officials say, a few kilometres from the front line.
Postecoglou replaces Nuno as Forest manager
Tactical analysis and fan opinion as Ange Postecoglou returns to the Premier League, three months after being sacked by Tottenham.
England recall Curran for first South Africa T20
All-rounder Sam Curran receives his first call-up under Brendon McCullum for the start of the three-match T20 series in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Japan heatwave will be challenge for athletes - Coe
Japan has endured its hottest summer on record, with Saturday's opening day forecast to be 32C.
Women's World Cup director defends one-sided games
Fans will never complain about "too many tries" at the Women's World Cup, says competition director Yvonne Nolan.
Mandelson called Epstein 'best pal' in birthday message
The description is contained an alleged 50th "birthday book" given to the disgraced financier that has been released by US lawmakers.
Who could replace Angela Rayner as Labour deputy leader?
The winning candidate - voted for by Labour members - will be announced on 25 October.
Israeli military orders all Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of ground assault
Prime Minister Netanyahu says recent strikes on high-rises are "only the beginning of the main, intensive operation" to capture the city.
Girl stabbed six times as she shielded sister from Southport attacker, inquiry hears
An inquiry into the attacks hears the father of the girl fainted in shock when he saw his daughter.
'No one is irreplaceable', says BBC chief after scandals
Tim Davie tells MPs he is "not letting anything lie" when it comes to rooting out abuses of power.
What we know as 'birthday book' of messages to Epstein released
A US congressional panel has released a redacted copy of an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein.
Inside Kyiv government building hit by missile strike
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford says Sunday's attack caused "a huge amount of damage".
Mum of soldier who took her own life after sexual assault says army failing women
Leighann McCready made the remarks after her daughter's superior pleaded guilty to sexual assault.
Murdochs reach deal in succession battle over media empire
Lachlan Murdoch will retain control of the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal.
Best and worst-performing NHS hospital trusts in England named
The new league tables score trusts on measures including finances and patient access to care.
How did Verstappen know about Norris' slow stop in Italy? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Protect Arctic from 'dangerous' climate engineering, scientists warn
Controversial approaches to cooling the planet are unlikely to work, according to dozens of polar scientists.
Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail
The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.
Mystery donor offers £100k reward to find missing student
Mother of Jack O’Sullivan, who disappeared in Bristol in March 2024, says she is "overcome" by the offer.