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At least 28 killed in Kyiv as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand
Three children, aged three, six, and 17, were among those killed in the attack, Ukrainian officials say.
At least 28 killed in Kyiv as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand
Three children, aged three, six, and 17, were among those killed in the attack, Ukrainian officials say.
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Economies in Asia were among those hit hardest by tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
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Two girls shot in Gaza - BBC pieces together what happened and looks at dozens more child shootings
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Black-market rental properties are being openly advertised with unsafe conditions, BBC finds.
Brian Cox returns to the Scottish stage as Edinburgh festivals begin
The veteran actor stars in a play about the banking collapse that sent shockwaves around the world.
Brian Cox returns to stage for story of banking disaster that shook the world
The veteran actor stars in a play about the banking collapse that sent shockwaves around the world.