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How the Israel-Iran conflict broke out
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Octopus, Orcas and Oysters: how the UK's marine environment is changing
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How the Israel-Iran conflict broke out
The Explainer Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear and missile programmes was years in the planning
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What is the Chagos Island deal?
The Explainer UK agreement to cede archipelago to Mauritius in exchange for leasing Diego Garcia base criticised by UN panel, Tories and Chagossians
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The seven strangest historical discoveries made in 2025
The Explainer From prehistoric sunscreen to a brain that turned to glass, we've learned some surprising new facts about human history
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Octopus, Orcas and Oysters: how the UK's marine environment is changing
The Explainer Warming seas are causing drastic changes to underwater habitats and the marine life within them
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Talking Points
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Can Iran's government survive war with Israel?
Talking Points 'Regime change' may be on the agenda
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Is the G7 still relevant?
Talking Point Donald Trump's early departure cast a shadow over this week's meeting of the world's major democracies
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Is the UK set to decriminalise abortion?
Talking Point A rise in prosecutions has led Labour MPs to challenge the UK's abortion laws
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Under the Radar
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France's war on 'Algerian Nutella'
Under The Radar A wildly popular hazelnut spread is causing a storm across the channel
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Is this the end for India's Maoist insurgency?
Under The Radar Narendra Modi clamps down on Naxalite jungle rebels in move some see as attempt to seize mineral wealth
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Possible dwarf planet found at edge of solar system
Under the radar The celestial body has an unusual orbit
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Speed Reads
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Trump ramps up Iran threats, demands 'surrender'
Speed Read Trump met with his top aides in the Situation Room on Tuesday
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Trump leaves G7 early, warns Tehran to evacuate
Speed Read Trump claimed to have left the summit due to ongoing issues in the Middle East
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US says Trump vetoed Israeli strike on Khamenei
Speed Read This comes as Israel and Iran pushed their conflict into its fourth day
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Hundreds die in Air India crash with 1 survivor
Speed Read The London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed soon after takeoff
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