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Dolly Parton dies aged 80 ↗

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Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, with tributes led by figures such as Taylor Swift, following a brave battle with cancer.

What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal? ↗

The BBC's entertainment correspondent explores the reasons behind Dolly Parton's broad appeal across different fan demographics.

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz ↗

Donald Trump has claimed that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway that Iran has closed, causing global oil price fluctuations.

Musk's SpaceX to build $100bn launch facility in Louisiana ↗

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, plans to construct a massive $100 billion launch facility in Louisiana, with ambitions to send rockets to space by 2029.

At least 14 newborn babies killed in Pakistan hospital fire ↗

A fire in a hospital's air-conditioning unit, ignited by oxygen connections, has tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 14 newborn babies in Pakistan.

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports ↗

US media reports indicate that the CIA chief made an unannounced visit to Moscow, confirmed by flight tracking data of a US military aircraft's journey.

Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US ↗

Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods as high as 50% in the latest move in an ongoing trade dispute, affecting items from steel to tuna.

Chinese teens turn to drugs to 'run away from reality' ↗

Chinese students are reportedly resorting to prescription drugs as a means to cope with the pressures and fear of failure in their lives.

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal ↗

A US judge has dismissed Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal against her conviction, labeling it as 'frivolous'.

Ukraine hits Russia's refineries as Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps ↗

The conflict sees Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries, while Russia retaliates by focusing on Ukraine's fuel infrastructure.

Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds ↗

A significant review of research suggests that using nicotine vapes offers the most effective way for smokers to quit the habit.

Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, lawyers say ↗

Lawyers for Andrew Tate have stated that he exaggerated claims of ownership and did not possess the supercars shown in photographs.

Kate Hudson to make 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' sequel ↗

Actress Kate Hudson is set to star in a sequel to the popular romantic comedy 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days', 23 years after the original film.

Polar bear image among Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist ↗

A striking image of a polar bear has been recognized in the 'highly commended' category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.

Why Pride is facing a backlash in the UK ↗

The article explores the growing nervousness among large companies regarding their support for Pride events in the UK.

Why Tesla caught up in massive car recall in China ↗

Tesla and other manufacturers, including XPeng and Xiaomi, are involved in China's largest ever car recall, affecting over four million vehicles.

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution ↗

While humanoid robots gain attention, China is also rapidly scaling up its use of over two million industrial robots in its factories.

Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? ↗

This analysis examines Iran's international trade partners and the potential impact of US sanctions, referred to as 'economic D-Day'.

Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70 ↗

The Libyan individual who was cleared in connection with the Lockerbie bombing has died at the age of 70.

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