Girl, 7, dies in English Channel crossing attempt

A boat carrying 16 migrants capsized in French waters a few kilometres from the coast, local officials say.

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Hopes rise of new Gaza ceasefire in Egypt talks

A Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo as US officials say Israel is close to accepting a new ceasefire deal.

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Killer whale vs shark: Solo orca eats great white

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting and killing a great white shark in an "astonishing" attack.

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Sydney Mardi Gras honours killed gay couple

A moment of silence has been held to remember Luke Davies and Jesse Baird who were allegedly murdered.

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Moroccan IS militants sentenced to death in Somalia

The men will be executed by a firing squad if their appeal against the sentence fails.

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BBC visits Iran polling station as voting begins

The BBC's Carrie Davies in Tehran says there are major concerns about "voter apathy".

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UN chief urges probe into Gaza aid convoy deaths

At least 117 people were killed on Thursday as crowds gathered round aid lorries in Gaza City.

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