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Pakistan accused India of "igniting an inferno" over Kashmir and vowed to retaliate after missile attacks by the Indian air force killed 31 people, the UK and US are expected to announce a trade deal today, and black smoke was seen pouring from the Sistine Chapel after Cardinals failed to elect a pope.

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1 | Pakistan decries 'act of war' and vows retaliation for India strikes

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2 | US and UK expected to announce trade deal today with Trump touting 'big' announcement

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3 | Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel after Cardinals fail to elect pope

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4 | Children so malnourished they're losing their sight: Inside Israel's aid blockade on Gaza

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5 | Five Iranian men arrested over 'plot to target Israeli embassy'

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