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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary -- Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated. -- Middle East

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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing -- BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile. -- US & Canada

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Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

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'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain -- There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.

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Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for $3.3m in US auction -- It is the football with which the star scored an infamous goal in a 1986 World Cup win against England.

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Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team -- AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms -- Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war

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DeChambeau proud of what LIV has achieved -- Bryson DeChambeau says he is "proud" of what LIV Golf has achieved with the breakaway league facing questions about its future following the final event of the season in Indianapolis.

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Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie - Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match. 30 mins ago

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LIVE - Burnham says UK will keep supporting Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia - Andy Burnham's first foreign visit as UK PM comes a week after Russia warned of "consequences" over Kyiv using British-made drones.

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Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

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Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

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Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

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King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

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Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope -- Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

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'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people in the UK worry about their accents -- A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.

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The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss -- Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.

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'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads

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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?

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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh -- Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.

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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 -- A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut -- The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

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Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission

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'Alcohol ruled my life – now my eyes are open'

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Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada

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Trump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse

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Cancer patient fights to scrap VAT on sunscreen

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Frustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days

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LIVE - Premier League opening weekend - who were the big winners and losers? After the first weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League season, who were the big winners and losers?

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Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle -- Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improve after below-par display.

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Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid -- Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.

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Arbeloa v Alonso: Benitez on his former players turned managers -- Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez on his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa who face each other as managers on Monday when Fulham host Chelsea.

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