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LIVE - Eurovision final under way in Vienna as contest celebrates 70th year - A total of 25 countries will battle it out to win the Eurovision Song Contest, as Austria hosts the event for the third time.

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Alonso reaches agreement in principle to be next Chelsea boss -- Spaniard Xabi Alonso reaches an agreement in principle on a four-year deal to become Chelsea's next permanent manager. -- Just now

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LIVE - US PGA round three - Rahm into share of lead, McIlroy and Scheffler one back - Follow live text updates from the third round of the US PGA Championship and listen to commentary on BBC Sounds from 20:00 BST.

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Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike -- Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.

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Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say -- President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves

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Streeting says he would join UK Labour leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' party

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US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

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Whale found dead near Danish island after German rescue operation

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Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

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Eurovision final: Sex, violins and seven other things to look out for -- A guide to the stand-out moments of Eurovision 2026, ahead of Saturday night's final in Vienna.

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What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip -- Trump's softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

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From misfit to rap sensation: A 'Reble' storms into Indian hip-hop -- Reble has emerged as one of hip-hop's most distinctive new voices, channelling defiance into a sound rooted in India's northeast.

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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned -- Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.

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BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of Hormuz

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Why is the Princess of Wales in Italy this week?

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

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New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo -- Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case -- The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised.

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Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case -- It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

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US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LA -- Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.

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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning

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Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight

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Man killed by 13ft shark in Western Australia

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Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

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Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier

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Chick-fil-A franchisee sued by US government for religious discrimination

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Tens of thousands join rival marches in London

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Swatch shuts stores after crowds queue for new watch

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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

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FA Cup final: Chelsea v Man City - follow live -- Antoine Semenyo's second-half goal helps Manchester City beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup.

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Liverpool must return to heavy metal football - Salah - Mohamed Salah says Liverpool must return to being a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" after trophyless season. 2 hrs ago - Liverpool

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Kane hat-trick helps champions Bayern thrash Cologne -- Harry Kane scores his fourth hat-trick of the season as champions Bayern Munich thrash Cologne in their last Bundesliga game of the campaign.

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Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase -- Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.

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Narvaez claims second stage win of 2026 Giro -- Ecuador's Jhonatan Narvaez holds off Andreas Leknessund to claim victory on stage eight of the Giro d'Italia.

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