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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves - An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months. 3 hrs ago

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How Indian scientists are mapping the brain's last frontier -- India's new brainstem atlas offers scientists an unprecedented map of one of the brain's least known regions.

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'We have another level we can reach' - Kane defends frustrated Tuchel -- Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.

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From shock loss to Wimbledon title - resilient Sinner rises back to top -- For a brief moment after his shock French Open loss, Jannik Sinner appeared vulnerable. He answered the critics by storming to a second Wimbledon title.

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Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era -- The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent. -- US & Canada

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British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire -- At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province. -- Europe

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Thailand PM visits aftermath of deadly Bangkok bar fire

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US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

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Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say

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David Willey, esteemed BBC Vatican correspondent, dies aged 93

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Jannik Sinner holds off Alexander Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

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Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals -- France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.

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'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting -- Lionel Messi is set for his first match against England after Argentina beat Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Lamine Yamal? Mbappe? Kane? Pick your World Cup semi-final XI -- As we look ahead to the World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport pick their last-four combined XI. Do you agree?

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'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham - Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry -- As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

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10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all -- Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.

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'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires

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People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop

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How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia

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'We escaped Spanish wildfire, but our friends lost their lives'

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US Democrat Ro Khanna says he was detained by armed Israeli settlers -- Khanna, 49, was visiting the occupied West Bank when he was held for 90 minutes, he says. -- Middle East

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Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists' -- Warsaw and Kyiv have for decades been at loggerheads over the killings of many thousands of civilians during World War Two.

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England battle into fourth day but facing heavy defeat - as it happened - Relive all the action as England force day four against India in the one-off women's Test at Lord's.

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia

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Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis

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Man died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sent

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At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

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US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

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New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

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Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him

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Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis

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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

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The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'

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Wimbledon quiz: Name every men's singles champion in the Open era -- It's 58 years since the Open era began in tennis - but can you name every Wimbledon men's singles champion in that time?

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Tears of joy & Tiger text as Kim ends three-year title wait -- Tom Kim excels in the final round to claim his first title in three years with a two-shot victory at the 2026 Genesis Scottish Open.

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England want new coach before Pakistan - who could it be? -- England will consider between six and 10 names as they look to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, says ECB chief executive Richard Gould.

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Why Knight's legacy goes beyond the numbers - and what next for England? -- Heather Knight leaves behind a legacy to English cricket that goes far beyond the numbers on the field, writes Ffion Wynne.

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Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup -- Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

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