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Thursday, July 09, 2026 7:12 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Huge crowds gather for killed ayatollah's burial, after night of US and Iranian strikes - A funeral is being held for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, hours after the US struck Iran and Tehran attacked Gulf countries.

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A country that made huge progress on measles now reports 120,000 cases -- Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

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Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease

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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

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Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who eclipsed everyone's heart

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'Sack him' - Stokes on potential retirement rule breach -- Ben Stokes reacts after the ICC contacted the ECB over a potential rule breach linked to his retirement announcement.

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Nobody can question integrity of World Cup referees - Collina -- World Cup officials are not "influenced by anyone" and "nobody can question the integrity" when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.

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LIVE -- Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75 -- The south Wales-born singer, whose other hits included Holding Out For a Hero, sold millions of records in the 1970s and 80s.

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Burnham on course for No 10 as Labour nominations open

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'They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers

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International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe

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Trump 'immediately' asking US Supreme Court to reconsider birthright citizenship case

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Starmer to keep in touch with Trump after No 10

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Olise yellow card stands as Saibari out for Morocco -- France fail in their bid to have forward Michael Olise's yellow card overturned, while Morocco are without Ismael Saibari for the quarter-final at Boston Stadium.

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How Kane and Haaland compare - who would you pick? -- Two of the world's best strikers - Harry Kane and Erling Haaland - meet in the World Cup quarter-finals - but who would you rather have?

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Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever? -- What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?

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In pictures: Remarkable moments from the World Cup -- Players and fans have experienced nearly three weeks of joy and despair at the biggest World Cup in history.

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Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it -- The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?

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Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Fery arrived -- Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.

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The Odyssey: 'A story of sex, strategy and power' The epic 2,800-year-old poem - now the subject of a Christopher Nolan film - is so much more than a standard tale of heroism.

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New footage shows first look at Ernest Shackleton's final ship Quest

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Watch: We're a step closer to finding out if bees have feelings, here's why

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Bonnie Tyler: 'I never get tired of Total Eclipse of the Heart'

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Watch: Why is there a 'black cloud' over unity at the Nato summit?

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Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says -- Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia's ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times. -- World

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Library cards and faux copies - US man sentenced in elaborate theft of 17th Century Chinese literature -- The man checked out rare manuscripts - many centuries old - from a California university and returned fakes in their place.

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Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning -- After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

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India is adding biofuels to petrol – but many drivers are unhappy -- Motorists say the E20 fuel blend has reduced their vehicles' fuel efficiency and could lead to higher maintenance costs.

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Family's 'unimaginable loss' as mum and daughters found dead -- Bedfordshire Police is seeking Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark. -- Beds, Herts & Bucks

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UK MPs seek veto over political ambassadors after Mandelson row -- A Foreign Affairs Committee report said the process taken in the appointment of Lord Mandelson "was being made up as it went along". -- Politics

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German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more -- The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients. -- Europe

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Total Eclipse of the Heart singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

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It was 'love at first sight' with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked

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Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation

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Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes

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I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money

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Why heatwaves hit women harder

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How Wimbledon semi-finalists have found their feet on grass -- The four Wimbledon women's singles semi-finalists have had a complicated relationship with grass courts - but they have cracked the code this year.

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Chris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions -- BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.

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Man Utd agree £50m deal for Chelsea's Santos -- Manchester United agree a £50m deal with Chelsea for their Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.

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Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka - meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda -- Chelsea's new signing Geovany Quenda hopes to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by leaving Sporting's academy for the challenge and exposure of the Premier League.

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