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Monday, July 13, 2026 1:05 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

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LIVE - Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz - Trump says the US will become the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for using it. Iran earlier warned the US not to "interfere" in the strait's "management".

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One person killed in shooting involving federal agents in Maine, official says -- It comes less than a week after a man on his way to work in Houston was shot and killed by an immigration agent. -- US & Canada

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Watch: People flee Bangkok bar as huge flames shoot out from doorway - At least 28 people have died and 25 are critically injured after a fire tore through a bar in a popular Bangkok district. 7 hrs ago

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

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What Trump, Putin and other global leaders will make of UK's new PM, Andy Burnham

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Trump pushes for Lindsey Graham's sister as replacement after senator's death from aortic tear

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From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

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A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78

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Most clinical? Least creative? Best in the air? Comparing the last four -- BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.

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Infantino opens door to 64-team tournament -- Plans 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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Dutch referee dies weeks after being dropped from World Cup -- Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup because of a police investigation in the UK.

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Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions -- BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the semi-final ties at the 2026 World Cup.

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The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king' -- Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.

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Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures -- The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.

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At Canada's biggest rodeo, the starting gun is fired in the fight over Alberta separation -- Canadian unity takes centre stage at the Calgary Stampede as fears of a Brexit-style upset looms over the October vote on Alberta's future. -- US & Canada

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'Everybody was running, squeezing into each other': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar -- A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded. -- Asia

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Drama, celebrations and outfits - our end-of-Wimbledon awards -- This year's Wimbledon has been full of excitement, interesting stories and great British success - Naomi Broady runs through her favourite moments. -- Tennis

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'Complete, utter disaster' - Lindsey Graham reacts to Zelensky meeting

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How a viral seal called Neil caused mayhem in Australia

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Watch: At the scene where Bangkok's deadly bar fire unfolded

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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead -- Thousands have lost their homes as flash floods and landslides have hit large parts of the country.

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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks -- The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.

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Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes -- Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates -- The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

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Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut -- Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.

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Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord's brother -- The victim, David Macías, was the brother of drug lord 'El Fito', who is awaiting trial in the US.

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Legally Blonde musical actor asks audience member to leave mid-show for filming on phone -- The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.

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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air

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'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78

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I passed my Grade 8 piano exam with one hand

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Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death

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

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Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight

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The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum?

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At least 28 killed, 25 critically injured after fire engulfs Bangkok bar

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Man Utd sign £48m Santos and close in on Tielemans -- Manchester United sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea and are in advanced talks with Aston Villa for Youri Tielemans.

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BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final XI - do you agree? -- England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI? -- England Men

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Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results -- Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday. -- England

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India outplay England - but is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance? -- The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket? -- Women's Cricket

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Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea -- New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club. -- Chelsea

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