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Banton whacks England to victory over Sri Lanka - Tom Banton hits an unbeaten half-century as England pull off a brilliant DLS chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the second T20 international. 30 mins ago - Cricket

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Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona -- It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms. -- World

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How ICE raids changed a once bustling Chicago neighbourhood -- Businesses in Little Village - known as the "Mexico of the Midwest" - are suffering after weeks of immigration raids. -- US & Canada

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Twelve miners killed by Russian strike in Ukraine, energy company says -- Seven others were reported injured in the strike near a bus carrying the workers on Sunday. -- Europe

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'Carlitos from Murcia' to global superstar: How Alcaraz rose to the top -- Before Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam, he was simply Carlitos from Murcia. This is his story. -- Tennis

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Israel to ban MSF from working in Gaza over refusal to provide staff list

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French tech giant Capgemini to sell US subsidiary working for ICE

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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

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Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India

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Aspiring Nigerian singer dies after being bitten by a snake

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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links -- Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.

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Emails show US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned island visit -- The emails show Lutnick and his family planned a trip to Little Saint James, a private island Epstein purchased in 1998.

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Rape trial puts Norway's royal family in unwelcome glare of public -- Marius Borg Høiby, the crown prince's blond stepson, is accused of 38 charges in a case that has attracted global interest.

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The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried -- The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.

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These women were all abused by the same man. Then they fought back -- Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

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An iconic Indian restaurant in London might have to shut after 99 years. Can the King save it? -- Supporters of Veeraswamy, which has operated for almost 100 years, are petitioning the King to intervene.

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Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise -- India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

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Like the Beckhams, our family fell out. This is how we got back together -- In the wake of the Beckhams' estrangement, a mother and daughter explain what it takes to reconcile.

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Watch: Burglars raid jewellers in daytime break-in

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film

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A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it?

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Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures from Epstein files

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BBC journalist on breaking up with her AI companion

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Deadly gun and bomb attacks hit Pakistan's Balochistan province -- The Pakistani military says 31 civilians and 17 security forces were killed and its response killed 145 attackers.

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Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say -- Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.

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Coast Guard suspends search for crew after boat sinks off Massachusetts -- Seven people were reported aboard the Lily Jean, a fishing boat featured on the History Channel miniseries Nor'easter Men.

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Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers -- The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

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Boxer Jarrell Miller's hairpiece punched off during fight -- In an unusual moment on the undercard of a title fight between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, American Jarrell Miller threw his toupee into the crowd after it was dislodged late in the second round.

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Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files

6 hours ago

LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

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Epstein sent $75,000 to accounts linked to Mandelson, files suggest

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Iran's supreme leader warns of regional war if US attacks

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Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says

20 hours ago

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files

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Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release

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Grammy Awards 2026: How to watch and who will win

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LIVE - Premier League: Reaction as Tottenham fight back from 2-0 down to draw with Man City - Reaction as Tottenham fight back from 2-0 down to draw with Manchester City in the Premier League.

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Solanke stars as Spurs rally to draw with Man City - Dominic Solanke produces a stunning piece of improvisation as Tottenham deliver a serious blow to Manchester City's Premier League title hopes.

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Sesko nets stoppage-time winner as Man Utd beat Fulham in thriller -- Manchester United back up to fourth in the Premier League as Benjamin Sesko scores dramatic winner in 3-2 triumph over Fulham.

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Bellingham goes off injured as Real earn last-gasp win -- Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty in stoppage time as Real Madrid labour to a narrow win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano.

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