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'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation -- An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.

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The US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck -- They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.

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Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it? -- As America turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president

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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?

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Turkish police beat us with iron rods before we lost limbs to frostbite, Afghans say

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Watch: Couple scale Empire State Building, get engaged and are arrested

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Canadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face

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Genuine superstar Kane produces his biggest England moment -- Harry Kane's England career is filled with great moments - his rescue act against DR Congo is his greatest, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Belgium come from 2-0 down to beat Senegal with last-gasp extra-time penalty -- Belgium fight back to beat Senegal with last-gasp penalty in extra time and reach last 16.

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Balogun scores and is sent off as USA reach last 16 -- Folarin Balogun scores and is then sent off as USA beat Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach last 16.

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Four die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations -- More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico's capital on Tuesday to mark the country's win over Ecuador.

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Concern over rise in online racist abuse at World Cup -- The event has suffered a 'significant increase' in the most serious examples of racist abuse online, Fifa's social media protection service has found.

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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances -- Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

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Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad -- Chizi, one of China's biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.

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Everything we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations -- The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden. -- US & Canada

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'When I turned around, nothing was left': One father's search for family after Venezuela quakes - Nelson Torrebella said a quick goodbye to his wife and two sons before jumping in his car. Then the earth shook violently beneath him.

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Madonna's Confessions II is finally here - but is it worth the 21-year wait? -- The pop star's 15th album starts on the dancefloor, but ends with deep personal revelations. -- Culture

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'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250

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Watch: People smuggler tracked down and confronted by BBC

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Watch: Man comes face-to-face with bear inside truck

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Lethal Weapon actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis - The four-time Emmy winner said his movements, speech and memories have slowed since receiving his diagnosis. 9 hrs ago

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Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say -- Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.

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'Time for him to pay' - Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president's appeal fails -- The writer's lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.

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Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts -- Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

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Greek politician's mother dies of wounds after arson attack -- Three separate attacks involving petrol bombs and other improvised devices took place in Thessaloniki in the early hours of Wednesday.

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People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum

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At least 13 killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv

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World Cup dreams shattered as StubHub tickets cancelled at last minute

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US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal

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Identical twin dies weeks after setting up leukaemia fundraiser

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Controversial bishops ordained as Pope warns of 'schism' in Catholic Church

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Daredevil climbers get engaged after scaling top of the Empire State Building

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Aunt of Venezuelan boy pulled from rubble tells BBC she will give him 'mother's warmth'

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Let children stay up for England-Mexico - Tuchel -- England manager Thomas Tuchel urges parents to let their children stay up to watch England take on Mexico in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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LIVE -- World Cup 2026: England to play Mexico as Belgium & USA progress to last 16 -- All the latest from the 2026 Fifa World Cup as England & Belgium set up games with co-hosts Mexico and the USA respectively.

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Will Britain's final four lift Wimbledon gloom? In her first BBC Sport column at this year's Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses whether the last four Britons in the singles can further lift the gloom. 2 hrs ago - Tennis

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Win over DR Congo 'our best game of the tournament' - Kane -- England captain Harry Kane believes the Three Lions' attacking play against DR Congo was the best they have shown so far in the World Cup after their 2-1 win in Atlanta.

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USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly? -- Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?

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Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit -- Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

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Spurs agree deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle's Tonali -- Tottenham Hotspur agree a deal worth up to £100m with Newcastle United for midfielder Sandro Tonali.

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