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French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument -- The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria. -- Europe

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LIVE - Rogers starts for England against Argentina in World Cup semi-final - Get team news, analysis, predictions and fan reaction before England face old rivals Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests -- There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.

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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews

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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops

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Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform -- The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election. -- Europe

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Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers -- Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

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Canada wildfires leaves train 'encased in flames' as smoke from drifts towards US

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Andy Serkis defends lack of diversity in Lord of the Rings cast

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LIVE - Todd Blanche says 'mistakes were made' over Epstein files release at confirmation hearing - Senators are questioning the president's former personal lawyer before they vote to confirm his role as attorney general.

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Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes -- A judge ruled against the Rastafarian community - but acknowledged the need for a broader national debate.

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'I changed 10 times in 10 years': Why Gen Z see job-hopping as the future

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Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

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Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage

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England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality -- England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

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Fan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winners -- Sean Carrington said if the Three Lions fail to bring the trophy home he will add the words "only joking".

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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi -- Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

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'We expect an emotional match': Tuchel on England v Argentina rivalry -- England football manager, Thomas Tuchel, talks about his understanding of the historic England v Argentina rivalry.

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'Full of magic and humanity': Five things you need to know about The Odyssey - As Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland arrives in cinemas – here are the key takeaways from the film.

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From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers -- The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? -- As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

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Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada

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Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris

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Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

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Why England v Argentina matters so much

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There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell rehab photo is AI

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Heatwave prompts Italy's delivery riders to strike for extra rights -- Delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence want to protect their health and their wages.

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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members -- The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.

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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run -- The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests -- Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

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Trump says ICE agents should not give up traffic stops

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US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz

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EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel

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US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

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Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'

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We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England.

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Portmarnock 'pretty close' to hosting first Open outside of UK -- Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A is "getting pretty close" to bringing the Open Championship to Portmarnock Golf Club in Dublin.

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What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina? -- England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. As the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup knockout stage again, BBC Sport asks: what happened to him?

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I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer -- England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

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Stokes set for first game since England retirement -- Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup next week.

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