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Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support

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Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns

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Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?

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'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC -- Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.

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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews -- The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.

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Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win over England

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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.

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A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

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British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply

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Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'

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Argentina face fine for displaying Falklands banner after semi-final win - Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. 9 hrs ago - England Men

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Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes -- Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks. -- World

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Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

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Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?

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'We had the spirit': England fans on defeat to Argentina -- Argentina scored two late goals to secure their spot in the final against Spain.

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William tells England to 'hold their heads high' -- The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.

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Americans react to making daylight saving time permanent -- The US House of Representatives has voted to make daylight saving time permanent by passing the Sunshine Protection Act.

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Crackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row -- Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.

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Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

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Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada

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Watch: Is Trump facing a popular backlash on immigration?

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What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops -- Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.

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'SQZ A55' - US pensioner shocked by her racy new car licence plate -- Nancy Dello Stritto, 76, says the plate has caused quite a stir in her retirement community.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave'

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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest

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US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says

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Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

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Indian activist urged to end hunger strike as he loses 9.1kg in 19 days

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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests

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'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD

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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England? -- England went 1-0 up against Argentina before slumping to a heartbreaking semi-final defeat. Did boss Thomas Tuchel's "negative" tactics cost them a place in the World Cup final? -- England Men

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Why England's loss to Argentina felt like most painful in 60 years of hurt -- England's years of hurt will now stretch beyond 60, but the late collapse to a World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina may be the most painful wound of all.

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Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat -- Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.

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'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final -- BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

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The Open round one: Scotland's MacIntyre makes fast start at sun-kissed Royal Birkdale -- Follow scores, text updates and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from day one of the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in Southport.

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World Cup 2026: Tuchel's England beaten in semi-finals by Argentina - reaction -- All the latest from the 2026 Fifa World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's England team bow out to Argentina in the last four.

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