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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes -- President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks. -- World

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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. -- Africa

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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz -- Witnesses reported seeing a boat in rough seas which began to take on water and was turned over, authorities say. -- US & Canada

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Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 -- The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity". -- Technology

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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated

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

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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 -- BBC InDepth

12 hours ago

Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

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Supreme Court justice describes wearing bulletproof vest and 'swatting' hoax at home -- Two justices appeared before Congress to ask for $228m (£170.3m) in security funding as threats continue to rise - both in person and online. -- US & Canada

14 hours ago

'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources -- Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating investigations.

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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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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. -- England Men

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LIVE - World Cup 2026: England braced for Argentina tie - will Three Lions reach the final? England prepare to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final for chance to face Spain in Sunday's final.

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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

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Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues

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Watch: 'It smells like a dumpster' - Stinky corpse flowers make rare bloom

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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 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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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants -- Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

11 hours ago

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? -- Asia

12 hours ago

Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last? -- While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East. -- US & Canada

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How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry - Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living. 12 hrs ago

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There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell rehab photo is AI -- The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall.

3 hours ago

What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine

14 hours ago

Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz

13 hours ago

Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

14 hours ago

Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says -- The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster.

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Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks

7 hours ago

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

12 hours ago

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

7 hours ago

Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says

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Millions in Canada swelter as heatwave continues to move east

13 hours ago

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

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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

1 day ago

US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

11 hours ago

Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

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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?

3 hours ago

A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France -- Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it?

9 hours ago

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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