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Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium -- Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.

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Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport

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As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks

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Williams and Alcaraz to play US Open mixed doubles

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Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law

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US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

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Massachusetts mum suffering 'command hallucination' when she killed children, court hears

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Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya? -- Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives. -- Africa

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These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing -- For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world. -- Asia

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Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues. -- US & Canada

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Fear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots -- Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now? -- Northern Ireland

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Why we can't look away from hoarder home clean-ups -- Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times. -- England

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How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank -- There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years. -- Middle East

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Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

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Trump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing

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Robot horse and rider steal the spotlight at Chinese conference

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'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

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Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash

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UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza -- Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024. -- World

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Infantino asked to stay away from youth tournament -- Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend by Concacaf president Victor Montagliani.

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US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges -- The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.

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Dozens of people abducted in attacks on villages in Nigeria, police say -- The attacks are the latest in a wider series of kidnappings and assaults by armed groups in Nigeria. -- Africa

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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements -- The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13. -- US & Canada

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Sex toys again thrown on court during WNBA matches -- Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud brands spectators "weird" for throwing sex toys on court, disrupting matches on consecutive nights in the WNBA. -- Basketball

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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse

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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal

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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike

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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer

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Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

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Fitness coach had stroke weeks after giving birth

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Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down

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Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike

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Debutant Espi gives Mourinho winning Real Madrid return - New signing Carlos Espi scores a late winner as Jose Mourinho begins his Real Madrid return with a win at Espanyol.

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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality -- Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca -- Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.

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Man Utd 'didn't look ready' - but hurting Carrick remains calm -- Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is refusing to panic despite shock loss at newly promoted Hull City.

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Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles -- World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.

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Tarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death -- Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.

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