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Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day

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Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps, says Hinge boss - Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships. 14 hrs ago

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Weekly quiz: What did Rosamund Pike say to the person using their phone during her play? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Trump cancels concerts for America's 250th birthday - but how else is it celebrating? -- A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

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Trump confident of India trade deal despite new tariff threat -- This week, the US proposed new tariffs on dozens of countries including India over concerns of forced labour.

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Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia -- Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.

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Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King -- Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.

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How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year

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LIVE - French Open: Zverev faces Mensik in first semi-final - listen & follow - Title favourite and second seed Alexander Zverev faces rising star Jakub Mensik for a place in the French Open final - follow live.

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Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist -- Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award. -- Women's Football

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Moeen Ali says he was advised not to join Yorkshire -- Moeen Ali says many people advised him against moving to Yorkshire following the Azeem Rafiq racism case. -- Yorkshire

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LIVE - Ferraris fastest after Hadjar crashes in Monaco first practice - Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3 commentary of first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days

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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

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Teen rapists spared jail partly because of intellectual limitations, judge's full remarks show

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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested

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A rivalry that changed football -- Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the top of the game for the past 20 years, BBC Sport looks at a rivalry that has shaped football.

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Here's why counting votes in California is taking so long -- It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles.

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How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls -- The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success.

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The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English -- The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge

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'We moved in with 17 strangers so we wouldn't be lonely': Why co-housing is on the rise -- Co-housing is becoming a more popular model to beat loneliness and the affordable housing crisis.

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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

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Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthday

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Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video

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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

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US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent -- Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years.

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Marilyn Monroe auction features star's make-up and gowns on 100th birthday -- The auction has already brought in thousands in bids and includes intimate items from her life.

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Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon -- The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

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Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals

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Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

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Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

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My husband has been missing on Ben Nevis since February

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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

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LIVE - England reach 72-1 at lunch on day two, leading NZ by 99 - Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England face New Zealand on day two of the first Test at Lord's.

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Arsenal trio & Fernandes on PFA men's player of the year shortlist -- Declan Rice, Gabriel, David Raya, Bruno Fernandes, Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki are nominated for the Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year award.

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Farrell signs new Ireland deal to 2031 -- Ireland men's head coach Andy Farrell signs a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) until 2031.

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