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LIVE - Starmer warns Labour against 'turning on each other' after Burnham's convincing Makerfield win - Andy Burnham won a significant majority at the Makerfield by-election - 55% of the vote - paving the way for him to challenge the prime minister.

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Incredible images from the first week of the World Cup -- Check out these brilliant photographs from the opening round of group matches at World Cup 2026.

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LIVE - Archer gets early breakthrough to dismiss NZ captain Latham - Follow live text updates, radio commentary and in-play video highlights as England play New Zealand on day three of the second Test at The Oval.

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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan -- Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?

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A day of tears, scuffles and history as injury mars Canada's moment in World Cup -- Canada's first win at a World Cup finals was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone and the scenes that followed.

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Boy, 3, was attacked by crocodile, BBC understands

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Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery

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Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape

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LIVE - Scotland v Morocco build-up: Tartan Army gather in Boston as Clarke's side bid for history - All the latest news as the new Premier League fixtures feature Coventry at Arsenal, before build-up to Scotland v Morocco in the World Cup.

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Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions -- Iran's involvement in the World Cup has been plagued with uncertainty, linked to the war in the Middle East and related security concerns.

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The US World Cup star who couldn't be an American under Trump's plan -- Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut, but he is the type of person President Trump is trying to ban under birthright citizenship.

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The heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay? -- BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

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In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal -- His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run. -- World

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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known -- Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.

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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date? -- Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

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Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend - Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them. 13 hrs ago

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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK? -- The UK is enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The BBC asked Americans of different ages if they thought it was a good idea. -- US & Canada

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India's cash transfer boom gives relief to the poor but strains budgets -- Cash transfers are a major welfare tool but they come at a huge cost, raising concerns about their long-term efficacy. -- Asia

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Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'

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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

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Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup

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'There will be no kings' - Obama speaks at presidential centre opening

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Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup'

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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027 -- The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed. -- Athletics

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Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport -- Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.

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Tay Keith, producer who worked with Travis Scott and Drake, found dead -- The Grammy-nominated Memphis rap producer was behind hits by Eminem, Beyoncé, Drake and Cardi B.

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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power -- The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.

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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests -- Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial -- The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

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UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland postponed as fighting in Lebanon intensifies

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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

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Obama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech

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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium

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Who is Andy Burnham? Returning MP who wants to be prime minister

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'This could only exist in America': What are foreign football fans finding in the US?

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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital

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Queen's men's day five - follow live -- Hamad Medjedovic faces Ugo Humbert for a place in the Queen's semi-finals - follow live.

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Why Morocco game could be greatest of all for Scotland - Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for the first time, writes Tom English. 2 hrs ago - Scotland Men

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LIVE - US Open day two: Clark leads, Fitzpatrick & Rahm among chasers on course - Follow full live text coverage of round two at the US Open from Shinnecock Hills, New York

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Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener -- Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. -- Premier League

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Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas -- Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas. -- England Men

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