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What the US and Iran get out of Trump's deal

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LIVE - Impressive Canada score three against 10-man Qatar as knockouts move closer - Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow text updates as Canada take on Qatar in Group B of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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LIVE - US Open day one: Rahm one behind leader Clark at windy Shinnecock - Contrasting fortunes for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at blustery Shinnecock Hills, New York.

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Usyk-Verhoeven ref had seen enough to end fight before bell -- The referee at the centre of the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven tells a boxing commission he had seen enough to stop the bout in the 11th round before the bell sounded.

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Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies -- Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.

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England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ - England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval. 5 hrs ago - Cricket

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'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade -- The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday.

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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen -- Gunmen "hired by a foreign entity" carried out a series of recent shootings targeting synagogues and other sites in Toronto, an official says.

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

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LIVE - Voting closes in local election that could pave way for UK leadership challenge

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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial

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Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine in England

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GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar

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Everything to know about Canada's men's team at the 2026 World Cup -- Canada hunt glory as they vie to advance to the tournament's elimination rounds for the first time.

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Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over Bosnia -- Johan Manzambi scores twice from the bench as Switzerland beat Bosnia-Hezergovina 1-0 to edge towards a place in the World Cup round of 32.

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South Africa score late from spot to draw with Czech Rep -- South Africa score a late penalty to earn a draw against Czech Republic in World Cup Group A.

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Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation' -- Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.

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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others? -- BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.

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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout -- Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform.

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What's in the US-Iran agreement? -- The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.

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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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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots - As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up. 24 hrs ago

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An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies -- Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says. -- US & Canada

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

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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

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Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win

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Conjoined twins separated with help of AI

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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site -- The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.

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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis -- The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

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Men jailed for spying for Chinese intelligence in UK -- One, a Border Force official, used his access to Home Office data, to get information about Chinese dissidents.

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Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence -- Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.

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Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial -- Johannes Natland, 19, was remanded in custody and will now face a retrial.

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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'

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Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre

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Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

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Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

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'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches

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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

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