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BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Andy Burnham wins by-election, paving way for possible leadership challenge to UK PM Keir Starmer - Labour's Andy Burnham, who won 55% of the vote, says in his victory speech that this could be a "turning point" for the party.

10 minutes ago

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?

1 hour ago

What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it -- BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.

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Canada thrash nine-man Qatar but Marsch in tears over Kone injury - Canada took huge step towards the last 32 with their first World Cup win - but lost Ismail Kone to a serious-looking injury against nine-man Qatar

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Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32

2 hours ago

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

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Thirty-five killed as gunmen attack Niger's biggest airport

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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027

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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

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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.

9 hours ago

'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup -- Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

16 hours ago

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. -- Middle East

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for -- While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the 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 ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money -- With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts.

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Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador' -- The BBC's Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jersey. -- Latin America

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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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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

19 hours ago

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

9 hours ago

'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech

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Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

29 days ago

GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar -- The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June.

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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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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.

16 hours ago

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.

50 minutes ago

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

9 hours ago

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

4 hours ago

In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

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'Even the Coke is big' - Foreign World Cup fans take in American culture

4 hours ago

Obamas host star-studded opening of Chicago presidential centre

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

1 hour ago

'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches

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Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

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A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment -- Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed. -- World Cup

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LIVE - World Cup: Mexico progress and Canada win after Kone leg-break - All the latest news as co-hosts Mexico progress and Canada win 6-0 following a horror injury to Ismael Kone, with build-up to Scotland v Morocco.

40 minutes ago

McIlroy makes solid US Open start before conditions alter dynamic -- Shinnecock Hills served up a tale of changing conditions that altered the dynamic on the opening day of the fog-delayed US Open.

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US Open day one as it happened: Clark four clear of Fitzpatrick and Rahm of curtailed opening round - Contrasting fortunes for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at blustery Shinnecock Hills, New York.

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Hat-trick hero & Swiss wonderkid - World Cup duo set for Premier League? -- Will Canada hat-trick hero Jonathan David and Swiss goal-scoring midfielder Johan Manzambi be playing in the Premier League next season?

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