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Aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer - and we're starting to understand why - The 4,000-year-old drug prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body.

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Bellingham invests in Birmingham Hundred franchise -- England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham purchases a 1% stake in Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. -- Real Madrid

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Which Premier League players are out of contract this summer? -- With a World Cup summer fast approaching, BBC Sport looks at which Premier League stars may be looking for new clubs. -- Premier League

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Liverpool's Woodman on life as third-choice keeper -- Liverpool's Freddie Woodman on the "tough" life of a third-choice goalkeeper and what it was like being thrown in "at the deep end" in the Merseyside derby. -- Liverpool

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LIVE - Iran yet to decide on sending delegation to Islamabad for US talks, official tells BBC - US President Donald Trump says he expects "to be bombing" if no progress is made as Wednesday's ceasefire deadline looms.

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William and Catherine praise late Queen's 'lifetime of duty' -- On what would have been her 100th birthday, the final design for a statue honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II is unveiled. -- UK

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LIVE - Kevin Warsh says he will not be Trump's 'sock puppet' if confirmed as Fed chairman - Kevin Warsh, Trump's choice to replace Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, faced questions from lawmakers.

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Mass trial for 486 alleged MS-13 gang members begins in El Salvador

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Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

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Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

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Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

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Prolific US sperm donor fails to have parentage recognised in UK court

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Lyse Doucet: Iran sending 'mixed messages' on talks -- US media has reported that Vice-President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Tuesday, but Tehran hasn't confirmed it will send a delegation for talks in Islamabad.

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Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs -- One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

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What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US -- The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

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US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship -- The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.

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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? -- How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.

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The NFL's next superstar and how mum's struggle inspired rise to top -- Fernando Mendoza is almost certain to be the first pick in the NFL Draft after rising from obscurity and his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been his main source of inspiration.

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Michael Jackson film is a 'whitewash' and 'ghoulish', critics say -- A new biopic, titled Michael, sees the singer's nephew Jaafar Jackson portray his uncle's rise to fame.

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Carey Mulligan on the Gen Z v millennial feud at the heart of Netflix's Beef -- Mulligan and Oscar Isaac play a couple who get into a dramatic row with a pair of younger employees.

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard

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'Every parent's nightmare' - What we learned from the charges against D4vd

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Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct'

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Watch: Skydiver crashes into jumbotron at US football game

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Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death -- One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit. -- Middle East

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Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values -- The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty. -- Europe

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing. -- US & Canada

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South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract -- Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role. -- Africa

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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed -- The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

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Reality TV star was found dead in ditch in Thailand -- Jordan Wright, 33, from The Only Way Is Essex, was found last month near Phuket, an inquest hears.

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Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote -- San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award.

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Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

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Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

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Swinney turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

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Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

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The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

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Championship clubs reject bringing in VAR next season -- Championship clubs have turned down the chance to introduce a challenge system of VAR for the 2026-27 season. -- Championship

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O'Sullivan in charge against China's He at Crucible -- Ronnie O'Sullivan begins his quest for a record-breaking eighth World Championship title with a dominant opening session against He Guoqiang.

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Midtjylland's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing -- Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

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Trapped nerve and wee stops - running a marathon 22 weeks pregnant -- British athlete Calli Hauger-Thackery says running the Boston Marathon 22 weeks into her pregnancy was the toughest achievement in her career.

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