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England beat France 6-4 in thrilling third-place match - Dramatic 6-4 win makes it England's best finish in a men's World Cup since 1966.

3 hours ago

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

7 hours ago

German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

4 hours ago

Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'

21 hours ago

UK's Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

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World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied

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England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged? -- England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?

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Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages -- Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

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Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness -- Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. -- England

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Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10? -- When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand. -- Politics

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Ruthless plotter? Flip-flopper? Dad dancer? Insiders reveal the real Andy Burnham -- Who is the UK's next prime minister? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out -- BBC InDepth

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How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer -- Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population. -- Latin America

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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop -- Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship. -- Asia

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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths -- Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths. -- US & Canada

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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

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Firefighters 'doing everything they can' to extinguish wildfire

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Timelapse shows World Cup final stadium nearly vanish in smoky haze

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Watch: Residents flee massive Canadian wildfire by boat

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Giant sinkhole appears on Sunset Boulevard from burst water pipe

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Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo -- Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby. -- World Cup

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Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn -- Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too.

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Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital -- Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place. -- Asia

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Gracie Abrams captures pain of early adulthood in new album - but you're left wanting more -- The singer's third album is full of incisive, witty lyrics that are let down by muted production. -- Culture

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Brad Pitt's children are dropping their dad's surname - here's why I did the same -- Hannah had used her mother's maiden name on her social media for years before she legally made the change. -- Family & Education

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Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK

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Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

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Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol

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16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance

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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

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Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes

16 hours ago

The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

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New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

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Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice -- Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after the Three Lions secure a third-placed finish at the 2026 World Cup. -- England Men

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Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa's Rogers -- Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England international midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.

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Fleetwood still dreaming as Burns leads an open Open -- Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams.

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How did England players rate during the World Cup? -- BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.

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