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The UK social media ban is about so much more than social media -- If we are witnessing a profound shift in the online space, how will it reshape our relationship with it? Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman writes.

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'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni on Trump after 'unfounded' anecdote

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Backstage at Gorillaz' epic, one-off stadium show: 'The vibe is ridiculous'

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LIVE - Watch live as Japan go in front inside four minutes against Tunisia at World Cup - Watch live and follow updates as Tunisia face Japan in the World Cup.

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Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say -- The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

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Curacao earn first World Cup point as inspired Room keeps Ecuador out - Curacao win their first-ever World Cup point as goalkeeper Eloy Room earns them a draw with Ecuador.

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Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

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King Charles to reveal personal tax bill for first time as monarch

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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

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Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

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Nine people in critical condition after UK train crash

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From factory floor to World Cup star - Germany's super-sub Undav -- It was not long ago that his manager Julian Nagelsmann called him out openly - but Deniz Undav is proving himself a key player for Germany at the World Cup.

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Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it? -- The 2026 World Cup becomes the fastest edition of the tournament to hit 100 goals since 1958 - with the landmark reached in the 33rd game. But what is behind the scoring spree?

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Substitute Undav scores twice as Germany reach last 32 with comeback win -- Deniz Undav rescued Germany as his second-half double helped them come from behind to defeat Ivory Coast and book their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

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Curacao's trailblazer doctor on football's big stage -- Dr Suzanne Huurman is head of medical staff for Curacao's national men's side - the World Cup's smallest ever team by population and size.

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World Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up -- While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.

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At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss -- Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one. -- US & Canada

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Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good -- While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of. -- Health

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Why an AI company cleaned my New York City apartment for free -- An AI company is sending free cleaners door-to-door in a bid to train the robots it hopes one day will replace them.

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Talk of Starmer staying on to fight is fading - fast -- After Andy Burnham's by-election victory, support for the prime minister is evaporating, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon

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Would you choose to take a 22-hour non-stop flight?

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

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Watch: What we know about the Bedford train crash

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Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer - The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week. 2 hrs ago

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US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa - More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world. 1 day ago - World

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Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home -- There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.

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African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery -- The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

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US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

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Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

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France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert

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Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

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Woman who saved boy from crocodile praised

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Bolivian president declares state of emergency

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Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

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Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes -- Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.

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Scotland expects: What is behind McTominay's understated World Cup? -- Some are suggesting Scott McTominay has not had the expected impact for Scotland at the World Cup, but is that fair on the Napoli midfielder?

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Scheffler makes move but US Open is Clark's to lose -- Wyndham Clark takes a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open but will have world number one Scottie Scheffler for company on Sunday.

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