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Top Democrats press Graham Platner to drop out of Maine race over new allegation - Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race. 7 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei -- Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.

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Football fans in US have their say on Balogun suspension -- One of the USA's top stars did play against Belgium in the end - but should he have been allowed to?

11 minutes ago

The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London

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LIVE - World Cup 2026: Does failure to win World Cup title affect Ronaldo's legacy? Reaction as the Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are knocked out by Spain, in what is likely to be his final World Cup appearance.

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Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes -- The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

9 hours ago

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

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Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities

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Marine Le Pen's moment of truth: Why Tuesday court verdict matters for France

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Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37

9 hours ago

Canada orders 12 submarines from Germany in largest defence deal of its kind

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'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up -- Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

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Spain's World Cup challenge built on record-breaking historic defence -- If Spain are to get their hands on the World Cup trophy again, they may have their defence, rather than their attack, to thank.

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Arthur Fery, the wildcard keeping British hopes alive at Wimbledon -- Seven days ago, there was doom and gloom around British players' performances at this year's Wimbledon. Then Arthur Fery stepped forward.

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'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran -- Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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Robots available for rent: But what can they do? Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot. 10 hrs ago

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MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds -- A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X'.

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Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama

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Investigators tackle rogue Gatwick parking firms

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Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China

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Israeli police officer filmed throwing stun grenade into car in West Bank -- Israel's police force says the officer acted "not in accordance with procedure" and that it has opened an investigation.

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Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar -- The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.

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India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations -- Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

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Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured -- The two days of violence at Negombo Prison are the worst prison riots in the country in years.

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China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

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Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC

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World War Two veteran celebrates 105th birthday

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France's Marine Le Pen, who brought hard-right National Rally to cusp of electoral success

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Women hit fertility tipping point at 49 - even with young donor eggs

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'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring

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Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer

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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part? -- Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs -- BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.

8 hours ago

Miami Heat sign Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee Bucks -- Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks.

10 hours ago

Safety car finish and Verstappen's future - F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino -- After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it. -- World Cup

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