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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool

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Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure -- The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.

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Root lifts midnight curfew on England team - New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes. 14 mins ago

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Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death -- Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

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LIVE - Thousands rush to buy viewing glasses as UK and Europe count down to historic solar eclipse - The once-in-a-generation event will see the Moon block out more than 90% of the Sun in the UK, while parts of Iceland and Spain will see a rare total eclipse.

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Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake -- Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete. -- Latin America

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Driver who broke sound barrier races in Utah to new speed record

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Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97

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Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses

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LIVE - Serial sex offender who murdered two women and violently raped third given whole life prison sentence

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Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level -- Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say. -- US & Canada

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In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope -- Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia's third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.

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Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of UK e-scooter crashes -- Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.

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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat -- British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

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Brother of man trapped under rubble in Colombian quake clings on to hope -- BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors. -- Latin America

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Fact-checking Trump's claims as he rolls back some recommended vaccines -- The US president has repeatedly cast doubt on the safety of childhood vaccines, making several misleading claims. -- US & Canada

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Baby Shark boy set to make K-pop debut

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Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

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Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump?

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Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings

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Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio

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The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer -- Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo". -- Culture

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Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds -- Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.

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Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle

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Wisconsin result dents winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

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Miss Universe Canada contestants apologise for wearing indigenous dress

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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

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Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

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Jasper Carrott says family is 'so proud' of Lucy Davis after cancer diagnosis

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Nicholas Hoult joins Harry Potter TV show - see the cast so far

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I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans -- Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man. -- Man Utd

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La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak -- La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak. -- Football

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The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m -- Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24. -- Chelsea

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South Korea crisis deepens over sexual favours scandal -- The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters. -- South Korea

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Inter in advanced talks for Spurs full-back Spence -- Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m (30m euros). -- Football

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