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BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit -- A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family. -- US & Canada

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Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack -- New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms. -- Australia

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Ex-Cambridge professor Arday's death is 'tragedy on so many levels', says UK PM

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UK's Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims -- Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

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Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand -- A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say -- Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

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These women are set to scale a 25ft greasy pole to win a prize ham -- The five women will try to scale a 25ft wooden pole covered in grease and claim the prize at the top - a ham.

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I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me - Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart - 4 hrs ago

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Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore -- Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.

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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?

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Watch: Flooding destroys a road in Indiana after heavy rainfall

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Watch: Why Tupac Shakur's murder trial is happening 30 years after he was killed

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World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner

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Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North -- Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.

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Parents of dead baby found near river identified

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead

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What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

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The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot

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Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

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US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career

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Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

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Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick and Man Utd -- Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.

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Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history -- Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

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O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon -- Kate O'Connor says her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" at the Irish athlete claims gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.

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West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m -- West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.

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Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint -- Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

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'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets -- The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.

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Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham -- England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

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