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Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

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LIVE - Dangerous wildfire smoke blankets large parts of Canada and the US - Thick pollution has made the air stretching from Winnipeg to the southern US unhealthy to breathe and officials are encouraging people to stay indoors.

1 hour ago

Andy Burnham 'finalising' top team before becoming UK prime minister on Monday - Burnham was confirmed earlier as the new Labour leader - in a speech he said he had "a plan" and would give "hope back" to working class communities.

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At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died -- The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.

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Health experts urge caution over mandatory US military testosterone screenings -- Medical professionals told the BBC the new policy could lead to an increase in incorrect diagnoses, as well as other issues. -- US & Canada

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How the World Cup made an 'NFL-obsessed' American a football fan -- New fans tell the BBC they are fully invested after watching the World Cup on home soil, just don't ask them to stop calling it soccer. -- US & Canada

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Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms

7 hours ago

Caitlin Clark 'a political football' says NBA chief Silver

1 hour ago

How will testosterone testing work in Hegseth's military?

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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

10 hours ago

More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

13 hours ago

Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals -- Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best finals.

3 hours ago

Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare? -- How do Spain's 2010 World Cup winners compare to the current contingent who are looking to match their feat in the 2026 tournament? BBC Sport takes a look.

5 hours ago

Tuchel did not deliver, but his time with England is not up - Shearer -- Former England captain Alan Shearer says Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel will not be fazed by criticism he has faced over the World Cup semi-final defeat.

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What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later) -- The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad. -- Health

1 hour ago

What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact -- Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke. -- US & Canada

16 hours ago

Why has British Steel been nationalised? -- The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future. -- Business

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Is Glasgow ready for the Commonwealth Games - and does the city care? -- Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready. -- Glasgow & West Scotland

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Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? -- US & Canada

8 hours ago

Timelapse shows World Cup final stadium nearly vanish in smoky haze

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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods

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Watch: Residents flee massive Canadian wildfire by boat

22 hours ago

Drone images show major Cairngorms wildfire

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West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89 -- Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

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Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, UK study suggests -- An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.

3 hours ago

'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD -- Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.

1 day ago

Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains -- The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

20 minutes ago

'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint -- King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.

1 day ago

Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' -- The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.

1 day ago

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

3 hours ago

The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

16 hours ago

Iran accuses US of hitting civilian infrastructure

4 hours ago

Shop loses licence over missing lottery ticket

55 minutes ago

A very quick guide to Andy Burnham

6 hours ago

US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction

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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money

5 hours ago

Man finds 'rare' Roman treasures in a field

34 minutes ago

LIVE -- The Open round two: Scheffler and Fleetwood climbing, MacIntyre and Fitzpatrick in mix -- Follow live text updates, scores and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of day two at the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.

20 minutes ago

Five reasons for England to be cheerful despite World Cup exit - Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future. 3 hrs ago - England Men

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'Chaos v calm' - Sutton's World Cup final and third-place predictions -- BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton makes his prediction for Spain against Argentina in the World Cup final, and the bronze final between France and England.

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Keep calm and carry on - Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup -- Former Spain captain Cesar Azpilicueta explains why Luis de la Fuente's side have confidence in the collective as they prepare for Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.

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Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions -- Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.

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Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at Spa -- Alpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.

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