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USA striker Balogun's one-game ban suspended by Fifa -- Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.

5 hours ago

Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records -- The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.

5 hours ago

US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather -- US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.

3 hours ago

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared -- The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

10 hours ago

Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands with huge wind gusts

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England's match with Mexico delayed by an hour -- England's World Cup last-16 match with Mexico in Mexico City is delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST (19:00 local time). -- Just now -- England Men

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New coach and mum's cooking help Osaka bring back the fun -- How a change in coach, playing with freedom and enjoying her mum's cooking helped inspire Naomi Osaka to a stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon.

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Haaland scores twice as Norway knock Brazil out - Erling Haaland scores twice to join Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at the top of the Golden Boot standings as Norway eliminate Brazil from the World Cup.

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Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

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A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

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Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive

11 hours ago

Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach

9 hours ago

Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run

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After 250 years the American Dream is surviving, but only just -- The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading

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'Separate in name and power': How America reinvented English -- America's linguistic independence has transformed the English language with a wealth of new words and phrases.

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Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism -- The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?

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Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much? -- What would the revolutionaries who broke from the British monarchy 250 years ago make of the current head of state?

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Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it? -- As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup.

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A trailblazer whose stage experiments transformed Indian theatre -- Vijaya Mehta is widely credited with modernising Marathi theatre in 1960s and 70s with her experimental plays.

20 hours ago

Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race -- Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing against a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds. -- Europe

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Dior dress, Adam Sandler and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor and Travis's wedding -- The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen. -- Culture

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What do people in the US hope for the country's future? -- As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration. -- US & Canada

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Shelter-in-place order amid storm at Azteca before Mexico-England -- Supporters are told to stay in their seats as an electrical storm approaches Azteca Stadium before Mexico v England in the last 16 of the World Cup.

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England battling history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron -- England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Mexico fans fail in bid to wake up England players -- England players feel little to no impact of Mexico fans attempting to disturb their sleep by letting off fireworks outside their hotel.

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Why the Azteca is a legendary World Cup stadium -- BBC Sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico there in the last 16 of the World Cup.

11 hours ago

Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader

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Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded

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Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

4 days ago

Watch: Catherine gives out tickets and meets public in surprise Wimbledon visit

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'America's 250th birthday is our 50th anniversary'

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Vatican excommunicates followers of global Catholic sect -- Around 600,000 followers of the Society of Saint Pius X, a Catholic sect, are affected. -- Europe

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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks -- Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

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Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks -- The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.

1 day ago

Djokovic breaks Federer's Wimbledon record to reach quarters -- Novak Djokovic claims the all-time record for most men's singles match wins at Wimbledon by beating qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the quarter-finals.

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From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding

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'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago

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Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral

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How Iran's new regime is very different to what came before

17 hours ago

Eight rescued from seaplane that made 'hard landing' in Manhattan river

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Scientist who cleaned space toilet on work experience now leading Mars exploration teams

8 hours ago

Prince Harry and Meghan: Will they or won't they, and will we care?

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Safety car decisive again in confusing end to chaotic British GP -- The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Benson. -- Formula 1

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Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes -- England showed plenty of positives during their run to the T20 World Cup final but the margin of defeat leaves coach Charlotte Edwards with questions to answer. -- England Women

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