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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment

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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods

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Messi on the brink of history - will it be his last World Cup game? -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi will play his 32nd World Cup match in Sunday's final, but will it be his last appearance? -- World Cup

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Saka shows Tuchel why he's too good to leave out -- Bukayo Saka's World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of the semi-final. -- England Men

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Argentina coach accuses England of lack of respect -- Argentina heach coach Felipe Contepomi walks out of his news conference after the 31-24 defeat by England in the Nations Championship. -- England

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England win toss and bat against India in ODI series decider -- Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and in-play video highlights as England play India in the third one-day international at Lord's.

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World Cup 2026: Bellingham? Kane? Spence? Vote for England's best player -- Have your say about England's 2026 Fifa World Cup after they achieved their highest men's World Cup finish since 1966.

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Rapp, 26, dies after being hit by car while cycling - American boxer Hannah Rapp dies aged 26 after being hit by a car while cycling in Texas. 1 hr ago - Boxing

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England beat France 6-4 in thrilling third-place match - Dramatic 6-4 win makes it England's best finish in a men's World Cup since 1966.

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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US -- He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison. -- Latin America

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Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

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New EU entry system tripling time at passport control for Britons, airport boss says

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Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

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Mother killed while asleep with baby 'was my world', sister tells BBC

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Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90

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England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged? -- England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?

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World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied -- Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.

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Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages -- Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.

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Why some women are being driven out of the workplace by an illness -- Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place. -- England

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Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10? -- When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand. -- Politics

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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths -- Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths. -- US & Canada

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The man who balances bikes, ladders and sheds on his chin -- Salford builder Tobey Newall plans to set the world record for balancing large items on his chin. -- Manchester

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Kim Jong Un was meant to be their only idol - then North Koreans discovered K-pop -- Defectors tell the BBC that despite restrictions, K-pop has cut through in the stifling dictatorship. -- Asia

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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult' -- "Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his "assistants". -- US & Canada

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'A 10-goal thriller': England fans react to 6-4 win over France

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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

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Firefighters 'doing everything they can' to extinguish wildfire

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How these twins' rare growth disorder could provide the key to preventing cancer -- Researchers have found that people with Laron syndrome have a lower incidence of cancer than the wider population. -- Latin America

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Messi and Brady in disbelief over 'prophetic' Lamine Yamal photo -- Argentina's Lionel Messi says it is "crazy" to be facing Spain's Lamine Yamal in a World Cup final after being photographed with him as a baby. -- World Cup

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Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge -- A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would "put its focus where people need it right now". -- Politics

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Britain's Kerr breaks 27-year mile world record in London -- Great Britain's Josh Kerr smashes the long-standing men's mile world record in a spectacular performance at the London Diamond League. -- Athletics

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Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn -- Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too. -- US & Canada

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Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes -- Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components". -- Europe

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Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital -- Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place. -- Asia

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Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv

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US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan

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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

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Private jets flock to Montana - but locals can't afford the trailer park

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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol

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Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off

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Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star

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Best England team for a long time? That's a fact, says Rice -- Midfielder Declan Rice says "this is the best England group for a very long time" after they secure a third-placed finish at the World Cup. -- England Men

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