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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated -- Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.

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Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens - Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal. 6 hrs ago

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Superb Spain beat France to reach World Cup final -- Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro score as Spain produce superb performance to beat France and reach the World Cup final.

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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? -- As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK

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From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers -- The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

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How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry - Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living. 6 hrs ago

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Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal -- Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

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I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted -- The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.

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Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash? 5 hrs ago

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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold -- The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York. -- Science & Environment

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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

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US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits

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Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

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Watch: 'It smells like a dumpster' - Stinky corpse flowers make rare bloom

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'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources

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US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal

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Walked for 47% of the World Cup - the evolution of Messi -- Lionel Messi is looking to beat England and reach a third World Cup final with Argentina. Guillem Balague looks at the evolution of one of the game's all-time greats.

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Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or it is 'anyone but England'? -- As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie.

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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants -- Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.

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World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes -- The half-time break in Sunday's World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes.

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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis -- The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage. -- US & Canada

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What we know about fatal ICE shooting in Maine

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Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

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Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz

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There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell rehab photo is AI

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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre -- The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights". -- Edinburgh, Fife & East

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US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico -- Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in. -- Business

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Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30 -- Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits. -- Asia

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Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

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Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks

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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

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Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office

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Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity

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Man died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sent

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A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France -- Spain have rather flown under the radar at the 2026 World Cup - but will they go all the way and win it? -- World Cup

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I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer -- England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.

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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi -- Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals.

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Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi -- England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

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