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BBC News - Top Stories

US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump -- Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing. -- World

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Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency -- The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010. -- Culture

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Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100 -- The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

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Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention -- Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.

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The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence -- Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.

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The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations - US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out. 4 hrs ago - Middle East

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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut -- Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn. -- US & Canada

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New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right -- Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion? -- Just now -- World Cup

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Russell beats Hamilton to Barcelona pole -- George Russell bounces back from the disappointments of the past few races to take pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach Queen's final -- An inspired Emma Raducanu wins twice in a day to reach the Queen's final but fellow Briton Katie Boulter loses her semi-final. -- Tennis

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Why is Trump hosting a cage fight at the White House? Critics have questioned whether seven bouts in a 92-ft structure called The Claw is a suitable celebration of US independence.

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The trauma and hope behind Haiti's rare World Cup appearance -- Haiti's first appearance at a men's World Cup for 52 years is as much about hope as it is goals for the conflict-torn nation.

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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order

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Royal Family cheered by crowds at King's official birthday

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As the Knicks eye their first NBA title in 53 years, New York's Spurs fans keep a low-key vibe

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US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says

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Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

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'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by football fever -- Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.

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USA start World Cup in style - but will they finally join the elite? -- If there were any doubts the USA were ready to live up to the pressure of being a World Cup host, they were dispelled in a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

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Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts -- The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

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How much did these fans pay for their World Cup tickets?

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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

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The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

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Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government

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Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department - The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO. 15 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise. 22 hrs ago

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I have a duty to stay on, says UK PM as he justifies defence spending decisions -- Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money.

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King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney -- The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

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Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival -- Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.

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Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million

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Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada?

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Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near

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Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins two-day visit to Ireland

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Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?

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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

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'We planted some trees upside down for a joke'

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LIVE - Qatar face Switzerland in San Francisco as busy third day of World Cup begins - Follow live as Qatar face Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the World Cup.

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Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti? -- BBC Scotland looks at the midfield conundrum facing Scotland boss Steve Clarke. -- Scotland Men

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Can Vinicius finally convince Brazil in Neymar's absence? -- Vinicius Junior is considered one of the best players in the world, but can he make the Brazilian public fall in love with him at the World Cup? -- World Cup

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Australia begin World Cup with win over South Africa -- Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker. -- Women's Cricket

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