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Wednesday, June 03, 2026 2:04 PM ET

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LIVE - French Open quarter-finals: Berrettini faces Arnaldi - listen & follow - Italy's Matteo Berrettini faces compatriot Matteo Arnaldi for a place in the French Open semi-finals against another Italian in Flavio Cobolli - follow live.

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LIVE - UK student's death a tragedy and arrest footage difficult to watch, police chief tells BBC - "What was filmed there is a tragedy, an absolute tragedy," Alexis Boon tells the BBC - but he insists he won't resign.

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Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count

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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

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US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns

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CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

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Sabalenka crumbles in French Open quarter-finals

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She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers -- Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.

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How is America celebrating its 250th birthday? -- A UFC fight on the White House lawn is among a range of events planned to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. -- US & Canada

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Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade -- The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone. -- Middle East

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How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder -- Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally. -- Northern Ireland

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Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? -- Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

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The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026? -- A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined.

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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early? -- Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

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Sacred hall housing 'eternal flame' in Japan destroyed by fire

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Nowak murder: Key moments of police bodycam footage

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Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footage

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Video shows elaborate drug-smuggling tunnel between US and Mexico

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Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show -- The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

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Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria -- A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.

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Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face Olympic verdict -- Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face a decision on whether they will be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics.

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Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on UK banknotes -- The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.

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Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time -- According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".

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Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson -- Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.

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Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary

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One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

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The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

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Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank

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Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene

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New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to run-off in race to run California's biggest city

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Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes -- Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.

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How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches? -- BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches

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Will 2026's 'yo-yo racing' mean overtaking in Monaco? -- Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult.

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Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy -- Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?

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'Part-timer' McIlroy will continue to pick and choose events -- Rory McIlroy says he will continue to "pick and choose" the events he plays on the PGA Tour's new-look schedule "because it brings balance to my life".

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