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Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president -- Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans. -- Football

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Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunite 8,000 miles away -- Women in the team, which is recognised by Fifa, say football has given them freedom and independence.

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Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC -- The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

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Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans

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'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition -- AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry. -- Business

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The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it -- Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden. -- Business

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What's causing record high US beef prices? -- The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money. -- US & Canada

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Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer? -- Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe. -- Business

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Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday. This is what is expected to happen. -- Football

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Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty -- The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

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US congressman drops re-election bid after 'inappropriate conduct' findings

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Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses

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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?

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See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet

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Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong's childhood home as it goes on sale -- Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969. -- US & Canada

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'The fire's right there' - Families recount fleeing Washington state wildfires -- Some have returned to find their homes reduced to ash and rubble, with only the charred trunks of trees rising from the smouldering ground. -- US & Canada

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Watch: 'Marmots have money troubles' - Scientists turn to OnlyFans to raise funds

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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

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Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

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El-Sayed promotes left-wing platform after Michigan Senate primary win

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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks -- Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

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Mohamed Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move -- Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

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Watch: Small plane makes emergency landing on Florida highway -- Dashcam video shows a plane flying under a highway gantry after the instructor calmly informed air traffic control of the emergency.

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Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence -- The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

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Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy -- The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

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El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

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Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman

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University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

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Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

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The avalanche that killed a climbing legend - and a generation of record-setting guides

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Newcastle appoint Jaissle - what should fans expect? -- Newcastle United appoint Matthias Jaissle, 38, as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe - but what will the German bring to the club?

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Mudryk returns after 20 months out in Chelsea defeat - Mykhailo Mudryk makes his first appearance for Chelsea in 20 months as a substitute in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat by Juventus in Hong Kong.

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Everton sign midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal -- Everton sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for a reported fee of £7m.

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Arsenal players 'fuming' after sloppy Real Betis defeat - Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players were "fuming" after their disappointing 3-1 pre-season defeat by Real Betis in Dublin.

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How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT -- BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

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Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr improved contract offer -- Real Madrid make Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.

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