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Can China target critics abroad with its new 'ethnic unity' law? -- Rights groups fear the new law gives Beijing legal authority to go after people beyond its borders.

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Canada will take part in Eurovision Song Contest 2027

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LIVE - England v DR Congo build-up: Rice expected to return as fans descend on Atlanta

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Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade -- Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.

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LIVE - Watch Wimbledon: Sabalenka in control, Sinner continues title defence - Watch coverage, listen to radio commentary and follow text updates from day three of Wimbledon 2026.

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Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake -- Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.

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At least five killed in fire at Antwerp apartment block, say police

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Two UK police officers face misconduct investigation in case of murdered student Henry Nowak

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Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes? -- They're not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

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United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass? -- France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.

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Time for Tuchel to show hand as England enter World Cup danger zone -- England coach Thomas Tuchel must now play his strongest hand as he enters the danger zone in a World Cup of shocks, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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What we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured NYC wedding celebrations -- The couple has been mum about their upcoming nuptials, but speculation has mounted about a multi-day celebration at Madison Square Garden. -- US & Canada

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Families search for earthquake survivors in one of Venezuela's hardest hit areas -- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Caraballeda, La Guaira, where locals are still desperately searching for family members in the rubble.

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What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade -- The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.

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Why India's cockroach protesters are still on the streets in over 40C heat -- Hundreds have been spending days and nights at Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi for the past 10 days.

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'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year

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Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

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Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

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World Cup fans sweat through US 'heat dome'

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump -- The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups. -- US & Canada

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Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend -- North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.

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Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate -- Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.

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120mph serves but movement a struggle - how did Williams' return go? -- Serena Williams loses on her singles return to Wimbledon - but what can we expect next from the tennis legend?

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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools -- Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.

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Family of boy attacked by crocodile thank zoo staff who rescued him -- The boy remains at Addenbrooke's Hospital in a stable condition, police say.

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Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

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Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact

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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office

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Village People frontman Victor Willis dies aged 74

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A trip to India left me with 38 parasites in my brain

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US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power

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A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

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Chris Brown ordered to pay housekeeper $13m after dog attack

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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence

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Has football fever taken hold in the US? -- With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed. -- World Cup

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Mexico rampant at fortress Azteca - and England could be next -- Mexico have won all four games and not conceded a goal at this World Cup. Their last-16 opponents must also contend with playing at the Azteca Stadium. -- World Cup

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Williams' knee injury leaves Wimbledon doubles in doubt -- Serena Williams' hopes of playing alongside her older sister Venus in the Wimbledon doubles look in doubt because of a knee injury. -- Tennis

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