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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 Gen Z are planning for life without a UK state pension -- Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

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Impressive Mexico beat Ecuador to set up potential England tie -- Co-hosts Mexico book spot in last 16 of World Cup with impressive win over Ecuador at Azteca Stadium.

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Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden into last 16 -- Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France breeze past Sweden to set up World Cup last-16 meeting with Paraguay.

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US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power -- The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories. -- US & Canada

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Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me

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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence

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Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate

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Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

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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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Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast -- Erling Haaland scores a late winner as Norway beat Ivory Coast to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.

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'The Azteca erupts!' Quinones fires Mexico into lead -- Julian Quinones times his run to perfection before rifling home a fierce shot to give Mexico the lead against Ecuador in their round of 32 World Cup match.

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Can the tournament'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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Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

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Americans react to Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship

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Watch: Mount Etna eruption creates trail of bright orange lava

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'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year

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Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?

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What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?

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Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence -- Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.

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Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire -- More than 100 firefighters are fighting a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed at least two lives.

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Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital -- Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.

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Basketball superstar LeBron James to leave LA Lakers -- James is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.

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Roof collapse kills 14 children at tuition centre in Pakistani city Lahore -- Two people are taken into custody after the incident in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.

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

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

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

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Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend

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

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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

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Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake

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Why India's cockroach protesters are still on the streets in over 40C heat

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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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Tuchel will stick to Southgate's penalty plan -- England manager Thomas Tuchel had revealed that his team will follow his predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate's penalty shootout blueprint at the World Cup.

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Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse -- Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.

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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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LIVE - World Cup: Mesmerising France progress alongside Mexico and Norway - All the latest reaction from the World Cup knockout games, including France's demolition of Sweden.

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