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Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban -- Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

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LIVE - World Cup: England to face DR Congo next as Scotland boss Clarke resigns following exit - All the reaction from a huge night at the World Cup as England progress to the last 32 to face DR Congo and Steve Clarke resigns following Scotland's exit.

1 hour ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal

10 hours ago

117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds

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Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday

11 hours ago

Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic

10 hours ago

Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises

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In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history -- Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing.

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Watch: A race against the clock for Venezuela earthquake rescuers -- There is a sense that the next few hours will be critical for saving anyone who is still trapped, says the BBC's Dan Johnson reporting from the border of Venezuela and Columbia.

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Drone footage shows collapsed buildings from above -- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez says La Guaira has been hit hardest by the quakes.

17 hours ago

I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it -- Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.

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GTA 6 will launch as download only - does that mean the disc is dead? -- Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way?

21 hours ago

Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes -- Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.

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Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them -- Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.

7 hours ago

How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie -- How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

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US interested in hosting 2038 World Cup - Giuliani -- The United States could consider making a bid to host the men's 2038 World Cup, with Fifa considering expanding the tournament to 64 teams.

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Moment rescuers cheer as man pulled from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes

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Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble

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Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

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England fans react to 2-0 Panama victory at the World Cup

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Panic attacks and fractures - Venezuela hospital treats earthquake victims

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Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power -- Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to celebrate.

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England in huge danger in third Test against NZ -- England's deciding Test against New Zealand - and perhaps the future of the hosts' management - hangs in the balance after a dramatic and fluctuating third day at Trent Bridge.

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Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet? -- Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.

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Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights -- More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

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Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France -- The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

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Why Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother - or her controversial bloodline

8 hours ago

Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip

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I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor

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US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire

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Families calling out to loved ones trapped in rubble by Venezuela quakes

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Just how much trouble is Canada's economy in?

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These women said no to having kids - here's why

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Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show

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They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected

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Messi sets more records as Argentina beat Jordan -- Lionel Messi comes off bench to score a free-kick and set more records as Argentina ease past Jordan at World Cup.

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Offside by a toe - Colombia's late goal ruled out but draw wins group -- Colombia have a late goal controversially disallowed but still top Group K from Portugal at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

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New deal, new beginnings & a sudden exit - Clarke's Scotland timeline - BBC Scotland charts the trajectory of Steve Clarke's last month as Scotland head coach. 4 hrs ago - Scotland Men

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Clarke steps down as Scotland boss after World Cup exit -- Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.

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Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve -- England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.

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Austria grab 96th-minute equaliser against Algeria as both progress - Austria score 96th-minute equaliser in 3-3 draw with Algeria that takes both nations into World Cup last 32.

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