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BBC News - Top Stories

What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world -- For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion. -- Europe

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'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

2 days ago

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

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Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino -- Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

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Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv -- Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general -- The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

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Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

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Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench

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Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit

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Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

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Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines

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Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents -- One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river. -- US & Canada

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What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US? -- The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth tourism and tighten other criteria. -- US & Canada

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Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky -- The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage. -- Africa

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested: How the morning unfolded

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Hunter Biden opens up to the BBC about father's cancer battle, pardon and politics

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NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals. -- Basketball

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Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China -- The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

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Irish government jet travels to UAE for Kinahan extradition -- Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.

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Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting -- Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

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Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy -- In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread. -- US & Canada

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Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup - What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable? 12 hrs ago

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Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

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Man, 32, died after cyst was 'missed' by doctors

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Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock

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Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

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How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol

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He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

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Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

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Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?

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US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office

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Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd future -- Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.

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Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness -- Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

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Vollering wins stage to claim Tour lead before final day -- Demi Vollering races clear to win stage eight of the Tour de France Femmes and snatch the leader's yellow jersey with just one stage remaining.

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Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool -- As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.

7 hours ago

Athletes from bankrupt track league have now been paid - Johnson -- Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson speaks publicly for the first time since Grand Slam Track went bankrupt, and clarifies details of payments to himself and athletes.

11 hours ago

Jaissle starts with win but not planning to 'smash locker room' -- It was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.

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