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BBC News - Top Stories

Who's in Andy Burnham's cabinet? -- An in-depth look at which Labour MPs have been appointed to cabinet roles by the new UK Prime Minister.

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A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies? -- Nineteen people have been convicted for trafficking 34 babies in Indonesia and Singapore, but the biggest question wasn't answered in court.

3 hours ago

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz -- None of the choices facing Iran's leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

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I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather -- It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?

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WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight -- People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

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Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025 -- The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.

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Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study

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Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

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'Software error' led to almost 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey, governor says

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Will AI help you do your job or replace you? Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. 2 hrs ago

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'It's frustrating' - Canadians react to new US tariffs

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Misleading posts about Trump at World Cup final viewed by millions

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Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers

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Watch rescuers save missing dog from San Francisco Bay

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Watch Texas police officer pull man from burning car

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Ethiopian police arrest alleged leader of multi-million-dollar trafficking ring -- Mohammed Tahir has yet to comment on allegations he led a multi-million-dollar ring using torture to get money.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say -- Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

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Police officers arrested for allegedly seeking roadside bribe from Nigeria's anti-corruption boss -- They are accused of stopping Musa Aliyu at a fake roadblock and telling him to drive to a cash machine.

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Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18 -- She portrayed a young deaf orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster and its 2024 sequel.

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Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising -- Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies.

9 hours ago

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

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Canada's Carney faces tough choice on US trade - fight back or hold steady

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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

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Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case

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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM

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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say

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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada

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'He launched me in the air' - Grandfather recounts terrifying Yellowstone Park bison attack

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Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia

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Chelsea sign £117m Rogers - what will he bring? -- Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock - so how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

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Bournemouth reject £64m bid from Chelsea for Scott -- Bournemouth reject a £64m bid from Chelsea for Alex Scot after the midfielder turns down a new contract amid growing Premier League interest.

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'They want us gone' - Man Utd fans' fury over ticket ultimatum -- Fans tell BBC Sport that a crackdown on touting is affecting some of the club's most loyal fans.

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What can Hearts pick from debris of ongoing summer of hurt? -- There's crashing back to Earth with a bang, and there's whatever Hearts fans have been going through since 16 May.

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Littler throws nine-darter in superb Matchplay win -- World number one Luke Littler throws a thrilling nine-darter as he books his place in the quarter-finals of the World Matchplay with a 11-8 win over Nathan Aspinall.

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Iraola wants Mac Allister & Alisson to stay with Liverpool -- Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club.

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Fernandez defends Argentina as Messi questions remain -- Midfielder Enzo Fernandez claims Argentina represented their nation "in the best possible way" in the World Cup.

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