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'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint

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Video captures tree trimmers falling 45ft

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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?

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A very quick guide to Andy Burnham -- He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

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Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea -- Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

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LIVE -- Andy Burnham to become Labour leader and will promise to 'fix things politics has neglected' -- The Makerfield MP is due to speak later when he is appointed at a special conference in central London. He will then become prime minister on Monday.

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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remains

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At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died

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Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts

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Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, UK study suggests

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School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda

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World Cup stars who could move this summer -- As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.

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World Cup rings for winners as Trump attendance confirmed -- Donald Trump will present the trophy to the World Cup final winners on Sunday, and rings will be presented to the victorious side.

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Some England players disappointed by tactics as Tuchel questions team's DNA -- BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad.

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What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact -- Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke. -- US & Canada

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Rubio calls for global crackdown on far-left extremism -- Democrats said the focus on left-wing groups was "politically partisan" and could target political opponents.

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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money -- Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.

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'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD -- Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is. -- Health

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He escaped the Bangkok bar inferno - but his girlfriend and three bandmates didn't -- Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan. -- Asia

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Weekly quiz: What name did scientists give this $50m dinosaur? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? -- US & Canada

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How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military

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Watch: Residents flee massive Canadian wildfire by boat

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'You can taste the smoke': New Yorkers on air quality as fires burn across Canada

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Philippines condemns monkey video on Chinese media as racist -- The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea. -- Asia

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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark - All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing. 10 hrs ago

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Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' -- The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity. -- Business

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Man charged in UK with assisting Iran's intelligence service -- Vahid Aberi, of Liverpool, is accused of the National Security Act offence. -- England

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US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit

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Trump accuses China of election meddling and questions voting security ahead of midterms

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The financial winners and losers from the World Cup

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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to Chinese air-conditioners

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China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife

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Canada fires prompt US air quality alerts as smoke blankets major cities

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Kris Jenner's mother Mary Jo dies aged 91

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LIVE - The Open round two: England's Wallace into share of lead, McIlroy heads out - Follow live text updates, scores and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of day two at the 154th Open.

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Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality? -- As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.

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How rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina -- Rugby union is 'booming' in football-mad Argentina, according to Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi.

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England learning on the job in ODIs - Root -- England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.

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