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Oil price falls to levels not seen since before Iran war -- Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz. -- Business

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UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal

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Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash

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England's obesity cases rising fastest in young adults -- Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.

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Watch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas

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Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day -- France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.

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Trump cancels signing of landmark bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs -- Congress earlier approved the legislation in a rare, bipartisan move, signalling how pressing the housing issue has become for American voters.

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BBC signs new Wimbledon deal until 2033 -- BBC Sport will continue to broadcast Wimbledon until 2033 after signing a new deal with the All England Club.

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No hiding place as England again drink in last-chance saloon -- There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Mexico maintain 100% winning record as Czech Rep go home - Mexico make it three wins from three with victory at Azteca Stadium that sends Czech Republic out of World Cup.

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As India debut looms - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, so special? -- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15 years and 91 days. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.

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Best World Cup stadium? BBC Sport experts have their say - BBC Sport reporters have their say on the best stadium experiences at the 2026 World Cup. 2 hrs ago

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LIVE - Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32, with 700 injured, as buildings destroyed across Caracas - Rescuers are searching through the rubble and people have been heard calling for help. The US Geological Survey earlier warned of thousands of deaths.

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LIVE - World Cup reaction: Do Scotland deserve to go through?

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Meet the fans being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match

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Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities

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'It is what it is' - Canadians react to loss against Switzerland -- Despite the loss, Canada has still reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history.

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Vinicius Jr stops fun and leaves Scots down... but are they out? -- Scotland's party stops at the hands of Brazil in Miami, but might they still find themselves in the last 32?

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What do Scotland need to make World Cup knockouts? -- After their 3-0 defeat by Brazil, BBC Sport looks at what Scotland require to reach the knockout phase.

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South Africa beat South Korea to reach knockouts for first time -- South Africa stun South Korea to finish second in group and reach World Cup knockouts for first time.

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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers -- A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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The ICE raids are over, but some Minnesotans say they still live in fear -- Six months after he Trump administration's immigration crackdown ended, Minneapolis is still feeling the impact.

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Mamdani's growing clout pulls Democrats leftward, shaking party establishment -- Candidates backed by the New York mayor won a clean-sweep, exposing a political divide within the Democratic party.

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How to cope in a heatwave - according to you -- From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

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This Indian state is trying to ensure no one grows old alone -- Kerala is searching for new ways to care for its ageing population as migration leaves more elderly people living alone.

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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'

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Why Trump is so annoyed by Republican discord on Iran war

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Rescuers search through rubble for Venezuela earthquake survivors

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Thousands gather for the Great American State Fair

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Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party -- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender say Community Strong Australia will offer citizens 'reason over rage'. -- Australia

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GTA 6 will cost £70 - and physical edition will not contain a disc -- Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game.

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Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers -- The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.

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Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX

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Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs

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Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures say about Peter Murrell's crime spree

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Philippines bans video game played by alleged high school shooter

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France, UK and Spain see record temperatures as heatwave grips western Europe

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Top Australian TV star to leave job after Tommy Robinson interview, reports say

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'I thought building would fall on top of me' - Venezuelans describe earthquake panic

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Rescuers race to find Venezuela quake survivors: What we know so far

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'Think we're going home' - Clarke & McGinn rue Scotland mistakes -- Scotland will have to wait until potentially the early hours of Sunday to find out if their World Cup campaign will continue, but midfielder John McGinn suspects that is "unlikely" and head coach Steve Clarke suspects they are "going home".

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'Mixed emotions' as Canada qualify but lose home advantage -- Losing their final group game to Switzerland means co-hosts Canada will play no further matches in their home country at this year's World Cup.

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