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Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three -- A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has closed temporarily. -- Europe

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US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures

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Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia -- The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

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Actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, dies at 94 -- Law appeared in films alongside both of her daughters, Dame Emma and Sophie, including 1996's Emma.

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LIVE - Meta 'hid the truth' over child safety, court hears, as social media trial begins - States are seeking billions of dollars from the social media giant, which owns Facebook and Instagram.

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Buss trying to block siblings' sale of LA Lakers

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Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal

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Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan

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Earl Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book

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Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts -- Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

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Man who rates benches on Instagram finally finds his 10/10 -- Rate This Bench founder Sam Wilmot says his favourite bench is in a South Gloucestershire churchyard.

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Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot -- Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer? -- Premier League

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The goat is now a celebrity - how this graduation gift went viral -- Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally. -- Africa

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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ohio after industrial explosion

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Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

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How the Meta trial could change social media for young people

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'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescue

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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala

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AI to help planes avoid climate-warming vapour trails -- A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

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IVF staff accused of misleading parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus -- Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

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UK pub chain bans customers playing music from phones -- The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

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China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral -- While hailing Zhu's legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi's rule.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'

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'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln

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Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms

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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

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UK 'supports Ukraine 100%', Burnham says, after Russia's drone warning

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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success

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'Gentle giant' died after medication withdrawn, inquest told

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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

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'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply

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Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal -- Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club. -- Football

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Kane set to begin talks over new Bayern contract -- Harry Kane says he is ready to begin discussions with Bayern Munich over extending his contract with the Bundesliga champions. -- England Men

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Root's great challenge to finish captaincy story -- Joe Root has an unexpected chance to address some unfinished business as England captain, but it is one of the biggest challenges of his stellar career.

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Bezos consortium bought almost 40% of Liverpool -- A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40% of Liverpool from Fenway Sports Group (FSG).

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Albon to stay with Williams for 2027 season -- Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension.

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