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Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup for second time - Ferran Torres' extra-time goal breaks the deadlock to beat 10-man Argentina.

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India's Cockroach protesters set to march to parliament -- The Cockroach Janta Party has organised the march to demand reforms in India's education system.

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Russia launches major ballistic missile attack on Ukrainian cities -- Eight people die and dozens are injured as several cities are hit by missile and drone attacks, while Kyiv continues its own assault on Russian infrastructure.

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Norway opens new memorial for victims of 2011 massacre

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Test that found source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak was false positive, health officials say

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Burnham to promise 'more breathing room' in first speech as PM

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Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend

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Grandmother, 82, wins law change so she can enjoy Happy Hour at care home

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Victory for football? Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup -- It might seem like a trite cliche, but you won't find many neutrals disagreeing with that verdict on the World Cup final.

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Sixteen titles in five years - why Spain are a dominant force -- We look at what's behind Spain's dominance after they become the first nation to be men's and women's World Cup champions at the same time.

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Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named best player -- Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.

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In pictures: Joyous fans gather across the US and Canada to watch World Cup final -- Spirits were high despite none of the three tournament co-hosts making it to Saturday's nail-biting conclusion.

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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't -- Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

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My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did - Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers. 4 hrs ago

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Can Burnham's casual style survive contact with No 10? -- When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand. -- Politics

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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult' -- "Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his "assistants". -- US & Canada

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The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off -- More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?

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How a TV show transformed one rugged US city into a playground for the wealthy -- Rents in Bozeman, Montana have skyrocketed as wealthy out-of-towners flock to the city to experience the American West.

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Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy -- Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

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Moment fans in Madrid celebrate World Cup win

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Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods

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Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed

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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

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Giant sinkhole appears on Sunset Boulevard from burst water pipe

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Ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew sinks off Guyana coast -- Fifteen children are among 67 people rescued, officials say, with dozens still missing.

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Fire crews battling blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh -- A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

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Neighbours actor Terence Donovan dies aged 90 -- His son, actor Jason Donovan, posted to social media that his father died on Saturday night peacefully in Melbourne, Australia

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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US -- He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

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Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole -- Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.

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'Everyone's afraid to die': Struggle to recruit soldiers in Ukraine turns violent

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JD Vance announces birth of baby boy with wife Usha

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Birthmark no barrier for young footballing TV star

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US soldier killed and one injured after Iranian attack in Iraq

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Tate brothers arrested in US as further UK charges take total to 59

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Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at colourful World Cup half-time show

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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol

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16 World Cup viral moments - from Posh Spice's nonchalance to Haaland's bromance

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Scaloni leaves news conference in tears talking about his future -- Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni leaves his post-match news conference after Sunday's World Cup final defeat by Spain in tears.

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Has Saka shown Tuchel he's too good to leave out? -- Bukayo Saka's World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel's decision to leave him out of the semi-final.

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Evenepoel criticises 'inhuman' night doping tests as Vingegaard crashes out -- Remco Evenepoel criticises "inhuman" middle-of-the night doping tests at the Tour de France after winning stage 15, while two-time champion Jonas Vingegaard crashes out.

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How Fox kept cool at baked Birkdale to win The Open -- Ryan Fox wins the Open Championship - his first major title - with his final putt on a record-breaking weekend at Royal Birkdale.

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England seal series with record Lord's ODI total -- England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.

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Russell 'numb to disappointment' after bitter blow to title hopes -- George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton, writes Andrew Benson.

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