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Trump loses Supreme Court battle to end birthright citizenship -- In a 6-3 decision, justices voted in favour of birthright citizenship, rejecting an executive order by the president issued at the start of his second term.

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Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response -- People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.

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LIVE - Watch live as Norway under way against Ivory Coast in World Cup last 32 - Watch live as Norway face Ivory Coast in Dallas for a place in the last 16 at the World Cup.

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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence -- New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March. -- US & Canada

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We packed our lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40

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Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence

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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

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Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says

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Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes? -- They're not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers.

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Paraguay's hero goalkeeper who sold his kit to support his family -- Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.

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US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit -- The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed.

9 hours ago

A new test for Democrats - where they stand on Israel -- The New York City primaries underlined divisions in the party over Gaza, with implications for the 2028 election.

8 hours ago

Why $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for free -- As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.

7 hours ago

What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade -- The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.

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'It's been an easy retransition' - Williams on Wimbledon return -- For Serena Williams, everything and nothing has changed on her return to Wimbledon.

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Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump

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Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday

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Watch: US congressman reveals depression diagnosis after absence

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Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California

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Why are South Korean fans so angry at their football coach?

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Stalker who faked ex's Tinder profile caught using doorbell camera -- Asad Hussain, 36, created a fake profile in the victim's name after she ended their relationship. -- Manchester

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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount -- The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament. -- Africa

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School trip surprise as students meet The Rock -- About 50 children from Sudbury meet Dwayne Johnson on a school visit to London.

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Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels -- The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

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Signed Paul McCartney book found in charity shop sells for nearly £1,000 -- The book signed by the Beatles' star sat in an Oxfam stop for months before the manager found it.

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Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco

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US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports

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Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail

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Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length

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Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president

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Lilo & Stitch star Daveigh Chase's cause of death was Aids

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Six presumed drowned after charter boat sinks near Vancouver

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Canada hero's historic World Cup goal was forged by years of family sacrifice

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LIVE - Wimbledon day two - follow live - Watch BBC coverage, listen to radio commentary and follow text updates from day two of Wimbledon 2026.

7 hours ago

Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms -- As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next. -- World Cup

4 hours ago

France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes -- Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup. -- World Cup

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Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy -- Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats. -- England

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