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Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez 'back in a few weeks' after operation

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How The Traitors' music plays with your emotions -- It's not just treachery and villainy - the soundtrack for Traitors helps set the show's campy tone. -- Culture

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The playground murder: Trauma, loss and a love that endured

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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?

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Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' -- The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

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Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist -- The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft. -- Europe

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Lamine Yamal and Rodri score as Barca thump Real Betis - Barcelona remain five points clear at the top of La Liga following a 5-2 win at Real Betis.

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European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank -- The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.

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Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania -- There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

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Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations

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Church makes sainthood case for 'WW1 hero' priest

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Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump -- The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections. -- US & Canada

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal -- For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children. -- Europe

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There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control? -- The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett. -- BBC InDepth

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Orcas v great white sharks: The brutal battle between the ocean's top predators - When scientists first found dead great whites near South Africa, the marks of mutilation pointed to the same culprit.

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Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley Arena in one turbulent year -- Turkish girl group manifest on taking their music to a global audience, as they prepare for their first UK concert. -- Culture

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Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen? -- The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum. -- US & Canada

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Watch: Moment historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests

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How day of protests unfolded as disorder breaks out across France

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Which emergency foods should you stock up on?

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Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail

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Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave -- Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state. -- US & Canada

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US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir -- Edward "Buddy" Jackson's body was found stuffed in a barrel in 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police say he likely was killed four decades ago. -- US & Canada

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At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India -- Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival. -- India

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Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms -- The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro. -- Latin America

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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery -- The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday. -- Europe

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Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base

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Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as more than 1,200 arrested after protests

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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis

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Photos show luxury boat with 50m pool and water slides near Kim Jong Un's summer retreat

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'The Queen told us off for riding tricycles indoors'

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School's 'sibling ban' row leaves family in tears

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Dame Judi Dench joins Archers Birmingham campaign

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Mum wants son with childhood dementia to 'experience life'

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After Dubois' dominant win, what's next for heavyweight boxing? -- After world champion Daniel Dubois' emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, what's next for the heavyweight division?

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Wirtz delivers but remains Liverpool's conundrum -- Florian Wirtz is instrumental as Liverpool return to winning ways in the Premier League, but does he remain boss Andoni Iraola's great conundrum?

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Tributes to Andrews before Champions Cup matches -- Lions and Sale Sharks are among the clubs to pay tribute to Hyron Andrews at their matches on Saturday, following the South African's death aged 31.

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Boos and bananas on day of defiance at Man City -- Manchester City fans boo the Premier League anthem before watching their side move six points clear at the top of the table. -- Man City

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Kane scores in 100th Bundesliga game as Bayern thrash Leipzig - Harry Kane scores on his 100th Bundesliga appearance while Luis Diaz netted a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrashed RB Leipzig 6-1 to go top of the table.

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