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Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling? Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look. 5 hrs ago

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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says -- The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. -- Asia

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Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war

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Six injured in Washington state school stabbing

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Brazil's Congress approves plan to drastically cut Bolsonaro's jail term

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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

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Catfish and chips: English chip shops selling fish under wrong name

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It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security -- Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply. -- Asia

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Pet-sitting allows us to live rent-free and travel the world -- After struggling to afford rent in Wales' capital, a couple live rent-free looking after animals. -- Wales

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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? -- It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

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Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years - Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. 8 hrs ago - Asia

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Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?

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Royals bid farewell to US with visit to Arlington Cemetery and a block party

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New CCTV footage appears to show Washington press dinner suspect shoot at agent

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Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco

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Trump to remove whisky tariffs after visit from the King

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Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement -- The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown. -- US & Canada

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash -- American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds -- The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.

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US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support -- The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.

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Apple says iPhone 17 'most popular ever' as sales soar -- The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

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King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with formal farewell to Trump -- On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.

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Pickleball and protests: Trump visit stirs up world's largest retirement community

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British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'

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How did Banksy put up a statue in central London?

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Missing Oscar found after Academy Award winner blocked from taking it on flight

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Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme

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Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of two Jewish men

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Superdry co-founder found guilty of rape

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Israel releases all but two activists in Greece after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla

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LIVE - Premier League news conferences: Arteta, Carrick & De Zerbi still to come - All the latest from the Premier League news conferences including Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Calum McFarlane & Eddie Howe.

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LIVE - World Snooker Championship - live text - Watch live coverage and follow text updates of the World Championship semi-finals at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

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Van Gerwen punched in face during bar attack -- Michael van Gerwen is punched in the face by a stranger in an attack at a bar in the Netherlands.

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Why was Mudryk given ban in secret and what happens now? -- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is appealing against a four-year doping ban but why has the process been kept secret, and what happens now?

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Dua Lipa declines offer to perform at Fury v Joshua -- Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.

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Saudi Arabian owners' desire for Newcastle 'unchanged' -- Head coach Eddie Howe says Newcastle's owners remain "ambitious" for the club despite the Saudi Arabian PIF's decision to pull out of funding LIV Golf.

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