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LIVE - Starmer holds meeting with Burnham for first time since Makerfield by-election - Burnham is the frontrunner to replace Starmer as prime minister - although at least two Labour MPs are considering trying to enter a leadership contest.

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From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europeans are coping with the heat -- People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.

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Watch: PM's emotional tribute to his wife and children

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Dettol apologises after ad to clean up 'toxic men' backfires in China -- The ad sparked accusations of sexism in China, after featuring a man looking for a partner who is "not tainted by other men".

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Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services -- The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

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Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI -- The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

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Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead

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Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles

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UK's biggest train operator warns against travel tomorrow as temperatures climb

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Trump anticipates better relationship with Colombia under new leader

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Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health? -- Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

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Who are the Ghana players England should look out for? -- England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players to look out for.

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How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo? -- Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his team-mates.

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A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top? -- It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

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Will England fans in Boston follow Scotland's lead? -- After Scotland win the hearts of Boston, can England fans follow in their footsteps?

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Here's what the rising risk of a 'super' El Niño means for North America

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Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case -- The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

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A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault -- The case from Begusarai in Bihar comes close in brutality to that inflicted on a woman during a sexual assault in 2012.

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Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?

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What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?

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Watch: 'I wish him well' - Trump reacts to Starmer's resignation

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Massive Los Angeles warehouse fire burns for fifth day

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US cut to South Africa's HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns -- "Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima said.

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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds -- The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period.

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Inquiry ordered after building fire kills 15 in north India city -- Witnesses described people jumping from windows to escape, while rescue teams broke through a wall to save lives.

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Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction

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Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave

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From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock

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Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia

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Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer

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Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back

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UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children

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How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack

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Video of boy dancing with Madness goes viral

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LIVE - World Cup 2026: England v Ghana - team news, selection debate & weather update - All the latest before England's game with Ghana as Tuchel's team look to book a place in the last 32 of the World Cup.

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From non-league to playing for Ghana at the World Cup - the Semenyo story -- Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England. -- World Cup

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Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A -- BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix. -- Formula 1

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McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns -- Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged. -- England

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The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs -- The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities? -- World Cup

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