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LIVE - Summerville brilliantly curls Netherlands back in front against Japan in World Cup - Follow live as the Netherlands face Japan in one of the more eye-catching fixtures of the World Cup group stage.

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Israeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut

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Watch: British forces intercept sanctioned oil tanker

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Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

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Former NFL defensive end Smith dies aged 36

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Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son's death

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Hamilton wins first grand prix for Ferrari

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Why can't World Cup games kick off on time? -- A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time.

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Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee -- Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.

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Why Japan could be the dark horses -- Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.

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Twenty new players to watch -- BBC Sport TV and radio commentators pick the players they think could be the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup.

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As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian? -- As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

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Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby -- Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

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The US sporting triumph that is overshadowing the World Cup -- The football World Cup has taken a back seat in New York as the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years.

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'Last time the Knicks won I was six months old' - fans jubilant after win -- New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

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Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine -- The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

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For your ears only: How music brought the new James Bond game to life - The BBC went behind the scenes as the score for the blockbuster James Bond video game was recorded. 22 hrs ago

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Protesters clash with police ahead of G7 summit in Geneva

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Royal Family joined by thousands at Trooping the Colour

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Watch: Inside RAF Typhoon during flypast

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Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

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Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival -- Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say. -- Europe

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Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach -- The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say. -- Australia

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Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order -- Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday. -- US & Canada

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Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti -- James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports. -- Latin America

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The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations -- US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out. -- Middle East

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Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings? -- A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters. -- England

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11 skydivers and pilot killed in US plane crash

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Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn

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'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry

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Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap

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Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks

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Canadian prime minister heads west to ancestral homeland

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Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel

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Farmer reported to RSPCA for herding own sheep

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Germany put seven past World Cup debutants Curacao - Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 after debutants' early leveller stunned four-time World Cup winners in Group E.

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Mandhana and Deepti star as India beat Pakistan -- Smriti Mandhana hits 68 as India open their T20 World Cup with a 64-run win over arch-rivals Pakistan in Group One. -- Women's Cricket

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England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel -- Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel. -- England Men

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Hamilton's first Ferrari win a statement to himself and rest of F1 -- Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.

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Real Madrid agree £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella -- Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.

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England bowler Robinson ruled out of second Test -- England bowler Ollie Robinson becomes the latest player ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand after suffering soreness in his right knee.

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