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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants -- On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".

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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race -- After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality.

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Ragas and symphonies: Indian maestro Ilaiyaraaja is still reshaping music 50 years on -- Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja remains one of the most celebrated composers in Indian cinema.

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Giant banquets rile radical left in France

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Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

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UK PM tells supporters he will fight any leadership contest

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US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

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King Charles's nephew weds nurse with William and Kate among guests

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A bluffer's guide to the 2026 World Cup - Not a football superfan? Try these easy conversation-starters to sound like an expert. 5 hrs ago

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Rumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding -- Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce. -- US & Canada

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'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia -- Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

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The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games -- Stop Killing Games is challenging the idea publishers can shut down a game without making sure it's still playable.

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Watch: A veil, gowns and umbrellas at a rainy royal wedding

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Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

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Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job

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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people

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Armenia votes as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government -- Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

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Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car -- The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

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Singer Duffy to perform first live concert in 15 years after sex assault ordeal -- The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.

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Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US -- The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.

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Father and daughter battle storms and health scare as they sail around the world -- The pair are in Cornwall after setting sail from Australia in March 2025 and plan to sail to Norway.

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'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit -- An Aberfan disaster survivor met the great-grandson of the caretaker who pulled him from the rubble.

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Hegseth attacks Europe over migration with beach 'invasion' D-Day speech

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Three Brits admit killing restaurant owner in Canada after 'unpaid bill' row

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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

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Multiple people shot near festival in Ohio with suspect still at large, police say

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Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

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Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas

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Police officer turned Love Island US contestant faces hometown backlash

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My husband has been missing on Ben Nevis since February

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Your middle-aged friend starts dating your daughter - drama explores what happens next

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This was a training game - England & Tuchel now need to get serious -- England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.

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Patient, precise, clinical - are Scotland ready to make World Cup mark? -- Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.

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Billam-Smith stops Rozicki in Zuffa Boxing's UK debut -- Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.

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Sullivan steps down at West Ham in wake of allegations -- West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan steps down as joint chairman of the club with immediate effect following a joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Times newspaper into his behaviour.

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Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends -- Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.

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Russell perplexed by struggles having arrived in Monaco playing mind games -- George Russell tried playing a few mind games with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli but is now the one "scratching my head".

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England move closer to win on wet day at Lord's -- England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

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