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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz - The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response. 2 hrs ago - World

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Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules -- 23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.

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Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease -- Marshawn Kneeland had early chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by head impacts and has been found in dozens of former NFL players.

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New footage shown at Kirk hearing shows man on rooftop near shooting scene -- The preliminary hearing will determine whether Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial.

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Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise -- The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

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A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part? -- Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US exit World Cup.

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Coco Gauff beats fellow American Pegula to reach first Wimbledon semi-final -- Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money -- The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

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Top Democrats press Maine Senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation -- Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward".

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Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player -- Pennsylvania prosecutors say the coach subjected player Calvin Dickey Jr, 18, to an extreme workout despite a medical condition.

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'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up -- Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

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New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting -- The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.

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Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

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'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban -- USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended after the president's intervention.

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World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension -- The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.

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Watch: Does Trump's Fifa intervention undermine football's integrity? -- The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

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What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport? -- As the 'Trump dance' gains attention once again, we look at which sportspeople are doing it - and why.

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Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino -- After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

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Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US? -- Victory for the national team against Belgium on Monday could mean the sport takes further strides among American audiences.

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After a year of ICE raids, Southern California finds joy in Mexico's World Cup run -- For Mexico's football-loving community, the World Cup has been a triumph, even beyond their borders in Southern California.

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Cowboys, fighter jets and US Border Patrol - inside Trump's big recruitment drive -- Space Force and Customs and Border Patrol are using a rodeo as a way to drive up recruitment numbers.

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Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know -- McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.

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Did USA team fall short in World Cup? Here's what pundits think -- After weeks of excitement ended with a defeat to Belgium, there's gratitude and a sense of an opportunity missed.

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Erika Kirk comes face-to-face in court with husband's alleged killer -- Charlie Kirk's widow was joined by the late US activist's family - all of whom attended court for the first time in the case.

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