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Harry Brook gets his 2025 Men's Hundred campaign off the mark in exciting fashion, smashing a six over wide long-off before ending up on his backside a ball later against Welsh Fire at Headingley.

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BBC Sport looks at how Scott McTominay has become a Ballon d'Or nominee less than a year after leaving Manchester United for Napoli.

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Zak Crawley's sparkling 67 leads Northern Superchargers to a dominant eight-wicket win over Welsh Fire in The Hundred at Headingley.

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Manchester United look set to complete a third major forward signing in a bid to solve their goalscoring problems - now attention is turning to the midfield.

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"Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!" said one Rome café owner.

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Brian Driscoll briefly served as acting FBI director at start of president's new term, and final day is FridayThe Trump administration is forcing out a senior FBI official who resisted demands made earlier this year for the names of agents who investigated the January 6 insurrection, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.Brian...

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Move targets trans air force members with 15-18 years of service and forces them out of US military with no benefitsThe US air force is denying early retirement to all transgender service members with between 15 and 18 years of military service, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits, according to a memo seen by Reuters.These...

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Temporary halt for facility in Florida Everglades comes as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental lawsA coalition of conservation groups has welcomed a federal judge's ruling on Thursday that halts construction work on the controversial immigration jail in the Florida Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz.US district judge Kathleen...

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Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and bettingHealth experts have urged Bridget Phillipson to stop schools using educational materials funded by the food, drink and gambling industries, in order to protect children from "harmful” influences.Dozens of doctors, health charities and...

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Exclusive: The Guardian has been told that discussions about increases include a near-certain gambling levyThe chancellor and prime minister will begin to pitch-roll tax rises and reforms from September as part of a strategy to prepare the country for a difficult budget that could be held in November, the Guardian has been told.Although Treasury...

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Otterpool Park's 8,500 homes will run on solar power and batteries – with enough renewable energy to help keep lights on elsewhereOne of Britain's first all-electric towns to be built with almost no reliance on fossil fuels could soon help to power the grid with renewable energy.The developers of a new garden town in Kent have struck a deal with...

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Leeds MP Mark Sewards has launched a digital assistant, but the results of my chat show MPs' aides have nowt to worry aboutAs anyone with even a trace of a regional dialect who has had to pay a parking fine can attest, voice recognition services struggle with accents. Now, people in Mark Sewards' constituency in Leeds are likely to find the same...

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Rushanara Ali was accused of hypocrisy after claims she removed tenants before rent rise of almost £700 a monthRushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister after it emerged she evicted four tenants from a property she owns in east London then re-let it weeks later for £700 more a month.The tenants were told in November last year their...

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House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses Trump administration of attempting to 'weaponize law enforcement to target political adversaries'Vance urges Republicans in Indiana to redraw map to help tighten House gripDonald Trump on Wednesday celebrated a commitment by Apple to increase its investments in US manufacturing by an additional $100bn...

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Elizabeth Warren and others pen letter over alleged plan to divert funds from nuclear arsenal to convert jet into Air Force OneLeading Democrats are sounding the alarm over Donald Trump's reported plan to divert funds from the US nuclear arsenal to convert a luxury jet gifted by Qatar into a new Air Force One.The US president provoked an outcry in...

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Palestine Football Association says Suleiman al-Obeid, 41, died during attack on people waiting for humanitarian aidA footballer known as the "Palestinian Pelé” has been killed in an Israeli attack in southern Gaza, according to the Palestine Football Association (PFA).Suleiman al-Obeid was killed on Wednesday when Israeli forces attacked...

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Overall clearing was up 3%, with almost half in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas while 21% was remnant woodland, government data showsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton's free Clear Air newsletter hereForest and woodland across an area more than 1,000 times the size of the Sydney CBD was bulldozed in Queensland in 2022-23,...

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Experts say finding heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slaveryGrenada has vowed to step up its pursuit of an apology and reparations from King Charles after new research revealed that George IV personally profited from slavery on the Caribbean island.The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste shows...

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Guardian investigation finds number killed in April attack by Rapid Support Forces far greater than current estimates'They slaughtered us like animals': the inside story of how one of the biggest atrocities of the Sudan war unfolded in ZamzamMore than 1,500 civilians may have been massacred during an attack on Sudan's largest displacement camp in...

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Northern Superchargers' Matthew Potts bowls Steve Smith for 29 runs as Welsh Fire fall to 62-1 with 35 balls remaining in the Men's Hundred at Headingley.

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Alan Robert Williams's wife is told that the 35-year-old from Wirral died in Kharkiv.

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There were no other reported casualties after the crash that occurred about 20 miles north of St Louis, MissouriTwo people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials said.No other injuries were reported in...

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As the Paramoung-Skydance merger is made official, George Cheeks has finally spoken about the controversial decision to end The Late Show after 32 yearsAfter much media consternation and criticism over the cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, CBS chief has spoken up about the company's decision to end the television institution after...

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Israeli PM needs security cabinet to approve plan amid opposition from aid agencies and families of hostagesMiddle East crisis – live updatesBenjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza in defiance of warnings that such a move would lead to countless more Palestinian deaths, further mass...

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Washington and Moscow issue mixed messages about whether bilateral talks would require three-way follow-up with KyivEfforts to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may be derailed by the Kremlin leader's refusal to meet Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a potential White House precondition to the high-stakes...

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'Duplomb law' provision to allow use of acetamiprid, toxic to pollinators, found not to abide by environmental charterFrance's top constitutional authority has ruled against the reintroduction of a pesticide that is harmful to ecosystems, saying it is unconstitutional.The decision on Thursday night deals a blow to the government. It comes after...

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A moment of realisation, where everything clicks and stuttering potential morphs into roaring success: enter Canada's Victoria Mboko.

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Police hope releasing images of the distinctive heirlooms will help them track the items down.

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Donald Trump's latest wave of 'reciprocal' rates were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on ThursdaySee the full list of Trump tariff ratesDozens of countries face higher levies on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump's latest wave of country-specific tariffs has come into force.The sweeping "reciprocal” rates...

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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey joins Spanish side Villarreal following his release by Arsenal.

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Northern Superchargers claim a commanding 47-run win as last year's finalists Welsh Fire collapse to 94 all out in The Hundred at Headingley.

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency", as birth rates continue to plummet.

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A video was shared widely on social media showing traditionally-dressed Jews being targeted.

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Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

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Rapper's former assistant has alleged an abusive work environment which climaxed in being punched in faceBusta Rhymes has been accused of physical assault and an abusive work environment by his former assistant.The 53-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevor Smith, is the focus of a lawsuit filed by Dashiel Gables who claims he was punched in the...

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The rate setters made clear that above-inflation pay claims would be likely to bring credit loosening to a haltBank of England cuts base rate to 4%What the rate cut means for borrowers and saversBusiness live – latest updatesA reduction in interest rates by the Bank of England should rank as a joyful summer gift to borrowers weighed down by the...

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Russian president says Trump talks could take place as early as next week and the UAE could hostRussian news agency Ria Novosti has just reported that the meeting between Putin and Trump is "likely to take place next week.”Separately, asked for updates on Gaza, the European Commission has confirmed that "Israeli authorities continue not to...

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Israeli PM gives interview to Fox News as security cabinet due to meet over his planFears for Palestinians and hostages as Netanyahu plans full Gaza occupationThe medical NGO Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for the immediate closure of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the US- and Israeli-backed aid organisation operating in Gaza,...

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Canadian property prices fell by C$150,000 over three years as Australia's rose by about A$85,000Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt the start of 2022, the typical house in Australia and Canada was worth about $840,000 in each country's local currency.Australian city prices have climbed by about A$85,000 over the...

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As usual, Glenn McGrath predicts Australia will win the 2025-26 Ashes 5-0 - but says Joe Root and Harry Brook are the England players the hosts will fear most.

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Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad are nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, with boss Sarina Wiegman among the coaching nominees.

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Manchester United agree a deal worth £73.7m (85m euros) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is among the 30-name shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.

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Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.

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The crime writer and co-author Vicky Ward will recount murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, and chart 'young man's descent from Ivy League graduate to notorious accused killer'Bestselling crime writer James Patterson and investigative journalist Vicky Ward are writing a book on the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while actor Dave...

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The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.

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The huge wildfire has slowed overnight but firefighters are still working to contain it on Thursday.

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Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.

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More than 200 writers request cessation of all trade until people of Gaza given adequate food, water and aidMiddle East crisis – live updatesZadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson are among more than 200 writers who have signed a letter calling for an "immediate and complete” boycott of Israel until the people of Gaza...

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Humans face three existential threats, from super-intelligence, nuclear weapons and the climate crisis, says blockbuster director as he announces new Hiroshima projectThe director James Cameron has warned that the use of artificial intelligence in a global arms race could lead to the kind of dystopia fictionalised in his Terminator...

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Censorship order accuses books of promoting 'false narrative and secessionism' in disputed territoryThe government in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has banned 25 books, including works by the Booker-prize winning author Arundhati Roy, accusing them of promoting a "false narrative and secessionism” in the disputed territory.The censorship...

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Class action lawsuit argues the online travel platform distorted market with 'best price' clausesBooking.com is facing a class-action lawsuit from more than 10,000 European hotels arguing that the accommodation mega-site used its muscle to distort the market to their detriment over a 20-year period.The Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes...

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Soundproofing buffers at tunnel mouths to be rolled out on China's latest magnetic levitation train prototypeResearchers hope they may have solved the "tunnel boom” problem as they prepare to roll out China's latest prototype magnetic levitation train.The newest version of the maglev train is capable of travelling at 600km/h (about 370mph)....

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Drama portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston.

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Adrian de Wet says he was forced to throw the bodies of two black women into the pig enclosure.

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Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

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There are fears that pressure for quick results is threatening the Lebanese effort to gradually build a stronger stateMiddle East crisis – live updatesUnder mounting US pressure, Lebanon's government is being forced into a dangerous choice. Does it want to fight a war with Israel or does it want to fight a war at home, with Hezbollah?In recent...

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Jobs and Skills Australia deputy commissioner says upcoming economic reform roundtable must tackle economic inequality facing womenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMajor new research has found that men are paid more than women in 98% of occupations, with female workers in Australia typically paid 70 cents for every $1...

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison will miss a significant period of the 2025-26 season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?

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World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up.

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BBC - World (11 hours ago)

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal reach an agreement to sign Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez for 53m euros (£46.3m).

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A police investigation into Autumn Bardisa was launched due to concerns about her qualifications.

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The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.

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The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

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The actor will be sworn in 'ASAP' amid the federal agency's recruitment drive and unprecedented immigration raids that have sparked protest across the USFormer Superman actor Dean Cain has announced he has signed up to join US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice), in order to support Donald Trump's anti-immigration agenda.The federal law...

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Deputy state coroner highlights several gaps in communication which meant family arrived 10 minutes after death of Lathan Brown in hospitalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLathan Brown was a warm and creative young man with a "fighting spirit”, one of eight siblings who shared deep bonds with a big extended family.That...

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Incineration of $9.7m of contraceptives to lead to 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions, IPPF saysA decision by the US government to incinerate more than $9.7m (£7.3m) of contraceptives is projected to result in 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions in five African countries.More than three-quarters of...

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Both Minns Labor government and opposition indicate they will support expulsion motion when it is moved on FridayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConvicted rapist Gareth Ward is expected to be expelled from the New South Wales parliament on Friday after failing in his...

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Protecting arts copyright a priority, PM says, but government also wants to reap productivity gains from AIFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government is facing mounting pressure to confirm how it plans to regulate fast-growing artificial intelligence...

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Follow today's news liveConvicted rapist MP Gareth Ward faces expulsion from NSW parliament after losing injunction bidGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSome electric cars fall short of claimed range by up to 23%A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five popular...

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Campaigners warn the move will not close all the recycling loopholes being exploited by criminals.

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Kirsty Wark and James Cook join Adam on stage at the Fringe.

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The Club World Cup in the United States only finished on 13 July, but it is not long before Europe's top leagues start up again.

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Finance department rejects last minute plea from three senators urging it to maintain block on consultancy firm competing for new government workFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe finance department has rejected a last minute plea from three senators who led...

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Appeals court formally overturned mother's convictions over her children's four deaths in 2023, clearing her nameFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKathleen Folbigg has been compensated an "insulting” amount of $2m after spending two decades in prison before an inquiry...

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Chris Wilson was in a sling under the helicopter on a crocodile-egg collecting mission when it plunged to the ground, killing himFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA seasoned crocodile egg collector has been brought to tears in court after being asked how he learned of...

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PM indicates any new proposals from the roundtable will only be considered after the next electionAnalysis: If the economics of broadening or lifting Australia's GST are challenging, the politics are horrendousFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has reined...

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Teenager Victoria Mboko continues her fairytale run at the Canadian Open by booking a final date with Naomi Osaka.

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Former England cricketers relive 2005's second Ashes Test at Edgbaston, regarded as one of the greatest matches of all time.

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Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Son Heung-min has joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on a permanent transfer.

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Mark Gibbon and his daughter-in-law argued about his grandchildren before he tried to drown her on a family holiday, Florida police say.

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Reza Zavvar has lived in US for 40 years but is being held in detention due to marijuana conviction from the 1990sFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has cast doubt on the possibility of the Trump administration transferring an Iranian-born man from US immigration...

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A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Friday

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The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albumsEddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died aged 88.Fania Records announced Palmieri's death Wednesday evening. Palmieri's daughter...

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250th celebrations renew interest in searching for organ that disappeared from college in RomeOn his deathbed Daniel O'Connell, the man known in his time as "the Liberator” of Ireland, made a request: "My body to Ireland, my heart to Rome and my soul to heaven.”On Wednesday Ireland marked the 250th anniversary of his birth with speeches and...

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Exclusive: Foreign affairs minister used July meeting on Asean sidelines to elevate criticism of targeting of Adelaide-based Ted Hui and Melbourne-based Kevin YamFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, complained about the targeted...

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Defence lawyers told Melbourne magistrates court Alan Boulton, 74, had spent 'serious amount of money' on business trip Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn ex-Fair Work Commission deputy president accused of showing child abuse images during a university lecture has...

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The US Army sergeant allegedly opened fire on his fellow troops before being tackled by soldiers, officials say.

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Summit with Russian leader would follow 'great progress' made by special envoy Steve Witkoff during Moscow visit Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss the war in Ukraine, White House officials have said, although senior aides warned that serious "impediments” remain to achieving a ceasefire.Late on Wednesday, the...

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Exclusive: Concerns Australia is gutting its research capability coincide with Trump's deep cuts into US science agenciesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHundreds more jobs could be axed at Australia's national science agency, sparking concerns the country is gutting...

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Taxes are dominating the papers on Thursday morning, along with edits made to the upcoming series of MasterChef.

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Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.

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A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.

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The US Open men's and women's singles winners will get $5m (£3.7m) each as part of a total pot of $90m (67.4m) in prize money which the tournament says is "the largest purse in tennis history".

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New evidence suggests an informal settlement was established after the eruption that buried much of the city.

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Dr David Brophy claims new flag policy introduced in June was 'precisely in response to people like me hanging Palestinian flags'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe University of Sydney has removed a Palestinian flag hanging outside an academic's office after accusing...

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The Australian Automobile Association tested vehicles from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart in bid to give consumers more accurate informationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of...

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Bans aren't new, but since July many Meta users have reported accounts being suspended erroneously for breaching community standardsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis time of the year is typically the busy booking season for Sam Enticknap, a makeup artist based in...

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Chris Woakes says he "wouldn't have been able to live with himself” had he not tried to bat for England in the extraordinary finish to the fifth Test against India.

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Mikel Arteta says new Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres will be "100%" ready for the start of the new season after making his first start in 3-2 defeat by Villarreal.

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In Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.

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A late flurry of runs from Southern Brave's tailenders takes them to a thrilling one-wicket win against Manchester Originals in The Hundred.

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Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek's sister tells BBC Newsnight her family are seeking closure and dignity for her brother.

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The plane has been removed, and Birmingham Airport's runway reopened shortly before 20:00 BST.

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Newcastle started the summer predicting a "big" transfer window but have suffered plenty of frustration - what is going on St James' Park?

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Lebanon's cabinet has said it wants to establish a state monopoly on arms by the end of the year.

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Conservative People's party in Jumilla votes to stop civic centres and gyms being used for activities 'alien to our identity' A local authority in south-east Spain has banned Muslims from using public facilities such as civic centres and gyms to celebrate the religious festivals Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, and Eid al-Adha.The ban...

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Advancing blaze scorches 16,000 hectares near Spanish border, destroying homes and forcing people to fleeHundreds of firefighters are battling to stop the spread of a fast-moving wildfire in southern France after one woman died and nine people were injured as the blaze scorched a vast area of the Corbières hills.The blaze burned an area the size...

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US president says 'great progress was made' as White House official says secondary sanctions on Russia still expected to be implemented on FridayWe are getting first pictures from inside the Kremlin showing Russia's Putin welcoming Witkoff for their talks.Earlier today, Witkoff also went for a walk through Zaryadye Park near the Kremlin with Kirill...

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Ex-president can see children and grandchildren without prior court approval, but phone and video ban remainsA Brazilian supreme court judge has eased the terms of Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest, allowing the far-right former president to receive visits from family members without prior judicial approval.The former paratrooper turned populist has...

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"Under the ownership, I'm sure this club is going to arrive in the Premier League," says Birmingham manager Chris Davies on the eve of the club's Championship opener against Ipswich Town on Friday.

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England seamer Lauren Bell takes 3-28 as Southern Brave comfortably beat Manchester Originals by six wickets in their opening fixture in The Hundred,

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The project, which has been started before, still needs to cross several hurdles before building can start.

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Cameron Bradford, from Stevenage, is given a two-year suspended prison sentence by a German court.

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The huge wildfire is the largest in France so far this year and has burned an area larger than Paris.

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Rugby's authorities have no immediate plans to follow American football's NFL in banning 'smelling salts' over concerns they may mask concussion symptoms.

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Observers are baffled at how Hamas can pay officials as Gaza is isolated and largely reduced to rubble.

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Khamis al-Ayyad, 40, of Chicago died of smoke inhalation after Israeli settlers in West Bank set homes and cars on fireThe family of Khamis al-Ayyad, a Palestinian American who died last week as a result of an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank, has called for an investigation into his death, amid a rising number of US citizens killed...

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Lion that once roamed northern Africa has been extinct in the wild since 1960sFour Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution for the small surviving population of a rare lion that is extinct in the wild.The three females and one male were seen playing in their outdoor enclosure at Dvůr Králové safari park on...

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Combative speech in parliament sets Karol Nawrocki on course for collision with Tusk's pro-European governmentThe nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki has been sworn in as the Polish president, using his inaugural address to criticise the EU as he vowed to represent "sovereign” Poland, in a sign of potential clashes to come with the country's...

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€13.5bn allocated for 10-year project to build longest single-span bridge in the world across the Strait of MessinaThe Italian government has given the final approval for the construction of a multibillion-euro bridge linking Sicily to the mainland, a project that has been a topic of debate since at least the late 1960s but has been held back by...

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Everton complete the signing of English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Chelsea for a fee of about £28m.

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The BBC talks to Sheffield Wednesday fans to understand how they are being affected by the Championship club's financial turmoil.

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Yoane Wissa returns to first-team training following constructive talks with head coach Keith Andrews.

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The authorities have not confirmed the cause of the crash, described as a "national tragedy".

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Trump's tariff threats and social media outbursts have raised concerns about the state of India-US relations.

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Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence.

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Recent news surrounding Manchester United's finances has not been positive - which will have left fans wondering how they are able to finance a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

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The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.

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Four commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.

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Scientists fear decision may increase vaccine hesitancy, but other countries are still willing to invest in researchIt was a blow many were braced for, yet the block on US funding for mRNA vaccines by Robert F Kennedy Jr's health department has left scientists reeling, with some stating the move could make the world less safe.On Tuesday, the US...

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Little headway made towards national speed limits in a car-mad country gripped by the need for speedGerman police have clocked a Porsche driver doing 199mph (320km/h) on the autobahn, nearly three times the speed limit for that stretch of motorway.Even in a car-mad country gripped by the need for speed, the report from the A2 near Burg in the...

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Roman restaurant association 'astonished' to see four ingredients, not three, listed on Good Food websiteOne of the UK's most popular food websites has cooked up a storm in Italy after allegedly botching a recipe for the traditional Roman pasta dish, cacio e pepe, drawing diplomatic representations from the main trade association for Italian...

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Israeli military leaders reportedly oppose Netanyahu's plans as the country faces growing diplomatic isolationThe Israeli military has put parts of Gaza City and Khan Younis under new enforced displacement orders amid fears that the country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is preparing to order the full occupation of the Palestinian territory...

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This blog has now closed. You can read our main news story for the day hereIsraeli officials have said Benjamin Netanyahu discussed a plan with the White House as it attempted to portray Hamas as having walked away from ceasefire negotiations, a claim denied by Hamas, which blamed Israel for the protracted impasse.While the Trump administration has...

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Asher Watkins, 52, of Texas died while tracking 1.3-ton Cape buffalo on a hunting trip in the country's Limpopo provinceAn American game hunter was killed by a buffalo he was stalking during a hunting expedition in South Africa over the weekend, according to multiple reports.Asher Watkins, 52, of Texas, died on 3 August while tracking a 1.3-ton...

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The trial judge says it may never be known what triggered the "outburst of violence" against Anita Rose.

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Large-scale search and rescue operation under way after at least five people killed in Himalayan regionDozens of people were missing after a fast-moving surge of water and mud smashed into a town in India's Himalayan region on Tuesday, tearing down a mountain valley and demolishing buildings, killing at least five people.Videos broadcast on Indian...

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Principle of medical neutrality threatened as doctors and hospitals deliberately attacked, particularly in GazaTargeting medics and hospitals in acts of war should be called "healthocide”, academics have urged, amid an increase in such attacks in recent years.Health services are increasingly deliberately under attack and medics are facing...

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Exclusive: British woman living in Spain says she felt 'very vulnerable' when courier returned to her houseAn Amazon customer who complained to the online retailer about a delivery driver coming into her home and masturbating in her bedroom is demanding to know how the man was allowed to return to her house two days later.Spanish police have taken...

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The story of Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking freefall from the edge of space to Earth.

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Danish company announces cost cuts after fierce competition and Trump tariff threat hit growthSales of Novo Nordisk's injectable diabetes drugs including Ozempic have slowed sharply amid fierce competition and the threat of US tariffs, prompting it to cut costs and sharpen its commercial focus.The Danish drugmaker, whose booming sales of GLP-1...

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Large crowds gather in city of Jiangyou in Sichuan province after case causes outrage onlineA large protest erupted in the south-western Chinese city of Jiangyou, videos on social media have shown, after the beating of a young girl by three other teenagers caused public outrage.Protests of this scale are rare in China, where opposition to the...

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Deal follows deportations to South Sudan and Eswatini despite concerns about international law breachesThe Rwandan government has said it would accept up to 250 migrants from the US under a deal agreed with Washington but gave no details on who could be included.The Trump administration's deportation drive has included negotiating arrangements to...

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With Leicester spending the 10-year anniversary of their Premier League title win in England's second tier, BBC Sport looks at how the highs turned so low.

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Decreased snowfall exposed the glaciers to direct sunlight, making them melt faster.

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The firm said the advert promised reliable quality rather than implying any sort of relief.

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Football clubs in crisis like Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday can "absolutely" be saved from the brink of collapse, says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

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Jemma Louise Gough and Jamie Lee Watkins had their Airbnb stay rejected because of their nationality.

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Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now at their highest, despite Trump's promise to end the war.

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Crown argues Wright did not properly record helicopter flying hours and was concerned that crash investigations would uncover thatGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe reality TV star Matt Wright "played around” with the dashboard of a helicopter after a fatal crash and falsely reported its fuel tank level, a jury has...

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At the ceremony, Japan's PM urged all countries to work towards nuclear disarmament.

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Japan's leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima.

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The much-anticipated rematch between British rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in November.

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A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.

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Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.

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This blog is now closedEngineer who helped build Melbourne's public housing towers condemns plan to demolish 'icons'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMost Australians support ratifying treaty banning nuclear weapons, poll findsTwo-thirds of Australians support ratifying the global treaty banning nuclear weapons, a new...

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Australia's solicitor general tells high court Russia should not be paid compensation 'for problems they cause themselves'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRussia has claimed the cancellation of its embassy lease in Canberra was illegal as lawyers for the Australian government argue in the nation's highest court that the...

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Watchdog says all parties, including trustees, patrons and chair Sophie Chandauka, should not have had row in publicThe Charity Commission has criticised Prince Harry for allowing a row with the chair of his African charity to "play out publicly”, as the watchdog cleared him of racism.The prince was engaged in a public war of words earlier this...

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