Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Teens will be able to opt out of the restrictions - campaigners have criticised them as being piecemeal.
A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days.
Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US resumes blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?
As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK
Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires
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Buy Now Pay Later rules to bring refunds and rejections
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
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BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
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Starmer and Burnham hail Hillsborough Law as MPs give approval
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I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
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I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted
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Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath'
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Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
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Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
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BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
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Southport victim's dad accuses ambulance staff of breaching trust
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
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Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour
France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot Captain Sully reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 75-year-old says he was recently diagnosed and the disease is at an early stage.
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A special team beats brilliant individuals - how silky Spain flattened France
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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their lives forever.
Spain into World Cup final after victory over France
Spain are into the 2026 World Cup final after goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro see them convincingly beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas.
Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutes
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England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
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Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss
France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.
Spain crashes Paris party by beating France in the World Cup semis
Dreams of reaching the World Cup final for a third time running were dashed when France were beaten 2-0 by Spain.
US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’
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Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals
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Iran's bridges, power plants possible targets, Trump said as IRGC says it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan.
Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
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European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.
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Palestine weekly: Israel attacks children, hospitals in bloody week in Gaza
Israel's grip on the occupied West Bank tightens through outposts, demolitions, and army-backed settler raids.
Sirens blare in Bahrain as Iran launches barrage of missiles, drones
Iranian state media is reporting that Tehran has targeted a US naval support base in Bahrain’s capital.
US-Russian crew launches on mission to space station
A US-Russian crew blasted off onboard a Soyuz spacecraft for an eight-month mission to the International Space Station.
What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain?
Donald Trump has threatened to strike Pickaxe Mountain, an underground nuclear-related complex.
Worker killed in furnace explosion fire at Indian recycling plant
A furnace explosion triggered a fire at Jain Resource Recycling's plant in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Mobilisation of fighters and attacks signal the collapse of Yemen's fragile peace, with regional implications looming.
Mahmoud Khalil alleges conspiracy in lawsuit against Trump officials
Lawsuit claims conspiracy between top administrative officials and private groups to target the pro-Palestine advocate.
New York imposes landmark one-year ban on large data centres
Data centre moratorium pushes have gained steam around the US, with bans proposed in at least a dozen states.
US Senate Democrats block defence bill over Iran war, Israel integration
The Senate votes 50-46 to block debate on the annual defence bill over war funding and defence cooperation with Israel.
US reimposes blockade on Iranian ports, launches more strikes
Iran's deputy FM accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal and says Tehran now has no commitments under MoU.
US President Trump meets with ‘fan of America’ Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi
US President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House.
Families claim bodies of victims of deadly Bangkok pub fire
‘No one has been able to accept it yet.’
US risks falling into ‘escalation trap’ if it deploys troops in Iran
Analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the US risks falling into an escalation trap if it launches a ground assault in Iran.
Trump pivots from 20 percent Strait of Hormuz fee amid Iran war escalation
Donald Trump backs away from fee, says regional countries will instead invest in US in return for transit protection.
Tokyo Trial debunks notorious Yasukuni Shrine's inverted narrative
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Chinese courts step up crackdown on cyber crimes
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CPC Central Committee, State Council congratulate Chinese Winter Olympics delegation
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S. Korea's ex-president Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice
Russia-China ties crucial for global stability: Putin at annual conference
China, Russia conduct strategic alignment on issues related to Japan
Civic groups in Taiwan protest Lai's arms push, oppose being dragged toward battlefield
Kuliang bond forges 'hometown affection' across the Pacific
Chinese premier arrives in Johannesburg for 1st G20 summit in Africa
Chinese scientists document first evidence of tool use in giant pandas
Multiple regions roll out autumn breaks for primary, secondary schools, stimulating local tourism
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