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Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach

Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea....

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Raducanu to miss US Open to continue recovery

Emma Raducanu will miss the US Open as she continues her recovery from a stress fracture....

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'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake

Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday....

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Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers

Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output....

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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs....

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England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea

England midfielder Jordan Henderson signs for Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford is mutually terminated....

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Scottish islanders refused permission to stage annual guga hunt

Each year hundreds of gannet chicks are killed for their meat on the uninhabited Hebridean island of Sula Sgeir....

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Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66

The columnist died in hospital in Middlsbrough on Sunday....

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X Factor finalist denies murdering influencer by running her over with car

Gabrielle Carrington denies killing Klaudia Zakrzewska outside Inca nightclub in Soho on 19 April....

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Celtic drawn against LASK as Hearts & Rangers discover opponents

Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as Heart of Midlothian and Rangers discover their possible opponents in the Europa League....

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Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official....

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Reform UK's Richard Tice investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog

Tice says the complaint related to a debate on Israeli influence and whether he should have referenced his register of interests....

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It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why

More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk....

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Reform UK would use Royal Navy to stop small boats

The party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be the "largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two”....

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Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police

Conservatives have called for all images of suspects to be run through facial recognition software....

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Man arrested after death of nine-year-old girl found injured in industrial estate

Police were called to Elliot Industrial Estate in the Angus town shortly after midnight....

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Man Utd boss Skinner leaves role before WSL season

Manchester United manager Marc Skinner steps down from his position before the start of the Women's Super League season....

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Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action over investment plan

Uefa threatens legal action over Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors....

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Glasgow praised for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad

The head of Glasgow 2026 believes the legacy of the scaled-back Games will shape the future of the event....

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Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino

Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa....

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Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian....

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'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja

Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers....

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Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial....

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir....

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Outside the Moscow restaurant where bomb killed three

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Kudrinskaya Square, where the blast took place....

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New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend

The film's strong performance gives a much-needed boost for Disney ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Avengers: Doomsday....

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Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England....

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US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move

Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future....

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Malaysian boy to go on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school

The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children....

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Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began

Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis....

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What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?...

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The Papers: Police warn on early release and 'le rip-off'

A range of stories feature on Monday's front pages, with Andy Burnham's vow to cut the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats a focus for some....

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Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday

Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume....

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Tale of two halves leaves Iraola with plenty to ponder

On the overnight flight from Chicago back to England, Andoni Iraola will have plenty of thinking to do after the conclusion of Liverpool's pre-season US tour....

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'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts

Glasgow 2026 was a joyful success in isolation but questions and doubts remain about the Commonwealth Games' future....

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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says....

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Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived....

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Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open

Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open....

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Finucane 'screaming inside' after record-breaking Games

Emma Finucane creates history by winning a fourth track cycling Commonwealth Games gold and leads Wales into closing ceremony....

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Chelsea sign Strasbourg midfielder Barco

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal....

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Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display

The UK band says it is "surprised and disappointed" by its treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there....

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Multiple trackside fires halt trains between London and Stansted Airport

Some trains in and out of London are delayed or cancelled....

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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK....

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Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission

Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages....

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Alonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

Xabi Alonso on healing from his Real Madrid exit, his gut feeling to join Chelsea and why he sees his new club as an exciting opportunity....

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At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah....

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Four arrested over hate crime attack on ship crew

Three of the four are arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with one man seriously hurt....

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Man admits killing British woman found in suitcase, Greek police say

The man was arrested on suspicion of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross, as well as robbery and weapons offences....

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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London

Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting"....

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Selfies, signatures & social media - how Kerr embraced Glasgow Games

Gold medallist Josh Kerr has revelled in the Commonwealth Games and in competing for Scotland in Glasgow this week....

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