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Rockets survive late fightback to beat Sunrisers

Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs and extend their winning streak to three matches...

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Continued drought could cause shortage of certain foods, head of farmers' union says

NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls on the government to take action to prevent extreme weather impacting UK food supply....

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2,000km, eight countries, 29 days - the fastest runner to cross the Alps

Ultra-runner Sophie Woods runs 2,000km across eight countries in only 29 days to break the record for completing the Via Alpina - one of the world's toughest endurance challenges....

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Teenager dies after 'medical episode' at music festival in Cumbria

Cumbria Police says the 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode....

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It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps

Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries....

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Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island....

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England beaten by Australia to netball bronze

England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games....

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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more....

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New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol

New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol....

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Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal

The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend....

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Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61

The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement....

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How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes....

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Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate....

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Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism

After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?...

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Does Love Island UK need to pull the US version for a chat?

Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again....

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The Papers: Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal'

John Healey's vow to crackdown on grocery "price gouging" and the Fifa World Cup scandal dominate Sunday's front pages....

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Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics....

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A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

The pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president?...

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US urges its citizens in Middle East to be ready to leave in case of escalation in region

US President Donald Trump warned on Friday that "we'll be hitting them [Iranians] very hard"....

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports....

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Three killed after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media say

Security officials said the female attacker tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard....

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Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy

England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago....

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Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to Staveley

Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley....

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William and Kate bring children to Commonwealth Games netball and cycling events

Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England....

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Mudryk Chelsea return will take time - Alonso

Xabi Alonso says he is "very happy" to be welcoming Mykhailo Mudryk back into his Chelsea squad, but it is "too early" to understand what he can do....

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Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election....

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'Sometimes he wants to leave' - De Zerbi on Richarlison's Spurs future

Roberto de Zerbi says Tottenham "don't know" whether Richarlison will stay or leave, as he "sometimes" wants to leave....

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The four dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football

BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions....

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

The Nepali-born climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019....

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Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge

The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say....

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Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking"....

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Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Fifa leadership

Uefa has lost confidence in the current Fifa leadership of Gianni Infantino as the fallout from the scrapped controversial investment plan intensified....

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