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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says

A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says....

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Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout....

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Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlets but did not provide further details of her death....

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling....

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UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell

After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains...

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The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers....

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'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder....

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McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis....

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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran....

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Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion....

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What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends....

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Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens

The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights....

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship....

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What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss....

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Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final....

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Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza....

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Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?

Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?...

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Soldiers praised for 'phenomenal job' helping crews tackle wildfires

About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation....

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Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island

Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report....

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Rangers host Celtic in League Cup quarter-finals

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie....

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'Probably my last year' - Ronaldo hints at retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season will probably be his last as a player after a glittering football career....

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'Number of fatalities' and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway

The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare....

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Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv....

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Rockets crush Sunrisers for first women's Hundred title

Trent Rockets win their first women's Hundred title with an eight-wicket win at Lord's after bowling Sunrisers Leeds out for just 91....

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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy....

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Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witchhunt'

Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly....

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Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt....

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Elvedi set for Leeds move as £8.5m fee agreed

Leeds agree an £8.5m deal to sign defender Nico Elvedi, who is set to have a medical on Monday....

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Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi

Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi....

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Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans

Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday....

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Maguire wants 'huge threat' Rashford to stay at Man Utd

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he hopes Marcus Rashford will stay at the club because he can improve Michael Carrick's team....

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People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home

Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time....

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Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest

Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue....

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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning....

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Bangladesh thrash Australia in one of Test cricket's greatest upsets

Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets....

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How important is Community Shield to a team's season?

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?...

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Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?...

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Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way....

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK

The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life....

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Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims

Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update....

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Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power....

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Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore

Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues....

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Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law

The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?...

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The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'

Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers....

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Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island....

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Major incidents across UK putting firefighters under 'incredible pressure', fire chief says

Many residents forced to flee their houses following blazes in the West Midlands are still unsure when they will be allowed to return home....

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'Absolutely miles ahead!' GB women win brilliant relay gold

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot dominate the 4x100m relay to win a brilliant gold....

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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday....

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers....

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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000....

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