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England thrash France to keep alive World Cup hopes

England beat France 82-0 to maintain their hopes of reaching the Men's Rugby League World Cup semi-finals....

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Smith v Puello world title fight predictions

Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello....

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Why Tottenham v Arsenal could define their seasons - live on BBC One

With Tottenham stuttering and Arsenal floundering, these fierce rivals both need a victory in Saturday's showdown, live on BBC One....

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Canada inflict back-to-back losses on England

England suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade as Canada win 31-22 in Ottawa, including a hat-trick for captain Sophie de Goede....

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Minneapolis withdrawal was 'surrender', Trump's ex-border patrol chief tells BBC

Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year....

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How Brazil's changing working class is reshaping the presidential race

Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday....

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The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign

BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms....

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France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots

More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations....

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Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany....

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Met investigates reports of letter detailing claims about Meghan's father

Scotland Yard opens an inquiry after the Duchess of Sussex said she was sent a letter containing "disturbing allegations"....

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Tory activist in 'contract killing broker' claim had worked for party HQ

Jack Ross was contracted to do social media work for the party until earlier this year, the BBC has been told....

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Australian MP's condition improves after alleged car attack

The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital....

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How does the UK state pension compare with other countries?

Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?...

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UK to invest £100m in 'world first' AI Biosecurity Lab

The chancellor will unveil AI spending aimed at shoring up the UK's defences in Wednesday's Budget....

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Strictly's new presenters - after frosty reviews have they warmed up?

Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe have split opinion but are getting into the groove, critics say....

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The Papers: 'Meghan warned over father' and 'Don't risk Truss-style budget'

Meghan Markle's responds to allegations over her father and PM warned to not risk 'Truss-style' budget leads Saturday's papers....

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Celebrity Traitors left on a knife edge after a trip to the field of screams

A newly earned special power left one contestant with a powerful decision to make in Friday's episode....

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Why is John Travolta's old luxury jet in a small Australian town?

The BBC goes on board Travolta’s old Boeing 707 which is being reassembled in a small coastal town....

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Man dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarket

West Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment....

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Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle beat Sale

Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale....

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White House says the US is lifting tariffs on some Canadian goods

Susan Collins, a Republican in a tight race to keep her senate seat in next month's elections, said she had been working with the White House on tariff relief....

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Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast

Millions remain under yellow weather warnings for wind and rain, with a second storm expected to hit Scotland and parts of northern England on Saturday....

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Leclerc sets Austin practice pace from Verstappen

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest from Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the United States Grand Prix....

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Meghan statement offers answers after years of questions about her relationship with father

Today, without exactly using the word, Meghan claimed vindication....

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Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision

The US president has praised Burnham after the government allowed gas drilling in the North Sea's Jackdaw field....

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Babydoll singer becomes first Welsh artist to top UK singles chart in 15 years

Jamie Miller is the first Welsh artist since 2011 to earn a UK Number 1 single - after Sian Evans' feature on DJ Fresh's Louder....

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Glasgow museums remove mummified remains from public view over ethical concerns

Kelvingrove Museum and The Hunterian say they have removed human remains from display because of ethical concerns....

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Andrew can be called to give evidence in High Court fraud trial

The High Court trial involves allegations of fraud made by a wealthy Turkish woman against her former adviser....

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Ex-Tory campaign chief and his wife receive suspended sentences over election bets

Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 general election would be held....

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Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city 'on brink of disaster', White House says

Ukraine and Russia have not confirmed the truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, where residents have had to eat garden weeds to survive....

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PSG v Lyon moved as Paris prepares for more protests

Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests....

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Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick spoke for five minutes and 30 seconds without taking questions at the start of his media briefing to outline what the club means to him, then later refused to ru...

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Anti-terror police investigate as one person killed in shooting near Paris

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says the suspected gunman has been apprehended....

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Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say

Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way....

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Cost of football regulator double initial estimate

The annual cost to clubs of English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) has risen to £20.3m, around double the amount initially estimated....

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Burnham suggests stocking up on tinned food and bottled water

The prime ministers says unexpected events seem to be becoming more common and it was wise to prepare....

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I sat in A&E for 13 hours - here's how to recognise health anxiety

Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms....

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Earnings limit of up to £140K for first-time buyers loan scheme

The Your First Home scheme will offer government-backed loans for those buying new-builds in England....

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Meghan says she was informed by police about 'disturbing allegations' against her father in 2018

The Duchess of Sussex says she is "deeply distressed" following reports about her father....

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Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting

The attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank and four days before Israel's general election....

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Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits lifted

Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access....

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Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?

Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans....

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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes....

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Lights will stay on this winter, grid operator says after concerns

The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply....

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Flat-track bullies Celtic continue descent into European irrelevance

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions....

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Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?

The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty....

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