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‘If Afghanistan winning matches in T20 World Cup is a dream, I don’t want to wake up’ – Afghan fans celebrate their glorious march into semifinals

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New York judge partially lifts Trump gag order in hush-money case

Trump is allowed to make comments about witnesses in the case, but still can't speak about court staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoFgm9C

Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YfSaWbx

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Everybody gets carried away thinking England have a divine right to win every tournament but it’s not true’ – Michael Owen

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At least 1,301 people died during Hajj - Saudi Arabia

Most were unregistered pilgrims who walked long distances in intense heat, officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/23QJGte

Table tennis | Sreeja Akula does the double: Wins singles and doubles WTT titles in Lagos

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Deadly attacks on Dagestan synagogue and churches

Unidentified gunmen in the southern Russian republic kill six police officers and wound 12 more. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3NtoFaY

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest assist provider in Euro history as Portugal defeat Turkey 3-0

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Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier

Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hkIproj

Volunteer firefighter dies battling Greece blaze

The 55-year-old man was injured in a blaze in the region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula and later died in hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p02OvCT

T20 World Cup: How South Africa’s bowlers are powering them to last-over wins

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Barcelona mayor vows to abolish holiday lets

Socialist Jaume Collboni said he does not plan to renew any of the 10,101 tourist licenses granted to landlords when they expire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Cc39IY

T20 World Cup: The one Suryakumar Yadav shot that makes him a perfect No.4

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Watch: Donald Sutherland on a career that defied convention

Actor Kiefer Sutherland announced the death of his father, Donald, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4xIFiy

T20 World Cup: South Africa-born Andries Gous, playing for USA, gives South Africa a scare

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Macron condemns antisemitism after Jewish girl is raped

The French president was reacting to the incident which happened in Courbevoie, a suburb of Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QmWUgqE

T20 World Cup: Middle-order six-hitting a worry for India

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Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7KQ3DH

Neeraj Chopra wins at Paavo Nurmi Games: Finland meet was an important stopover en route Paris, and Neeraj does enough

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qhEHlA1

T20 World Cup 2024: Target-setters vs chasers in Antigua, who has the upper hand in South Africa vs United States Super 8 clash?

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JbD6IEo

Paavo Nurmi Games: Fitness test for Neeraj Chopra with German wonderkid Max Dehning in fray

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Too much of a good thing? Spain's green energy can exceed demand

Spain is looking at storing electricity or increasing demand to solve electricity oversupply. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oN4z2Ln

At least 14 Hajj pilgrims die in intense heat

Jordan's foreign ministry said its nationals had died "after suffering sun stroke due to the extreme heatwave". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lru4Gk7

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan suffer Ireland scare in three-wicket win, finish fourth in Group A

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Susannah's grandad ran Bengal when famine killed millions

She is only just learning about Sir John Herbert's significant role in the colonial catastrophe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gvditrk

As Nepal creates ripples at T20 cricket World Cup, a father in Punjab watches

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Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah operation, IDF says

The soldiers were returning from an operation in Rafah when their vehicle is understood to have exploded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rOLSNUw

Putin peace terms slammed as Ukraine summit begins

Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nOjpsNA

Supreme Court gun ruling stuns Las Vegas shooting survivors

One survivor told the BBC the bump stocks decision was "a slap in the face", but others had mixed feelings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tjrlcT8

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W5DPzhm

World Junior Champion Divya Deshmukh: ‘Was expected to crush the field… but I was focussed on quality of my chess’

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uDWSE4O

Houthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US says

The latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0dqWMCv

G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will help Ukraine to fight invading Russian forces, while Moscow condemns the move as "theft". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dQLFAKv

Euro 2024: Deschamps chasing first continental title in 12 years, quarterfinal high bar for Southgate and Germany looking to boast as hosts

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Parents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' return

Eugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wBbWRDP

T20 World Cup: Why were India awarded 5 penalty runs in the run-chase against USA in New York

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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government

This is the first official indication that a government of national unity has been agreed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytaB5gx

Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial

President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form. from BBC News https://ift.tt/um1PQp2

Indian men’s football team’s World Cup dream ends after loss to second-string Qatar

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Hamas seeks 'complete halt' to war in Gaza proposal response

The group told the BBC that it still required a commitment to a permanent ceasefire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pQlwxto

Trump to sit for probation interview on Monday

The former president will appear virtually from Mar-a-Lago and be seated alongside his lawyer, Todd Blanche. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8NKz3IC

Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones in AI overhaul

The company has been slower to roll out generative AI features than rivals including Google and Microsoft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OgBuVFq

T20 World Cup: In another low-scoring game in New York, Bangladesh batsmen freeze with finish line in sight

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1QN7sk

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz wins his third Slam at age of 21; matches Murray, Wawrinka in career slams

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IND vs PAK: Lowest totals defended in T20 World Cup, India aim to equal record against Pakistan in New York

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Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz quits emergency government

The decision lays bare the deep political divisions in Israel over the war in Gaza from BBC News https://ift.tt/XEAcDLY

Howard University strips Diddy of honorary degree

The university called the rapper "so fundamentally incompatible" with Howard after shocking video emerged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XhdWEa2

Kagame critic barred from Rwanda's presidential race

Diane Rwigara says she feels cheated for a second time from being able to campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqlBiIs

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz finds joy in suffering as he overcomes Jannik Sinner in five-set semifinal

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' after finding gun

In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UFYy8Xp

India send Sunil Chhetri into retirement with dull draw with Kuwait, which puts passage to next round of World Cup qualifiers in great danger

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Amanda Knox reconvicted in slander case

The American acquitted of Meredith Kercher's murder will not go to prison, having already served time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRTvHQm

'Vote or face war': Poland PM's stark warning ahead of EU election

Donald Tusk is urging Poles to vote for his coalition, to best protect against Russian aggression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gfV67Uq

‘Magnus Carlsen and Vishy Anand have (political) opinions. But they don’t want to share like Garry Kasparov’ – Carlsen’s trainer Peter Heine Nielsen’s interview 

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Kylian Mbappe completes transfer to Real Madrid, posts photo with boyhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Club of my dream’

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Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Three people were trapped in basements and a firefighter died when his inflatable capsized. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EfyPsXl

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka post lowest T20I total as South Africa pacers steam through; Nortje breaks Steyn’s decade-old record

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T20 World Cup: Barbados-born Aaron Jones’ batting pyrotechnics gives USA perfect start

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Police officer injured in Mannheim stabbing dies

The 29-year-old was one of six people to be wounded by the attacker, who was detained at the scene. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Li5h6Cy

FIH Pro League: With defeat to Great Britain, Craig Fulton’s side take two steps forward and one step back

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South Africa president faces up to poor poll result

President Ramaphosa says the result was a victory for democracy, but the ANC lost its majority for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/829d4xs

South Indian restaurant in Norway helping Indian chess players get a slice of home

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZVdHms

Rishabh Pant, bowlers shine as India thump Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up match

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bVZrhNz