Romero labels Neville 'stupid' over criticism
Cristian Romero has won 57 caps for Argentina
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Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok child safety concerns
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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
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UK economy returns to growth in May
The UK's economy grew by 0.1% in May, the latest official data has shown.
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Hanson has a support base. But could it slip on a Sicilian pool deck?
If the next election is solely decided by voters who want a party led by someone with strong views who has vowed tough action on immigration, then it is Pauline Hanson’s to lose.
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UK investigates TikTok over child safety measures
LONDON — The U.K.'s online safety regulator Ofcom on Thursday opened an investigation into TikTok over whether the platform has complied with its duties under the Online Safety Act to protect children from harmful content.
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Firefighters battle through the night as wildfire burns across Cairngorms National Park
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Government brings British Steel under public ownership
British Steel has come under public ownership after the government moved to "protect UK steelmaking".
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Bananas! Surprise as back garden plant bears fruit
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Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign
The High Court has quashed the conclusion of an inquest into 14-year-old Jools Sweeney's death after a successful legal challenge from his mother Ellen Roome
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Lee's approval rating falls to 55 pct: poll
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Nowak killer's first recorded confession revealed
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The man who balances bikes, ladders and sheds on his chin
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Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK's "cast-iron" support for Ukraine will continue, as he makes a final trip to the country as prime minister.
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Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?
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Experts fear 'great democratic depression' as China gains ground globally
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'It's made me have an identity crisis': Londoners speak out about racist abuse
BBC London reporter records racist abuse
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Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms
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Trump brings his 2020 election obsession to primetime at White House
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Trump to make national address on elections and voting machines
President Donald Trump departs on Marine One after speaking at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Das Beraterproblem der Katherina Reiche
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What is Ukraine’s 40-day campaign against Russia and has it worked?
Taking war to heart of Russian territory has seized initiative and reset Zelenskyy’s relationship with Trump
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Recount for Chungju mayoral vote reaffirms winner
Election authorities in North Chungcheong Province completed a recount of the Chungju mayoral election on Wednesday, slightly narrowing the gap between the top two vote-getters without overturning Mayor Lee Dong-seok's win.
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China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The world has largely viewed the US more favorably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing's favor this year, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies.
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TWS launches campaign for 2nd single in Japan
TWS has teamed up with a major department store franchise in Japan to promote its second single in the country, its agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.
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Coupang steps up Q2 Washington lobbying via Trump-linked firm
Coupang spent $250,000 lobbying the Trump administration and Congress in the second quarter through a firm with close ties to the president, extending a Washington campaign amid its ongoing conflict with South Korean regulators over the company's massive data breach.
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Inside Ed Miliband’s search for redemption
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5 midterm reshuffle headaches MEPs can’t escape this summer
BRUSSELS — EU lawmakers are heading into recess with a stack of political homework: whether the Socialists should challenge Roberta Metsola, what her political family is prepared to offer to keep her in office, and how each group can protect its share of Parliament’s top jobs.
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China’s EV pirate ship is coming for Western carmakers
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Far right wants to gut public media, France TV boss says
PARIS — French public media will cease to exist if the far-right National Rally follows through on its pledge to privatize it, warned the head of France Télévisions as Marine Le Pen edges closer to power.
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Watch: England fans in New York City lament loss to Argentina
North America correspondent Nada Tawik speaks to England supporters who watched the match against Argentina from the Big Apple.
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Jude Bellingham and his England team-mates were dejected at the full-time whistle
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BARMM election period, gun ban begin for September 14 polls
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A legal battle over election procedures between top officials in Arizona's Maricopa County is over
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US lawmakers question Trump’s UAE AI chip policy change
The administration of US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny in Congress over its decision to give the United Arab Emirates easier access to advanced AI chips. Critics question whether business ties involving the president’s family influenced the policy change.
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The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'
It is heartbreaking reading for England fans this morning as the loss to Argentina is covered across all the papers. "England's World Cup dream over" says the Daily Telegraph, after "Argentina scores two goals in seven minutes to shatter hopes of place in final". It adds: "[Harry] Kane's men snatch defeat from jaws …
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'Passive' and 'crumbled' - did Tuchel's defensive tactics cost England?
'The decisions Tuchel made cost England' - analysis
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Defeat will 'haunt' England as history repeats itself
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's defeat against Argentina
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House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
The US House of Representatives defeated an amendment to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, despite nearly half of Democrats supporting it, reflecting a growing rupture between US progressives and Israel over the war in Gaza.
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Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some
Temperatures are set to drop across the UK this weekend after a spell of intensely hot weather - marking an end to heatwave conditions for some.
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Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson was told her twin daughters may "never walk"
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Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
'No regrets' - Tuchel on England's deafeat against Argentina
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Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote
The Knesset voted 52-43 to approve an amendment to the Student Rights Law allowing higher education institutions to offer gender-segregated graduate degree programs, in a vote held in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Japan treads diplomatic fine line over US campaign to end ICC ‘threat’
The initiative will make Tokyo weigh its international law commitments against its dependence on the US security umbrella, analysts say
· Julian Ryall
Japan treads diplomatic fine line over US campaign to end ICC ‘threat’
The initiative will make Tokyo weigh its international law commitments against its dependence on the US security umbrella, analysts say
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Watch The Open: First round highlights
Highlights from the first day of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
Global views appear to have flipped in Beijing’s favour, driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies, a new Pew survey shows
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'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final
Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
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BBC's Richards pays tribute to father after learning of his death before England game
Micah Richards was a BBC pundit at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday
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