Dave dethrones Taylor Swift as new album sets rap records

The Boy Who Played the Harp dethrones Taylor Swift and keeps Lily Allen off the top spot.

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India complete record run chase to reach World Cup final

Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten century helps India complete a record run chase to claim a stunning five-wicket win over Australia and reach the Women's World Cup final where they will face South Africa.

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England 'not a quick fix' - Edwards on World Cup exit

Head coach Charlotte Edwards says she knew her job "would not be a quick fix" after England are thrashed by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

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France enshrines need for consent into rape law in wake of Gisèle Pelicot case

The debate over the change in legislation gained renewed urgency following the mass rape trial which shocked France last year.

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says, after Hamas accused of killing soldier

US President Trump says "nothing" will jeopardise the two-week-old ceasefire despite the flare-up of violence.

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Mpox cases in Europe prompt UK officials to issue vaccine reminder

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.

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British journalist Sami Hamdi detained by US authorities

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleges he "supports terrorism", a claim his supporters deny.

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Bellingham scores El Clasico winner

Jude Bellingham assists the first goal and scores the second for Real Madrid as they beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the La Liga season.

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After 11 months of negativity, have Man Utd turned the corner?

Manchester United have recorded three consecutive Premier League wins under Ruben Amorim for the first time.

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Connolly declared president of Ireland after landslide win

Catherine Connolly, an independent who was backed by the major left-wing parties, pledges to be "an inclusive president for all".

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Fourth Charing Cross Met Police officer fired after BBC Panorama film

PC Sinclair-Birt was dismissed without notice for his conduct seen on a BBC Panorama report.

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Rubio says lots of countries willing to join Gaza security force

The US secretary of state says Israel must be comfortable with participants, but it is unclear how such a force could be deployed without an understanding with Hamas.

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'Red flags for Rohl as Rangers routed in first game'

In the last few seasons, Rangers went toe-to-toe with Athletic Bilbao, Benfica, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. Now they're getting routed by Brann.

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Watch: Video appears to show alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping

Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.

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India beat New Zealand to take last semi-final spot

India secure the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals and eliminate New Zealand and Sri Lanka with a 53-run victory (DLS) over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.

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UN's top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza

The court also says Israel has not substantiated its allegations against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

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British grandmother on Bali death row to return to UK after drug smuggling conviction

Lindsay Sandiford, 69, spent years in prison in Indonesia after being convicted of drug smuggling.

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French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

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What football can learn from NFL's international games

With La Liga and Serie A set to stage regular-season matches overseas, how successful have the NFL's international games been, and what do players and fans think of them?

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No Farrell or Willis in 36-man England training squad

There is no place for Owen Farrell or Tom Willis in the 36-man England training squad before the autumn internationals.

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'I wanted to show everyone' - Villa's comeback star Buendia

Emiliano Buendia is rediscovering his form from three years ago - and scored the winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham.

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New blood test could speed up diagnosis of 50 cancer types, study says

The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.

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Piastri & Norris collide as Verstappen wins sprint

McLaren team-mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris crash out of the United States Grand Prix sprint race in a collision just after the start.

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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.

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Icon, trailblazer & Wales hero - Fishlock's seismic legacy

On the eve of her international retirement, a look at how Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock's seismic impact has gone beyond her remarkable on-pitch exploits.

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Watchdog urges Phillipson to speed up trans guidance

The equalities watchdog says updated guidance on single-sex spaces needs to be approved quickly.

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Muscat leads race to become new Rangers head coach

Kevin Muscat is the leading candidate to replace Russell Martin as Rangers head coach, although the Ibrox club are talking to other targets.

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How Bright left her mark on historic Lionesses

Millie Bright's international retirement is a reflection of a changing of the guard in Sarina Wiegman's team - but her impact on England's success is unquestionable.

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Littler demolishes Humphries to win World Grand Prix

World champion Luke Littler clinically defeats world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 to win his first World Grand Prix title.

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Nagelsmann did not mean 'any disrespect' to NI

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Northern Ireland have a "special way" of playing and he did not mean any offence with his comments after his side's 3-1 win in Cologne last month.

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Watch: What do people in the West Bank think about the plan?

Palestinians in the West Bank say they hope the deal could lead to a united Palestinian future.

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NZ's Williamson to miss T20 series against England

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back following injury.

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Gerrard rejects chance to return as Rangers boss

Steven Gerrard has turned down the chance to return to Rangers for a second stint as manager.

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Hull KR beat Wigan in Grand Final for historic treble

Hull KR become only the fifth team to win a Super League Grand Final as they put in a stunning performance to beat Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford and win a historic treble.

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'England's world-class duo put rivals on notice'

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone deliver statement showings as India and Australia loom, but England are still searching for the complete performance, writes Ffion Wynne.

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Liam Gallagher becomes a grandad for first time

The Oasis frontman's daughter Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 27, has given birth to a boy, she announced on Instagram.

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Melania Trump says Putin responded to her pleas about Ukrainian children

The First Lady has been directly engaged in diplomacy in Russia, pleading for the protection of children.

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Bol switches to 800m and Hodgkinson 'can't wait'

Two-time world 400m hurdles champion Femke Bol says she is switching events and will compete in the 800m from next year.

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Prince William will attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Prince William will attend the COP30 summit on behalf of the King, joining other world leaders in Brazil.

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De Klerk smacks Proteas to stunning win over India

Nadine de Klerk hits a blistering unbeaten 84 from 54 balls as South Africa produce a stunning comeback to beat India at the Women's World Cup.

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Injured captain Kane to miss Wales friendly

England captain Harry Kane will miss Thursday's friendly against Wales with a minor injury.

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Is Russia using my childhood home as a military base?

And the impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries

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Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?

Trump urges mediators to “move fast” as key Gaza talks begin.

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Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith.

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Martin given police escort as Rangers fans block team bus

Angry Rangers fans try to prevent the team bus leaving the Falkirk Stadium following the 1-1 draw on Sunday, with a large police presence required to allow players and staff to exit.

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Wigan clinch treble with Grand Final win over Saints

Wigan Warriors complete the women's rugby league treble by beating St Helens in the Grand Final

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Verstappen criticises cooling vest but Russell will 'run it'

Max Verstappen says he does not like F1's driver-cooling system before the Singapore Grand Prix, the first race to be declared a 'heat hazard'.

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Hull KR beat Saints to reach Grand Final

Oliver Gildart's two second-half tries give Hull Kingston Rovers a Grand Final clash with Wigan Warriors in next week's Super League Grand Final.

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Brewdog announces job cuts after posting £37m loss

It is the fifth year running that the firm, headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has posted pre-tax losses.

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Lammy met with shouts of 'shame on you' as he appears at vigil in Manchester

David Lammy was speaking to a vigil near to the scene of the synagogue attack in Manchester.

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Denmark loses £1.4bn tax fraud claim in UK court case

The Danish government says it "strongly disagrees with the premises of the judgment and is now seeking to appeal it".

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Manchester Synagogue Attack: What We Know So Far

Keir Starmer says Britain must defeat rising antisemitic hatred.

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Journalist Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed 20 years on

Investigators will look at the writer's 2005 death, which was ruled a suicide, at the family's request despite no new evidence of foul play.

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Top clubs should be 'protected at all costs' - Wagner

Birmingham City owner Tom Wagner says lower-league clubs should not take too much in pyramid payments and allow the biggest teams in England to drive global interest.

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