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Burnham prepares for power as an emotional Starmer bows out
New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successorKe...
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Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
It had to be Lionel Messi, it had to be on this day and perhaps it even needed to be in Dallas too. History was made in...
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US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid
US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential 'mass atrocities' as paramilitary surrounds city.
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Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival
Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.
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France v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ World Cup kick-off: 5pm ET/10pm BST/7am AEST⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email TimEvening everyon...
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Merlin the duck unruffled after meeting president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum
Pet in a replica shirt is unofficial mascot of the World CupMerlin’s owner, Karla Gómez, says it was ‘an honour’Merlin,...
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Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England
Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finalsAnt...
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Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.
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A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York
Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.
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Lebanon discusses ‘de-confliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.
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Unhappy camper: man rescued after falling into toilet at California campsite
Unidentified man fell into vault toilet at Camp Edison while trying to retrieve sunglasses he dropped, officials sayAn u...
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Giulio Cesare review – nightmarish take on Handel has snakes, sadism and a mummy
The Grange festival, Northington, HampshireDavid Alden’s blackly comic Kafkaesque production has a strong cast whose liv...