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New Zealand’s decision to recognise a new official language draws sharp criticism
English given the same status Māori and sign language
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Meet the kayaking islanders determined to protect the sinking Maldives
From protesting against a mangrove-damaging reclamation project to organising beach clean ups, Maldivian youth are defending their home and identity.
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Lifelike doll with 'bruises and grazes' sparks mistaken Australian murder inquiry
Police initially believed a woman's body was in the suitcase but forensics later showed it was not human
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Typhoon Dolphin: China evacuates more than 1 million people as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
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Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say
The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.
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Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.
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Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
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Thai school shooting: Teen learnt how to use guns via social media
Police say they are still investigating the 14-year-old shooter's motive.
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Andoni Iraola: What we have learned from Liverpool's start under new boss
Four pre-season games is a very small sample, but Andoni Iraola is starting to put his stamp on Liverpool. So how are the Reds shaping up under their new boss?
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Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai
Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland
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Russia to hand over control of two key Mediterranean bases to Syria
Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval base will serve as joint Syrian-Russian training centres under new bilateral deal
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Eight teenagers charged with murder over alleged attack after Queensland party
Man, 21, dies six days after being taken to hospital in critical condition after alleged attack in Bahrs Scrub, Logan
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UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
Big companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attack
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Iran live: Tehran demands compensation from Trump to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv launches at least 285 drones in 12 hours
Ukraine and Russia accused each other of deadly attacks on Sunday
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UK weather: Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought
While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year.
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NSW police say ‘body’ of woman found in suitcase by side of road near Goulburn was not human
What was originally reported as a body found in Oallen on Sunday was ‘very realistic in the terms of looking like human remains’, police say
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Abdul El-Sayed hits back after Trump posts about Michigan Democrat and his wife
The Michigan Democrat says the Trumps ‘don’t like each other’ but are interested in ‘making billions of dollars off of you’
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reveals she is freezing her eggs and hasn't 'ruled out' presidential run
The popular Democratic congresswoman also said "anything was possible" when asked about a possible Senate bid.
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Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
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How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
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Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region
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World’s seas have hit hottest temperature on record for July, say scientists
Average sea surface temperature outside polar regions was highest on record for July, beating previous high in 2023
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Newspaper headlines: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'
The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning.
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Shea Charles: Fulham sign Northern Ireland midfielder from Southampton for £30m
Fulham confirm the signing of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to £30m.
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Dwight McNeil & Brennan Johnson: Everton and Crystal Palace agree swap deal for pair
Everton and Crystal Palace agree a swap deal that will involve Toffees' winger Dwight McNeil joining the Eagles and Wales international Brennan Johnson moving in the opposite direction.
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LIV Golf New York: Joaquin Niemann wins as Jon Rahm secures season title
Joaquin Niemann leads throughout to win the LIV Golf New York event while Jon Rahm secures his third straight season title.
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The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
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'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare
The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise.
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Democratic Socialists leader sounds completely lost after a very simple question
DSA co-chair Megan Romer struggled to explain the group’s policy for taxing millionaires when pressed on the matter by New Yorker editor David Remnick on the magazine’s podcast
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Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
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Jose Mourinho agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd in 2013
David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary.
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Burnham vows to tackle ‘rip-off’ subscription traps in cost-of-living crackdown
The PM will accelerate plans to force companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and provide more information about costs up-front rather than quietly auto-renewing them at a higher price
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Rangers: Derek McInnes left frustrated amid poor start to season
Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti.
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You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.
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FDA’s ‘explosive diarrhea’ report reveals all the Taylor Farms recall products
Walmart received more than 100,000 cases of contaminated produce, new FDA report shows
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Hot weather and World Cup spending boost drives UK business recovery
However, new figures indicated that a longer-term recovery is ‘unlikely to be sustained’ without Government support.
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Vehicle fire spreads to heathland as crews tackle blaze in Hampshire
Twenty-six fire engines, four water carriers, six off-road vehicles and multiple command units were deployed to the scene
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Trump appoints staff secretary Will Scharf as new White House counsel
Scharf, who helped president win approval for $400m ballroom, to replace David Warrington on 1 September
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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
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Trump ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report says he’d walk away without nuclear deal
The president claims economic challenges will continue harming Iran, even if US negotiators have been unable to clinch a deal for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen
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Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes
Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.
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Squishy dumpling toys drive surge in high street shop sales
Retailers are reporting more young people are turning to physical collectibles
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Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptions
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announces decision to freeze her eggs
US congresswoman to share journey online as she criticizes Trump administration’s attacks on reproductive care
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Royal Navy drone cameras linked to China raise security concerns
The breach is expected to spark wider concern about the security of military drone components
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UK warned of 36C heatwave as rare extreme heat alerts considered
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer as the country continues to bake in an unprecedented period of dry, hot weather
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Trump ally pressed on Obama, El-Sayed trend: ‘Trying to say, hint hint, he’s Muslim?’
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott refers to El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker as he calls Michigan Democrat ‘dangerous’ but doesn’t defend GOP ads accused of Islamophobia
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Ceuta residents protest Madrid's response to recent migrant crisis
Hundreds of Ceuta residents gathered on Sunday to demand an “immediate, decisive and proportionate” response to the migration crisis, in a protest, organised by the city’s four religious communities. #EuropeNews
