Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.
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EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
American musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies at 97, US media report
Lehrer, a Harvard-trained mathematician, wrote darkly humorous songs, often with political connotations.
Lionesses defy odds to create English football history
How the Lionesses achieved the greatest feat in the country's footballing history by winning Euro 2025 to retain their European title.
What makes Euro 2025-winning manager Wiegman so successful?
Sarina Wiegman led England to back-to-back European Championship titles after the Lionesses beat Spain on penalties. So what makes the Dutchwoman so successful?
Both sides can claim victory in US-EU tariff deal, but devil may be in detail
This deal shows how serious President Trump is about renegotiating America's trading relationship with the rest of the world.
Littler beats Wade in superb World Matchplay final
Luke Littler becomes the fifth player to complete darts' Triple Crown by beating James Wade 18-13 in the World Matchplay final in Blackpool.
Littler beats Wade in superb World Matchplay final
Luke Littler becomes the fifth player to complete darts' Triple Crown by beating James Wade 18-13 in the World Matchplay final in Blackpool.
Royals lead praise for 'awesome' Lionesses after Euro win
The prime minister says the team are "history makers" as tributes to the victorious England side roll in.
'We'll remember this forever': England fans jubilant as their heroes win again
Fans give the England v Spain final an 11 out of 10 and say they'll remember it forever.
Bronze played entire Euros with fractured leg
England defender Lucy Bronze's middle name is Tough, which perfectly encapsulates her Euro 2025 performances as the defender tells BBC Sport she played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia.
'She is not human' - Bronze played entire Euros with fractured leg
England defender Lucy Bronze's middle name is Tough, which perfectly encapsulates her Euro 2025 performances as the defender tells BBC Sport she played the whole tournament with a fractured tibia.
Bronze admits to playing with a broken leg at Euro 2025
England's Lucy Bronze tells BBC Sport she has played with a fractured tibia throughout Euro 2025.
Malnutrition in Gaza at alarming levels, WHO warns as aid airdrops resume
Israel's concession to aid come as it faces growing international pressure to alleviate mass starvation in Gaza.
No bank holiday after Lionesses make history in Basel
There are no plans for a bank holiday to mark the Lionesses' victory, BBC News understands.
Relive the penalty shootout from England's Euro 2025 win
Relive the drama of every single penalty from the final of Euro 2025 as England beat Spain 3-1 on spot kicks to lift the trophy.
No-one can stop Stokes overdoing it but himself - Agnew
Ben Stokes will not be told to limit his bowling, but must realise he needs to for the good of his England team, writes Jonathan Agnew.
No-one can stop Stokes overdoing it but himself - Agnew
Ben Stokes will not be told to limit his bowling, but must realise he needs to for the good of his England team, writes Jonathan Agnew.
Kelly tops ratings as England win Euro 2025
Chloe Kelly tops your ratings in the Euro 2025 final as England beat Spain to retain their European title.
Watch highlights: England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025
Watch highlights as England retain the European Championship after beating Spain 3-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout in the final of Euro 2025.