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The Papers: 'You were roarsome!' and 'Queens of Europe'
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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 shake on it after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
Imported dogs 'posing risk to UK', RSPCA warns
The charity calls for all dog rescue organisations to be licensed amid concerns over imported pets.
Google failed to warn 10 million of Turkey earthquake
The tech giant said only 469 serious warnings were sent out ahead of the 7.8 magnitude quake.
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The ancient site that has become a political flashpoint in India
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Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey as extreme heat persists
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England 'rode luck but not lucky' - Williamson
England won Euro 2025 after all three knockout matches went to extra time, two of them to penalties - but captain Leah Williamson says they were not "lucky".
Lionesses defy odds to create English football history
How the Lionesses completed "the greatest achievement in the history of English football" by retaining their European Championship title.
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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.