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King takes 7-18 as Australia thrash South Africa
Alana King returns the best figures in Women's World Cup history as Australia hammer South Africa by seven wickets to set up a semi-final meeting with India.
Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship
The deployment marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign against drug traffickers, which Trump warns will include "land action".
First UK illegal weight loss drug factory raided
The first illicit production facility for weight loss medicine found in the UK is dismantled.
'I am not done' - Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
Lucy Powell elected Labour's deputy leader
She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner's resignation.
What you need to know about Labour's new deputy leader Lucy Powell
A Labour activist since the age of nine, the Manchester MP has promised to be a voice for party members.
Epping migrant sex offender last seen in London, police say
Hadush Kebatu, whose arrest triggered protests in Essex, is now "at large" in London, the justice secretary says.
Microsoft's Halo series heading to rival PlayStation for first time
Microsoft is taking one of its most popular and recognisable game series to a rival console for the first time.
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
The US president says he has a "great relationship" with the North Korean leader and is "open" to a face-to-face chat.
Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip
The US president says he has a "great relationship" with the North Korean leader and is "open" to a face-to-face chat.
Real Madrid v Barcelona: El Clasico's English sub-plot as Bellingham to face Rashford
As Jude Bellingham prepares to face England team-mate Marcus Rashford in El Clasico, BBC Sport looks at why it could be a defining match for the Real Madrid midfielder.
Can Bellingham make El Clasico statement with English sub-plot?
As Jude Bellingham prepares to face England team-mate Marcus Rashford in El Clasico, BBC Sport looks at why it could be a defining match for the Real Madrid midfielder.
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How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back
More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.
How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back
More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.
Irish presidential election count under way
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys wait to find out who will replace Michael D Higgins and become Ireland's 10th president.
Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship
The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.
Why 'cheat code' Farnworth can light up Ashes for England
Lancashire lad Herbie Farnworth is an NRL star - now he hopes to inspire England to success in three Tests against world champions Australia.
Why 'cheat code' Farnworth can light up Ashes for England
Lancashire lad Herbie Farnworth is an NRL star - now he hopes to inspire England to success in three Tests against world champions Australia.