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Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
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Several of the papers report that a Home Office official has been found guilty of working for Chinese intelligence.
Two Islamic-State linked Australian women charged with crimes against humanity
A third woman who also returned to Australia from Syria was charged with joining a terrorist organisation.
Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs
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Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.
Glasner's long Palace goodbye sets up 'perfect' finale
Crystal Palace desperately did not want to be in the Conference League - now they are one game from winning it and creating more club history and a "perfect" finale for boss Oliver Glasner.
Vibrant and victorious - Villa ready to end 30-year trophy drought
When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.
Man charged with allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, of Stowmarket, Suffolk, has been remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.
English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English teams have reached the finals of three different European competitions in the same season for the first time.
Thousands of North Koreans fought for Russia. A memorial hints at the death toll
An estimated 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
Littler beats Humphries for record-equalling win
Luke Littler beats Luke Humphries to claim a third successive night win and a record-equalling sixth in this season's Premier League.
When will we know the results for the England, Scotland and Wales elections?
Millions have voted in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".
Valverde cut head when he 'accidentally hit table' in Tchouameni row
Federico Valverde went to hospital after a dressing room row with Real Madrid team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni which left him with a head injury after he "accidentally hit a table".
Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.
Labour expected to lose Senedd after century of winning elections in Wales
Labour sources have told the BBC the party's century-long winning run is expected to come to an end.
Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.