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India beat New Zealand to take last semi-final spot
India secure the final spot in the World Cup semi-finals and eliminate New Zealand and Sri Lanka with a 53-run victory (DLS) over the White Ferns in Navi Mumbai.
Rosenberg: Trump abandons carrot and wields stick over Putin in Ukraine talks
The BBC's Russia editor says Trump's decision to call off his Putin talks and impose oil sanctions will not go down well in Moscow.
Met Police officers sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama investigation
The chair of the panel called the conduct of Sgt Joe McIlvenny and PCs Philip Neilson and Martin Borg a "disgrace".
President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.
King and Pope make history by praying side by side
The prayer closes a gap that stretched back to the Reformation in the 16th century.
No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.
Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.
PM determined to keep Phillips in job as grooming inquiry row grows
Ministers are also expecting it to be months before they appoint a chair, amid disagreements among abuse survivors.
Grooming inquiry survivors left divided over key obstacles
Four survivors have resigned from the consultation panel of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
'It's been an absolute dream': Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly
The pair have presented the show together since 2014 and said hosting the show had been "an absolute dream."
Former paratrooper found not guilty of all charges in Bloody Sunday murder trial
Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Derry.
Government rejects calls for debate on Prince Andrew
Downing Street says Parliamentary time should be used for "other important issues".
The decades-old exemption that lets Trump fast-track White House rebuild
The White House and several other buildings are exempt from the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban
Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban
Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.
Assaults on rail network more than triple in 10 years
The increase in the number of reported assaults coincides with a push to have passengers report incidents.
Southport killer's teacher 'dreaded' what he might do
Joanne Hodson said Axel Rudakubana was the most "unusual" pupil she had ever encountered.
Dealer waged 'sustained terror campaign' for Russia in UK
Dylan Earl is due to be sentenced for his role in a plot ordered by operatives from the Wagner Group.
Why did the judge acquit Soldier F in Bloody Sunday trial?
Mr Justice Lynch said troops had "lost all sense of military discipline" but cast doubt on the level of evidence provided on who fired the shots.
T20 series 'worthwhile' despite washouts - Brook
England's third T20 against New Zealand is washed out in Auckland, as was the first match, but captain Harry Brook says the 1-0 series win has been beneficial.