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Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as families desperate for news.
'I leave nothing' - the end of 'toxic' Bielsa's Uruguay reign
With Uruguay eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
Hottest June day record broken for third day in row as temperature hits 37.3C
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
The House panel then issued subpoenas demanding the private equity tycoon, who co-founded Apollo Global Management, testify on camera and under oath.
Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw
Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 in their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.
Gripping, star-studded environmental thriller
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Madonna was 'jealous of Kylie' - and more things we learned in her Graham Norton interview
All the revelations from Madonna's chat with Graham Norton, including a big hint about Glastonbury.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
After reporting an incident on a train, Esme Rice waited 13 hours for a response from the British Transport Police.
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The royal residence the pair will use has not been made public, but they will also be staying in private accommodation during the trip.
Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?
Schools must now follow government guidance that says schools should be phone-free for the entire day.
Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job
From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget.
How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
Among the hundreds of affected families in Nottingham, two sets of parents led the fight to get answers.