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From nearly dying on the pitch to scoring for Mexico at the World Cup - Raul Jimenez has completed a remarkable comeback.
The Papers: 'Healey torpedoes Starmer' and 'Game on!'
Defence Secretary John Healey's resignation and the start of the World Cup dominate Friday's papers.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests
There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.
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Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
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Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?
Three players were sent off in the World Cup opener as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. Are we about to see a World Cup littered with red cards?
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People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson tells state TV that reports of an agreement were "speculative" and "nothing has been finalised".
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
Three red cards shown as Mexico beat South Africa in World Cup opener
Three players are sent off as World Cup co-hosts Mexico defeat South Africa in a dramatic opening match at a packed Azteca Stadium.
Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens
Al Carns says the military isn't "sufficiently funded", as Dan Jarvis becomes the new defence secretary.
Northern Ireland protests pass off without incident after two nights of unrest
After two nights of unrest, pockets of protests held across Northern Ireland have passed off without major incident.
London Stadium and West Ham women's team not aware of David Sullivan contact ban
The owner of West Ham United's home has raised concerns it was not told about safeguarding restrictions.