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US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation' Mojtaba Khamenei says he initially disagreed with the deal but allowed it go ahead after assurances from the Iranian president.

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'Living celebration of community': Obamas open presidential centre in Chicago -- The campus opens to the public this weekend with a museum, community amenities and more to honour the 44th US president.

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Watch: 'New York is alive again' - Knicks parade through Manhattan after NBA win -- Thousands of fans flooded the streets of New York to celebrate the basketball team's first championship title in more than 50 years.

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LIVE - US Open day one: Rahm, Rose, Fitzpatrick and Rai head out after McIlroy's solid start

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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots -- As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

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An ultra-rare Star Wars Lego collection went missing - it's sparked viral conspiracies -- Bricks & Figs shops around the US have been receiving threats due to the missing Star Wars Lego set, the company says. -- US & Canada

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Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others? -- BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas. -- Middle East

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UK rapper thanks Linkin Park for 'changing my life' with freestyle shoutout -- Mike Shinoda from the band says he spotted Megan Da Savage's rap on an independent music platform. -- Newsbeat

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Parents of Serbia's teenage school shooter given jail terms in retrial - The boy was 13 when he killed eight girls, a boy and a school guard at Vladislav Ribnikar school in Belgrade in 2023. 2 hrs ago - Europe

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Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis -- The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

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The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35 -- Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.

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'City united after so long': New Yorkers rejoice in Knicks' championship parade -- The New York Knicks won the NBA Finals on Saturday, generating a citywide energy that culminated in a massive parade on Thursday. -- US & Canada

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Ancient 'Robin Hood' tree in England is dead, experts say -- The Major Oak is thought to have stood for more than 1,000 years in the heart of Nottinghamshire's Sherwood Forest. -- Nottinghamshire

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What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it

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New arrest in Toronto US consulate shooting as authorities probe foreign ties of gunmen

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GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar

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'Stunningly beautiful' blue sea creatures appear on Welsh beaches

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Women's T20 World Cup: Scotland lose four quick wickets as hopes of shock fade -- Follow live text, BBC Radio 5 Live Sport commentary and in-play video highlights as West Indies face Scotland in the Women's T20 World Cup at Headingley.

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LIVE - Switzerland on top but still goalless with Bosnia at World Cup - Follow live text updates and listen on 5 Live as Switzerland face Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group B at the Fifa World Cup.

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Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery

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Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

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Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers -- Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.

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Hydration boos and surprise results - World Cup talking points -- BBC Sport takes a look at the talking points from the first week of World Cup.

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'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup -- Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.

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Will Putin change tactics after Ukrainian drone attacks?

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Should the US impose a teen social media ban like the UK?

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What the US and Iran get out of Trump's deal

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Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles

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The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa'

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Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe -- The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.

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Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

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Why are Scotland fans putting traffic cones on statues in Boston?

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Tuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers - England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems. 2 hrs ago - England Men

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England in trouble after dreadful day against NZ -- England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.

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South Africa score late from spot to draw with Czech Rep - South Africa score a late penalty to earn a draw against Czech Republic in World Cup Group A.

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Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ -- Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

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