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Tens of thousands of tents flooded after heavy rains in Gaza

Heavy rain has flooded temporary shelters used by Palestinians displaced during Israel's war with Hamas.

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Why unique Brighton defence is so tricky to unpick

Brighton's unique defensive shape has provided the platform for the Seagulls' superb start to the Premier League season.

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The oldest club in London making FA Cup history

Cray Wanderers host Stockport County in the FA Cup first round, with 112 league places separating the two sides.

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NZ election 2026: New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with results ‘too close to call’

National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some time New Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of its next government, after its nail-biting election failed to hand a decisive victory to either the incumbent rightwing coalition or opposition left bloc. On preliminary results, the centre-right National party, led by the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, managed to secure enough seats to govern alongside its traditional coalition partners, the libertarian Act and populist New Zealand First parties. Continue readi

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NZ election 2026: New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with results ‘too close to call’

National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some time New Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of its next government, after its nail-biting election failed to hand a decisive victory to either the incumbent rightwing coalition or opposition left bloc. On preliminary results, the centre-right National party, led by the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, managed to secure enough seats to govern alongside its traditional coalition partners, the libertarian Act and populist New Zealand First parties. Continue readi

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'Dana, please take the job!' - Trump asks UFC boss to be White House press secretary

It was unclear how genuine the president's offer was, although White later said he would travel to Washington for them to meet.

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The Trump coalition is shattered - what will Republicans do now?

Republicans can stick with Trumpism or chart a new path, writes BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush.

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Qualifying conditions borderline - but Norris and Russell hoping for more rain

Polesitter Lando Norris says qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought "some of the wettest conditions" in which he had ever driven.

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Hutchinson beats Buatsi to win WBC light-heavyweight title

Willy Hutchinson is crowned WBC light-heavyweight champion as he produces the performance of his career against Joshua Buatsi in Manchester.

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New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?

With the New Zealand election too tight to call, the BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from a Labour Party gathering after an inconclusive night.

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Alcaraz sets up Shelton rematch in Paris final

Carlos Alcaraz says he is ready for "one of most difficult challenges in tennis" after setting up a rematch against Ben Shelton in the Paris Masters final.

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