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Boy, 6, killed in anti-Muslim attack - US police

President Biden describes the stabbing of a Palestinian-American boy and his mother as an "act of hate".
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China's incessant military drills drive Taiwan to look for more support.
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World Cup: Sri Lanka bat v Australia with both sides seeking first win

Follow live text, in-play video clips and radio commentary as Australia play Sri Lanka in the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
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Scotland qualify for Euros as Wales boost hopes - reaction

Reaction as Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 following Spain's victory in Norway as Wales win at home against Croatia to boost their hopes.
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'Colossal' Boks break French hearts in epic contest

South Africa advance after a thrilling quarter-final in which they put an end to France's dream of a World Cup win on home soil.
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India's mysterious standing stones

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Cleaning Spain's 'green soup'

Restoring Europe's largest saltwater lagoon
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How Taylor Swift boosts local business

The Eras Tour film has already grossed $100m. Her economic impact is staggering
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Madonna's Celebration tour is a family affair

The star is joined on stage by four of her children, who she thanks for saving her life this summer
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Medieval 'love motto' gold ring found

The ring is engraved in French, the language of courtly love, and reads: "I desire to serve you"
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The social media firm lists what it is doing to tackle misinformation after a warning by the EU
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Shye Weinstein recorded on camera how he and his friends fled the site stormed by Hamas gunmen, who killed at least 260 people.

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