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US spelling bee finalists battle it out - can you keep up? Take our quiz

Nine kids will battle it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they do?

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Emotional Littler underlines greatness after almost quitting Premier League

An emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The O2.

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Trial of 'Ulm 5' activists: How Germany is dealing with its Palestine Action case

The case has sparked a debate in Germany - a long-standing supporter of Israel - about how to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters.

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SAS troops accused of war crimes not referred to police over morale fears, inquiry hears

This meant military police did not learn for years of allegations of extra-judicial killings.

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Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?

The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. But it has also been exceptional for how quickly it developed as Simon King explains.

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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.

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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

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The Papers: Burnham's 'blast at Blair' and 'Labour plans welfare shake-up'

Several of Friday's papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training.

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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.

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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.

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Charity hikers 'really angry' at being booed for dodging queues at Yr Wyddfa summit

The pair say they were jeered when they avoided queues as they just wanted to tap the trig point.

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'We had to wait seven months to find out how our child died'

A shortage of pathologists means families can wait months for post-mortem examination results.

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Hodgkinson ready for 'battle of world records' in London

Keely Hodgkinson says she would "love" to break the long-standing women's 800m world record on home soil at the London Diamond League in July.

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Police watchdog probes handcuffing of murder victim

Henry Nowak, 18, was initially treated as a suspect by police despite suffering five stab wounds.

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Mother-in-law of Indian bride whose death set off media frenzy arrested

Twisha Sharma's death on 12 May has sparked rival claims of murder and suicide and dominated headlines.

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More pharmacies in England to prescribe medication from autumn

The £340m deal will see five common conditions added to the list of things pharmacists can prescribe medication for from this autumn.

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From non-league to Champions League - Raya's fairytale rise

Twelve years ago Arsenal keeper David Raya made his debut for non-league Southport; on Saturday he plays in the Champions League final - this is how he got there.

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Two charged after bystander fatally shot outside bar

Shanice Brookes, 30, was an "innocent bystander" when she was shot in Sheffield, police say.

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Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson star in a heart-warming tale

WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day