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Jul 12, 2026 0

Sinner fends off Zverev in power battle to retain Wimbledon crown

Italian top seed Jannik Sinner resisted an all-out onslaught by an inspired Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown in a thunderous final and claim a fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday. Zverev, i

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Jul 12, 2026 0

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis

The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

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Jul 12, 2026 0

How to get a better deal on banking, energy and internet in a couple of clicks

Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him

In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?

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Jul 12, 2026 0

From shock loss to Wimbledon title - resilient Sinner rises back to top

For a brief moment after his shock French Open loss, Jannik Sinner appeared vulnerable. He answered the critics by storming to a second Wimbledon title.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Does Andy Burnham Have A New Plan For Tax?

And what will his premiership mean for your payslip?

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Jul 10, 2026 0

The battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

Will young people still vote Republican after Kirk’s death?

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Georgia's unique in the American Revolution told through its historical markers

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Andrew Iden, Executive Producer of Marked!: The Podcast, which examines Georgia's role in America's revolutionary period through the 2,000 roadside historical marker.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Special Report: Looking back on the political legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who had held his Senate seat since 2003 and was seen as a war hawk and significant voice on defense and foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 from a “sudden illness.” N

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Questions about who will replace Sen. Graham as new image of Sen. McConnell released

Tonight lawmakers from both parties are remembering the life and legacy of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who died at the age of 71. There are new questions tonight about who will replace him in South

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Jul 12, 2026 0

Mitch McConnell says he suffered fall, was unconscious in first statement since hospitalization

McConnell, R-Ky., said he would return to the Senate but didn’t give a date.

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Jul 12, 2026 0

U.S. and Iran trade strikes and conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command announced a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at stopping the attack of commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes come as Iran claims the Strait is

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