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England fans arrive in Dallas for World Cup game against Croatia

The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.

England

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Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?

The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

US & Canada

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'It's dirty' - Americans react to algae in newly renovated Reflecting Pool

The BBC spoke to tourists and locals as the pool undergoes cleaning to remove the algae, just days after it was refilled with water.

US & Canada

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'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

Europe

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Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

World

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How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College

The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.

Berkshire

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Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle sky

BBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.

US & Canada

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Watch: The Darkness rock new He‑Man theme

The band, from Lowestoft, will feature in the soundtrack alongside Queen guitarist Brian May.

Suffolk

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The moment illegal e-bikes are crushed after police crackdown

South Wales Police say illegal e-bikes also put pedestrians and road users at serious risk.

Wales

John Healey in Commons

Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey

The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation.

Politics

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Damian Lewis set to tour with his new music

Sussex

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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

US & Canada

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Telehandler rips cash machine from building society

CCTV footage shows the building being rammed before the machine is driven away in a waiting vehicle.

Cambridgeshire

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DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance

Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.

Africa

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Lili Myers visits childhood home of late husband

Lili Myers visits the childhood home of late husband, Dave Myers.

Cumbria

Football fans celebrate.

How fans in 'Little Scotland' celebrated win

Video shows jubilant scenes in Corby, Northamptonshire, as people watched Scotland's 1-0 win over Haiti.

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Iranian-Americans protest against Iran team at World Cup

The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil was outside the Iran v New Zealand opening round match as protesters called for an end to Tehran’s clerical regime.

Middle East

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