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Israel strikes Tyre after ordering evacuation of south Lebanon city
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Fertility rate falls to record low in England and Wales
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Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing
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Resident doctors announce four-day strike in June
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Manchester United agree £37m deal for Éderson as midfeld rebuild starts
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UK will get no special treatment from EU, European ministers say
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Fernandez wants Chelsea exit but club would demand £120m
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Biden sues US justice department to block release of recordings
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South Africa World Cup 2026 team guide
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