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71. Archer ruled out of Windies ODIs through injury
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Seamer Jofra Archer is ruled out of England's one-day international series against West Indies with a right thumb injury.
72. Canada in talks with US to join Trump's Golden Dome defence system
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PM Mark Carney's office says there are "active discussions" on the Golden Dome, but it's too early to say how Canada would join or pay in.
73. Chris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court
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The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.
74. National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps
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The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.
75. Starmer's winter fuel U-turn seeks to calm Labour nerves
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Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.
76. Inquest opens into death of couple in cable car crash
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Graeme and Elaine Winn were said to be on a "dream holiday" in Italy when they died.
77. Rain and showers for UK bank holiday weekend to mark end of warm spell
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After record spring warmth, a change is on the way for the Bank Holiday weekend.
78. British tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of children
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The 65-year old Briton is also accused of touching children's private parts while on a holiday in Namibia.
79. Ukrainian ex-top official shot dead outside Madrid school - reports
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The man, named by Ukrainian and Spanish sources as Andriy Portnov, had just dropped his children off at the school, reports say.
80. British soldiers make Everest history using new method
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The former special forces troops used xenon gas to acclimatise to climbing at high altitudes more quickly.
81. The Papers: 'This must end now' and 'Rayner's secret plan'
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy's rare condemnation of Israel's bombing of Gaza dominates Tuesday's papers.
82. World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
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The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
83. UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
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Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
84. Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
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The National Crime Agency tells the BBC how it is trying to find the culprits of the M&S and Co-op hacks.
85. US has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court
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Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
86. Reduce squad size or I'll quit - Guardiola
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Pep Guardiola has said he will quit as Manchester City manager unless he is given a smaller squad next season.
87. Cheers star George Wendt dies at 76
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He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
88. Statue, Pep's tears & a missed sitter - De Bruyne's emotional farewell
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Kevin de Bruyne bid an emotional send-off from Etihad Stadium for the final time on Tuesday night - and the moment even brought Pep Guardiola to tears.
89. Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
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After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?