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China's new youth idol isn't a pop star - he's an academic

China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.

Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged

Christy Spivey tells the BBC she only has more questions now police think Tasia Fortune's body was put in the tree after her death.

Vollering wins women's road race world title

Demi Vollering continues her remarkable season with a thrilling victory in the women's road race in Montreal.

Orange Order given go-ahead to march down Garvaghy Road for first time in nearly 30 years

Members of the loyalist Orange Order in Northern Ireland will be allowed to march along a largely nationalist street on Sunday after they successfully appealed against a ban.

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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game

Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.

Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit

The BBC's religion editor Aleem Maqbool explains what Pope Leo's visit means for France.

'Mr Saturday' Russell 'comes through other side after real tough period'

George Russell described the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as "the most dominant weekend I've had in my career" after a win that felt like vindication.

Cyclist killed in collision with moped as murder investigation launched

Police have launched a murder investigation after an e-bike rider died following a collision with a moped in North Kensington.

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New scheme to get first-time buyers on housing ladder announced by Burnham

A new scheme will support first-time home buyers who can't rely on the "bank of mum and dad", Andy Burnham has announced.

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Pope praises 'energy and commitment' of young people as huge crowds join open-air Mass in Paris

Around 700,000 people gathered in central Paris as the Pope celebrated an open-air Mass.

England secure win over New Zealand with last-gasp try

England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

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‘I can deliver’: Burnham pledges radical change on eve of Labour conference

Exclusive: UK prime minister says delivering fiscal stability would be ‘crucial’ to be able to fix bigger problemsAndy Burnham has said he can deliver on his promise of radical change for the country...

Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years

The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

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Andy Burnham 'prepared' to deliver radical change despite economic challenges – video

The UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, speaks to the Guardian's political editor, Pippa Crerar, about how to change the public's perception of politics after a difficult fiscal period. He says he is pre...

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Andy Burnham announces new homes scheme for first-time buyers

Exclusive: Policy initiative for England will help more young people on to property ladder, prime minister tells GuardianA new help-to-buy scheme aimed at giving first-time buyers who cannot rely on t...

Ranulph Fiennes’ stepson appeals for funds to ‘locate and safeguard’ the explorer

Alexander Millington-Cotes is concerned for welfare of the 82-year-old, who hasn’t been seen in public for two yearsThe stepson of Sir Ranulph Fiennes has launched a crowdfunder to pay for “specialist...

England's Harrison scores last-gasp try to beat Black Ferns

Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.

Watch: Bangkok declared flood disaster zone

Heavy rain over the last two days has overwhelmed Bangkok's water systems, with more rain forecast on Sunday.

Jill Dando murder: technological advances allow police to review CCTV 27 years later

BBC broadcaster was shot in 1999 in case detectives have previously said may never be solvedTechnological advances are allowing police to review old CCTV footage in the unsolved murder of the BBC broa...

Security lapses at Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was killed, review says

The indpendent report also says Kirk's aides insisted he speak outdoors, overriding concerns from campus officials.