The Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday today will shine a spotlight on Beijing’s long-held antipathy towards organised religion – and how succession plans might renew Xi’s plans for a reckoning with Tibet and beyond, writes Michael Day

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Essex Police confirmed a 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of breaching a non-molestation court order

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A change in the two-child benefit cap is now less likely

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Personal terms have been struck with Noni Madueke, according to multiple reports, while Arsenal are also hoping to sign Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko

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Khachanov is playing nicely. There’s no complexity about what he’s doing – he’s hitting it well from the back, able to plant his feet while his opponent scurries, and I wonder if Majchrzak might try a few drops – he’s a clay-courter, so should have them is his armoury. In the meantime, he remains a break down at 3-4 in the first.

Khachanov consolidates nicely, and he’s in control of this set at 3.1 On No 3, it’s 2-2 in set one, Npiza and Rilk holding their own against Arevalo and Pavic.

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England created their ‘own problems’ on the ball and must find a way to break a familiar pattern if they are to avoid an early end to their Euros campaign

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Nothing is happening so I’m going to grab a coffee. In the meantime, here’s Geoff Lemon with the latest from Australia’s tour of the Caribbean.

The rain has eased so the groundstaff are getting to work. It’s still spitting and there’s been no discussion of a potential start time. Could be at least an hour – the outfield looks sodden.

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Global tributes pour in as succession battle with China looms

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‘Our world is not the same without you,’ reality star said

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Free speech isn’t about comfort but about courage, writes Chris Smith, former Labour cabinet minister and master of Pembroke College, Cambridge. That principle applies in politics, journalism, and perhaps most vitally in universities

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Hollywood actor and practicing Buddhist Richard Gere paid tribute to the Dalai Lama at his 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala, India on Sunday (6 July).

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After a fast and furious opening day at the Tour de France, more twists and turns could well be in store on the road to Boulogne-sur-Mer

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Lord Kinnock said the new party should be called the ‘Farage assistance group’

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Osbourne said she and her husband are ready to ‘live our life and do what we want to do’

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Donald Trump described the flooding as ‘terrible’ as emergency services search for dozens of missing children

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Fisher was stopped by Allen after recovering from a knockdown to win a controversial decision in their first fight

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America’s largest trade partner is awaiting word on whether U.S. President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on its goods

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In March 2008, revelations surfaced of past anti-American and antisemitic rhetoric by Barack Obama’s longtime pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright, including Wright’s accusation that the U.S.’s own terrorism helped motivate al-Qaida's 9/11 attack. Knowing his political credibility depended on it, Obama abruptly severed ties with Wright. Post-inauguration, Wright blamed “them Jews” for Obama’s continuing frostiness. Read More

Our respective national days were a bit more complicated this year, with Canadians who usually extend good wishes to our American friends at their barbecues being a bit more reticent to do so. South of the border they began the countdown to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Read More

Jennifer Kesse's family's persistence leads to breakthrough in 19-year-old case, with new DNA evidence prompting Florida investigators to reclassify it from cold to active.

It’s not always the unexpected that gets governments in trouble — often enough it’s their own bad judgement, poor timing or general clumsiness that gets in the way. But the unanticipated does happen a lot. Read More

Rightwing network downplays criticism from economists and says bill is ‘packed with massive, huge, important wins’

Donald Trump’s mega-bill has been widely criticized in the press. News outlets and Democrats have warned that millions of people could be stripped of their health coverage through cuts to Medicaid, that cuts to food programs would see children go hungry, and that the legislation would cause the deficit to balloon.

Fox News sees it differently.

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Leon had lost his mojo in his marriage, but meeting the more experienced, confident Annie has liberated his sex life
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There’s quite a seductive element of being a bit like a teacher

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Elias Herrera, known as elias_filmz across social media, spoke with Fox News Digital about his inspiration of posting videos with his pet cow Bruce who has gained millions of followers.

French startup Pazzi Robotics created an AI-powered pizza robot that made pies in under five minutes without human help, but it closed in 2022 despite patents and expert partnerships.

Porn platforms just got what they deserved at the Supreme Court.

Former child star Corey Feldman said faith in God has guided him throughout his 50-year career, helping him overcome Hollywood's darker side while advocating against industry abuse.

What Senator Thom Tillis’s retirement says about today’s Republican Party.

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Day seven at Wimbledon sees two British hopes in action as Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie bid to reach the quarter-finals

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Carlos Alcaraz is back on Centre Court, while British hopes rest on Sonay Kartal and Cameron Norrie on day seven

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Follow live F1 coverage from Silverstone as Verstappen looks to beat the Brits after securing a surprise pole position

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Max Verstappen is on pole at the home of British motorsport, Silverstone

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Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem has reaffirmed the group’s refusal to disarm while Israel continues its airstrikes and occupies parts of southern Lebanon

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The fight was stopped in round seven, much to the chagrin of Eubank – the nephew of Chris Eubank

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Dramatic timelapse video shows how heavy rainfall turned a dry riverbed into surging rapids in just 20 minutes, as Texas was deluged by deadly flash floods on July 4.

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Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly by this simple thing

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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has started a weeklong visit to Mongolia that will honor Japanese World War II prisoners

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