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Bob Harris steps down from BBC Radio 2 shows because of ill health
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Bob Harris steps down from BBC Radio 2 shows because of ill health
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Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
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Dollar falls from highs after Iran halts Israel strikes; yen clings to 160/$
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