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Coldplay have become the first British group since the Spice Girls to top the US singles chart.
'Viva La Vida', the title track from their new album, climbs a place to No.1 on this week's Billboard Hot 100.
It becomes the second British single to reach the top this year, after Leona Lewis spent four weeks at number one with 'Bleeding Love' in April and May.
'Viva La Vida' is one of three British singles in this week's top ten, with 'Bleeding Love' in fourth position and Natasha Bedingfield's 'Pocketful of Sunshine' in sixth.
'Viva La Vida' is also expected to top the UK singles chart this weekend.
The top ten in full:
1. (2) Coldplay: 'Viva La Vida'
2. (4) Katy Perry: 'I Kissed A Girl'
3. (1) Lil Wayne ft. Static Major: 'Lollipop'
4. (3) Leona Lewis: 'Bleeding Love'
5. (4) Rihanna: 'Take A Bow'
6. (9) Natasha Bedingfield: 'Pocketful Of Sunshine'
7. (7) Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown: 'No Air'
8. (11) Chris Brown: 'Forever'
9. (6) Usher ft. Young Jeezy: 'Love In This Club'
10. (14) Metro Station: 'Shake It'
