Banksy posts clip of raft stunt at Glastonbury

The artist used an unsuspecting band at Glastonbury Festival to launch his latest performance.

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IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.

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Switzerland await winners - England's path through knockouts

BBC Sport takes a look at England's possible routes through the Euro 2024 knockout stage after the Three Lions top Group C.

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Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes.

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Meet five of the youngest election candidates: 'I haven’t got my A-level results yet'

An 18-year-old who hasn't had his A-levels results yet is among those standing in the general election.

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How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Bolivian president warns army after soldiers seen in capital

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

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AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

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'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turned violent.

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Greens' tax rises are modest, insists co-leader

Adrian Ramsay tells the BBC his party's tax take would be "fairly normal" by European standards.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

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Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Tories pledge focus on pubs and clubs in 'first 100 days'

The Conservative Party says it would review licencing laws in a bid to boost the night-time economy.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley.

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Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned' in Hajj heat

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

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We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw.

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Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend star

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

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Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat.

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Iran hands Nobel winner fresh jail term - lawyer

The peace prize laureate was convicted of spreading “propaganda against the system”, her lawyer says.

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Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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Murray says retiring at Wimbledon or Olympics 'would be fitting'

Andy Murray says he would prefer to retire at Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics as his tennis career draws towards an end.

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Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police.

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Irish government must push harder for United Ireland - Varadkar

The former Taoiseach said preparations must be stepped up for a possible end to the border

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Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

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Wales politician in expenses probe stripped of Tory job

Laura Anne Jones is asked to "step back" from shadow cabinet while police investigate her expenses.

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Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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Corbyn accuses Starmer of rewriting history

The current Labour leader claims he knew it would lose the 2019 general election under his predecessor.

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US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics.

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Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.

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The Selecter frontman Gaps Hendrickson dies

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson dies after a short illness, a spokesperson for The Selecter says.

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Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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The struggle for justice in one English town

With Crown Court delays close to a record high, the BBC speaks to those who have waited years for justice.

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McGinn's schuhplattler lights up Scots' Euros arrival

Midfielder John McGinn endears himself to the locals by joining in with some traditional Bavarian dancing as Scotland arrive in Germany.

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Liberal Democrat manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Lib Dem manifesto.

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Michael Mosley: How the presenter transformed people's lives

How a BBC presenter's gonzo science experiments turned him into a guru of better health.

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The Papers: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced' at EU elections

Michael Mosley's body being found in Greece and a big defeat for France's president lead the front pages.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi.

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Russia's economy is growing, but can it last?

Russia’s economy has been cut off from the global financial system - but it is still growing. Why?

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100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional airports

Restrictions on liquids are already in place at London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.

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Confident Putin warns Europe is ‘defenceless’

The Russian leader seems to believe that in the current stand-off, the West would blink first.

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Election poll tracker: How do the parties compare?

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder.

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French police arrest Russian-Ukrainian man on bomb-making charges

A man is under investigation after being badly burned in an explosion in his hotel room near Paris.

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Dad's death on day of baby's birth 'preventable'

Thomas Gibson, 40, could have been saved if his heart defect was not missed, a coroner finds.

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BBC announces dates for election TV debates

A seven-party debate is to be held on Friday, before a Question Time special and head-to-head event.

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Hunter Biden 'crossed line' when he bought gun, trial hears

The US first lady seemed to get emotional in court as she listened to opening statements in Hunter Biden's trial.

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Internet troll threatened to kill JK Rowling and MP

Glenn Mullen posted online death threats to the Harry Potter author and former MP Rosie Duffield.

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Farage’s return means turbulence for the Tories

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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'Don’t waste a moment' - watch Rob Burrow's final message

The message to be used only after his death was recorded for a new BBC documentary.

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Pakistan former PM Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case

A high court acquits Khan in one case, but he will remain in prison because of another conviction.

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Can South Africa's ANC reinvent itself after dismal election result?

The ANC has dominated South Africa for the past 30 years but now it has to look to the future.

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Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan

The two main parties unveiled their battlebuses as the campaigns focused on the economy.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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