Saturday, 31 August 2024

Seven months pregnant para-archer Grinham secures Paris bronze

Para-archer Jodie Grinham beats Paralympics GB team-mate and reigning champion Phoebe Paterson Pine to win bronze in the women's individual compound.

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Firefighters tackle blaze opposite The O2 arena in London

Huge plumes of smoke and loud bangs were heard after the incident opposite The O2 arena in London.

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Bodies of three children and man found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened.

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Friday, 30 August 2024

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

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Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel.

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Elon Musk's X suspended in Brazil after supreme court ruling

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

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Thursday, 29 August 2024

A nasty fall left me with a terrible snoring problem

Debbie Byers has snored "like a fog horn" since she fell on steps in Edinburgh earlier this year

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Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee camp

The camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

He has been placed under formal investigation as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, French prosecutors say.

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Why is Harris bringing Walz to her first major interview?

The Democractic presidential nominee is facing some criticism for dodging the scrutiny of a solo interview.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Liverpool agree deal for Valencia keeper Mamardashvili

Liverpool agree to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m.

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Strictly judge Len Goodman to get public memorial

Late TV star Len Goodman is set to be immortalised outside a dance studio in Dartford town centre.

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Monday, 26 August 2024

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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PM to say Parliament return not 'business as usual'

The prime minister will make a speech in Downing Street before Parliament returns next week.

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Two Pacific Ocean hurricanes seen from space

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Hone has eased potential wildfire warnings on some Hawaii islands.

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Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Sunday, 25 August 2024

'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull'

Lando Norris says after winning the Dutch Grand Prix that it was “pretty stupid” to think about winning the world championship - but his victory has Red Bull worried.

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Cordon lifted after tide removes suspected bomb

The coastguard is watching the beach to see if it returns and bomb disposal experts are on standby.

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Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews.

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Saturday, 24 August 2024

Match of the Day

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day’s seven Premier League matches.

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Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August.

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Root guides England to victory over Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s nerveless half-century helps England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test.

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Friday, 23 August 2024

Democrats are riding high - but victory is far from certain

After a jubilant party convention capped a month of momentum, polls still suggest a close election.

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I am sorry and ashamed after BBC sacking - Jenas

Jenas, who was sacked over allegations he sent inappropriate messages to colleagues, has spoken to the Sun.

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RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and backs Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship".

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Thursday, 22 August 2024

Royal Marines Band surprise veteran for his 100th birthday

Jim Churm was so moved by the band's playing at a D-Day event, they decided to surprise him for his birthday.

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Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Woakes targets place on England's winter tours

Chris Woakes is targeting a place on England’s winter tours after assuming the role of attack leader following the retirement of James Anderson.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump's on the economy, abortion and immigration.

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Monday, 19 August 2024

Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal

Brighton complete the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds.

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GB's Watson, Jubb & Kartal win in US Open qualifiers

Britain's Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and Sonay Kartal make it through the first round of qualifying for the US Open.

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Harris, Obama and Beyoncé (maybe) at the DNC

And, UK tycoon among those missing after yacht sinks.

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Sunday, 18 August 2024

Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.

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Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway

Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.

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Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon.

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Saturday, 17 August 2024

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.

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Friday, 16 August 2024

'I was terrified' - Saoirse Ronan learns lambing for The Outrun

Based on Amy Liptrot’s award winning memoir, the film is about a young woman returning to Orkney to deal with her past.

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New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Thursday, 15 August 2024

Harry and Meghan meet Colombia vice president on visit

Francia Marquez hosted Prince Harry and Meghan at her official residence on Thursday.

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Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'

Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing.

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US judge has girl handcuffed for sleeping during court field trip

Detroit judge condemned by mother after showing 15-year-old he was "not to be played with".

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Wednesday, 14 August 2024

We entered easily, say Ukrainian troops involved in Russia incursion

Ukrainian troops who entered Russia's Kursk this past week say they took the Russians by surprise.

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Journalist resists police demands for rioter photos

Joel Goodman says giving photos to South Yorkshire Police could put him and others in danger.

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Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Baby twins killed in Gaza as father registered births

The twins were just four days old when their home was bombed in an Israeli air strike.

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Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk.

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Monday, 12 August 2024

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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Sam Quek completes Strictly 2024 line-up

They join previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland.

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Sunday, 11 August 2024

John Lewis-based flooring firm enters administration

The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses.

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Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says.

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Saturday, 10 August 2024

Trump campaign says its internal messages hacked by Iran

The claim, which the BBC has not independently verified, comes one day after a Microsoft report into Iranian hacking.

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Lin follows Khelif by winning gold amid controversy

Lin Yu-ting becomes the second boxer in 24 hours to win Olympic gold, despite the ongoing row over her gender eligibility.

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Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year.

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Friday, 9 August 2024

Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death.

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King praises police for facing riot 'aggression'

King Charles has called for "shared values of mutual respect" in the wake of riots and disorder.

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Thursday, 8 August 2024

How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected.

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Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Lyles is denied double

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

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Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Why has Ukraine launched a raid into Russia?

Vladimir Putin called the attack a "provocation", but Kyiv's objectives are not immediately clear.

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GB win Olympic silver and bronze in team pursuit races

Great Britain win silver in a pulsating men's team pursuit final before the women's quartet back that up with bronze in the Paris Olympic velodrome.

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Tuesday, 6 August 2024

Watch emotional Hodgkinson receive Olympic gold medal

A teary-eyed Keely Hodgkinson is awarded her gold medal for winning the women's 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Monday, 5 August 2024

Hodgkinson wins 800m gold to end wait for global title

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson dominates the Olympic 800m final to win gold in Paris and end her wait for a global title.

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'They've done it!' GB win women's team sprint gold in world record time

Team GB win gold in the women's team sprint as they beat New Zealand in the final and break the world record for the third time in a day at Paris 2024.

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Sunday, 4 August 2024

Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Saturday, 3 August 2024

Snoop Dogg: America's cheerleader at the Olympics

NBC hired Snoop Dogg as a special correspondent, but he has shown up for US athletes at the Olympics.

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Maui wildfire victims offered $4bn settlement

The proposed deal would compensate hundreds of people impacted by last year's deadly blazes.

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'Unacceptable disorder' will be punished warns home secretary

Police officers are injured in clashes with anti-immigration demonstrators in several UK cities.

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Friday, 2 August 2024

Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

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What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold.

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Thursday, 1 August 2024

Mum's anger over Game of Thrones passport mix-up

The family are still hoping to go on their dream holiday later this year.

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Ex-Leicester manager Shakespeare dies

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced.

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