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Saturday, August 31, 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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Families leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank push

Civilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation.

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Friday, August 30, 2024

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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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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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, August 29, 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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Pub bosses and health leaders clash over plans for outdoor smoking restrictions

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

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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, August 28, 2024

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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'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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Tuesday, August 27, 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, August 26, 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, August 25, 2024

Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France

After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.

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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, August 24, 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, August 23, 2024

Smith will be 'world class for long period' - Bell

Jamie Smith will be a "world-class player over a long period of time", according to former England international and Sri Lanka batting coach Ian Bell.

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I am sorry and ashamed after BBC sacking - Jenas

The former Match of the Day and One Show presenter admitted sending "inappropriate messages" to colleagues.

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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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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, August 22, 2024

Newscast

Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Oprah turn up at the DNC

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Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters.

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Wednesday, August 21, 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, August 20, 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, August 19, 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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Harris, Obama and Beyoncé (maybe) at the DNC

And, UK tycoon among those missing after yacht sinks.

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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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What did Prince Harry and Meghan’s colourful Colombia trip achieve?

The couple's South America visit was an attempt to still show their influence on the world stage.

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Sunday, August 18, 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, August 17, 2024

Girl's rare cancer was mistaken for a wart

A child with a cancerous lesion on her toe was mistakenly diagnosed as having a wart.

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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, August 16, 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, August 15, 2024

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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Trainee was locked in with lions at Belfast Zoo

Belfast City Council says it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously".

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of West Midlands sodium cyanide spill

The BBC's Jo Black reports from where a major incident was declared after the chemical affected a 12-mile stretch of canals.

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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, August 13, 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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Zoo enlists breastfeeding mothers to help orangutan

Dublin Zoo's 19-year-old orangutan, Mujur, gave birth to a healthy male baby at the end of July.

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Monday, August 12, 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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Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge

Somerset photographer Josh Dury says Nasa sharing his image is an "immense privilege".

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Sunday, August 11, 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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Watch: William and Kate congratulate Team GB as Paris Olympics ends

Celebrities Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, Jessica Ennis-Hill and others joined the royal couple in a video message.

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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, August 10, 2024

Police officers injured during trouble in Londonderry

Petrol bombs, fireworks and stones have been directed at police lines during disturbances.

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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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Shortman and Thorpe win historic artistic swimming medal

Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe win Great Britain's first ever Olympic medal in artistic swimming with silver in the duet.

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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, August 9, 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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GB win silver in women's 4x100m relay final

Watch as Great Britain win a silver medal in the women's 4x100m relay final as USA take gold at Paris 2024.

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Thursday, August 8, 2024

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Covid-hit Lyles denied

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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New video shows Liverpool library riot and police attack

Video released by the CPS shows Spellow Library being set on fire and police in riot gear during violent disorder on Saturday 3 August.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Lyles sets up shot at Olympic sprint double in 200m

American Noah Lyles will have the chance to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an Olympic sprint double after qualifying for the 200m final at Paris 2024.

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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, August 6, 2024

Immigration lawyers fear offices being targeted

Immigration workers told the BBC they had been advised by police to work from home and install fireproof letterboxes.

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British trio win men's team sprint silver

Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe and Hamish Turnbull continue Great Britain's medal-winning start at the Olympics with team sprint silver.

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Monday, August 5, 2024

'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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UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack

The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

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Sunday, August 4, 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, August 3, 2024

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.”

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Five more medals for GB and Biles sparkles - top five stories from Paris

After their most successful opening week to a summer Olympics ever, Team GB showed no signs of slowing down on day eight with gold and bronze in the rowing

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Friday, August 2, 2024

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed loudly during defeat

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is loudly booed when playing for the Netherlands in their beach volleyball defeat by Norway at the Olympics.

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Huw Edwards was thanked by BBC chair after arrest

Dame Elan Closs Stephens says she was not aware of the ‘terrible details which have come to light this week’.

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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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Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Clarke misses out on canoe slalom medal

Watch as Great Britain's Joe Clarke misses out on a medal despite a "fabulous effort" in the men's canoe slalom on day six of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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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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