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Ukraine war live: Nato jets blow up suspected Russian drone near gas facility
Fighter jets were scrambled to destroy the drone near Neptun Deep
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Michael Cohen, ex-fixer for Trump who once testified against him, hosts president on his radio show – as it happened
Despite previously comparing him to a ‘mobster’, Trump’s former personal lawyer showers him with praise. This blog is now closed.
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California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules
State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening
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Jurors hear Tupac murder suspect say nephew fired shots that killed rapper
This 2008 interview was the first time Duane Davis directly discussed his involvement in the killing with authorities
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UK weather: Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
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Iran, economy and mending fences: Takeaways from Trump interview with Michael Cohen
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former fixer turned key witness against him, said it was their first public conversation in eight years
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Newspaper headlines: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
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Wellness habits you can start today - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
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Prince Harry latest: Duke to discover legal costs in failed Daily Mail court drama
A string of claims brought by the Duke of Sussex and six other celebrities were dismissed by a High Court judge
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Texas barbecue is getting a halal makeover
Texas barbecue is often defined by salt-and-pepper brisket and pork ribs, but a new wave of Muslim pitmasters are gaining recognition for serving halal meats and putting their own spin on one of the states’ most iconic culinary traditions
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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
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Trump claims he would win by 25 points if he runs for a third term
‘You and I have obviously traveled a pretty rocky road together,’ Cohen told Trump
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Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building
Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building
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Progressive Aisha Wahab wins California special election to fill Eric Swalwell seat
State senator beats rival Melissa Hernandez and will replace US congressman who quit amid sexual misconduct claims
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Karmelo Anthony seeks new trial over evidence withheld from jury
Anthony’s lawyers argued that an agreement to withhold evidence was one of several errors that compromised his June trial
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US Treasury sanctions Ecuador-to-US cocaine trafficking network
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 15 people involved in a network allegedly shipping cocaine from Ecuador through Mexico to the U.S. The operation uses Ecuador-based fishing vessels to transfer cocaine to power boats heading north
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The student survivor who shaped UK's national terrorism memorial day
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
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Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
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Tupac Shakur trial: ‘Keffe D’ told detectives years ago his nephew fired the shots
The former gang leader was charged with planning the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur in 1996
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Court ends case against police charged over use of Taser and pepper spray on ‘vulnerable’ First Nations man
Court finds ‘defects’ in investigation of two senior constables charged over 2024 incident at Mareeba watch house in far north Queensland
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Tibetan medicine remains part of healthcare in the high-altitude region, in photos
In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine.
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Monkey Man
An action-revenge thriller steeped in mythology. An unlikely hero seeks vengeance upon the corrupt figures who took everything from him many years ago.
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Barn Owl rescued off the Norfolk coast after collapsing onto boat
"It's very unusual... barn owls shouldn't be 70 miles off Newcastle," a wildlife rescuer says.
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Mexico: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box
The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
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BBC News - Harry & Meghan: Why Are They Moving Back?
Six years after stepping back as senior royals and moving to California, Harry and Meghan announced a return to the UK. The BBC's Noor Nanji looks at why and what next for the royal family.
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Newscast - Why Are Harry and Meghan Moving Back To The UK? - BBC Sounds
And could this mean Harry and William make up?
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US debt has hit $40tn - Will that be a wake-up call?
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors
The Treasury and State departments announced measures against nine government-run mining, metal and construction firms
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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
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Rory McIlroy: World number two back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
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Stifling heat and broken toilets: TUI River Cruise passengers tell of their holiday hell
Holidaymakers tell the BBC they paid for luxury breaks but faulty air conditioning left them in sweltering heat.
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England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook has found batting blueprint after captaincy disappointment - Jonathan Agnew
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
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Pollution behind coracle fishing in Carmarthenshire river's decline
A tradition on a river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.
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Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The Army's top general has directed a Europe-based unit specializing in drone warfare to revert to traditional infantry roles
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Jailed ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan in hospital after uproar over health
Supreme court ordered transfer of ex-leader whose health is reportedly deteriorating and following public protests
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Quake aftermath, Brazil election campaigns and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean
Venezuelans buried quake victims as Colombians surveyed damage. Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned ahead of Brazil’s October elections. The U.S. will resume some cattle imports from Mexico in August. Bolivians celebrated the patron saint of dogs.
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World’s oldest person on her secret to a long life as she turns 117
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs
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Investigators probe a dramatic midair crash as a landing plane hits hovering police helicopter
Investigators are trying to understand why a small plane crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
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Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager
Harvard University Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to settle a class action lawsuit over its former morgue manager’s illegal sale of human remains
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Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Investigators are seeking to interview law enforcement officials in connection with the FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry aiming to establish a conspiracy against the Republican president
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Scientists identify three ‘primary drivers’ behind cancer cases in men
The study examined how cancer risk and mortality differed between men and women over more than 25 years
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Second polling firm admits to faking data after fake survey rocks LA mayor’s race
Pollster TPSI admits it changed responses from voters supporting Jay Collins to indicate greater support for James Fishback
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Hong Kong court to deliver verdict for 2 prominent former Tiananmen vigil organizers
A Hong Kong court is set to deliver its verdict for two former organizers of the city’s decades-old vigil in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Friday
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Three key proposed changes to zero-hours contracts in the UK
More than 1.2 million people were working under zero-hours contracts as their only or main employment at the end of 2025
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The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Aug. 14 - 20, 2026
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Weekly quiz: Where did builders find £7.6m worth of gold bars and coins?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
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Footage shows migrants attacking police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK
Footage shows migrants attacking French police who attempted to intercept a small boat launch
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, according to his party.
