World
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Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'vulture king' and others are fighting back
Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.
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Banning zero-hours contracts could cost businesses up to £3bn a year
The proposed workplace reforms are nevertheless expected to ‘support growth’ through the improvement of conditions for staff
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Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as hospital ward temperatures top 30C
RCN chief executive and general secretary Professor Nicola Ranger said nursing staff are being ‘failed’
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Former SPLC CFO charged in fraud case against civil rights group
Heidi Beirich faces charges including wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to conceal money laundering
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A-level results day for teen fighting wildfires at same time as his exams
Grades for A-levels and a number of vocational qualifications will be published on Thursday.
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Travis Kelce shares first comments about wedding to Taylor Swift - 'Best night of my life'
In the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
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Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
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Aston Villa: Striker Brian Madjo makes impressive entrance after eight months in limbo
Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games.
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A-level results day: What students can expect from this year’s exam results
School and college leavers will receive their A-level and AS grades, as well as results for vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) at Level 3 and T-levels
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Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election
The Reform UK leader quit as an MP to trigger the contest in protest at media and parliamentary scrutiny of donations from his backers
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Canadians are calling for ban on US ambassador in latest trade war salvo
The petition comes as new U.S. tariffs on Canada are set to take effect this month
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Tottenham transfer news: Atletico Madrid agree deal for Tottenham's Cristian Romero
Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain.
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Lionel Messi: The Argentine's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
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Prue Leith rushed to hospital amid stroke fears after struggling to speak
Leith said she started struggling with a migraine that left her struggling to speak while on holiday in Yorkshire
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City rushes to prevent disaster amid fears of iconic mill collapse
Union Pacific said it will continue operating trains near the building to avoid disruptions to the supply chain
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Millions watch eclipse as crowds flock to viewing events and glasses sell out
More than 90% of the Sun was obscured by the Moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999.
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Politicians among mourners at funeral service for Ann Widdecombe
Family, friends and colleagues attend service at Buckfast Abbey, which former MP described as her ‘safe haven’
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Starbucks customer sues over ‘debilitating nerve damage to genitals’ from tea spill
Exclusive: Oil-and-gas executive Vladimir Podlipskiy, 63, says the coffee chain was negligent for allowing a ‘wobbly’ table to remain in service
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Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec grades
Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university.
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‘A magical eeriness’: Cornwall comes together for communal moment during solar eclipse
People came from far and wide to witness phenomenon that has thrilled humans for thousands of years
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Tyler Robinson hit ‘intended target’ so he shouldn’t get death penalty: lawyers
The defense lawyers also disputed prosecution’s claims that Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views
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Nick Reiner indicted for murders of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Reiner, 32, charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Hollywood towering figures Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner
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Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown
Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
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Denver sues Big Tobacco, demands payment for cleaning up cigarette butts
‘We want to make sure that they pay their fair share of the cost that cities are bearing,’ Mayor Mike Johnston says
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Jose Mourinho: Will Real Madrid return prove his biggest challenge yet?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.
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WV couple arrested after child found living in feces, vomit and trash, cops say
Child Protective Services was called to the scene, and custody of the child has been transferred to a grandparent
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White House gets in the eclipse spirit by sharing iconic picture of Trump
The infamous image of Trump ignoring safety guidelines has long been a source of mockery
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Foreign student enrollment could fall 10% at US colleges thanks to Trump’s agenda
Advocates worry the changes will cause tens of thousands of lost jobs and potential cuts at university programs
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New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.
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Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with family
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In full: Karoline Leavitt reflects on ‘bittersweet decision’ to leave White House
Leavitt made history by becoming the youngest-ever White House press secretary
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Double murderer and rapist Simon Levy sentenced to whole-life tariff
Errors by police and prosecutors after first murder had left serial sex offender free to kill again
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Newscast - Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat - BBC Sounds
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
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Skywatchers across UK wowed as rare solar eclipse blots out most of the sun
Shops sell out of special glasses as millions look to the sky for event that will not be repeated until the end of the century
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Brian May captures ‘moment of totality’ as he watches solar eclipse from Spain
The 79-year-old watched the natural phenomenon from an observatory site on Wednesday and shared the moment on social media.
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European Athletics Championships 2026: Matthew Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.
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Man kills his partner and child at their home daycare with six other kids present
A parent dropping off a child at the daycare was who initially alerted police, according to officials
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Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power
The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist over the coming days throughout the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the central Appalachians
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Texas megachurch sued by its governing body who claim leaders changed bylaws
The changes eliminated the traditional role of the church’s charge conference, taking away members’ ability to elect leadership, approve budgets or vote on future institutional affiliations
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I’m a space expert. Here’s why the solar eclipse may leave you feeling ‘emotional’
Dhara Patel, who is a space expert at the National Space Centre, said some people may be overcome by emotion while watching the eclipse
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‘Bobble head’ woman with Trump in Oval Office says why she kept holding her stomach
Jayme Franklin, who went viral for nodding her head and holding her stomach behind President Trump, says she’s pregnant — not a “Zapper” keeping the president awake
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First 100% British chocolate bar since 1932 made in Reading
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.
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ICE equipping agents with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.
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Nick Reiner laid in wait before killing his parents, new indictment alleges
The grand jury indictment is a big step toward trial and allows prosecutors to skip California’s preliminary hearing process
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role, Trump says
Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections.
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Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
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Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse
More than 90% of the sun was obscured throughout Scotland at the peak of the eclipse.
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Solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria
The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town.
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Football player finds two-foot venomous snake burrowed in helmet during practice
Refusing to leave the headgear, the pit viper was finally removed after animal control officers submerged the helmet
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Karoline Leavitt quits job as White House press secretary, Trump announces
Leavitt, 28, is set to depart at the end of the month
