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Man dies paragliding from Morocco into Spanish territory Ceuta amid migrant crisis
The man’s body was recovered by maritime officers but he was ‘already dead’, Spanish authorities said
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Danube water level rising: Another Paks NPP turbine may restart
The Danube's level at Paks, south of Budapest, has risen by about 19 centimetres from its previous low, allowing the first additional Paks nuclear plant turbine to be restarted and reconnected. #EuropeNews
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Louisiana warns beachgoers amid surge in flesh-eating bacteria infections
State confirms nine cases, including five deaths, from Vibrio vulnificus organism, which thrives in seawater
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New head of Australian trade union movement named after Sally McManus steps down
Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will replace the outgoing ACTU head
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Co-op chairwoman resigns after company denied ‘toxic culture’ claims
Debbie White will leave her role after a difficult year for the retail giant following a cyber attack and reports of a ‘toxic’ working environment, which the company denied
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Thames Water hands £1 million payout to finance boss despite stricken finances
The supplier has also reached settlement on controversial retention payments to 14 current and former senior executives.
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Hosepipe ban: When will restrictions end?
Nine water companies across England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans following persistent hot and dry weather
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Trump claims ‘highly credible witness’ saw Olympian rip at reflecting pool liner
Federal prosecutors admitted the Department of the Interior failed to provide key documents showing the pool’s new blue liner began peeling almost immediately
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John Lewis managing director Peter Ruis quits job after less than three years
Surprise departure comes after department store chain’s chair warned of ‘really tough trading conditions’
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EU stands in 'solidarity' with Euronews following ban in Belarus
The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media. #EuropeNews
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Dakota Ditcheva says she has broken both hands again
Dakota Ditcheva says she broke both of her hands during the win over Denise Kielholtz - months after recovering from similar injuries.
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Record 230 people cross Channel to UK as smugglers turn to ‘mega-dinghies’
Crossing in larger vessel highlights changing tactics despite increased enforcement on French coast
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Labour leads Reform in another poll days before Farage’s crunch Clacton by-election
Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday in a race in which the former Ukip leader takes on Count Binface
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Farage says incident at home 'directly linked' to Widdecombe murder
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.
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Powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the Pacific province of Choco in western Colombia, leaving people injured and buildings damaged in a tremor felt as far away as Venezuela and the capital, Bogota.
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Kamal on making music for 'real ones' and Dave collaboration
The London-based musician reflects on aiming for "honesty" within his debut album and TikTok content.
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Suspect burglarized Kim Kardashian’s Los Angeles home and stole her car, cops say
The suspected burglar was booked into LA County jail, authorities said
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The cult collectible toys bringing kids back to the high street
Retailers are reporting more young people are turning to physical collectibles
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Customer outrage as Chessington World of Adventures shuts due to water outage
A burst water pipe has shut down the popular theme park at the height of the school summer holidays
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Mars Bar from the 1990s found during house clearance
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter
The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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Police seize limited edition £3.7m Ferrari in supercar crackdown
Ninety vehicles worth more than £8m were seized in a weekend operation in central London.
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Video. Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland
Video. Hundreds of kayakers paddled through Copenhagen harbour on Sunday waving Greenlandic flags, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in a show of solidarity with Greenland.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 10th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Roman shipwreck with 500 amphorae found off coast of Sicily
Discovery of 2,100-year-old vessel hailed as ‘one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries of recent years’
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Hosepipe ban map: Legal restrictions in place for 26 million people
Every southern county is now subject to a hosepipe ban
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Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in Texas
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New once-daily weight loss pill approved by the UK medicines regulator
The UK has become the first country in Europe to authorise orforglipron, known as Foundayo
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Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by new government
The six killed by Colombian forces on Sunday include four members of a splinter faction of the former FARC guerrilla group, as well as, two members of the Gulf Clan, Colombia's main drug cartel, in Antioquia department in the northwest.
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Bananas sprout in Dorset garden for first time amid summer of scorching heatwaves
Banana plants rarely fruit or flower in the UK as it is not warm enough
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Record 230 people cross English Channel in one small boat
The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".
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Jeff Bezos & Liverpool: Consortium including American advances talks
A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.
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Thames Water finance boss bags £1m pay day despite ongoing crisis at debt-ridden firm
A new CFO arrived last year as the company struggles under billions of debt
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John Lewis boss Peter Ruis quits as retail giant names his replacement
Peter Ruis is set to leave his role as managing director of John Lewis next month
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Championship all-stars to global gamble – will Ipswich Town's approach work?
As Ipswich prepare for their return to the Premier League, BBC Sport look at how they are approaching the transfer market differently.
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Record-breaking climber Jake Whisenant dies after accident ‘doing what he loves’
One of the climber’s friends confirmed that he had died ‘doing what he loves in the beautiful Sierra Nevada’
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Max Miller to stay on Ohio ballots despite pressure to drop out of race after domestic abuse allegations – live
The House Republican has been disavowed by his own party amid allegations that he has been abusive toward his ex-wife and daughter
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Russia plans to fire 200 ballistic missiles at once, Ukraine says
Ukraine's drone commander says Moscow is working to nearly triple its missile firepower, strengthening the case for striking Russian missile factories and choking off Crimea as a military base. #EuropeNews
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Mother of Briton fatally shot by father in Texas urges Miliband to press US for new inquiry
Jane Coates says foreign secretary should draw attention to coroner’s finding that Lucy Harrison was unlawfully killed
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Trump posted touched-up version of his golf photo to look younger and slimmer
Trump appears to have undergone an computer-generated glow-up
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Crew of Zuckerberg yacht did not hear radio call to assist boat, Meta says
Small skiff ran out of fuel off Alaska and was helped by cruise ship even though Meta CEO’s vessel was closer
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People flocking to Spain to view solar eclipse could spark more ‘devastating’ wildfires
Northern Spain will be one of the best places in world to view phenomenon with 460,000 extra visitors expected
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How climate change has impacted Europe’s economy this summer
The climate is changing more rapidly in Europe than on any other continent and the damage is already stretching public finances, writes Balazs Koranyi
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Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say
The Philippines is the first major landmass facing the Pacific cyclone belt and the archipelago is hit by an average of 20 storms and typhoons each year.
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ICC criticised for 'disrespectful' changes to World Cup by Cricket Scotland and KNCB
The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands criticise the International Cricket Council for structural changes made to men's 50-over World Cup.
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Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England ahead of possible 36C heat
North-west could join other parts of country in drought, and amber heat health alerts issued for much of England
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Craig and Lindsay Foreman end hunger strike in Iran
Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were on hunger strike for 93 and 84 days, respectively.
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Trump wants a ‘drone port’ on White House ballroom, mockups show
In three “DronePort” posts, the president depicted the roof of the ballroom structure covered by numerous military drone aircraft, armed soldiers and refueling trucks
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Video. Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival
Video. Hundreds of costumed paddleboarders floated down Moscow's Yauza river on Sunday for an annual stand-up paddleboard carnival, cheered on by live bands and crowds on the bridges above.
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World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
