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Murder investigation launched after man bitten by dog dies
The dog believed to have been involved in the incident has been seized by officers
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‘Israeli settlers set fire to my West Bank family home with children inside’
Israeli settler violence has surged in 2026, leaving Palestinian communities terrified. Alex Croft reports on the burning of an entire village and how such attacks are becoming frighteningly normal
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Taliban mark five-year anniversary of regaining power in Afghanistan
Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the former US embassy, with flowers thrown down from military helicopters. Critics of the Taliban, however, fear worsening human rights abuses.
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Block export of ‘national treasure’ UK fossils, says MP
Sale of one of UK’s top collections overseas prompts call new rules to help keep items in country
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BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes
Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.
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The first 100 days of a Plaid Cymru and Reform-led Wales
From suggestions that Welsh students can’t read to tears in the chamber, it’s been an eventful few months in Welsh politics after Labour’s wipeout in May left the Senedd unrecognisable. Holly Evans takes a closer look at the first 100 days of the new Welsh government
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Suspect found hiding in closet arrested after five injured in shooting
The campus had a large law enforcement presence on Saturday morning
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Taiwo Awoniyi transfer news: Coventry City close in on signing striker Nottingham Forest
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
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Multiple people killed and child seriously injured in head-on crash
The motorway is closed in both directions while emergency services attend the scene
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Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in Sicilian museum heist on Italian holiday
Thieves have stolen four works attributed to Sicilian Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina from a museum in Messina, Sicily
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A fabled highway brought the tourists back to Big Sur. Californians say it’s too much
A 90-mile stretch of some of the most scenic roadway in the nation reopened this year, writes Graig Graziosi, but not everyone is celebrating as California’s Big Sur struggles to find its latest identity
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Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
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Wakefield dog bite victim dies and police open murder inquiry
Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.
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Corgis race, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race
It’s not all about short-legged speed when 150 corgis gather for an international race celebrating the little dogs
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‘Why did it become personal?’: furore over plans to expand Kent oyster shack
James Green’s oyster company owns a chunk of Whitstable’s shoreline but success has not brought affection from residents
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Angela Rayner moves to protect pubs from being turned into houses or offices
Housing secretary says developers will have to prove there is no way to save pub, as she prepares planning shake-up
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Man under threat of deportation to Jamaica wins right to rejoin his British family
Mark Nelson released from immigration detention on bail after lawyers challenge decision to remove him
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Rare Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina stolen from Sicilian museum
Four works were taken during public holiday, the day after Italian police recovered paintings by Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse
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Video. Corgis race, bark and dress up at quirky competition in Vilnius
Video. Around 150 corgis from nine countries gathered in Vilnius for a day of races, agility challenges and costume contests, with US-owned corgi “GG” taking the 2026 title.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 16th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Soldiers praised for helping crews tackle wildfires in south Wales
About 200 members of the Queen's Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.
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Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future
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British drones used in Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia for first time - report
Kyiv has been striking targets beyond enemy lines in recent months
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Murder arrest made after woman, 90, dies in house fire
Emergency services responded to reports of a fire before 4am
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Met Office warns another heatwave could hit UK after sweltering 38C temperatures
Crews are continuing to fight wildfires in South Wales
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Bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Hungary, leaving 12 dead
Another 10 people in serious condition after bus veers off motorway and overturns
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‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital
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Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire, forcing hundreds to evacuate
Firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in eastern Belgium that has burned over 27 square kilometers
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Drug abuse in Israel surges post-October 7, latest data shows
One in four Israelis are now engaging in problematic substance use
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Hurricane Lala leaves one dead as ‘enormous storm’ hits Hawaii
Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau as the storm moves west
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Iran-US war latest: Qatar denies detaining Iranian fighter pilots after downing jets
The US president says America will also hit Iran hard economically as Washington and Tehran struggle to reach a deal to end a nearly six-month conflict
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US law to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks has been delayed for 15 years
Law was set to go into effect in January, months before cyclosporiasis outbreak, but now is set for 2028
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Ben Franklin chose America. Son William chose the crown. This civil war is a microcosm of revolution
Benjamin Franklin's son William was buried in London following his death in 1813, more than three decades after he was forced to leave America
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People who fled Stourbridge fires start to return home
Many families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.
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UFC 330: Islam Makhachev beats Ian Machado Garry to break UFC win record
Islam Makhachev cements his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world with a commanding victory over Ian Machado Garry.
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Medal ceremonies delayed at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham due to arrest
Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
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New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills forecast to lift inflation
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout
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NATO fighter jets shoot down drone over Romania near Moldova border
Two Spanish F-18s deployed in Romania for a NATO mission on Sunday intercepted and destroyed an unidentified drone near the Moldovan border, Romania’s defence minister Radu Miruta confirmed. #EuropeNews
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‘We detected unusual activity’: the scam that uses AI to exploit your holiday photos
Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account details
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Australia v Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz inspires visitors to historic first Test win in Australia
Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.
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Arsenal v Man City: Community Shield 2026 - does winning trophy lead to good season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
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Police apologise after email addresses were exposed
Email addresses of around 140 people who say they were abused by the owner of Harrods have been exposed following a 'human error' when sending a monthly update to victims. #EuropeNews
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Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
Authorities have lifted a U.S. security alert that halted avocado exports from Michoacán, Mexico's main avocado-producing state
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‘Our children are less cognitively capable,’ says neuroscientist who wants to cut screen use in schools
Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and develop
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Morocco prevents new attempts to cross into Ceuta, army says
Moroccan security forces on Saturday broke up hundreds of migrants who had been hiding near Castillejos in a bid to reach Ceuta. The operation comes weeks after the mass crossing attempt that left 141 people dead. #EuropeNews
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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Tourist bus crash leaves 12 people dead and 10 injured
Police say a bus traveling on a highway early Sunday went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned
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Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigate as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments
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At least 12 dead after a bus crash carrying Polish tourists in Hungary
By 3 a.m. on Sunday, the disaster management service reported that firefighters had so far rescued thirty-five people from the coach, while several passengers had been trapped beneath the vehicle.
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What impact will July’s energy price hike have on UK inflation figures?
Many experts are forecasting that Consumer Prices Index inflation will rise back up to 2.9% in July, from 2.6% in June.
