BBC News
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Middlesbrough murder investigation as two people die in house fire
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
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GTA 6 leaks: Rockstar issues statement over online clips
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
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Man City to bid for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.
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Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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Islamabad PIMS hospital fire: Witnesses say rescue was delayed as blaze killed 14 babies
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
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Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
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Liverpool's midfield is fragile - but will they act in the transfer window?
Liverpool's draw at Newcastle emphasised once again their midfield fragility but will they act in the market and bring in a defensive-minded player?
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The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain'
The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.
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Nepal flash floods: Heavy casualties feared
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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Newcastle transfer news: Nico Gonzalez deal agreed with Man City for £52m
Newcastle United agree a deal worth up to £52m for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez.
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Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash on M3 in Hampshire
Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.
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How Dolly Parton became the one thing most Americans could agree on
The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.
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Chloe Moffat: Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.
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Omar Marmoush: Tottenham agree loan for Manchester City forward
Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
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Celtic deficiencies laid bare at LASK on another night of Champions League pain
When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom English.
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BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute
The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.
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What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?
The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.
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NHS failing child sex abuse victims, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.
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Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney offer Dolly Parton tributes
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
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UK weather: Met Office warnings in force amid thunderstorm and flood risk
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
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LASK v Celtic: Martin O'Neill takes responsibility
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
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Michael Sheen toxic waste documentary 'the tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
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Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
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Newspaper headlines: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
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US Open 2026: Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz return in mixed doubles
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.
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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
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Liam Delap: Nottingham Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.
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Luke Littler's Players Championships finals dented by Jermaine Wattimena defeat
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.
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PGA Tour: Changes to play-off structure for 2028 a 'big swing' says Rory McIlroy
Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
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PFA Awards 2026: Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw win player of the year awards
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City forward Khadija Shaw win the Professional Footballers' Associations men's and women's player of the year awards.
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Dolly Parton obituary: The country legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
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Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
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Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, the singer's team announced on social media.
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US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction
The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.
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CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
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Nick Faldo: LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' before rejoining DP World Tour
Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.
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Sir Billy Boston: 'A world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told'
Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".
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Man Utd transfer news: Will Michael Carrick's side buy a left-back before transfer window closes?
After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back