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Commonwealth Games 2026: Aziz Abdul, grandson of Idi Amin, disqualified for headbutt in Glasgow
Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul - the grandson of dictator Idi Amin - was disqualified from his fight at the Commonwealth Games after appearing to headbutt his English opponent.
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What Britain's air-con row tells us about fighting climate change
Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?
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Crews tackle large fire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service says 17 crews are involved at the scene of the large blaze.
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I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's what I learned
Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.
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Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.
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MoD data breach a 'foreseeable' failure that left Afghans in danger, inquiry finds
The Commons' Defence Committee says in a report that the MoD used secrecy as a "shield" against proper expertise.
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My day at Wembley for 1966 World Cup final aged 16 was unbeatable
Kenneth Farrington shares his memories of the 1966 World Cup Final, 60 years on.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Milestone moment for Kate O'Connor with Glasgow gold
Team Northern Ireland heptathlete Kate O'Connor tells BBC Sport NI of her joy at winning the event at the Commonwealth Games as she collects her first senior outdoor gold medal.
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World Cup 2026: Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
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Americast - Could a conspiracy theorist change the MAGA view on Ukraine? - BBC Sounds
Laura Loomer, one of Trump's favourite influencers, has interviewed Zelensky.
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Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day - ‘When it’s your best friend it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
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No further action against Zack Polanski over guillotine re-post, police say
The Green Party leader has said he made an "inadvertent mistake" when he shared the image with his social media followers.
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Body of Scottish woman found inside suitcase in Greece
Police Scotland confirmed they are liaising with authorities after the woman was reportedly discovered by a homeless man in Athens earlier this month.
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Saltburn Cricket Club: Jonathan Agnew on 'finger-clicking' scandal
Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.
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Football gossip: Rodri, Jones, Romero, Kolo Muani, Sangare, Bailey, Matsima
Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.
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Newscast - What is Andy Burnham's Plan to 'Fix' Social Care? - BBC Sounds
And how will the Prime Minister fund social care reform?
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Liverpool: CEO Billy Hogan on investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet
Liverpool Billy Hogan talks to BBC Sport in New York about investment, transition and why FSG aren't done yet.
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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive.
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Commonwealth Games 2026: Kate O'Connor wins NI's first gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor wins Northern Ireland's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the heptathlon at Scotstoun Stadium.
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Stephen Fleming: England expected to appoint former New Zealand captain as Test coach
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
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Social care reform: The families hoping for change
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
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The Hundred 2026 results: Ben Duckett leads Trent Rockets to win over Welsh Fire
Trent Rockets demolish Welsh Fire by nine wickets in Cardiff to make it two wins from three matches in this season's Hundred.
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Peppa Pig owners win copyright battle against YouTube animation Wolfoo
A judge orders all videos featuring the popular animated wolf to be removed from YouTube.
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.
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Prince Harry media battle legal bill expected to cost millions
Earlier this month, a judge ruled against a group - which includes the Duke of Sussex and Sir Elton John - after they sued the Daily Mail's publisher.
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Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola
Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.
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In pictures: Scale of drought across England as rivers dry up
Parks are parched and reservoirs diminished as drought is declared in more than half of England.
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Footage shows inside of Robert Bush's Legacy funeral home
Police discovered messy side rooms strewn with rubbish at the Legacy funeral home in Hull.
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Education department says 607,000 records taken in cyber attack
The DfE says it is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency.
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WRU outlines timeframe for plan to cut a west Wales region
The Welsh Rugby Union gives details of how it intends to cut a team - with Ospreys and Scarlets set to fight to be the side in south west Wales.
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France wildfire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.
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James Desborough given whole life order for murdering two men in Cornwall
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
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Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
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'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
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Gianni Infantino: Why Fifa president is pushing World Cup sell off plan
BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.
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West Mersea beach tragedy boy, 7, dies in hospital
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.
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Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.
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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
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More than half of England officially in drought - Environment Agency
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.
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BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.
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Saltburn Cricket Club: Saltburn concede match in wake of 'finger-clicking' claim
Saltburn Cricket Club were placed under investigation by the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League earlier this week.
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F1 season to finish in Europe if war continues, says Stefano Domenicali
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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Spain wildfires: Thousands return home but new heatwave raises fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
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Andy Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
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Glen Hansard: Oscar-winning songwriter killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
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Japan earthquake: More than 100 aftershocks hit after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
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Russell T Davies says death of husband to brain cancer has been his 'greatest loss"
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.
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BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.