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Any suggestion of distraction following Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth was firmly dismissed by his players in their statement victory against Newcastle.

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Despite being without several World Cup winners, England produce a "relentless" display to thrash Scotland in the Women's Six Nations at Murrayfield.

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Two men died at the scene after head-on motorway collision near Kincross, Police Scotland sayTwo drivers have died in a motorway crash in Scotland involving a car apparently travelling in the wrong direction on the carriageway, police have said.The two men died at the scene of the collision on the M90 near Kinross, a town in Perth and Kinross, at...

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The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

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State investigated claims of bear attacks on cars, unconvincingly backed up by video of person in bear suitWhen it comes to the California department of insurance, don't poke the bear.That is the lesson three individuals in Los Angeles learned recently when they were sentenced to jail time for an insurance fraud scheme in which they staged attacks...

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Labour calls on Nigel Farage to sack candidates and says his party's checks 'clearly not fit for purpose'Reform UK's checks on candidates are "clearly not fit for purpose”, Labour has said after two more candidates in May's local elections were accused of making offensive or potentially racist social media posts.Meanwhile, it emerged that Restore...

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It is the first time the prime minister has been north of the border since the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for him to step down in February.

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The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

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President signed executive order directing FDA to expedite review of psychedelic drugs including ibogaineDonald Trump on Saturday announced reforms intended to speed up access to medical research and treatment based on psychedelic drugs.The president signed an executive order directing the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite...

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The Guardian - World (3 hours ago)

US president's desperation for war to end has seen him trying to speed through a process he does not fully controlMiddle East crisis – live updatesA set of mismanaged and premature media announcements by Donald Trump and Tehran has led to the collapse of progress towards a peace settlement between Iran and the US.The recent missteps ended with...

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President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

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Dominant England spoil Scotland's record-breaking afternoon at Murrayfield with a 12-try win which keeps them on course for another Six Nations title.

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Rising sea levels and ecological damage caused by heavy use of flood defence system force city authorities to consider next moveThe Arsenale, the colossal shipyard that was the engine of the Venetian Republic's domination for seven centuries, remains the nucleus of the city's control over the water. Its northern section is made up of cavernous...

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For years, Andy Mycock didn't know others found his surname funny. Now, he's the one making the jokes.

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IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened• Middle East crisis – live updatesIranian officials say they have reversed the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the vital shipping lane after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iranian...

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Judex Atshatshi, 18, appears in court over what prosecutors say they believe was targeted attack on Jewish communityA fourth suspect charged after four Jewish community ambulances were torched in north-west London has been remanded in custody.Judex Atshatshi, 18, a British national from Dagenham, east London, appeared at Westminster magistrates...

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After the attempted arson attack on a London synagogue, communities remain determined that 'building higher walls' will not stem rising tide of antisemitism"How good and how wonderful it is when friends sit together,” reads a variation on a verse from Psalms painted high on the wall inside Finchley Reform Synagogue (FRS). For the congregation...

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BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

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The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

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President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

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Péter Magyar hopes building stronger relations with Poland will help restore ties with bloc after Orbán's ruleThe Hungarian election winner, Péter Magyar, is eyeing a special relationship with Poland's prime minister, Donald Tusk to draw on the neighbouring country's experience of repairing relations with the EU after years of illiberal...

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Fifa hits back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will have a "chilling effect".

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Disgraced financier's links to politicians and civil servants as far back as 30 years ago to be examined The Epstein files have shaken Norway's faith in democracy, the head of the Norwegian parliament's oversight committee has said, as a sprawling investigation into the connections between its foreign office and the late sex offender gets under...

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Met describe 'similarities' with other recent attacks after business in Hendon was targeted on FridayCounter-terrorism police are leading an investigation into an arson attack on a business in Hendon, north-west London.The force said that, while it was not yet being linked to arson attacks on a nearby synagogue and Jewish ambulance charity,...

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It comes as a man attempts to ignite a plastic bag containing containing fluid in north-west London.

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The school's $100m project to examine its slave ownership in Antigua is mired with controversy as academics allege obstructionChristopher Newman remembers seeing campus police officers as he walked into a human resources office at Harvard University, but he didn't imagine that they were there for him.It was July 2024, and Newman had just turned in...

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Silvia Salis, the leftwing mayor of Genoa and former Olympian, is described as 'a breath of fresh air' and potential unifierIt has been a turbulent month in Italian politics.A failed referendum on a judicial overhaul pierced prime minister Giorgia Meloni's aura of invincibility, triggering government resignations and leaving her scrambling to...

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A fishing net had to be used to capture the "challenging beast" in a south of Scotland store.

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Victoria Bonya says authorities too scared to raise issues with Vladimir Putin, whose approval ratings are decliningThe Kremlin is grappling with the fallout from the viral spread of a celebrity blogger's criticism of Russian authorities, as Vladimir Putin's approval ratings register their sixth consecutive weekly decline.Victoria Bonya, a...

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Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transitionVenezuela's opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will seek to revive her push for political change with a rally in Madrid on Saturday, having found herself sidelined by Donald Trump after the abduction of the president Nicolás...

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Frank Lampard and Coventry City are back in the big time. This is how the former England international guided the Sky Blues to the Premier League.

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The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

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Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

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This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereOn Friday the Cabinet Office released a template page from the summary document produced by UKSV after Mandelson's vetting. The document would be used by a vetting officer to summarise their findings.It lists three rankings for possible "overall concern”: low, medium and high. In the...

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Voters broadly split along generational lines as pro-Russian former president leads in pollsAnna Bodakova's days tend to be rather hectic at the moment. Hopping between meeting voters on the street, political debates and recording videos for social media, the 23-year-old is standing to become an MP in Bulgaria's general election.Last year she was...

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BBC Sport takes a look at 11 defining moments in the history of England women before their milestone 500th official fixture on Saturday.

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Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

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Thousands attend a retreat in Derry named after Sister Clare, 10 years after her death in an earthquake in Ecuador.

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Seren Jones says some Welsh speakers have switched to English when talking to her.

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Noah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.

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Jimmy Moir went to L.A. to see where his idol made his music - and ended up with a few surprises.

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Iran claims US blockade of ports violates ceasefire, but Trump says: 'We're talking to them … they can't blackmail us'Separate to the Pakistani army chief's trip to Iran (see post at 07:53), the Pakistani prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and foreign minister Ishaq Dar also concluded a trip to the Middle East after visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and...

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Chris Tuczemskyi says his daughter Autumn is still alive because of her late mother's heroics.

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The president has opened fissures in his base by starting a war he couldn't finish with Iran, stoking inflation and offending Christians. Barred from running again, he may feel he has nothing to loseLance Johnson voted for Donald Trump three times. Now he is feeling buyer's remorse. "I haven't been too happy with the third time around,” said the...

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Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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Bottlenecks in the system and parents' suspicions mean doctors expect another serious outbreak soonBy 10am on a spring day, the corridor of the clinic in the Transylvanian town of Săcele was already crowded with parents and children. They were all waiting to see Dr Mirela Csabai, one of just seven general practitioners serving a population of more...

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Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

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The first minister has told BBC News that his party will return at least 65 seats at next month's vote.

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As Orbán is rejected, there is cautious optimism new leader can restore ties – but issues such as EU accession loom largeLike many Ukrainians, Oleh Kupchak was delighted when Péter Magyar won Hungary's election last weekend, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year grip on power. "We were euphoric. Everyone was following the results closely. There were...

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The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US.

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Authorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.

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Fresh court documents reveal details of the five murder charges against the Victoria Cross recipient.

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Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.

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A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.

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Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

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Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big lossesAs the school day ends in Honiara, *Irene, a 43-year-old teacher in a floral dress with a yellow daisy in her bun, steps on to a minibus.After 10 minutes, Irene gets off the bus, walks down an alley, and enters a damp,...

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Lark Atkin-Davies and Abbie Ward - two of four pregnant England Women's Rugby World Cup winners - discuss how motherhood in rugby is changing.

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Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.

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Many teachers say they struggle to balance the pressures of their job with the demands of being a parent.

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Pressure is building on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as Lord Mandelson's vetting dominates Saturday's papers.

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BBC - World (19 hours ago)

Carrageen pudding and Bedfordshire clangers might no longer be household staples, but some home chefs are bringing them back.

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The Guardian - World (20 hours ago)

Dianna Russini, who was photographed with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, climbed on to Jeep to pull out man and dogA day after resigning from the Athletic amid an internal investigation into photos of her and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, the NFL reporter Dianna Russini rescued an older man and a dog from an overturned car in New...

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Michael Carrick says there has been no decision made on the Manchester United future of Marcus Rashford, who has spent the season on loan at Barcelona.

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

US president says all major sticking points have been ironed out ahead of peace talks, but some of his assertions seem dubiousIt lacked the triumphalist symbolism of George W Bush's memorable – and subsequently ill-fated – appearance before the "mission accomplished” banner aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln six weeks after the...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Keir Starmer says it is 'staggering' and 'unforgivable' that he was not told Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting before taking up the role of US ambassador. The comments follow a Guardian investigation that exclusively revealed Mandelson had initially been denied clearance after a background check by security officials, but that the...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Opposition accuses Narendra Modi government of using quotas as cover for redrawing electoral mapThe Indian government has failed to pass a bill to increase female representation in parliament after being accused of using the plan as a guise to redraw the country's electoral map.It was the first time in 12 years in power that a constitutional...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah's weaponsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael's security cabinet first heard about the ceasefire with Lebanon from a social media post by Donald Trump. Hezbollah first heard about the ceasefire from the Iranian ambassador to Lebanon. Each side...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Iran says strait could close again if US blockade continues, but Trump says it will remain in place until 'transaction' with Tehran is completeMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesIran's foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Departing PM Viktor Orbán admits 'political era has ended' as EU says 'clock is ticking' to resolve important issuesEU officials have arrived in Budapest for high-stakes talks aimed at reshaping the bloc's strained relationship with Hungary, weeks before the new government takes office, as the country's departing prime minister, Viktor Orbán,...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Former SAS corporal allegedly placed man on his knees and ordered fellow soldier to shoot him, according to statement of factsAustralian soldiers have told prosecutors they executed unarmed civilians at the orders of Ben Roberts-Smith or in complicity with him, according to a statement of facts tendered to the New South Wales local...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist valuesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia is being urged to improve ticketing transparency after a US federal court found Live Nation Entertainment had a harmful...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

With a reshuffled cabinet, the premier is hoping to quell leadership rumblings as her party seeks an unprecedented fourth termGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, stood alongside the fresh faces in her reshuffled cabinet on Wednesday, she attempted to send her increasingly jaded...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Another lawyer says ruling 'puts brakes on the Minns government's ability to use executive power to minimise people's rights to protest'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Minns government should think twice before imposing an outright ban on the phrase "globalise the intifada” in the wake of a landmark finding that...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and publicThe internet in South Korea erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo was captured safely after a nine-day search that had gripped the nation and made the animal a national celebrity.The male wolf, named Neukgu,...

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Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funding as war against Iran keeps aviation fuel costs highSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAir Canada has announced a temporary suspension of flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York's John F Kennedy airport, citing rising fuel prices.The move...

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The Guardian - World (21 hours ago)

Meta paused work with Sama last month after allegations about staff viewing private scenes filmed by smart glassesMore than 1,000 low-paid workers in Kenya have been abruptly sacked by an outsourcing company contracted by Meta, in what activists said was a shocking move exposing the precariousness of tech jobs in the global south.Sama, a company...

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached.

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BBC - World (21 hours ago)

After a quarter of a century out of the Premier League, groundshares and administration, Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back to the top flight.

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BBC - World (22 hours ago)

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

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BBC - World (23 hours ago)

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA in an incident the Czech player said happened as she had "reached a breaking point after months of physical and mental stress".

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BBC - World (24 hours ago)

The term - kokushobi - translates to "cruelly hot", "brutally hot" or "severely hot", and comes after Japan's hottest summer on record.

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Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

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The Football Supporters' Association says fans are being "fleeced" and "gouged" by the high cost of train tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown pays tribute to his old friend and former Gunners team-mate Alex Manninger, who has died at the age of 48.

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Malkinson had his rape conviction quashed in 2023 after fresh DNA analysis linked a new suspect to the offence.

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Bournemouth are close to appointing Marco Rose as Andoni Iraola's replacement as head coach.

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Jade Lau said her partner David Parrish was "full of life, funny and loving" and that he was "buzzing" in the weeks leading up to the run.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

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Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lights a fire at their London Colney training ground to motivate players before crucial week.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Keir Starmer says it's 'staggering' he wasn't told Mandelson failed security vetting.

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Noah Sibanda died after being put down for a nap at a Dudley nursery.

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The actor, known for his role in BBC police drama Hope Street, has died "peacefully at home".

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Noah Sibanda died "alone, scared and in pain", his mother says.

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The reported attack had caused concern and prompted protests calling for more details from police.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) set out to disrupt, but the fund has sent tremors through the world of sport in a very different way this week.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

A US-based website linked to Todd Boehly is selling Chelsea tickets at inflated prices, leaving the club's fans angry.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Some kind of diplomatic progress is now under way, but is it enough to prevent a return to war?

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he enjoys watching Arsenal play as he can "learn a lot" from them.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The halt to weeks of fighting is being celebrated in Lebanon, but it will be difficult to ensure it lasts.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

At least four vessels tracked from Iranian ports appear to have crossed a US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, analysis of ship-tracking data suggests.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Residents from both political parties in Social Circle, Georgia, are rejecting a proposed plan by the Department of Homeland Security to transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre.

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Paul Quinn, 52, is found guilty of the rape for which Andrew Malkinson was jailed for 17 years.

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Forty-one teams have been promoted into the Premier League, can you name them all?

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Scotland's Robert MacIntyre insists he is not fazed by criticism of his behaviour at the Masters, but says he is working to keep his emotions in check.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

George Russell says Formula 1 "would not want to lose" Max Verstappen - but would "understand" if the four-time world champion decided to leave the sport.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Sean Garner's dog had to be shot 10 times by police after attacking his elderly neighbour.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Why an oyster fisherman with a controversial past is splitting the Democrats

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BBC - World (A day ago)

South Yorkshire Police say a woman in her 30s has been arrested following Nyla May Bradshaw's death.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.

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It comes after a group claimed to have targeted the Israeli Embassy in an online video post.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Sophie Ingle is poised for another landmark in a stellar career as Wales go to Albania in Women's World Cup qualifying.

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Neil Lennon reckons John McGlynn should be "in the conversation" to become the next Celtic manager as the Dunfermline Athletic boss aims to get the better of his Falkirk counterpart in Saturday's Scottish Cup semi-final.

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BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

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Trump administration has riled head of Catholic church over use of theology to justify conflict in IranThe contrast in experience between the two men disagreeing over war and theology was striking.On the one side was Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to head the Catholic church and the first cleric from the Augustinian order, who this week...

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Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Here are eight of the most memorable all-English clashes in Europe as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest set up a Europa League semi-final.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

There is a bespoke fund to cover travel costs for families of children undergoing cancer treatment - but it only applies in England.

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The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world eventsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese's fuel diplomacy tour of Asia has already started paying dividends, but the...

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Accumulations of up to 3cm deep reported as severe thunderstorms also bring heavy downpours to central ItalySevere thunderstorms have affected the Mediterranean this week. On Monday, a surface low-pressure system in the Mediterranean in conjunction with an upper air cut-off low, led to thunderstorms over north Africa. Their intensity was aided by...

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Aziz Ahmadzai had been working as a security guard at Weymouth Railway Station when he collapsed.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

Two teenagers and a 21-year-old man appear in court charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

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Exclusive: Liberal Democrat leader calls for privileges committee to investigate whether PM misled parliamentUK politics live – latest updatesA powerful Commons committee should investigate whether Keir Starmer misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, Ed Davey has said.The Liberal Democrat leader...

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Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with "ongoing pain” in his forearm.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Liza Tobay was told settled status had been 'red flagged' when she tried to fly home from Germany to ScotlandA German woman has been separated from her two-year-old daughter in Edinburgh after a Home Office mistake left her stranded in Dusseldorf earlier this week.Liza Tobay, who has lived in the UK for 15 years, had taken her oldest child, a...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

As Manchester City prepare to host Arsenal in Sunday's crucial Premier League meeting between the top two, European football expert Guillem Balague looks at how the two managers have evolved.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Chris Sutton takes on boxer Molly McCann and The Boo Radley's frontman Sice Rowbottom plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Mark Williams could cause traffic chaos on the motorway if he surpasses Ronnie O'Sullivan as the oldest ever world champion.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

After April showers and thunderstorms this week, the weather will settle down this weekend and into next week as Simon King explains.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The peacock initially got along with the chickens before running riot on the farm, the farmer says.

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

Man initially charged in July but Australian federal police uncovered dozens more alleged offences after reviewing files on his devicesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former childcare employee accused of abusing children in his care has been hit with another 129...

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The Guardian - World (2 days ago)

This blog is now closed – follow live coverage on our new blogIn case you're just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you up to speed. It's 9am in Beirut and Jerusalem, 9.30am in Tehran and 2am in Washington DC.A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect, pausing fighting between Israel...

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

On the fourth day of their Australian visit, the royal couple pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi shooting.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex also met with emergency workers and Sydney Jewish Museum representatives on final day of Australia tripFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPrince Harry and Meghan have met survivors of the Bondi beach terror attack as they wind up their...

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Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuelTrack Australia's fuel prices, service station outages and shipments in chartsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says petrol production has fallen 40% at...

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A 13-hour blaze at one of Australia's two oil refineries could impact petrol prices and supply.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Lawyers argued that Ben Roberts-Smith wouldn't be able to defend himself properly from prison.

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Lyons, who led agency since March 2025, to resign after turbulent year carrying out Trump's immigration agendaTodd Lyons, the acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is stepping down after a turbulent year carrying out Donald Trump's immigration agenda.Lyons, who has been leading the agency since March 2025, will resign at...

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Former MP Tom Hunt has been working for Pauline Hanson's party in the seat of Farrer, where One Nation hopes for a game-changing breakthroughOne Nation has recruited a former UK Tory MP who is now a member of Nigel Farage's populist right-wing party Reform to help its campaign in the upcoming Farrer byelection.Tom Hunt, the Conservative MP for the...

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The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

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Victory means Democrats hold on to the 11th district seat in the House, where Republicans hold a thin majorityDemocrat Analilia Mejia won a New Jersey special election for the US House on Thursday, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway on a message of standing up to Donald Trump.Mejia, a former head of the Working Families Alliance who had support from...

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Former SAS corporal granted bail ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in AfghanistanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Roberts-Smith has been granted bail under strict conditions while he awaits a potential trial on alleged war...

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Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

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Reid Wiseman's two daughters were in Nasa's mission control room for the naming of the "Carroll” crater in honour of the commander's late wife.

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Authorities identified Kenneth and Barbara Martin and their daughter Barbie from remains in car in Columbia RiverDNA analysis has identified the remains found in a car in the Columbia River as those of an Oregon family that went missing in 1958 while on a trip to find Christmas greenery, authorities said Thursday.The state medical examiner's office...

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Musician, born David Anthony Burke, arrested in Los Angeles over the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who went missing in 2024R&B singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the killing of a teenage girl whose severely decomposed body was found in his Tesla, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.The 21-year-old musician, who was born David...

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The duo had sought aslyum after their football team did not sing the national anthem during a match.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

Calls for PM to resign over Mandelson vetting and ex-Arsenal goalie's 'train horror' death leads the papers.

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The search has been marked by twists and turns, gripping South Korea and even inspiring a meme coin.

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New York mayor, 'C-list rapper' who went by Mr Cardamon and Young Cardamon, collected $1,643 in royalties last yearThe New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is still making money from his short-lived career as a multilingual rapper, tax filings show.But the 34-year-old Democrat's meteoric rise as a celebrity politician has brought only a modest increase in...

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EU economy commissioner says Iran war is feeding Russia's war machine; Trump condemns massive strikes on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,513The EU expects to start releasing a new €90bn loan to Ukraine in the second quarter, the bloc's economy chief told AFP on Thursday. The EU's economy commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, was speaking on the...

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Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from CongressThe US Department of Justice (DoJ) has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell following his resignation from Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.The news of a federal investigation comes days after the Democratic...

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Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding 'fair day's wage' for all workers at V&A museumsA row over pay has broken out at the V&A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer.On Saturday, V&A East will open its doors in Stratford, east London, showcasing...

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Ten years ago, Aston Villa were relegated to English football's second tier for the first time since 1987. Now they are in their second European semi-final in three seasons.

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How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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