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Tuesday, 31 August 2021

The best of British press photography

Images from an exhibition of the best 100 from members of the British Press Photographers' Association.

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Sarah Rainsford: My last report before Russian expulsion

The BBC's Moscow correspondent has spent much of her life in Russia. This is her final report there.

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Dunn and Storey star as GB win 12 medals at Tokyo Games - day seven round-up

Reece Dunn sets a new world record to win his third gold medal of the Tokyo Paralympics, as the medals continue to flow for Great Britain on day seven.

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Lake Tahoe threatened by massive fire, more ordered to flee



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Waves, wind and rain; Hurricane Ida hits the US



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Wildfire evacuees flood Lake Tahoe roads in rush to flee



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Where is Hurricane Ida heading next?



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Mission: Impossible Covid shutdowns prompt lawsuit

Film maker Paramount alleges insurance payout for the latest Tom Cruise installment does not cover losses.

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PC Harper's widow vows to continue push for law change

Lissie Harper says she will not allow her Harper's Law campaign to be 'kicked into the long grass'.

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New Zealand reports 1st death linked to Pfizer shot



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Geronimo the alpaca: Defra officials lead animal away from farm

A destruction order is expected to be carried out on an alpaca that tested positive for bovine TB.

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Mass rescue of 17 caught in rip current off Bournemouth

The group were seen by lifeguards being pulled out to sea in a powerful rip current on Monday.

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Naked Attraction London bus ads to be removed

The advert was criticised on social media as "tone deaf" with passengers at risk of sexual assault.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: His greatest Premier League moments

BBC Sport takes a look back at some of Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest Premier League moments.

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Tottenham agree £26m fee for Barcelona defender Emerson

Tottenham agree a £26m fee with Barcelona to sign Brazil right-back Emerson Royal.

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Where is Hurricane Ida heading next?



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Toyko Paralympics: Sarah Storey wins 16th gold after C5 time trial victory

Watch the moment Sarah Storey became Britain's joint-most successful Paralympic athlete, winning the women's C5 time trial to earn her 16th gold medal.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: How Man Utd pulled off shock transfer

BBC Sport's Simon Stone details the journey of Cristiano Ronaldo's shock return to Manchester United.

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Monday, 30 August 2021

A look at the damage caused by Hurricane Ida



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Lee 'Scratch' Perry: Tributes paid to the 'true legend' of reggae

Fellow musicians praise the legendary singer and music producer who has died aged 85.

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China cuts children's online gaming to one hour

Regulators are restricting game-playing for under 18s to an hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays

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Universal credit: Devolved governments join calls to keep £20 top-up

The devolved governments urge a rethink over plans to stop the extra £20-a-week payment in October.

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The inside story of Tevez & Mascherano's deadline-day move to West Ham

BBC Sport tells how Carlos Tevez's and Javier Mascherano's deadline-day arrival at West Ham 15 years ago became one of football's most controversial deals.

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Police officers around Tampa Bay are dying of COVID



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How much impact could Sturgis rally have on COVID caseload?



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Milan fire: Flames engulf modern 20-storey block of flats

The tower is only 10 years old and questions are being asked about how the fire spread so dramatically.

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Kanye West: Donda released by Universal without my say, artist claims

The rapper says his record label released his delayed 10th album without his permission.

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The summer day a police chief was shot in seaside town

Ian Hampson recalls one of Lancashire Police's darkest days, when he and two other officers were shot.

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Uruguay cancel call-up for Man Utd's Cavani

Edinson Cavani will remain with Manchester United over the international break after his call-up to the Uruguay squad was cancelled.

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Waves, wind and rain; Hurricane Ida hits the US



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Afghanistan: US investigating civilian deaths in Kabul strike

The strike aimed to stop a suicide bomber, but reportedly left nine Afghan civilians dead.

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Brazil bank robbers tie hostages to getaway cars

Armed gang members took hostages as human shields, after a bank robbery in Brazil.

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Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job



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Ida: Exclamation point on record onslaught of US landfalls



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'Why Kane deserved move & how Spurs have bounced back from turbulent summer' - Jermaine Jenas

MOTD2 pundit Jermaine Jenas says Harry Kane deserved a move away from Tottenham and looks at how the club has bounced back after a difficult summer.

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Sunday, 29 August 2021

Congressman Who Flew to Kabul Demands Resignations in D.C.



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Staffordshire Covid sceptic Marcus Birks dies in hospital

Marcus Birks, 40, went on to urge other people to get the Covid vaccine after he was hospitalised.

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Rangers beat Celtic in Old Firm at packed Ibrox

Filip Helander's thumping header settles a pulsating Old Firm derby as a depleted Rangers inflicted Celtic's second Scottish Premiership defeat of the season at a packed Ibrox.

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Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform "The Getting By"



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Westminster double murder: Man, 49, charged

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore were both fatally stabbed in north-west London.

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Moped rider's rude name place tour finishes in Bell End

Paul Taylor made the charity fundraising trip in memory of a friend who died of cancer.

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A3 death: Man charged with Helen Anderson's murder

Helen Anderson's body was found in undergrowth beside a slip road on the A3 in Guildford.

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Jab plea as NHS in Scotland faces 'perfect storm'

As positive tests in Scotland hit record highs, around two thirds of cases are in the under-40 age group.

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Great Yarmouth rollercoaster return for golden wedding couple

A couple married for 50 years recreate their honeymoon memories with a rollercoaster celebration.

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Slain Marine who cradled baby at Kabul airport loved her job



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Fudstock festival: Three injured in Barrow fairground ride incident

One female casualty is in a critical condition in hospital, with two others seriously hurt.

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American couple want to return WW1 soldier's papers to his family

The soldier's documents were found by hotel owners in Wiltshire 105 years after his death.

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Messi, Neymar and Mbappe all named in PSG squad for Reims game

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have all been included in Paris St-Germain's squad for their game at Reims on Sunday.

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NHS blood test tube shortage: Doctors 'facing difficult choices'

Doctors call for more guidance after the NHS in England and Wales stops all non-urgent blood tests.

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Afghanistan: Pen Farthing and animals 'safe' after leaving Kabul

But his charity says it is a "devastating blow" that their "wonderful team" has been left behind.

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Wife of murdered Greek ambassador jailed over his death in Brazil

Françoise de Souza Oliveira was found guilty of planning the murder with her lover, who confessed.

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Decades of hoarding made house 'a no-go area'

A woman who struggled with buying and hoarding "bargains" for 30 years explains how it began.

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Saturday, 28 August 2021

Crews battle raging Southern California wildfire



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England get huge win over India to level series

England break India's resistance to surge to victory by an innings and 76 runs in the third Test at Headingley and level the series at 1-1.

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Bilsdale transmitter fire: TV Licence refund offered to worst affected

While most TV services have been restored after a transmitter fire, some will be able to claim.

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Sark lawnmower race: Island without cars hosts 'unique' event

Racers reach speeds of 40mph on modified lawnmowers on the Channel Island of Sark.

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India v England: Craig Overton wraps up England third Test win as Mohammed Siraj caught by Jonny Bairstow

Craig Overton wraps up a stunning England victory with the eighth wicket of the morning session on day four of the third Test as Mohammed Siraj edges to Jonny Bairstow.

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Football Focus: Cristiano Ronaldo return a 'game changer' for Man Utd says Peter Schmeichel

Speaking to Football Focus, former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel says Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford is a 'game changer' for his former side and they should now be in the frame to compete for the Premier League title.

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England v India: Ollie Robinson claims fifth wicket as Ishant Sharma edges to Jos Buttler

Ollie Robinson takes his fifth wicket of India's second innings as Ishant Sharma edges to Jos Buttler on the fourth morning of the third Test at Headingley.

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Hurricane Ida: New Orleans braces for possible direct hit

Hurricane Ida is forecast to strike as a category 3 storm, the same as Katrina exactly 16 years ago.

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Major events return despite Scottish Covid surge

Health experts are urging spectators and organisers to be extra vigilant after daily cases hit a record high.

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England v India: Ajinkya Rahane is caught by Jos Buttler off the bowling of James Anderson

Ajinkya Rahane edges James Anderson to Jos Buttler as India collapse on the fourth morning of the Third test against England at Headingley.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: His greatest Premier League moments

BBC Sport takes a look back at some of Cristiano Ronaldo's greatest Premier League moments.

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England v India: Virat Kohli edges Ollie Robinson to Joe Root at slip

Ollie Robinson claims the big wicket of India captain Virat Kohli who edges to Joe Root at slip as England move toward victory in the third Test at Headingley.

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Former Birmingham defender Oji dies aged 35

Former Birmingham City defender and Arsenal youth player Sam Oji dies at the age of 35.

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COVID-19 surge pummels Hawaii and its native population



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UK's oldest living heart transplant patient marks 90th birthday

Ted Warner was only expected to live for eight more years after his operation in 1990.

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Portland residents felt 'abandoned' by police during clash



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Covid-19: Lifeguards withdrawn from Lincolnshire beaches after positive case

Skegness, Ingoldmells, Sutton-on-Sea and Mablethorpe beaches have no lifeguards, the RNLI says.

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Afghanistan: Getting plane out was 'happiest moment of my life'

Former Afghan interpreter Burhan and his family are now in the UK, after begging for help to escape.

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Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City footballer remanded in custody on rape charges

Defender Benjamin Mendy is charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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Kanye West: Kim Kardashian attends Donda event in wedding gown

It was one of several publicity stunts at the rapper's latest "listening party" for his new album.

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Crews battle raging Southern California wildfire



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Scotland records huge increase in daily Covid cases

A total of 6,835 new cases were reported on Friday - more than 1,800 above the previous highest figure.

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Gogglebox star Andrew Michael dies aged 61

He was well known for appearing on the Channel 4 series alongside his wife and two children.

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Explosions reported at scene of Leamington Spa fire

Residents have reported a chemical smell as a plume of thick black smoke rises above the town.

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Springbank whisky miniature sells for £5,600 at auction

The 5cl Springbank single malt was part of a collection of more than 400 bottles put up for sale.

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'Now other women won't be haunted by the labour ward'

A woman who delivered her stillborn baby in a room next to expectant mothers helps make sure others do not have to.

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Massive California fire creeps toward Lake Tahoe



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UN asks N Korea to clarify alleged shoot-on-sight orders



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Graphic: Aftermath of explosions outside Kabul airport



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Tom Cruise's BMW stolen during Mission: Impossible filming

The BMW X7 was stolen from Church Street, Birmingham, near to the hotel where the actor was staying.

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Bottas top in Belgium first practice as Raikkonen crashes in pit lane

Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Europa League draw: Leicester, West Ham, Rangers & Celtic discover groups

Leicester, West Ham, Rangers and Celtic discover who they will face in the 2021-22 Europa League group stage.

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Football Focus: Man Utd's Raphael Varane attracts trophies, says Paul Pogba

Manchester United's Paul Pogba says his France team-mate Raphael Varane, who has joined this summer from Real Madrid, is a top player who "attracts trophies".

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Thursday, 26 August 2021

Florida dad charged with child abuse in school mask dispute



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Lisa Shaw: Presenter's death due to complications of Covid vaccine

Lisa Shaw died after developing headaches shortly after being vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Food firm in 'drastic' action amid driver shortage

Wholesaler Country Range says it is buying smaller vans to get round the lack of HGV drivers.

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Northern Ireland hospital waiting lists grow

The latest figures show that 348,867 people are now waiting for a first consultant appointment.

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Mass brawl erupts in Armenian parliament: Third violent bout in just two days

Security personnel were called in to remove several members after violence erupted on the parliament floor.

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Abba: Band teases major announcement ahead of new music

The band, who have not released new music for 39 years, reveal a new project called Abba Voyage.

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Taylor Wessing Prize 2021: Shortlisted photographers revealed

The three shortlisted photographers for the prestigious Taylor Wessing Prize have been revealed.

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Custard to be reinstated in Aberdeenshire after school petition

Aberdeenshire pupils took action to reinstate their favourite puddings, described as the "best in the world".

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16 Adult Lunch Boxes for Midday Dining in Style



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Mysuru gang rape: India student being treated in hospital



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Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: Sarah Storey wins 15th Paralympic gold as GB claim six medals

Britain's Sarah Storey wins her 15th Paralympic title for Britain's first gold medal at the Tokyo Games.

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Harry Kane: Tottenham striker says he will stay at the club

England captain Harry Kane says he will be "staying at Tottenham this summer" and is "100% focused on helping the team achieve success".

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Edmunds says goodbye to five discontinued vehicles for 2022



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Police need clearer guidance on Tasers - watchdog

Black people are more likely to face a Taser, a report from the independent police watchdog finds.

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India woman who accused MP of rape dies in self-immolation



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Afghanistan: UK offers to help evacuate rescue animals and staff

Ben Wallace says the charity's plane will be found a slot so staff and animals can leave Afghanistan.

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Church of England 'regret' over suicide of falsely accused priest

The Church admits "unreasonable pressures" were put on Fr Alan Griffin before he killed himself.

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Nirvana sued by the baby from Nevermind's album cover

Spencer Elden, who was photographed as a four month-old, is alleging child pornography.

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Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Two-year-old dies in fire at Ingoldmells caravan park

The child's mother and three siblings escaped the blaze in Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire Police say.

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R. Kelly trial: Woman says singer pressured her to have abortion

The second accuser to testify against the singer says he abused her and urged her to get an abortion.

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Mar Menor: Tonnes of dead fish wash up on Spanish lagoon's shores

Ecologists say pollution is to blame, as officials consider declaring the Mar Menor a disaster area.

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The fight over mask mandates in schools turns violent



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Scottish Covid inquiry to start later this year

Scotland is to hold its own public inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic by the end of the year.

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Toxic mix of chemicals at Solent Hotel leaves 24 in hospital

Hotel guests were overcome by fumes in the spa area and some required ventilation, say firefighters.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Channel 4 warns of privatisation risk to future coverage

The broadcaster says it wouldn't be able to do "anything like" as much coverage if it was privatised.

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Help needed to identify woman found dead in Oxfordshire lake

Police say there have been no missing person reports matching her description.

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Afghan para-athlete welcomed by new team in Spain

Nilofar Bayat, Afghan wheelchair basketball women's captain, is in Bilbao after fleeing the Taliban.

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Billy Connolly: Challenges of Parkinson's getting worse

The 78-year-old has retired from live performances and says that making TV programmes is getting more challenging.

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Migrant crossings: What happens to migrants who reach the UK?

The government wants to cut the number of migrants crossing the Channel.

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Matt Gaetz marries girlfriend



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Airbnb offers free accommodation for 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb says it will house 20,000 Afghan refugees at no charge to help them resettle across the world.

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Man bailed after Katie Price assault arrest

The man, 32, was arrested on suspicion of assault, theft and coercive and controlling behaviour.

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Taiwan's president receives domestically developed vaccine



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Haitians return to quake-damaged churches, gangs offer aid



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C-17: The US military plane carrying Afghans to safety



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The Latest: Dutch opening 2nd center for Afghan evacuees



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Gogglebox star Mary Cook dies aged 92

She was known for her appearances with friend Marina Wingrove on the Channel 4 show.

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John Lydon loses court battle to stop Sex Pistols songs being used in a new TV series

The band's former frontman had objected to songs being used in a new Danny Boyle-directed TV drama.

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Westminster double murder: Victims named as police hunt continues

Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore both died from a stab wound to the neck.

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London civil servant's bus odyssey sparks Twitter storm

Jo Kibble got from London to Morecambe in a day on public buses - "a great way to see the country".

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Wood out of third Test against India with shoulder injury

England bowler Mark Wood is out of the third Test against India because of a shoulder injury.

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Family of American taken by Taliban beg for return



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Man arrested over Birmingham Gay Village attack

Two men needed hospital treatment after the attack which began with abuse from inside a car.

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The Hundred: Has the new tournament been a success?

After a month of cricket, the inaugural season of The Hundred is over. BBC Sport looks at whether the new tournament has been a success.

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Afghanistan: Where will refugees go after Taliban takeover?

Thousands of people are scrambling to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of the country.

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Hurricane watch issued for Long Island and New England



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Everly Brothers: US rock 'n' roll star Don Everly dies aged 84

Don Everly and his brother, Phil, had hits including Bye Bye Love and All I Have to Do Is Dream.

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Afghanistan: British evacuation improving, says armed forces minister

More than 1,700 people have been airlifted out of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, says James Heappey.

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Five hurt in crash involving cars and pedestrians in Lincoln

Police say the casualties were taken to hospital with "serious to critical" injuries.

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Saturday, 21 August 2021

Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour



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Only Fools and Horses garage door sold to TV fan

The garage door was sold to a TV memorabilia fan who hopes to get it displayed in a museum.

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Nigeria's royal wedding: Private jets, glitz and glamour

President Buhari's son marries the daughter of a religious leader in one of Nigeria's events of the year.

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Celtic sign Croatia defender Josip Juranovic from Legia Warsaw

Celtic sign Croatia international full-back Josip Juranovic from Polish champions Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee.

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Covid: Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters

Hundreds of people are arrested after rallies against lockdown measures in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Parents charged after infant son drowns in Everglades wreck



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Mission: Impossible films Derbyshire quarry train crash

Crews had been building the set for months and the nearby village had seen lorry-loads of props appearing.

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Friday, 20 August 2021

Dominic Raab defends lack of Afghan interpreter call

The UK foreign secretary is facing calls to quit over his handling of evacuations.

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Toxic algae bloom considered in death of California family



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Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases



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Streatham terror attack: Opportunity missed to stop Sudesh Amman

There were opportunities to stop Sudesh Amman stabbing two people in south London, an inquest finds.

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Covid-antibody therapy approved in UK

Antibody therapy - given to former US President Donald Trump - can now be used in the UK.

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Lockdown screen time sees rise in short-sightedness among children

Optometrists are diagnosing higher numbers of children with short-sightedness since the start of the pandemic.

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Sonny Chiba: Japan's martial arts star and Kill Bill actor dies of Covid at 82

The actor and martial arts legend played a swordsmith in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films.

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Texas temporarily drops enforcement of ban on mask mandates



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Two more vaccinated senators test positive for COVID-19



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Covid career changers: ‘Do something you love’

Young people say their career prospects and businesses have taken a financial hit from Covid.

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Canadian judge reserves decision on Huawei CFO extradition



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Denis Law: Man Utd and Scotland legend diagnosed with dementia

Scotland legend and former Manchester United forward Denis Law is diagnosed with dementia.

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Lizzo: Facebook and Instagram remove abusive comments from singer's accounts

The US singer spoke earlier this week about receiving "hurtful" attacks on social media.

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Boy, 5, was Sheffield hotel window fall victim

The boy's death at a hotel in the city centre is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

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Changing Rooms: Makeover TV show is back - what did critics think?

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and his leather trousers usher the home makeover show back after 17 years.

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NHS Wales: Waiting times hit record levels

Waiting lists have grown again to hit record levels while A&E units report their worst waiting times.

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Cambridgeshire: Train driver injured in level crossing collision

The freight train's driver suffered minor injuries as it collided with a tractor, Network Rail says.

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Haiti earthquake: The forgotten villages cut off from help

The tremor razed their homes, but these survivors could still die for a lack of basic supplies.

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‘I think she’s out,’ deputy says after violent arrest



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Plymouth shooting: Victims died from gunshot wounds

The five victims died in a mass shooting in Plymouth.

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Eileen Barrott murder: Husband detained in Scotland

Police have been searching for 54-year-old Mark Barrott since Mrs Barrott's death on Sunday.

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Wednesday, 18 August 2021

Northern English regions drive house price growth

Wales also records rapid rises as the UK sees property prices go up at the fastest rate for 17 years.

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The Hundred: Pick your men's team of the tournament

As the inaugural Hundred draws to a close, pick your men's team of the tournament.

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Sean Lock: Comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain dies aged 58

The comedy panel show favourite was best known as a team captain on the series 8 Out of 10 Cats.

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Covid in Scotland: Exams planned to go ahead as normal next year

The Scottish government confirms exams will go ahead in spring 2022 as long as it is safe.

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US lab stands on threshold of key nuclear fusion goal

A US science institute is on the verge of achieving a longstanding goal in nuclear fusion research.

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Scottish public spending deficit doubles to £36bn

Spending on public services rose to almost £100bn as revenue fell due to the Covid pandemic.

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Virus outbreaks temporarily close 4 Texas school districts



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Cuomo issues clemency for 10 people in last days as governor



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Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city



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Afghan core mission has been a success, says Boris Johnson

The PM says terror has been cut and human rights helped, but Labour accuses him of "staggering complacency".

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Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Covid: Queen remains at Balmoral as staff member tests positive

The Queen, who is 95 and vaccinated, will remain at her private retreat in Scotland as planned.

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Biden's speech on Afghanistan fact-checked

How consistent was President Biden's speech with his previous statements on Afghanistan?

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Urgent call for Covid-safe ventilation in schools

Education unions make an urgent call for school-ventilation measures to limit Covid and "long Covid".

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James Markham killing: Boy, 14, in court on Chingford murder charge

A 14-year-old boy appears at the Old Bailey over the alleged murder of James Markham.

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Russian embassy: Afghan leader fled with cars full of cash



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Taliban announces 'amnesty,' urges women to join government



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'New York vaccine mandate could destroy my restaurant'



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Ardingly College: Six children and parent hit by Tesla

An eight-year-old boy is flown to hospital after several children are hit by a Tesla at a school.

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Monday, 16 August 2021

Tokyo Paralympics: Spectators will not be allowed at the Games

Spectators will not be allowed at Paralympic Games events in Tokyo, organisers confirm.

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Behind Ron DeSantis' Fox News blitz



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Afghanistan conflict: The Air India flight out on a fateful Sunday

Air India's only flight to Kabul on Sunday circled for 90 minutes over the Afghan capital before landing.

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The Only Way to Stop Cocaine Mitch Is to Kill the Filibuster



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Don't abandon Afghans who helped UK, Labour warns government

The party calls for safe asylum routes for interpreters and others who worked with British forces.

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UK defence giant Ultra agrees to £2.6bn Cobham takeover

The deal to buy the major supplier to the Royal Navy is being monitored by the UK government.

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Pingdemic: 'We got close to complete shutdown'

Businesses say self-isolation rule changes will have a "massive impact" on reducing staff shortages.

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Sunday, 15 August 2021

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Muller dies aged 75

Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller dies at the age of 75.

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Afghan conflict: Taliban enter outskirts of the capital Kabul

Negotiations are reportedly taking place for a peaceful transition of power as people flee the city.

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COVID-stricken Oregon deploys National Guard to hospitals



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Afghanistan: UK has abandoned Afghan people, says senior MP

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat says the troop withdrawal is the biggest foreign policy disaster since Suez.

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Esther Dingley: Hiker's partner thanks 'hero' searchers

Daniel Colegate pays tribute to French and Spanish teams who looked for his partner Esther Dingley.

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Chelsea striker Abraham to have Roma medical

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham is flying to Italy on Sunday for a medical before a £34m move to Roma.

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Saturday, 14 August 2021

Rwandan president hits out at Arsenal defeat

Paul Kagame, a committed Gunners fan, lashes out on Twitter at the club his government sponsors.

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Florida braces for one-two punch from Fred and Grace



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Drought threatens Hungarian lake with environmental crisis



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Afghanistan: How the Taliban gained ground so quickly



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Sarah Rainsford on Russia: 'I've been told I can't come back - ever'

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford, who is being expelled from Russia, speaks about the country she loves.

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Nicola Sturgeon's sister Gillian arrested over Ayrshire incident

Nicola Sturgeon's sister Gillian was arrested along with a man over an alleged domestic incident in North Ayrshire.

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Marines to check sea depths after recruit drowned

A 20-year-old recruit died after disembarking into deep water at Tregantle in Cornwall.

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Man Utd complete signing of Varane from Real Madrid

Manchester United complete the signing of France centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid on a four-year-deal.

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Channel migrant crossings reach record high as man dies

The UK deals with 592 people crossing the Channel on the day a migrant makes a fatal leap into the sea.

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Will I ever be able to fly without feeling guilty again?

More efficient planes and sustainable fuels could lower air travel's impact, but not for a while.

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COVID-stricken Oregon deploys National Guard to hospitals



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M6 delays: Man seriously injured in four-vehicle crash

There were long delays after the crash involving two HGVs, a van and a Mercedes in Cheshire.

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Newcastle tyre-flipping world records attempted

The organisers plan teams and individual attempts using large car and tractor tyres.

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Myanmar: The woman who jumped to her death while fleeing police

Wai Wai Myint was among five people who jumped out of a building while fleeing a police raid in Myanmar.

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Lawro's Premier League opening-weekend predictions v singer Louisa Roach

Mark Lawrenson takes on singer and Everton fan Louisa Roach aka She Drew the Gun to make predictions for the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

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New Zealand inflict bruising defeat on Australia to claim Bledisloe Cup

New Zealand make a dominant start to the Rugby Championship, inflicting a bruising 57-22 defeat on Australia at Eden Park to claim the Bledisloe Cup.

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Daniela Espirito Santo reported partner to police seven times before death

Daniela Espirito Santo, from Grantham, was not failed by police, a watchdog says.

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First batch of student's washing machines shipped to Iraq

Inspired by a salad spinner, Navjot Sawhney invented the hand-cranked washer four years ago.

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Car in near-miss with train on Cumbria level crossing

CCTV footage shows the car driving across the barrierless crossing in front of the Northern train.

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Plymouth shooting: Who can own a firearm or shotgun in the UK?

A shooting in Plymouth which left six people dead has put the focus on who can own a gun in the UK.

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Shooting 'a truly shocking event' say police

Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer explains how reports of the shootings came in.

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University of Wisconsin rocks racism to its core



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Tony Bennett: Legendary singer retires from stage aged 95

The veteran crooner ends a seven-decade career after a final performance with Lady Gaga last week.

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Van Dijk extends Liverpool contract to 2025

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk extends his contract with the club until 2025.

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Thursday, 12 August 2021

GCSE results 2021: Exams triumph for boy who spent year in hospital

Jason Ledford hopes to become a nurse after undergoing treatment for a brain tumour.

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Bomb threat arrest at Northampton police station caught on film

A man is seen being tackled to the ground by officers after claiming he had a bomb in a bag.

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Jeffrey Epstein: Met Police to review decision not to investigate

The Met previously concluded it was "not the appropriate authority" to investigate Jeffrey Epstein.

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Uyghur Muslims in London campaign for relatives in China

Eighteen-year-old Uyghur Muslim Dilnaz and her father are trying to find relatives living in China.

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Why is so little sequencing of PCR tests being done?

The government says sequencing of positive PCR tests for travellers is important.

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Rights group says Hamas rockets at Israel a clear war crime



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UK police involved for months in embassy spy case - Met boss

A man working for the British Embassy was arrested near Berlin accused of spying for Russia.

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Wildfires rage in Algeria as heatwave hits North Africa

The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of the worst in the country's history.

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Tributes to dad stabbed after confronting youths

James Markham, 45, was killed after confronting a group of youths outside his home.

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NHS waiting list in England hits record 5.45 million

Hospitals are working through the backlog - but some patients are waiting more than two years.

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Tui's European bookings jump on pent-up demand

But UK bookings lag behind amid shifting Covid travel restrictions, the travel giant says.

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Indian launch attempt of earth observation satellite fails



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China says crackdown on business to go on for years



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Afghanistan: Taliban take 10th provincial capital as Ghazni falls

The fall of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, brings the militants closer to the Afghan capital.

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Haye to return to the ring to fight 'overconfident billionaire buddy' Fournier

Former heavyweight and cruiserweight champion David Haye returning to the ring in September to face Joe Fournier.

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Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Ethiopia armed group says it has alliance with Tigray forces



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'River Dave' doesn't think he can go back to being a hermit



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Biden administration sounds alarm on rising energy prices



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Google may cut pay of US staff working from home

New pay calculator can assess geographical cost of remote versus office working.

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David Cameron denies lobbying for genetics firm Illumina

Mr Cameron encouraged Matt Hancock to speak at a conference co-hosted by Illumina before it won a government contract.

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David Gomoh stabbing: Gang guilty of murdering NHS worker

David Gomoh managed to stagger back home before dying in front of his family.

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A-levels: Warning over private and state school gap

The former school recovery tsar warns of growing educational inequality as a result of the pandemic.

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Streatham attack: Officer 'feared for his life' in terrorist pursuit

An armed surveillance officer describes the moment a terrorist ran at him with a knife in south London.

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Disability campaigner stranded after hotel shower fall

Jennie Berry was stuck on her bathroom floor for 20 minutes after the shower seat broke.

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Avanti train wedding: The couple who said 'I do' on a 125mph train to Birmingham

Laura and Jane exchanged their vows on the same route they met on their first date.

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White House wasn't given heads-up before Cuomo resignation



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Woman in Sydney investigated for pretending to be a doctor

The 27-year-old worked for eight months this year at a Sydney hospital, Australian media reports.

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Bristol Balloon Fiesta: City's largest multi-site launch

Around 40 hot air balloons launch from five locations across Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.

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Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Esther Dingley: Missing hiker's boyfriend finds her body

The body and belongings of Esther Dingley are found close to where a bone fragment was discovered.

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Social media abuse: Twitter says UK 'by far' main origin of comments after Euro 2020 final

The UK was "by far" the main origin of the "abhorrent racist abuse" on Twitter after England lost the Euro 2020 final, the social media platform says.

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Victoria station: One dead and two injured in bus crash

Two buses were involved in a crash during rush hour outside Victoria train station in London.

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Scottish minister launches legal action against nursery

Humza Yousaf says his daughter was twice refused a place at the nursery, which denies discrimination.

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Geronimo the alpaca: Who is he and why has he hit the headlines?

The life of Geronimo the alpaca is at the centre of a row between his owner and the government.

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A-Level results: Hackney twins secure Oxbridge places

Emmanuel and Ebenezer Boakye say growing up in a single-parent family made them determined to thrive.

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Messi 'agrees Paris St-Germain deal'

Lionel Messi agrees a two-year deal with Paris St-Germain to join the French club, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague.

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JetBlue to launch NY-UK flights despite pandemic

The airline says there is "strong demand" for the route as the global travel industry recovers.

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