We built a spaceport on a Scottish island

Frank and Debbie Strang have helped to lead the efforts to create Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport.

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Anglesey crossbow murder: Why was my dad hunted and killed?

Fiona Corrigan doesn't know why her father was shot at his remote home by someone he didn't know.

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Newspaper headlines: Victory over Australia and 'Oil be back'

A triumphant Stuart Broad features on Tuesday's front pages, reflecting on England's final Test win.

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Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

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Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer.

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Newspaper headlines: Putin 'peace bombshell' and North Sea licences

A range of stories appear on Monday's front pages, including reaction to a drone attack in Moscow.

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Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week.

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Midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk

Anna Semenenko was struck off after a panel found her to be "unsafe and ineffective".

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Women's World Cup 2023: 'Nouhaila Benzina is a role model to us'

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina becomes the first player to wear a hijab at a Women's World Cup.

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Ada Nield Chew: The factory girl who fought for women’s rights

Campaigners hope to remember forgotten tailor Ada Nield Chew by building a statue of her in Crewe.

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Newspaper headlines: PM's pro-car pledge and 'EU holiday chaos'

Many of Sunday's papers focus on prime minister Rishi Sunak's green policies.

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Judge dismisses Donald Trump's 'Big Lie' lawsuit against CNN

Mr Trump alleged that the US cable network's use of the phrase likened him to Adolf Hitler.

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Stuart Broad: Chris Broad, Alastair Cook & Michael Vaughan on England's retiring bowler

Nottingham Forest fan, wannabe rapper and terrible golf chipper, this is Stuart Broad by those who know him best.

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Rishi Sunak urges Sadiq Khan to 'think twice' on Ulez expansion

The Prime Minister told the BBC the expansion would put "a burden on hard-working families".

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Should the Rosebank oilfield get the go ahead?

The UK's largest untapped oil field is off the coast of Shetland. Is there an alternative to drilling for more oil?

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Why July is the 'world's hottest month'... in 61 seconds

With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Ukrainian fencer ban lifted after handshake row

Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan is handed a spot in the Olympics and has her World Championships ban lifted following her refusal to shake hands with Russian Anna Smirnova.

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Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights

Judges said the accused extorted money from people taking repatriation flights during the Covid pandemic.

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The Papers: 'Global boiling' and 'Harry hacking claim thrown out'

Many of Friday's front pages lead on the UN's warning that the world is in its "global boiling" era.

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Donald Trump faces further charges in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

Another Trump employee is also charged in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.

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The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

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Trump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv claims success as southern fighting intensifies

Ukraine's armed forces say they are solidifying positions after an advance east of Zaporizhzhia.

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The Ashes 2023: Australia edge England on first day of fifth Test

England face a battle to level the Ashes after Australia enjoy the better of the first day of the fifth Test at The Oval.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank offered few firm clues as to what it might do next.

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Mitch McConnell says he is 'fine' after freezing at conference

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

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Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music.

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Nigel Farage says more NatWest bosses must go in Coutts row

The ex-UKIP leader says the whole board should go as the row over his account closure escalates.

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Welsh farmers' despair at horrific dog attacks on sheep

Tougher penalties are needed to stop "nightmare" dog attacks on livestock, farmers say.

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Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home

Requests to view each rental property have more than tripled in four years as competition rises.

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Trevor Reed: Ex-US marine freed by Russia is injured fighting in Ukraine

After being freed last year in a prisoner exchange with Russia, Trevor Reed is injured in Ukraine.

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Robin Grainger: Only selling one ticket to my show launched my career

The comedian who brought a whole new meaning to the term "one-man show" is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Chancellor has concerns as NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose admits 'serious error'

Dame Alison Rose admitted a "serious error" in talking about Nigel Farage's relationship with its private banking arm Coutts.

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Rhodes fires: Brits escape Greek fires as travel advice updated

Flare-ups overnight have caused the flames to spread to new areas on the island.

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Swansea dad jailed for taking son's points before fatal crash

Dewi George accepted speeding points on behalf of his son, who was later involved in a fatal crash.

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Electric cars are the future, but is the UK ready?

UK drivers are being told to prepare for an all-electric future, but there are bumps in the road ahead.

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Police Scotland postpones clean-shaven policy for officers

The plans would have required many frontline officers and staff to remove beards and moustaches.

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Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport.

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Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'

As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.

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The Papers: 'Hell on Earth' and Tories' green policy 'retreat'

Monday's papers chronicle the plight of holidaymakers fleeing fires in Rhodes, and the Tory debate on green policies.

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Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved.

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Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes.

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Harry Styles: How pop star was taught to ride a horse for video

The singer hit his stride with advice from a stunt company based in Hertfordshire.

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Snapchat: Does app give drug gangs access to teenagers?

An undercover BBC investigation finds drug gangs are using social media to recruit children.

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Why are there more dog attacks in summer?

As school holidays begin, experts warn people to be vigilant - with children under 14 most at risk.

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Young footballer hopes hijab campaign will inspire others

Umme Kalsoom was spurred to make a change after she was expected to take off her hijab during PE.

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The Papers: Eco 'backlash' warning and 'glummer holidays'

Sunday's front pages, like the weather, are a mixed bag - with concerns about net zero schemes and forecasts of storms ahead.

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Nova Scotia: Four missing after extreme rainfall hits Canada

The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is experiencing its heaviest rain in half a century.

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Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition

Voters going to the ballots say they are certain Hun Sen's ruling party will sweep all seats again.

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Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say.

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Llanharry murders: Who killed Harry and Megan Tooze?

Married couple Megan and Harry Tooze were found shot dead in their cowshed.

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Gateshead match abandoned after hearse drives onto pitch

Police are called as two vehicles are driven onto the pitch at half-time in front of stunned fans.

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Prince George: New photo to mark 10th birthday

In a change of tradition it was taken by a photographer, rather than George's mother, the Princess of Wales.

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Nottingham attacks: Funeral held for 'angelic' Grace O'Malley-Kumar

Tributes are paid to 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar who died after being stabbed in Nottingham.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Norfolk beach death: Owner admits trampoline safety breaches

An inflatables manager admits safety breaches following the death of Ava-May Littleboy, three.

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Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal

A lump sum of at least £1,655 has failed to reach the pay packets of some "bank" nurses, who fill rota gaps.

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Newspaper headlines: Farage gets apology and King Charles gets 'pay rise'

The boss of the NatWest Group saying sorry to Nigel Farage leads Friday's front pages.

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Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations.

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What's next for Travis King, US soldier detained in North Korea

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie looks at the possible outcomes of the high-stake political row.

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Norfolk Boreas: Work on offshore wind farm stops over soaring costs

Vattenfall cites deteriorating market conditions in its decision to shelve the offshore wind farm.

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Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state.

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Damon Albarn felt 'quite lost' writing new Blur album

The singer says he embraced his low mood and used it to inform Blur's first album in eight years.

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Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy makes powerful impact in atomic epic

Critics impressed by director Christopher Nolan's thriller about the 'father of the atomic bomb'.

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Jason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.

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Dan Wootton: GB News host admits 'errors of judgement'

The Sun and MailOnline publishers say they looking into claims against the columnist and broadcaster.

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Newspaper review: 'Heatwave from hell' and Farage's finances

Wednesday's papers feature dramatic images and reports of the heat ravaging parts of Europe.

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Tobias Ellwood: Tory MP criticised over Taliban re-engagement call

Tobias Ellwood says Afghanistan has been "transformed" and it is time to restart diplomatic relations.

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Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Nigel Farage: Coutts document 'shows bank account shut over my views'

Nigel Farage says he obtained a copy of a report by the bank's wealth reputational risk committee.

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What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary.

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Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'

Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices.

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Illegal Migration Bill: Ministers overturn Lords changes

Peers will have a chance later to insist on alterations in a series of late-night votes.

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Heatwave: BBC correspondents on how people are coping

Climate change means places like Murcia in Spain and Phoenix, Arizona are only getting hotter.

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Climate change plan will leave UK unprepared, advisors warn

The latest plan to prepare the UK for intense heatwaves and flooding falls short of expectation.

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Train strikes: When are they and why are they taking place?

Aslef train drivers are refusing to work overtime, while members of the RMT will walk out later this week.

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How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Wonka film provides golden ticket for St Albans park jackpot

Parts of the Verulamium Park, in St Albans, were used in a trailer for the Warner Bros film.

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Lucy Spraggan: X Factor 'like abusive relationship'

The singer tells the BBC she wants to build better support for contestants on reality TV shows.

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Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols

The controversial police unit enforces Iran's strict dress code and has been accused of brutality.

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Met Police: Detective would not have lost job over undercover relationship

James Boyling faced a misconduct panel after posing as "Jim Sutton" during an affair with an activist.

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Southend United: Fans protest outside Ron Martin's home

Southend United supporters want Ron Martin to "sell up and get out" as the club faces closure.

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025.

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Nottinghamshire police catch fence-vaulting motorcyclist

Footage from police shows officers chasing the biker through gardens before his arrest.

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Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

Hong Kong's health secretary suggests people should stare at smokers in restaurants or other public spaces.

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Bronze Age gold torc discovered in field near Mistley

The 3,000-year-old gold torc is the first to be reported to as treasure in Essex, says an expert.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Italy bear attacks: Animals behind Alpine attacks spared slaughter

A top Italian court rules a culling order for two bears should be suspended, backing activists.

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Transgender women barred from female events as UCI takes 'precautionary measure'

The UCI has ruled transgender women will be unable to participate in female international cycling events.

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Wennington wildfire probably started in back garden - report

Seventeen houses were damaged in east London during a heatwave last year.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Ming vase used as £8.50 doorstop in Essex sells for £3,400

The object, believed to be from the Chinese Ming Dynasty, sells after being found in a charity shop.

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Excessive heat: Why this summer has been so hot

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.

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New wave of strikes on way, Unite leader Sharon Graham warns

Strikes will continue unless ministers and big firms increase their pay offers, Ms Graham warns.

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Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.

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Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say.

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Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The prime minister says he would make the "responsible" decision to keep inflation under control.

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Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world.

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Negligence may have led to 36 migrant deaths in Canary Islands, lawsuit alleges

An inflatable boat sank after those on board waited 10 hours for help last month in Gran Canaria.

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BBC presenter row: Jeremy Vine urges unnamed BBC presenter to name himself

He says "perfectly innocent colleagues" are being falsely accused of involvement in the allegations.

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BBC presenter: What is the evidence?

Ros Atkins examines four questions that relate to the initial Sun newspaper allegations.

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Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson.

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BBC presenter row: Key questions remain for corporation and The Sun

The row about the BBC presenter has developed into a series of claims and counter-claims.

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Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Dylan Thomas' copy of first poetry book up for auction

The copy was part of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts' literature collection.

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Pack of Wotsits used to rescue missing parrot

A snack-loving macaw flies away from its care home base after being spooked by a clap of thunder.

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Why isn't BBC presenter being named by the media?

The corporation is investigating claims a presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.

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Paul O'Grady granted posthumous freedom of Wirral

Councillors vote in favour of honouring the Birkenhead-born entertainer who died earlier this year.

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Wimbledon 2023 results: Carlos Alcaraz beats Matteo Berrettini to set up Rune quarter-final

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz shows why he is the man likeliest to stop Novak Djokovic winning another Wimbledon after reaching the last eight.

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BBC presenter allegations: A timeline of how the story has unfolded

Claims relating to allegations about an unnamed BBC presenter have been dominating the headlines.

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What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams.

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Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully.

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Byju's: The unravelling of India's most valued start-up

Once a darling of investors, Byju's is struggling to retain their confidence after a series of setbacks.

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The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life.

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Rape reform programme extended across England and Wales

Women rape complainants say the system is still weighted against them, even with programme pilots.

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Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk

Europe's drugs regulator has been alerted to a possible link to thoughts of suicide among some users.

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Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal.

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The Papers: 'BBC suspends star' and 'calls in police'

The suspension of a BBC star accused of paying a teenager for explicit photos leads Monday's papers.

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BBC presenter: Corporation in touch with police over explicit photo allegations

The corporation says it became aware of new allegations on Thursday and is working "to establish the facts".

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Second girl 8 dies after Wimbledon school car crash

The Metropolitan Police has named eight-year-old Nuria Sajjad as the second victim.

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Presenter photo claims are clear crisis for BBC

The BBC star has been accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photos, the Sun reports.

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BBC presenter faces new allegations over explicit photos

The presenter was pictured in his underwear "ready for my child to perform for him", their mother told the Sun.

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Tour de France: Sadness and tears as Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone in Tour-ending crash

Race director Christian Prudhomme says "the Tour de France is sad" after Mark Cavendish crashes out on stage eight.

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Pig fed junk food for seven years in small flat

Portia the pot-bellied pig who could barely walk after reaching 26 stone is given a new lease of life.

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Wimbledon school crash: Residents and former pupils pay tribute

A former pupil at The Study in Wimbledon says the school is a tightly knit community.

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Janet Yellen asks China to co-operate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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The Papers: 'Mickey Mouse vs Home Office' and 'talk up Brexit'

The removal of Disney cartoons from an asylum centre and Brexit pressure on the PM lead the papers.

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BBC star accused of paying teen for explicit photos - report

The Sun newspaper says an unnamed BBC presenter paid tens of thousands of pounds to the teenager.

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Southern Water bosses decline bonuses after sewage discharge anger

Bosses of Southern Water are refusing their bonuses amid anger over discharges into the sea.

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Sarms: Illegal muscle drugs sold in UK shops BBC finds

Secret filming reveals that "dangerous" substances are widely available for sale around the country.

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The Papers: 'Tea party horror' and 'strike to ground flights'

The crash which killed an eight-year-old girl at a school tea party dominates Friday's front pages.

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil".

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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Wagner Group: Russian state media takes aim at Prigozhin

Piles of cash, weapons and a giant sledgehammer seen in pictures allegedly showing a raid on his home.

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Kenya Brown's cheese: Female workers made to strip over used sanitary pad

Kenyan cheese factory employees were reportedly made to undress after a pad was put in the wrong bin.

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Brad Pitt to 'race' during F1 British GP weekend at Silverstone

The Hollywood star is filming scenes at Silverstone for a new F1 movie co-produced by Lewis Hamilton.

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Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high.

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Ros Atkins on... Ukrainian nuclear plant fears

The BBC’s analysis editor assesses claims about the security of the Zaporizhzhia power station.

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Labour leader pledges education reforms to break class barriers

The Labour leader will say a "class ceiling" is holding back children when he outlines his education plans.

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Prince Harry hacking claim is 'Alice in Wonderland stuff' the Sun lawyers say

The prince's case against the Sun is one of three damages claims he is pursuing against newspapers.

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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

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Prince William and Kate meet NHS's first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.

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Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray watched by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe at All England Club

Andy Murray says it was "brilliant" to be watched at Wimbledon by Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who revealed watching his 2016 win gave her rare joy in prison.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues

The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured.

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Climate change: World's hottest day since records began

Monday 3 July was the warmest day yet recorded with temperatures averaging over 17C for the first time.

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Cheetham Hill raids: Largest haul of fake goods in UK history say GMP

Police say the "monumental" haul of counterfeit goods has dealt an £870m blow to organised crime.

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Bank bosses summoned to talks over savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet with the industry watchdog on Thursday.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Wimbledon 2023: Lauren Davis takes best shot of day one

Watch the best shots from day one of Wimbledon, including a 'phenomenal' winner by Lauren Davis and epic rallies with Britain's Liam Broady and Harriet Dart.

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Buck Moon: July supermoon to appear brighter than usual in the sky this week

The Buck Moon is set to rise at 22:14 BST in the UK and will seem full for up to three days, according to Nasa.

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Nigel Farage: Banks warned against closing accounts

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer says she is concerned banks are shutting accounts for the wrong reasons.

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Nauru: Why Australia is funding an empty detention centre

The last refugee has left Nauru, but Australia will keep spending vast sums to keep the centre open.

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How AI can help process waste and increase recycling

Video cameras powered by AI are analysing work at waste processing and recycling facilities.

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Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin.

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Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile.

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Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic Swiatek Williams in action - day one preview

Novak Djokovic will open proceedings on Centre Court when Wimbledon 2023 gets under way on Monday.

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Nick Kyrgios: Australian withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with wrist injury

Last year's men's singles runner-up Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Wimbledon 2023 with a wrist injury.

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The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media.

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France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues

Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.

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Three teens charged with murder of boy found stabbed in London canal

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, are charged with murder and robbery after the stabbing of Victor Lee, 17.

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Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool.

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New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US.

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Iced coffee can be more sugary than chocolate - Which?

Frappes and frappuccinos can have more sugar than chocolate and fizzy drinks, a Which? survey finds

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London Pride in pictures: Huge crowds turn out for parade

The parade was briefly halted after protesters lined Piccadilly - but the landmark event carried on.

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