Thursday, 31 August 2023

Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage

Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian.

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Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield.

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What we know so far about school buildings closures

Schools in England have been told to shut buildings made with a type of concrete, unless safety measures are in place.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

PSV Eindhoven 5-1 Rangers (agg 7-3): Champions League dream over for Michael Beale's side

Rangers' dreams of an immediate return to the Champions League group stage are extinguished in excruciating fashion by a ruthless PSV in Eindhoven.

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.

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Ogmore: 2,000 tyres, 100 trolleys and fridge fished out of river

Up to 100 trolleys, a fridge and traffic cones were also fished out by mud-covered volunteers.

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud

Mohammed Isaq promised to put passengers' cars in a secure compound, but left them in a field instead.

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Children sleeping on floor and wedding fears - tales of travel chaos

Thousands of passengers are unable to return home in the aftermath of the air traffic control fault.

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Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout

Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three.

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Watch: BBC gets as close as possible to Prigozhin grave

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is at the cemetery in St Petersburg where it is believed Prigozhin is buried.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.

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University accommodation: 'I got into uni, but couldn't find anywhere to live'

A charity warns the number of new purpose-built rooms is tumbling, despite student numbers growing.

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The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure.

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Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations.

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Muddy reveal for mysterious 1820s time capsule

West Point academy unveiled the contents of a nearly 200-year-old lead box. They were unexpected.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.

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GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships.

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Liverpool flood deaths: Two dead after driving car into floodwater

Passersby fought to help them when they saw they were in trouble, but they were later pronounced dead.

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The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's.

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World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson takes 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook

A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey.

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Jacksonville shooting: Racist gunman kills three black people in Florida store

Two men and a woman were killed by a gunman who then shot himself, in a "hate-filled" attack, officials say.

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Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers.

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso unleashes social tsunami in Spain

The Spanish FA's president kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips has sparked a national conversation.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Newspaper headlines: Trump mugshot and families share Letby fears

The former US president's arrest, and calls for another investigation into serial killer Lucy Letby feature on the front pages.

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Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake

When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer'

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Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup?

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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".

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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash.

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.

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Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August.

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How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps.

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GCSE English and maths resits to rise by thousands

Tens of thousands more 16-year-olds will need to retake their papers in England.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

World Championships 2023: Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy share pole vault gold medal in Budapest

Katie Moon and Nina Kennedy decide to share their pole vault gold medal in a touching moment at the World Championships in Budapest.

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Alpine guide finds body missing on Austrian glacier since 2001

The body was found on one of Austria's fastest melting glaciers in the province of Tyrol.

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Russia plane crash: What we know so far

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is presumed dead after a plane he was meant to be on crashed.

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Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny.

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World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest.

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‘Chinese spy’ targeted thousands over LinkedIn

The alleged spy used several names in attempt to entrap officials and extract state secrets

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Pakistan cable car: how the rescue unfolded

Military helicopters and commandos worked to free eight people - including six children.

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Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood.

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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.

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Magaluf: Men suspected of gang-raping British teen were not all friends

The woman was allegedly forced to have sex and was filmed by the suspected aggressors.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land in Madrid airport.

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Storm Hilary: Flooding cuts off Palm Springs in California

Major roads in and out of the California desert town are closed after more than three inches of rain.

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Blackburn mum murdered by stranger as she sat on doorstep

Anthony Stinson walked up to Charlotte Wilcock's home and stabbed her 50 times with a knife.

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No charges in Birmingham pub bombings reinvestigation

Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence to bring charges over the 1974 attack.

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Let childminders work in own homes, landlords urged

But the sector says asking landlords to review restrictive contracts will only make a small difference.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.

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The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers.

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In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival

Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet.

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Spain's winning scorer Carmona told after final her father had died

Olga Carmona, who scored Spain's winner in the Women's World Cup final, is told after the game against England that her father has died.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.

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The Papers: 'Lioness we can' and 'Investigate hospital bosses'

England's World Cup final clash with Spain and fallout from Lucy Letby's baby murders lead the papers.

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Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell".

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PSNI data breach: Man charged over documents linked to FoI

A 50-year-old man is charged with possessing documents or records likely to be useful to terrorists.

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Canada wildfires: Residents scramble to flee fires in Kelowna and Yellowknife

A fast-moving fire in Kelowna, British Columbia forces escaping locals to jump into the local lake.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.

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Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges

More than 5,000 people are forced out in a week as turf war and murders engulf Port-au-Prince.

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Man in hospital after fall from cruise ship at Port of Cromarty Firth

The Viking Cruises crew member was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after the incident

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed.

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Channel migrants: France arrests four people over fatal sinking

The suspects may face charges including manslaughter after six people died last weekend.

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Dog walker surprised by bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home

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Seedha Sawal: India to review it's Constitution? Bibek Debroy talks about changing the constitution | Abp news

<p>Seedha Sawal: India to review it's Constitution? Bibek Debroy talks about changing the constitution | Abp news. Stay tuned for the latest updates only on Abp news.&nbsp;</p>

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages.

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MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition.

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Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.

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Clapham stabbing: New images released of homophobic attack suspect

Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed outside a nightclub in south London.

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Former Royal Marine shot by pirate in Amazon

John Bathgate was hit twice when he was attacked near the Colombian border during a charity expedition.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Travis King: North Korea says US soldier blamed discrimination

Travis King, 23, dashed across the border from South Korea on 18 July while on a guided tour.

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Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling".

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Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia.

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Crooked House owners' links to previous major fire

A huge fire broke out at a Buckinghamshire landfill site five years before the Black Country blaze.

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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

Ukraine therapist: I've got no weapon but knowledge

Meet the volunteer therapists battling trauma and bringing hope to Ukrainians.

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Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

The NSPCC says 34,000 online sexual crimes have been recorded since it first called for tougher laws.

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Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul.

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Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Raphael Varane heads winner

Raphael Varane heads the winner as Manchester United gain a fortunate win against Wolves in their opening game of the new season.

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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness.

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More university strike days planned for September

The University and College Union says its marking boycott will also continue at 145 universities.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea.

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The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m.

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Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson.

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Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius: Briton wins with one-punch knockout in round seven

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua spectacularly knocks out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven, after boxing tentatively in the first half of the fight at London's O2 Arena.

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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?

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The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success.

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Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show.

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.

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Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention

Mohamed Bazoum's doctor visits him in a basement prison amid fears for his health after military coup.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation.

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Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley.

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Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think?

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Video shows people struggling in water to escape Hawaii flames

The chaotic moments of the fire sweeping across Lahaina are captured on mobile phone footage.

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs

The PM took almost one flight a week, data show, as he's accused of abandoning climate leadership.

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The Papers: 'PM failing on climate' and 'NHS on the brink'

The government's attitude to climate change and junior doctors' strikes are taking the front pages today.

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Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

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Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham

A small aircraft landed on the central reservation of the A40 Golden Valley just before 18:00 BST.

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Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming.

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas

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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah

A man is shot dead in Utah after posting threats online, hours before Joe Biden visits the state.

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Essex Police search for man removing dummies from babies

Officers report four cases where a man has approached people with babies and removed their dummies.

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How safe is my data after a hack or leak?

After various cases of private data being leaked or stolen, what can you do to keep your info secure?

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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.

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Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

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Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice.

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Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers describe life on barge

Fifteen men boarded the government's new accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Dorset on Monday.

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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC.

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Operation Seal Bay: Catching 'the man with the rubber face'

How a master of disguise and a secret bunker were uncovered in a major drugs bust 40 years ago.

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Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire.

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M62 crash: Man charged over death of 12-year-old boy

Callum Rycroft, 12, from Leeds was killed on the M62 in West Yorkshire on Saturday.

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Higher food prices may be here to stay, says Bank economist

Chief economist Huw Pill has warned that food prices may never return to levels previously seen.

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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".

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Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.

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Porton Down: Can this laboratory help stop the next pandemic?

James Gallagher meets the scientists who work at one of the most secretive research bases in the UK.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep?

Spider experts fear arachnids have been unfairly blamed for a Hertfordshire man's breathing problem.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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The Papers: 'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Wales 20-9 England: Warren Gatland's side defeat disappointing England in warm-up

Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar

Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next.

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The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up.

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan

About 2,000 people mobbed Union Square in anticipation of a PlayStation 5 offer by influencer Kai Cenat.

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Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball

The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out.

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What are semiconductors and how are they used?

Governments around the world are scrambling to boost semiconductor production.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

Tom Kerridge: Hospitality strain like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'

A wave of costs adds to the relentless pressure on the industry, says the celebrity chef.

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Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.

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The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges.

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Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home.

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Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC that a comment he made to Australian Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate".

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VIP abuse ‘liars’ to be investigated after seven-year delay

The announcement follows a long campaign by ex-MP Harvey Proctor, who was among those falsely accused.

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Why the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election matters

The vote will be a key test for both the SNP and Labour ahead of the next general election.

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Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages.

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CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series.

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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night.

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Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020.

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Firefighter misses his retirement party to rescue calves

Colleagues of Commander John Holmes were planning to toast his retirement after 42 years of service.

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NZ's Williamson to miss T20 series against England

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson will miss this month's T20 series against England but captain Mitchell Santner is back following inju...