Firefighters tackle blaze opposite The O2 arena in London

Huge plumes of smoke and loud bangs were heard after the incident opposite The O2 arena in London.

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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

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Bodies of three children and man found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened.

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UN agencies to start rollout of Gaza polio vaccines

The drive comes after the first confirmed case of the disease in 25 years was discovered in Gaza.

September 01, 2024 at 12:00AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/bo4QId1

Musk's X suspended in Brazil after ruling by judge

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

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Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

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Trump angers abortion opponents with comments on six-week ban

Donald Trump criticised Florida's six-week ban when he was asked about a state referendum on expanding abortion rights.

August 30, 2024 at 09:37PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/3F9MX6V

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

August 30, 2024 at 12:23AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/THmNGzC

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen.

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'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee camp

The camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank.

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Why is Harris bringing Walz to her first major interview?

The Democractic presidential nominee is facing some criticism for dodging the scrutiny of a solo interview.

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Supreme Court blocks Biden's latest try at student debt relief

It was another blow after the court struck down his attempt to cancel as much as $400bn in loans.

August 28, 2024 at 11:39PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/U6rt74G

Strictly judge Len Goodman to get public memorial

Late TV star Len Goodman is set to be immortalised outside a dance studio in Dartford town centre.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

August 27, 2024 at 11:22PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQd34hK

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

August 27, 2024 at 02:01AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/AVzh3nH

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why?

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Two Pacific Ocean hurricanes seen from space

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Hone has eased potential wildfire warnings on some Hawaii islands.

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Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull'

Lando Norris says after winning the Dutch Grand Prix that it was “pretty stupid” to think about winning the world championship - but his victory has Red Bull worried.

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Cordon lifted after tide removes suspected bomb

The coastguard is watching the beach to see if it returns and bomb disposal experts are on standby.

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Ingebrigtsen & Duplantis break world records

Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes the 3,000m world record before Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record at the Diamond League event in Silesia.

August 25, 2024 at 10:55PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQHzFyT

Match of the Day

Gary Lineker presents highlights from the day’s seven Premier League matches.

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Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August.

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Root guides England to victory over Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s nerveless half-century helps England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test.

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Pokrovsk: Ukraine's vital eastern town in Russian sights

Pokrovsk is a major logistics hub with a railway station and lies at the intersection of important roads.

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RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and backs Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship".

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The Gaza protests at the DNC in 50 seconds

Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention this week.

August 23, 2024 at 10:15PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/sjVAef7

Venezuelan court upholds Maduro’s disputed victory

The country's highest court agrees with election authorities despite the absence of full voting tallies.

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Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage.

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Woakes targets place on England's winter tours

Chris Woakes is targeting a place on England’s winter tours after assuming the role of attack leader following the retirement of James Anderson.

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Divers find five bodies in wreck of Sicily yacht

The grim discoveries come two days after the Bayesian sank in a freak storm off Sicily.

August 21, 2024 at 11:55PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/bLnV462

Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump's on the economy, abortion and immigration.

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Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

August 21, 2024 at 12:09AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/V5AkHXh

Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef

Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.

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GB's Watson, Jubb & Kartal win in US Open qualifiers

Britain's Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and Sonay Kartal make it through the first round of qualifying for the US Open.

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Harris, Obama and Beyoncé (maybe) at the DNC

And, UK tycoon among those missing after yacht sinks.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

August 19, 2024 at 11:48PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/1OzYWCd

Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.

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Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway

Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.

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Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon.

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X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.

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X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge.

August 17, 2024 at 11:29PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7WjdKZ

Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

August 16, 2024 at 10:36PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WR8fUq

Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

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Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region.

August 16, 2024 at 11:26PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqSG0IY

Five charged over Matthew Perry's death

Doctors, personal assistant and alleged dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen" charged over Friends star's death.

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Australian breakdancer Raygun opens up about 'devastating' hate online

The Australian b-girl said she "gave her best" during her performance at the Paris Olympics

August 15, 2024 at 08:51PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/CDQITVj

Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'

Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing.

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Journalist resists police demands for rioter photos

Joel Goodman says giving photos to South Yorkshire Police could put him and others in danger.

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Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks, senior official says

Mediators make urgent push for deal after the killing of Hamas's leader raises fears of regional war.

August 14, 2024 at 11:28PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/ramR3uW

Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk.

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Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles

The countdown for LA 2028 has begun as the Olympic flag arrived in the city of angels.

August 13, 2024 at 07:57PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/BcN4YwU

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

August 13, 2024 at 01:16AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/tBpxihN

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign.

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Sam Quek completes Strictly 2024 line-up

They join previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland.

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

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Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says.

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Residents flee Greek wildfire as heatwave persists

Forty fires have broken out in Greece since Saturday, with firefighters still battling seven.

August 12, 2024 at 12:01AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/zKioLDR

Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.

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Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year.

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Trolling of viral Olympics breaker 'disappointing'

Rachael Gunn failed to score a single point with the judges as she lost all three of her breaking round-robin battles.

August 10, 2024 at 07:32PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/B7OVnqZ

Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death.

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King praises police for facing riot 'aggression'

King Charles has called for "shared values of mutual respect" in the wake of riots and disorder.

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How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected.

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Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Lyles is denied double

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

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Republicans attack Walz's handling of George Floyd protests

The Minnesota governor's detractors claim a slow response led to extensive looting and damage.

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GB win Olympic silver and bronze in team pursuit races

Great Britain win silver in a pulsating men's team pursuit final before the women's quartet back that up with bronze in the Paris Olympic velodrome.

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Two held in Vienna over Taylor Swift concert threat

Security measures at the singer's gigs are tightened after the arrest of two people suspected of planning attacks.

August 07, 2024 at 11:05PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/3mJLQR2

Watch emotional Hodgkinson receive Olympic gold medal

A teary-eyed Keely Hodgkinson is awarded her gold medal for winning the women's 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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'They've done it!' GB win women's team sprint gold in world record time

Team GB win gold in the women's team sprint as they beat New Zealand in the final and break the world record for the third time in a day at Paris 2024.

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Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

August 06, 2024 at 12:57AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/rV3UsnB

US judge rules Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal

The decision could reshape how technology giants do business in the future.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

August 04, 2024 at 10:56PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/ioeF8C2

Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill.

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Casualties after third Israeli strike on school in a week

Rescuers in Gaza say most of the dead were women and children, but Israel insists it targeted Hamas.

August 04, 2024 at 11:29PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/qPvuK3N

Maui wildfire victims offered $4bn settlement

The proposed deal would compensate hundreds of people impacted by last year's deadly blazes.

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Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

August 04, 2024 at 12:43AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/zInsmDJ

Venezuela opposition leader emerges despite arrest threat

Maria Corina Machado appears at a protest in Caracas, defying threats of arrest from President Maduro.

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PM backs police to keep streets safe from 'extremists' looking to 'sow hate'

Keir Starmer says he backs the police to take "all necessary action to keep our streets safe," after disorder in several cities.

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Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them.

August 03, 2024 at 12:54AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHBTx3w

What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold.

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Ex-Leicester manager Shakespeare dies

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced.

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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

August 01, 2024 at 11:14PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/QMSEPeF