Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Meet the BBC’s 'undercover voters' for the US midterms

An investigation into what US voters see on social media in the run-up to the midterm elections.

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Chris Dawson: How The Teacher's Pet podcast helped catch and jail a killer

Forty years after Lynette Dawson went missing, an Australian court jailed her husband for murder.

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Rina Sawayama: I've been blessed by ABBA!

The pop star on her correspondence with ABBA, her rebellious teens, and filming with Keanu Reeves.

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Let's talk: 'Therapy is not weak or unnecessary'

Living through a global pandemic boosted demand for therapy as people sought help with their mental health.

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Covid: Pregnant women targeted with false vaccine claims

Posts shared by thousands across social media wrongly suggested government advice had changed.

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The Papers: 'Act fast on energy hikes' and Giggs trial ends

Liz Truss is urged to deliver cost-of-living help and Ryan Giggs' trial collapses - Thursday's papers.

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Is this monkey really cuddling a pet mongoose?

Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

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Erling Haaland: Nine goals in five games - can anyone stop him?

Erling Haaland has made an extraordinary impact in the Premier League with back to back hat-tricks for Manchester City

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Pakistan floods: Map and before/after photos show extent of devastation

Satellite images and graphics reveal the scale of floods that have left millions homeless in Pakistan.

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Rationing energy is nothing new for off-grid community

Scoraig in the north west Highlands has long had to make careful use of its electricity supply.

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Ukraine war: 'They're brainwashing our children'

Teachers tell the BBC they are being pressured to teach according to Russia's version of history.

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Quiet quitting: The workplace trend taking over TikTok

Workers are starting to "quiet quit" in a bid to get their work-life balance back.

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Meet Conservative members choosing the next PM

The BBC spoke to party members in Norwich who will vote for the next leader and UK prime minister.

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Young Thug: How rap lyrics put a rapper behind bars

Prosecutors sometimes use lyrics to help charge artists with crimes, but rappers say it is racist and wrong.

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The pilot who defected to the Taliban in his Black Hawk

As the Taliban retook Afghanistan, one elite pilot joined the militants he'd been trained to fight.

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Abortion pill: Why Japanese women will need their partner's consent to get a tablet

Japan has a history of being extremely slow to approve drugs related to women's reproductive health.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Twin films: How two new Pinocchio films reflect a Hollywood trend

It's the latest in a long line of two films coming out about the same subject in the same year.

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UK looks to Sweden for a solution to nuclear waste

After decades of experimentation Sweden is ahead of the UK when dealing with nuclear waste.

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Pakistan flood victims throw note pleading for help

The BBC meets stranded residents of one mountain valley as monster floods swamp parts of the country.

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Secret deals ending Britain's control in Gulf revealed

A BBC documentary shines a light on the collusions which ended Britain's empire in the Middle East.

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Energy bill support plea from brewers and pubs

Pub and brewery bosses warn they risk closure this winter as they struggle to cope with soaring bills.

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Meghan interview: It takes effort to forgive, says Duchess of Sussex

In a wide-ranging interview, she reflects on her time as a working member of the Royal Family.

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The Papers: Energy crisis latest and 'last orders for pubs'

The EU prepares measures to curb electricity costs and thousands of pubs could close, the papers say.

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'I turned my front room into a full-time bakery'

Ben Gray explains why he turned his home into a bakery in lockdown.

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

The Hundred: Who can still reach the knockout stages of men's and women's competitions

With it all to play for, BBC Sport explains what results are needed for each team to progress in the men's and women's Hundred.

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Bike protest takes over German motorway

The demonstrators are calling for more environmentally friendly transport options.

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Store closures at lowest level for seven years

Betting shops and banks are in decline but the restaurant sector is growing, new data suggests.

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Police corruption: Editors fear police guidance on links with journalists

The profession is being equated with corruption and wrongdoing, an industry body warns.

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FedEx Cup: Rory McIlroy beats Scottie Scheffler & Sungjae Im by one stroke to win third title

Norhtern Ireland's Rory McIlroy beats Scottie Scheffler and Sungjae Im by one shot to win third FedEx Cup.

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Newspaper headlines: NHS 'bills emergency' and 'new era of inflation'

Rising pressures on hospital budgets and warnings about coming challenges for the global economy lead the papers.

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Micah Richards column: Ex-Aston Villa defender says Steven Gerrard will turn it around

Problems are mounting at Aston Villa after another defeat, but ex-Villa defender Micah Richards believes boss Steven Gerrard has the ability to turn it around.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Three parents on the 'black hole' of child suicide

Parents discuss the biggest killer of young people, and the importance of talking.

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Manchester Pride and sport: 'Never take our mind off why we're having these conversations'

As thousands prepare to parade through Manchester on Saturday, Hannah Davis, Laurie Williams, Lloyd Wilson and Daniel Jervis tell BBC Sport about what the Pride movement means to LGBTQ+ people in sport.

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Australia: Scott Morrison saga casts scrutiny on Queen's representative

The governor-general has been dragged into a backlash over ex-PM Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

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Bikers mark third anniversary of Harry Dunn's death

The 19-year-old was killed near RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire, in August 2019.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Wave of strikes' and Truss 'mulls 5% VAT cut'

Union plans for coordinated industrial action and proposals for a 'nuclear' reduction in VAT lead the papers.

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Week in pictures: 20 - 26 August 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989.

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Sanna Marin: How much partying is too much for a leader?

Sanna Marin is facing tough criticism, but supporters say she is being treated unfairly.

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Harry Dunn: Family's bid for answers three years on from crash death

The British teenager's death in 2019 has led to a three-year transatlantic row.

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Asia Cup: India and Pakistan gear up for next cricket battle

The two cricketing giants will take on each other in Asia Cup tournament on Sunday.

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Oder mass fish deaths: Searching for clues to Polish-German border mystery

Scientists suspect a pollutant caused high salt levels, encouraging algae to flourish, suffocating fish.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Do something' as 'millions face energy poverty'

Warnings about the impact of the energy price hike on families and calls for government action lead the papers.

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The 1975 top Rage-less Leeds Festival bill and Halsey battles sickness

The UK group swagger their way through Friday's headline set instead of Rage Against the Machine.

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Serena Williams: How US Open victory of 1999 tells the story of what was to come

Serena Williams' first Grand Slam title - in the late New York summer of 1999 - tells the story of what was to come for her.

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Reading and Leeds Festivals: Nirvana dancer Tony reflects on their 'gig of the decade'

The US band's British unofficial fourth member reflects on their historic Reading set 30 years ago.

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Gamescom: The Ukrainian video game makers who kept working in a war zone

Iryna Bilous and Nika Avayan fled their homes but are now at the world's largest gaming conference.

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England v South Africa: James Anderson praises 'brilliantly intelligent' Zak Crawley

James Anderson praises a "brilliantly intelligent" innings from opener Zak Crawley on the first day of the second Test against South Africa.

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The Papers: Energy bill 'crisis' as record price hike looms

The rise in the energy price cap, expected to soar to more than £3,500, leads many front pages.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

YouTube to show ads educating users about fake news

The pilot scheme will run in eastern Europe to help combat disinformation about Ukrainian refugees.

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Rohingya crisis: Has the world forgotten the stateless refugees?

Five years after millions of Rohingyas fled genocide in Myanmar, they continue to live in perilous conditions.

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Scott Mills on 24 years at Radio 1: 'Keep it simple and be kind'

The legendary DJ is leaving Radio 1, the station that has been his home since he joined in 1998.

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GCSE grades 2022: The 9-1 boundaries explained

Students across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are waiting for their GCSE results.

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Why India made a U-turn on free trade deals

After years of reluctance, Delhi is signing several free trade deals. But will it help local businesses?

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Owami Davies: Police watchdog drops case now she is safe

The student nurse went missing from London for seven weeks but was found in Hampshire on Tuesday.

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Edinburgh Fringe visitors shocked by stinking bin strike mess

Tourists say the smell is becoming hard to bear in Edinburgh's streets a week into the 12-day strike.

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Rab Wardell: The cyclist who could do anything on a bike

The Scottish mountain biking champion has been hailed as a "legend" following his death aged 37.

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Champions League: 'Dogged Rangers fight way to place with big boys'

PSV were profligate, but that will matter little to resolute Rangers as they look forward to Champions League groups, writes Tom English.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Aitch on his rise to fame: 'I've still got goals to achieve'

Manchester's poster boy looks back dizzying rise to fame, as he eyes his first ever number one album.

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Ukraine war in maps: Tracking the Russian invasion after six months

Six months since the start of the war, Ukrainian forces are trying to push back Russian troops in the south.

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Darién Gap: Where migrant children's tears run dry

Doctors treating migrants crossing the jungle in the Darien Gap describe their patients' desperation.

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GCSE results 2022: When are they out and how are grades being decided?

Students are waiting for their GCSE exam results following two years of disruption due to Covid.

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Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial

The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.

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Welcome to Wrexham: City in spotlight with Ryan Reynolds' new show

Fans praise Wrexham FC's celebrity owners ahead of new reality show which puts "underdog" in spotlight.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Partition: What my grandparents' trauma taught me

Grandchildren of partition survivors on what they learnt from hearing stories about the traumatic event.

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David Fudge: What went wrong with the police investigation?

The wife of a motorcyclist gets justice after funding her own investigation into her husband's death.

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Dr Anthony Fauci to step down from government in December

The infectious disease specialist became the most famous doctor in the US during the pandemic.

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Man Utd 2-1 Liverpool: Ten Hag gets big calls right as Manchester United stun Liverpool

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag shows courage of convictions as his side lift mood of crisis to beat Liverpool.

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Trump sues justice department over Mar-a-Lago search

The lawsuit asks that "further review of seized materials" be halted until a watchdog can be appointed.

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Love Island: Laura Whitmore steps down as host of ITV2 show

She has fronted the hit ITV2 show for three series following the death of presenter Caroline Flack.

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Sunday, August 21, 2022

Can a sleepy Japanese town become Asia's Silicon Valley?

A school for tech entrepreneurs will open its doors in April 2023 in the Tokushima town of Kamiyama.

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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Do new school uniform rules save parents money?

Schools now have to take unnecessary logos off uniforms, but so far not all parents are benefitting.

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Britain win 60 medals at European Championships

Great Britain finish with 60 medals at the European Championships, while a further 27 are won at the European Aquatics Championships.

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Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke: Pasta gag wins top prize

Comedian Masai Graham wins Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe award for a second time.

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English beach sewage dumps not monitored properly, data shows

Some water firms fail to install devices that measure storm overflows, according to the Lib Dems.

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The Papers: 'Debt crisis fears', and Fury's knife crime plea

Monday's papers carry developments in the cost of living crisis and Tyson Fury's calls for a crackdown.

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Saturday, August 20, 2022

Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu

Greece promotes its lesser-known holiday destinations, but do locals embrace the trend?

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Is there a green solution to the vinyl record backlog?

Green Vinyl Records is taking the vinyl out of vinyl to offer more environmentally-friendly LPs.

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Match of the Day: How Oleksandr Zinchenko starred for Arsenal

Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown analyses Oleksandr Zinchenko's impressive display for Arsenal in their 3-0 win against Bournemouth.

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Zak Crawley: Brendon McCullum says opener can win matches for England

Coach Brendon McCullum believes Zak Crawley "can win matches for England" despite the opener going 14 Test innings without a half-century.

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ScotRail disruption continues after strike action

The operator says some Sunday services will be affected by the staggered reopening of signal boxes.

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Al-Shabab: Somali forces claim end to deadly 30-hour hotel siege

At least 12 people were killed after al-Shabab militants took hostages in the popular Mogadishu hotel.

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The Papers: Tory fears as 'Labour surges', and 'Wasteminster'

Many of Sunday's papers tackle the cost of living crisis, from its impact on the polls to food waste.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Aretha Franklin Prom will explore 'the core of who she was'

Conductor Jules Buckley says the show will take a journey from the church to the top of the charts.

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Covid-19 in the UK

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK.

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Zulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini to be crowned in South Africa

Misuzulu ka Zwelithini is set to take the throne months after royals launched a legal challenge.

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Robot boat maps Pacific underwater volcano

Uncrewed surface vessel Maxlimer surveys the underwater Hunga-Tonga seamount that erupted in January.

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Michael Gove backs Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership bid

The former cabinet minister accuses Liz Truss of taking a "holiday from reality" with her tax plans.

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Cost-of-renting: Young, struggling and short of cash

We hear from young people finding it hard to afford their rent, as well as a landlord facing rising costs.

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The Papers: Gove backs Sunak and Fergie called as Giggs witness

Michael Gove criticises Tory frontrunner Liz Truss' policies, which come under scrutiny in Saturday's papers.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

How a family of 14 is coping with rising costs

Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they've been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

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James Foley's mother: 'Four hours with the militant who murdered my son'

The mum of an American journalist beheaded by the Islamic State met her son's killer to forgive him.

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Should parents take their babies to a comedy show?

Comedian Matt Forde says a crying infant "derailed" his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Why more people are working from home on Fridays

While there are benefits to ending the week at home, Friday after work drinks could be fizzling out.

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Russian speakers in Latvia told to pick sides in test of patriotism

The war in Ukraine has prompted Latvia to crack down on support for the Kremlin.

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What Hollywood is doing with props to cut waste

From recycling props to melting down materials, the film industry is making efforts to be less wasteful.

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R. Kelly trial: Witness testifies she was sexually abused by the singer

An accuser at R. Kelly's trial alleged he had sex with her 'hundreds' of times before she turned 18.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

The Papers: Soaring inflation tops 10% as UK worst in G7

Thursday's newspapers are dominated by the news UK inflation has risen to double digits.

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A-level results 2022: What to do if you missed your grades

Hazel Shearing looks at the options - in a minute - if your A-levels weren't what you were hoping for.

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Flash flooding: Videos of the impact in the South East

Vehicles struggled to make their way through flooded roads as a Met Office amber warning was issued.

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'Inclusive Barbies a major step in my life'

For the first time, new dolls feature a hearing aid, prosthetic limb, wheelchair and skin condition.

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How much does university cost, and is it worth it?

A degree can be valuable in many ways. Here is a look at some of the financial pros and cons.

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UFC helped me escape gang crime after dad's murder

His father's murder sent him spiralling towards a life of crime. Now Leon Edwards has the chance to become a UFC world champion.

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Property guardians move with the times to save cash

People living in disused buildings can save on rent, while owners are reassured the property is occupied.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

A-level results 2022: When are they out and how are grades being decided?

More than a million students are waiting for results decided by the first exams since the pandemic.

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Ukraine war: Thousands of Jews quit Russia amid fears of persecution

Around 20,500 Jews out of an estimated 165,000 Russian Jews, have moved from to Israel since March.

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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

The price of the things we spend our money on is rising at its highest rate for 40 years.

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Punjabi Lehar: The YouTube channel uniting Indians and Pakistanis

Punjabi Lehar is helping reunite those who were separated by India's partition in 1947.

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The Papers: 'Cyclists may need number plates', and Darius dies

Cyclists facing speed limits and the death of singer Darius Campbell Danesh leads Wednesday's papers.

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UK government enters endgame in Europe research standoff

The government is in a row with the EU over the UK's membership of the €100bn Horizon research programme.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

We built a Thai Buddhist temple in an Edinburgh family home

Buddhist monks oversee huge restoration of their temple which is located in a house in Edinburgh.

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Sikh boy becomes Burberry modelling first

Images of Sahib won the hearts of many online after becoming Burberry's first children’s model to wear a patka.

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‘Gaza’s children are used to the death and bombing’

Families count the cost of the latest round of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants.

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Pet bills: 'I've lost my kittens, I can't give up my cats too'

As the cost of animal care spirals, charities are going to extreme lengths to help families keep their pets.

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Tory hopefuls to target Scottish votes at Perth hustings

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will pitch for the votes of Scottish Tory members at a hustings in Perth.

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What can we expect from Scottish Tory hustings?

What are the big issues likely to be for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak at the Tory hustings in Perth?

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Sunday, August 14, 2022

Independence Day: How Chicago Radio became the voice of India's freedom

For two decades, Mumbai-based Chicago Radio became synonymous with India's freedom struggle.

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Letter from Africa: How racism haunts black people in Italy

The murder of a Nigerian vendor has shaken a community in Italy, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Avanti West Coast: MP in plea to reconsider suspending rail service

Mark Pritchard says the direct service from London to Wellington in Shropshire is "well-used".

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The Papers: 'Freeze cruel bills now' and 'Drip drip hooray'

A call by the Labour leader for a halt to rises in the energy price cap and the end of England's dry spell lead the papers

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Fireworks explosion rocks Armenia shopping market

Video footage shows people running from the huge blast, which killed at least three people.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

The Italian town that celebrates fish and chips

The corner of Tuscany where they have been honouring their culinary links to Scotland for decades.

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Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex

A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach.

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Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans'

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.

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Bangladesh fuel prices: 'I might start begging in the street'

Inflation and the Ukraine war lead to 50% jump in costs.

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The Papers: Energy cap plans and 'Sanction Iran over Rushdie'

Proposals to reduce coming hikes in energy costs and a call by Rishi Sunak for sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard lead the papers

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck as the official results slowly come in.

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Friday, August 12, 2022

How the king's visit saw kilts become Scotland's national dress

Tartan-clad crowds lined the streets of Edinburgh to welcome King George IV in August 1822.

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India independence to lockdown: Meet Indians named after historic events

The BBC met six Indians who were named after landmark events that unfolded during their birth.

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Ex-inmates reveal details of Russia prison rape scandal

Former prisoners expose how and why rape is being used as a weapon inside Russian jails.

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HIV medicines: India patients say hit by drugs shortage

India's health ministry denies supply disruptions, but activists allege a shortage of essential drugs.

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My son with schizophrenia was 'unlawfully deported' to Jamaica

Eric Hall has 28 convictions but his family says he was not well enough to be put on a Home Office plane to Jamaica.

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Train strikes: Passengers warned of more disruption as drivers walk out

Some rail operators will run no services at all, as 6,500 train drivers walk out in a dispute over pay.

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Salman Rushdie: Author on ventilator and unable to speak, agent says

The Satanic Verses author was stabbed several times at an event in New York state on Friday.

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Newspaper headlines: Sir Salman stabbed and drought 'will shrink crops'

The attack on author Salman Rushdie in New York and fears that a lack of water will harm UK harvests lead the papers.

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Heat: How different sectors are coping

A farmer, flower grower and animal rescue centre worker speak about the challenges of the conditions.

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The mystery deaths of two Saudi sisters in Sydney

There are many theories about what happened but it is clear Australia failed them, advocates say.

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The 'traumatic experience' of US monkeypox patients

"If you haven't lived through it, you have no idea the kind of pain this is," one man tells the BBC.

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Quiz of the week: Why did the FBI 'raid' Donald Trump's home?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Tory leadership election: Meet the overseas voters picking the next PM

Conservatives who are not UK citizens explain why they’re voting in the party’s leadership ballot.

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The Papers: 'Energy bills to hit £5,000' and 'heatwave UK'

An astronomical forecast for the yearly cost of energy and a likely drought declaration lead the papers.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Iranian women who need certificates to prove they are virgins

In Iran, many women face medical virginity tests before they marry, but some are now pushing back.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Looking for the next big thing after Six success

Six: The Musical went from a hotel conference room at the 2017 festival to the West End and Broadway.

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The rise of repairing: Why more of us are trying to fix things

As the cost of living soars 'repair cafes' are growing in popularity.

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Ryanair boss O'Leary says the era of €10 flights is over

Flights will be more expensive because war in Ukraine has pushed up oil prices, Michael O'Leary tells the BBC.

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Disney plans ad-funded streaming and overtakes Netflix

The media giant is gaining subscribers as it details plans to launch an ad-supported service in December.

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'Italian pizza is better for sure' - Italians respond to Domino's pulling out of country

Italians share their views after fast food giant pulls out of the home of pizza.

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Ukraine war: Crimea airbase badly damaged, satellite images show

New pictures show extensive damage to buildings and warplanes after explosions hit the Russian base.

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The Papers: 'Energy crisis as bad as Covid' and police failures

The cost of living crisis and a damning report on the handling of crimes by police lead the papers.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Ex-inmates reveal details of Russia prison torture scandal

Former prisoners expose how and why rape is being used as a weapon inside Russian jails.

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Hosepipe bans: What are water companies doing to tackle leaks?

Hosepipe bans are being introduced but what are water companies doing to tackle leaks?

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China property crisis: Why homeowners stopped paying their mortgages

The country's property sector is struggling with a cash crunch, forcing buyers to take extreme steps.

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Laal Singh Chaddha: How Aamir Khan adapted Forrest Gump to Bollywood

The actor's remake of the Hollywood blockbuster is Bollywood's most ambitious adaptation yet.

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Could Trump investigation stop him running in 2024?

The law against mishandling classified data includes a potential ban on running for office.

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Households already in debt as energy bills rise

Six million UK households owe over £200 to energy suppliers, according to a survey.

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France whale: Rescue operation begins to save beluga stuck in Seine

Divers, vets and police are involved in moving the ailing beluga whale from the Seine to the sea.

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The Papers: 'Wake up zombies!' and 'Truss softens on handouts'

The spiralling cost of living and the ongoing Tory leadership race lead the papers.

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Afghanistan: The Taliban sniper now working behind a desk

A year after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the BBC returns to see how people's lives have changed.

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Are we falling in love with robots?

Far from being scary, people who actually live with robots are finding them endearing.

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Commonwealth Games: England secure record haul of 176 medals at Birmingham 2022

England's team chief says he is proud of the athletes after a record haul of 176 medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Child deaths expose mental health unit pressures

Chelsea Mooney was 17 when she died in a Camhs unit last year, following a self-harm incident.

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Trump says FBI has raided his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago

The former US president says his Palm Beach resort is being "occupied by a large group of FBI agents".

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Tory leadership: Rishi Sunak vows more support for energy costs

The Tory leadership contender is accused of "another U-turn" as he pledges more money to ease costs.

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The Papers: 'Hopelessly devoted to you' and 'tax-plan tension'

The death of Olivia Newton-John and tensions among the rival Tory leadership campaigns lead the papers.

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Sunday, August 7, 2022

It's like a warzone - Haitians surrounded by turf wars

An estimated 60% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now considered “lawless”, human rights groups say.

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Paralympic growth could be 'jeopardised' by any Olympic merger

The International Paralympic Committee says Paralympic growth could be "jeopardised" by any merger with the Olympics.

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The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan

The BBC visits a maternity ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief.

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Child Q: Schoolgirl strip-search not isolated issue, police data suggsts

The children's commissioner says she is concerned by data on incidents involving police in London.

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The Papers: Voters' cost of living fears and drought days away

A warning to the government to get inflation down before cutting tax and the return of the heatwave, lead Monday's papers.

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The woman who found a new life after being given six weeks to live

In 2015, Andrea Sheardown was diagnosed with a rare liver cancer and given just six weeks to live.

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The plans for giant seaweed farms in European waters

As worldwide sales of the algae soar, the European Union wants to establish giant seaweed farms.

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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Energy bills: What do I do if I can't pay?

Charities warn against not paying for energy bills as a campaign to refuse to pay builds.

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Theatre ticket policies 'a Wild West' for disabled customers

Research for Radio 4's Front Row finds inconsistencies in theatres' ticket prices and policies.

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Hamida Banu: Missing India woman found in Pakistan 'can't wait to go home'

Hamida Banu had been trafficked to Pakistan 20 years ago by an agent promising her a job in Dubai.

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Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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Girl dies after getting into difficulty at Windsor water park

Emergency services carried out search for girl after she got into difficulty in a lake, police say.

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Uganda: I was forced to leave idyllic childhood home

Nisha Popat looks back 50 years to when dictator Idi Amin forced her family out of Uganda

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Partition: My journey to the ‘place no-one spoke of’

Sparsh's family fled in terror 75 years ago - it wasn't spoken about until his grandfather agreed to talk.

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Laal Singh Chaddha to Raksha Bandhan: 'Struggling' Bollywood's online hate problem

Many Bollywood stars have been facing incessant trolling, but does it affect how their films perform?

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Alex Jones: Five revealing moments from Sandy Hook trial

Jones' claims about Sandy Hook, bankruptcy, dietary supplements and the jury were laid bare in the trial.

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Commonwealth Games: Matty Lee & Noah Williams win synchronised 10m platform gold after Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding's 3m springboard title

Matty Lee and Noah Williams win synchronised 10m platform gold after England team-mate Jack Laugher clinches his second Commonwealth Games title in 24 hours.

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Afghanistan refugees: Hotels and hopelessness, but opportunity too, in UK

One year on from the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, we talk to some of the people who escaped to the UK.

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Can drumming reconnect you to your colleagues?

Companies are having to work extra hard to make their staff feel connected to their organisation.

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Colombia peace deal failing as violent gangs recruit vulnerable children

Colombian gangs target vulnerable indigenous communities as 2016 ceasefire deal fails to bring peace.

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Tory leadership: Next PM will have to grapple with economy quickly

While candidates to be PM trade blows many may be wondering whether economic help on offer is enough.

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Why is a wet country like Scotland facing water scarcity?

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a series of water scarcity warnings in 2022.

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The Papers: The big squeeze and recession on the way

The gloomy outlook for the UK economy dominates the front pages of Friday's papers.

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Commonwealth Games: 'An education in what esports actually is'

Elite players say a competitive gaming trial at the Commonwealth Games is a 'significant moment'.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

No Nigeria amnesty guarantees for gay dating app victims

The police want help to build a case against fraudsters but Nigeria criminalises gay relations.

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The Papers: 'Grass up a granny' and hosepipe ban for millions

Hosepipe bans and the possibility of drought leads several of the morning papers.

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Fatima Payman: Meet Australia's first hijab-wearing senator

Fatima Payman arrived in Australia as the child of an Afghan refugee - now she's making history.

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'If interest rates go up I'll owe an extra £250 a month on my loans'

Four people anticipating a change in their circumstances ahead of the expected rise in interest rates.

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Kerala: Remembering Afra Rafeeq, whose viral video saved her brother's life

Afra Rafeeq, who died this week, had raised millions of rupees to help get a crucial drug for her baby brother.

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Viktor Orban alone in Europe but among friends in Texas

The controversial Hungarian leader will be warmly received when he addresses US Republicans.

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Race to save Iron Age settlement in Orkney from the sea

Archaeologists are working to save the remains of an Iron Age roundhouse before it disappears into the sea.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

£400 energy payment: Fears renters with bills included will miss out

Where a tenant's bills are included in their rent the energy rebate will be paid to their landlord.

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Cost of filling a tank falls by £5 in July

But the RAC motoring group warned major retailers should be cutting pump prices further.

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Female dance acts largely ignored by radio, study says

Only 1% of dance music played on UK radio is by a female solo artist or band, a study suggests.

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Sixth-form students use art to explore the future of the planet

Sixth-formers from 64 colleges show their creative work, in an online exhibition.

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'I was chased by skinheads when I arrived in Leicester'

A Ugandan Asian who settled in Leicester recalls the racism she experienced in the city in the 1970s.

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CEO Secrets: Hard Rock Cafe boss on the shift he'll never forget

Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock Cafe, shares a formative experience for our CEO Secrets series.

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Stephen King testifies against merger of publishing giants

The cult author said claims the tie-up would not hinder competition were "a little bit ridiculous".

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The Papers: Outrage over oil profits and hack delay to PM vote

Oil company profits and the ongoing Tory leadership campaign lead several of the papers.

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Brittney Griner case throws spotlight on hostage diplomacy

The sports star's high-profile case has encouraged families with detained loved ones to seize the moment.

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Slave owner Sir Thomas Picton portrait returns in bid to reframe past

Sir Thomas Picton's portrait now stands in a box along with works from Trinidadian artists.

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Climate change: More studies needed on possibility of human extinction

New research says it could be "fatally foolish" not to think the unthinkable on climate change.

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China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US

US officials say China may fire missiles near Taiwan if top lawmaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

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The Papers: England's Dancing Queens and Mordaunt backs Truss

Pictures of the England Women's team celebrating their Euro 2022 victory adorn most front pages.

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Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale

BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/n...