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Friday, 15 August 2025

Australian who killed UK woman eligible for earlier release after appeal

The man stabbed Emma Lovell to death on Boxing Day in 2022, after breaking into her Brisbane home.

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Thursday, 14 August 2025

Thirteen children injured in amusement park ride derailment

Footage from Coney Beach appears to show adults helping a number of children off the ride.

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Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Apple rejects Musk's App Store bias claims

The X owner had accused Apple of making it impossible to fairly compete with ChatGPT.

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WRU boss Tierney to step away after cancer diagnosis

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chief executive Abi Tierney will temporarily step away from her role after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Bournemouth defender Zabarnyi joins PSG for £57m

Bournemouth's Illia Zabarnyi joins Paris St-Germain in a £57m deal as the Cherries' sales of defenders this summer reaches £147m.

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Monday, 11 August 2025

Everton make progress in talks over Grealish loan

Everton are progressing in talks to sign Jack Grealish on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City.

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Sunday, 10 August 2025

Aerial footage shows devastation after deadly floods in China

At least 15 people have died and dozens more are missing after flash floods hit Gansu province, local authorities say.

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More than 400 migrants brought to shore in Dover

The Home Office says 435 migrants in seven boats arrived in Dover on Saturday.

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Fourth summer heatwave to begin with temperatures surging to 34C

Storm Floris brought wind and rain at the start of this week but fortunes are set to change with sunshine and heat in the forecast.

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Saturday, 9 August 2025

How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final

As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.

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Friday, 8 August 2025

Premier League ends partnership with Stonewall

The Premier League is no longer working with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall or taking part in its Rainbow Laces campaign.

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Thursday, 7 August 2025

Kildunne to face France in final World Cup warm-up

World player of the year Ellie Kildunne plays her first competitive game in four months as England take on France in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up.

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Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs

Scottish athlete Sarah Calvert speaks to BBC Scotland about her rise to prominence.

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Struggling families need grants for 'unaffordable' school uniforms, government told

Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.

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Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.

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Monday, 4 August 2025

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Lions player ratings - the incredible, the unlucky & the poor

Who was an "utter machine" and who was the "unluckiest player in living memory"? It's our British and Irish Lions player ratings.

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Saturday, 2 August 2025

McIlroy to miss PGA Tour play-off opener

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is not in the field for the opening play-off event of the PGA Tour season next week.

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Friday, 1 August 2025

Labour MP Tulip Siddiq to face trial in Bangladesh

The case against the former minister, who denies the allegations, will go ahead even if she does not attend.

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At least 28 killed in Kyiv as wave of Russian strikes defies Trump ceasefire demand

Three children, aged three, six, and 17, were among those killed in the attack, Ukrainian officials say.

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Thursday, 31 July 2025

'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49

As he approaches his 50th birthday, ex-Premier League striker Jamie Cureton tells BBC Sport why he is not ready to quit playing yet.

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Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Warrior Itoje joins pantheon of Lions captains as McBride pays tribute

In leading his team to a series win in Australia, Lions captain Maro Itoje is congratulated by the legendary Willie John McBride.

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Tuesday, 29 July 2025

World Rugby boss rejects Schmidt's clearout claim

World Rugby boss Alan Gilpin rejects Australia coach Joe Schmidt's claim that the decision around Jac Morgan's clearout at the end of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions contravened the sport's player welfare drive.

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Monday, 28 July 2025

How Chloe Kelly changed the Euro 2025 final for England

BBC Sport pundits Steph Houghton, Ellen White and Nedum Onuoha analyse the impact Chloe Kelly made for England in the Euro 2025 final against Spain.

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'We could hear the screams': Inside one of the UK's most abusive cults

Survivors share their stories in a new podcast about one of the UK's most abusive cults.

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England add Overton to squad for final India Test

England add fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for the decisive fifth Test against India at The Oval.

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Sunday, 27 July 2025

What we learned from Man Utd's win over West Ham

Bruno Fernandes underlines his importance to Manchester United by scoring twice as they open their US pre-season tour with a 2-1 victory over West Ham in New Jersey.

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Saturday, 26 July 2025

'Captain Marvel' - Stokes reaches century as England stretch lead

Ben Stokes edges a four towards fine leg to bring up his 14th Test century as England move to 593-8 with a lead of 235 runs on the fourth day of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford.

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How Trump uses golf for political advantage

For some US presidents, golf was a break from work - but for Trump, visiting Scotland this weekend, it is anything but.

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Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle - Howe

The settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle", manager Eddie Howe says, as the striker considers his future amid interest from Liverpool.

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Friday, 25 July 2025

Tour de France route changed to avoid diseased cows

Organisers shorten stage 19 of the Tour de France in order to avoid a herd of diseased cattle on the Col des Saisies.

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Thursday, 24 July 2025

Isak not part of Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia

Newcastle have not named striker Alexander Isak in their squad for a pre-season tour of Asia.

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Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Gang leaders among first to be hit by small boat sanctions

The government sanctions 25 suspected criminals and groups linked to people-smuggling.

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Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Ex-Wales and Liverpool defender Jones dies aged 70

Tributes are paid as former Wales, Liverpool and Wrexham defender Joey Jones dies aged 70.

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Monday, 21 July 2025

Brown-Finnis' Euros semi-finals predictions

Former England goalkeeper and BBC pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the two semi-final ties at the 2025 European Championship.

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Trains cancelled due to Waterloo signal failure

Updates are expected regarding the South Western Railway problems later on Monday.

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Sunday, 20 July 2025

'The genius of modern boxing' - Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch

Oleksandr Usyk further cements his place as one of boxing's greats by stopping Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

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Saturday, 19 July 2025

England 'optimistic' Williamson will play in semi

England are "very optimistic" that Leah Williamson will play against Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final, says fellow defender Esme Morgan.

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Terminally ill should be spared council tax, say charities

Manchester City Council became what is believed to be the first local authority to introduce the scheme last month.

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'Pressure on Scheffler to turn lead into Open win'

The pressure is on Scottie Scheffler to turn his halfway lead at Royal Portrush into a first Open win, says his closest challenger Matt Fitzpatrick.

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Friday, 18 July 2025

How history-chasing Italy can threaten England at Euro 2025

With Italy waiting for England in the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

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Dukes to examine 'soft' cricket balls - what is going on?

Balls used in the series between England and India will be examined by the manufacturer after the first three Tests were blighted by problems.

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Thursday, 17 July 2025

Smith joins Arsenal for world record £1m fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith becomes the most expensive signing in women's football history by completing a £1m move from Liverpool.

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Wednesday, 16 July 2025

What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem?

BBC Sport explores the issues around slow over-rates during the England-India Test series and looks at possible solutions.

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Tuesday, 15 July 2025

How does England's Euros progress compare to 2022?

BBC Sport analyses how England's Euro 2025 group-stage performance compares to how they performed in the opening round at Euro 2022.

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Monday, 14 July 2025

Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows

Andrew Bailey tells the Times he believes "the path is downward" on interest rates.

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Sunday, 13 July 2025

US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

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Saturday, 12 July 2025

The 'proper English' mantra & how it's lifting Lionesses

The Lionesses have adopted a new mantra: 'proper English'. Where has it come from and how is it helping them in their Euros title defence?

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UK's oldest WW2 veteran Donald Rose dies aged 110

Donald Rose survived the D-Day landings and was awarded the French Legion of Honour.

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Friday, 11 July 2025

Heat health alerts issued across England as heatwave grips UK

The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer so far, with temperatures set to pass 30c for many.

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Australian who killed UK woman eligible for earlier release after appeal

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