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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 3:22 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Miley Cyrus pays tribute to godmother Dolly Parton - now 'an angel by my side' -- Tributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80. -- US & Canada

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How Parton became a fashion icon -- Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.

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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality' -- Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC. -- Asia

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The life of Rocky Horror star Tim Curry

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Carabao Cup: West Brom lead Newcastle, Spurs and Everton in action -- Follow live text coverage and radio commentary as Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle begin their Carabao Cup campaigns.

11 minutes ago

Rapid force penalties against Hearts in Conference League play-off -- Listen to Sportsound and follow live text coverage as Rapid Vienna and Hearts start their Conference League play-off second leg tied at 2-2.

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'The record will fall' - Werro takes aim at 43-year-old 800m mark - European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records. 4 hrs ago - Athletics

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Flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border kills more than 150, with hundreds of tourists missing -- Nepal's tourist board says the missing tourists include 133 from India, 54 from the US, and 33 from the UK, as well as more than 100 from Nepal itself.

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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say -- The hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

4 hours ago

Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor's outfit

10 hours ago

Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations

3 hours ago

US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group

1 hour ago

Trump says 'something may come out of' CIA head's unannounced visit to Moscow

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Two German airport workers die of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

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Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on -- The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

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How Parton told life story through six iconic songs -- A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': Parton's wit and wisdom -- The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

10 hours ago

Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console -- In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

3 hours ago

As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps -- Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

11 hours ago

Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border

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Watch: 'We grabbed newborn and rushed out of Islamabad hospital'

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Aerial footage shows flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border

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Buckingham Palace guards play '9 to 5' in honour of Dolly Parton

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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play -- Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.

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Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition -- Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season. -- Winter Sports

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour - The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana. 5 hrs ago

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Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned -- It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law against it.

3 hours ago

Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds -- Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.

2 hours ago

Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump

10 hours ago

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80

2 hours ago

Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings

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Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move

6 hours ago

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

18 hours ago

What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

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Meta to pay up to $18bn to settle claims its platforms harm children

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Mourinho takes charge of first Real Madrid home game -- Follow live text commentary as Jose Mourinho takes charge of his first home game as Real Madrid boss against Real Sociedad.

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'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row -- Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid. -- Football

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Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bids -- Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh. -- Premier League

3 hours ago

Littler suffers another setback with semi-final exit at PC28 -- Luke Littler's hopes of qualifying for the Players Championship finals suffers another setback as he is beaten by Brendan Dolan in the semi-finals of PC28 in Leicester. -- Darts

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