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Tuesday, August 04, 2026 12:01 PM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume. -- World

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UFC loses $30m on Freedom 250 event at White House

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A youngster to watch at each Premier League club this season -- The Premier League returns later this month and we have picked out 20 prospects - one from each club - who will be looking to make their mark and enjoy a breakthrough season.

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Watch: Bulldozers used to create firebreaks in Dunwich

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Michigan to decide bitter Senate Democratic primary in test for divided party

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Arsenal in talks to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes -- Arsenal open direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes. -- Premier League

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Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral -- Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi. -- Football

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'We are cool' - Szoboszlai plays down Liverpool row -- Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai says he has "cleared" the situation with team-mates Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas after they seemingly argued over the captain's armband. -- Liverpool

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Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires

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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

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Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial

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US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries

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Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states? -- While US President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, cyber experts tell the BBC it likely the attack was at the hands of the Iran.

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Why India's youth anger has become Modi's biggest challenge -- India has the biggest youth population in the world but few are able to find good jobs despite rising education levels.

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'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future -- Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.

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I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa -- Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

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Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport

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Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle

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Before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

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Why is Trump Media selling early access to Trump's Truth Social posts?

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Ariana Grande says decision to step back 'was not reactive or impulsive' -- The star told fans at her Chicago show on Monday that "boundaries need to be set".

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World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease -- Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

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BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price -- Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

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US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak -- The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.

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Fan adds 'just joking' to England World Cup win tattoo -- Sean Carrington says he is more bothered about England not winning than about his tattoo.

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Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies

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Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

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Ed Sheeran fined for failing to insure Aston Martin

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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger

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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

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Afghan boxer arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece

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Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger -- Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

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Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes -- Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.

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'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history -- After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.

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