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UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant -- The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it says came from its western border. -- Middle East

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Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US -- Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade. -- World

3 hours ago

Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

8 hours ago

Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

2 hours ago

'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong? -- After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.

8 hours ago

Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning -- Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

23 hours ago

LIVE - Watch: Bern try brings England level with France in Women's Six Nations decider - Watch live BBC coverage and follow text updates and radio commentary as England face title rivals France in Bordeaux in the final match of the 2026 Women's Six Nations.

10 minutes ago

Another handball 'mess' - is it time to change law? The decision to allow Matheus Cunha's goal to stand, following an "accidental" handball by Bryan Mbeumo in the build-up, has baffled pundits, players and fans. 34 mins ago - Premier League

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Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win -- Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.

9 hours ago

Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier

23 hours ago

Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why

15 hours ago

Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel

16 hours ago

How rival protesters in London were kept apart by £4.5m police operation -- Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.

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Is it harder than ever to be UK prime minister? -- Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?

6 hours ago

Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision

13 hours ago

Watch: Meet the Americans who love Eurovision

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Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown

2 days ago

'Our objective is to change the image around women in trad'

9 hours ago

Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch

1 day ago

Smalley leads as stars jostle on US PGA 'moving day' -- Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.

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Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last -- Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.

15 hours ago

British soprano Dame Felicity Lott dies aged 79 -- The British operatic soprano recently told the BBC of her terminal cancer diagnosis.

15 hours ago

British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems -- The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.

12 hours ago

Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president

12 hours ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

2 hours ago

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

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Noah did not know friends meeting was cancelled, inquest told

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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

19 hours ago

The girl group who've sold out venues and toured the world - without releasing a record

9 hours ago

Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?

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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

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LIVE - Premier League: Sunderland win at Everton & Leeds beat Brighton - reaction - Watch Final Score and follow reaction as Sunderland and Leeds both win, plus build-up to Newcastle v West Ham.

20 minutes ago

Napoli qualify for Champions League to trigger Hojlund deal - Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Napoli on a permanent deal from Manchester United after helping the Serie A side secure Champions League qualification with victory over Pisa.

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Is Fernandes most creative Premier League player ever? -- Bruno Fernandes has equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season - BBC Sport looks at where he ranks as a creator. -- Man Utd

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Ronaldo's trophy wait continues as Al-Nassr upset in final -- Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they are upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final. -- Football

6 hours ago

Verstappen victory hopes ended by mechanical problem -- Max Verstappen's hopes of winning the Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race on his debut are ended by a late issue with his team's car. -- Motorsport

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