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BBC News - Top Stories

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves - From glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought. 8 hrs ago

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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say -- Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as an earlier action against its soldiers. -- Middle East

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'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention. -- US & Canada

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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North

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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

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Tarling's team withdraws as Volta a Portugal resumes

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Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

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How is parkour helping these seniors avoid injuries?

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Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? -- Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

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The Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit -- Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all. -- Africa

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Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty. What happens to his other trial? -- The 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court. -- US & Canada

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I lost my dog and my grief was overwhelming and complicated - The grief of losing a pet is complicated and often comes with guilt, writes Helena Wilkinson. 13 hrs ago

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I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey -- Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends "chemo camp" and finds friendship, love and freedom.

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Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators -- A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.

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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

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Trump on USS Lincoln deployment: 'Not nearly long enough'

18 hours ago

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

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Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum

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Millions sent wildfire emergency phone alert as 19 homes destroyed -- Fires across England and Wales prompt a national government alert warning people not to light anything that could spark a wildfire.

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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire -- Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

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Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027 -- Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them.

20 hours ago

US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead

13 hours ago

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

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BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

12 hours ago

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

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Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia

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Baby puffins make uninhabited island their new home

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Analysis: Jason Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

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Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand

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Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property

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Bangladesh move closer to historic win in Australia -- Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes the crucial wicket of Steve Smith as Bangladesh move closer to a historic first Test victory in Australia on day three in Darwin.

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PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona -- Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.

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'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead -- With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

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LIVE - Championship: Bolton lead Preston 2-0 in first Saturday fixture - live text - Follow build-up, team news, live text, radio & score updates as it happens from across the opening Saturday of the 2026-27 Championship season.

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Soaring heat, falling crowds - The Hundred's peculiar summer -- BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the drop in attendances at The Hundred compared to 2025, in the tournament's first year under new private ownership.

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Fertility medication caused drug ban, says NFL player -- Two-time Super Bowl winner Nazeeh Johnson believes he tested positive for a banned substance because of fertility medication he was taking.

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