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NHS trust to reexamine 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found

NHS trust to reexamine 4,500 breast cancer cases after unnecessary surgeries found

Hospital chiefs in County Durham agree to a review after failings including unnecessary surgeries....

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Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashing

Anti-migrant activist arrested over video of dinghy slashing

Police had been looking into footage appearing to show the man, also known as Danny Tommo, slashing at a boat in the Eng...

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'Tragic but avoidable' - how serious is heat-death risk in sport?

'Tragic but avoidable' - how serious is heat-death risk in sport?

BBC Sport explores the health impact of extreme heat on athletes, following the death of a Fijian rugby player in Japan ...

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Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions....

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Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return

Alcaraz on late finishes, missing Sinner and Laver Cup return

Carlos Alcaraz discusses his US Open return, why he "misses" rival Jannik Sinner and his excitement for this year's Lave...

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Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'

Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'

The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show....

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Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban

Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban

A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW....

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Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

Why this break has come at the worst time for De Zerbi & Spurs

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains the different factors that mean Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi needs time with ...

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I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic

I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic

Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines....

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Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story

Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe lost their husbands - this is their story

Debbie Beard and Amanda Thorpe speak to the BBC's Simon Jack at the launch of a new suicide prevention toolkit....

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The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'

The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'

The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror....

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Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

The US treasury secretary said that the US and China had reached an agreement to extend a trade truce as Xi began his vi...

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They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?

They were labelled 'pervert glasses'. Will a camera-free version transform their image?

Meta has unveiled audio-only smart glasses, with some questioning whether it is a response to the backlash over privacy....

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Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says

Eight US sailors in USS Abraham Lincoln strike group attempted suicide, Navy says

In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health suppo...

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OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says

OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says

Albanese said he expressed "concern" to OpenAI founder Sam Altman, after authorities were informed three months after th...

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What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash

What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash

The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way....

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OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI

OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI

OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clemen...

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AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet

AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet

The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control....

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Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

Teenagers to be offered new vocational GCSE subjects in school

New GCSE subjects could include child development and building and construction as vocational courses are being introduc...

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UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair

UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair

Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old....

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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job....

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Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October....

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Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic

Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic

Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip H...

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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice"....

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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'

Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'

Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace dea...

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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault

In court, Miriam Haley said the assault had a "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go awa...

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Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire

Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire

Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday....

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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner

Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later,...

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Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott

Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott

The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria....

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Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI

Trump reveals millions of dollars' worth of share deals in big tech and AI

Stock in major firms such as Microsoft, Nvidia and SpaceX was bought and sold on behalf of the US president....

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Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury....

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On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested

On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested

Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland....

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Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries....

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Urgent review after two migrant boats reach shore without being detected at sea

Urgent review after two migrant boats reach shore without being detected at sea

Twenty-six people are detained after the landings, but it is not known if others are being sought....

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Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the...

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Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash

Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash

North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries....

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Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79

Angry Anderson, rock star who soundtracked Kylie's wedding in Neighbours, dies aged 79

He fronted the rock band Rose Tattoo, but became best known for his solo hit Suddenly....

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Jorja Smith 'very grateful' as she bags independent music prize

Jorja Smith 'very grateful' as she bags independent music prize

The singer reflected on her "crazy" journey as she collected the prize for best independent track....

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Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation

Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate....

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OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine

Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable...

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