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'Dust devil' spins through London park

Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people....

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Senior detective under investigation over use of AI

Police say a voluntary referral about an officer was made to the IOPC on 23 June....

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Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

The boat made the journey on Saturday, when a total of 258 migrants made the crossing on four boats....

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Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee

The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company....

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Infantino has broken trust 'through deception', confederation presidents say

Fifa has been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation....

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Crews tackle heathland fire that spread from van

The fire spread to verges and trees after a vehicle caught fire on the A31 near Ringwood....

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Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England

Officials will meet on Monday to assess water shortages across the country as a new heatwave builds....

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Watch: Bungalow destroyed in explosion captured on camera

Footage also shows the home burning after the explosion, thought to have been caused by a gas leak....

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'Roll on 2027' as Fleadh 2026 in Belfast comes to an end

The 2026 festival was being hosted in the city for the first time and ended on Sunday....

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Thai school shooter learnt how to use guns via social media

Police say they are still investigating the 14-year-old shooter's motive....

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Lifelike doll with 'bruises and grazes' sparks mistaken Australian murder inquiry

Police initially believed a woman's body was in the suitcase but forensics later showed it was not human...

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The Papers: 'New prisons outrage' and 'Days of danger'

The Sun says "jet bomb plotters" are launching parole bids, as the Mirror carries a heatwave "open water swimming" warning....

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China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai....

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs and hasn't 'ruled out' presidential run

The popular Democratic congresswoman also said "anything was possible" when asked about a possible Senate bid....

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Brief relief ahead of fifth heatwave - as more areas could move into drought

While Monday won't be quite as hot as the weekend, temperatures will ramp up ahead of the fifth widespread heatwave of the year....

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How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools....

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Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?

A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace....

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You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check

Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help....

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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men....

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Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living

The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs....

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Mourinho says he agreed to replace Ferguson at Man Utd

David Moyes succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford in 2013 but things could have been so different, Jose Mourinho reveals in a new documentary....

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'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare

The verdict from most theatre critics is that it's a worthy addition to the epic fantasy franchise....

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How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai....

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McInnes left frustrated amid Rangers' poor start to season

Derek McInnes is still seeking a win after three games as Rangers managers and feels hard done by following a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian and injury to big-money striker Youssef Chermiti....

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Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification

Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by se...

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Vehicle fire shuts stretch of A31 as fire crews combat blaze

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service says it is currently tackling the blaze on the A31....

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Bonding & building - what we learned about Alonso's Chelsea in pre-season

Chelsea's pre-season campaign was all about new manager Xabi Alonso, so what have we learned about his side?...

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Defiant Hodgkinson says home European title would mean as much as Olympic gold

Keely Hodgkinson will seek to prove she is still number one following a "tricky" outdoor season when she faces world-class rivals for European 800m gold in Birmingham....

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We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want"....

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Guimaraes can take us to the next level - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will help Arsenal go to the "next level" and hints that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity....

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Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts....

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Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

Twelve people were rescued from the water after a large search and rescue operation, police say....

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Fulham agree £30m fee for Southampton's Charles

Fulham agree a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, subject to a medical....

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Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast

Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years....

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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

Israel's PM says its military will not pull-out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed....

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Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington is ejected from her side's defeat by Indiana Fever for committing a hard foul, before taking to social media to post "white privilege"....

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation

The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai....

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Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar

Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?...

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What are your favourite new kits for the coming season?

BBC Sport have rounded up some of the best new kits released by clubs around the world over the summer - vote for your top 10...

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Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto....

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Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip

A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales....

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Money problems and broken dreams - why is it so hard to run a cycling team?

The Hess women's cycling team was owned by a rich benefactor with a background in high finance - so how did they end up failing to pay riders and staff?...

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