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UK papers: 'Profits of war' and 'Super-rain'

Among Wednesday's headlines are oil companies' profits from the Iran war and "super-rain" in Britain....

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AI used new levels of 'autonomy and deception' to trick people in safety test

The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented....

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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California....

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Are summer sandals killing your feet?

They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good....

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Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of next UK heatwave

Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived....

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'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online....

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Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah

Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah....

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Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score

Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit....

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Care company fined for running illegal children's homes in legal first

The company pleaded guilty to failing to register three homes after being prosecuted by Ofsted....

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Major search under way for boy, 13, missing at sea

Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST....

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Top Fifa official Wenger says scrapping World Cup plan 'absolutely necessary'

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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Man Utd set to appoint ex-Hearts boss Olid as women's manager

Manchester United are set to appoint former Hearts boss Eva Olid as their women's manager to replace Marc Skinner....

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EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says....

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How Italians are avoiding the worst of the heat this summer

From supermarkets to night-time tours, experts share how to make the most of Italy during this latest heatwave....

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Princess Eugenie gives birth to baby girl in Portugal

The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson welcomed her third child on Monday....

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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack

Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime....

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GB Snowsport loses UK Sport funding but athletes unaffected

UK Sport will no longer channel investment in skiing and snowboarding through the sports' UK governing body, GB Snowsport....

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Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends

Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday....

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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....

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Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to celebrate landmark anniversary

The Welsh language version of the classic 1977 film will feature Matthew Rhys as Han Solo....

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Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike

The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City....

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Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest....

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

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts....

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Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results

More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published....

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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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Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension

Mykhailo Mudryk could return to action following 20 months on the sidelines on Wednesday after being named in Chelsea's squad to play Juventus in a friendly in Hong Kong....

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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....

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Boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase

Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday....

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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities....

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Moment Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at airport

A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage....

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Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes

Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine....

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Itauma v Hrgovic upgraded to IBF world-title bout

British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF heavyweight title....

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Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other

The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes....

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Stokes would love to coach England in future

Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about Joe Root succeeding him as captain....

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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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The summer that changed Welsh football

A decade on from Euro 2016, key figures tell BBC Sport Wales the inside story of the summer that changed Welsh football forever....

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Scottish exam results day 2026: What time will grades come out?

More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their exam results on Tuesday....

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France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions....

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US states sue to block Trump tariffs impacting dozens of countries

The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour....

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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn....

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UK papers: 'Cop killers will go free' and 'Farage's sinking ship'

Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme....

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Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles

A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher....

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'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school

A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum....

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Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds

They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18....

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UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack

MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC....

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There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations...

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Tierney shows value as Celtic title defence begins

BBC Scotland looks at the impact of Kieran Tierney in Celtic's win over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership....

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EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue....

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Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme

The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales....

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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan advised to stay away from home matches

London Stadium recommends West Ham's co-owner stay away amid fears of fan unrest following sexual misconduct claims....

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