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'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid crisis

'It's messed with my family too much' - inside the US opioid crisis

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to a former heroin addict who now helps other people overcome addiction....

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Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues

Brook says he has 'learned a lot' from off-field issues

White-ball captain Harry Brook says he has "learned a lot" as a captain and a person - and wants to be the player Englan...

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Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding

Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding

Anthony Williams is in court after multiple stabbings on a train that was forced to stop in Huntingdon....

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Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent

Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour....

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Four arrested after police officer injured in shooting

Four arrested after police officer injured in shooting

The officer was shot in the foot and remains in hospital in a stable condition, police say....

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England manager Wiegman signs contract extension

England manager Wiegman signs contract extension

Sarina Wiegman says she "cannot think of a better job in football" as she commits to staying on as manager of the Liones...

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Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'

Deadly fire at Canada military base moved a kilometre 'in 30 to 60 seconds'

The blaze that killed four men and injured dozens of others spread with alarming speed, accounts suggest....

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Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers

Possible wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane likely to be trees, say researchers

Researchers travelled to a remote Pacific Island to confirm whether an object first spotted on satellite imagery in 2020...

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Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'

Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to 'public benefit fund'

The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a blockbuster stock market listing....

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The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote

The father and son on opposite sides of Alberta’s separation vote

Albertans are voting on whether to stay in Canada or pursue independence via a referendum, splitting even some close-kni...

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NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close

NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close

The NHS Alliance said "difficult decisions" lie ahead and some maternity services may have to be consolidated....

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Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six

Cardinals upset Rams as Eagles lose - five things from NFL week six

Week six in the NFL produced some unlikely heroes as the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a huge upset while the Philadelphi...

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'Not in our DNA' - will 3v3 change the future of English football?

'Not in our DNA' - will 3v3 change the future of English football?

Changes have been implemented by the FA from this season with under-7s dropping from playing 5v5 to 3v3 in England - cou...

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The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home

The portraits that helped bring the lost Aberfan children home

An artist living hundreds of miles away felt compelled to help the village that lost its children....

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Inside British number one Kartal's remarkable comeback

Inside British number one Kartal's remarkable comeback

Six months ago, Sonay Kartal could not brush her teeth without "being in agony" - now she's the British number one after...

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'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns

'Postcode lottery' driving children's inequality in England, commissioner warns

Dame Rachel De Souza's landmark report says children are being failed by a "postcode lottery"....

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France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence

Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Kat...

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Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing

Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing

The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said....

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Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd....

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Burnham says youth employment and training crisis is a 'moral failure'

Burnham says youth employment and training crisis is a 'moral failure'

The UK faces "economic catastrophe" with one million young people not in work or training, the prime minister says....

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Chance of storms this week as Atlantic jet stream roars into life

Chance of storms this week as Atlantic jet stream roars into life

Gales are possible later this week as a deep low pressure system crosses the UK, but uncertainty remains whether impacts...

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Watch: Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos

Watch: Russian saboteur working for Ukraine shares reconnaissance videos

In a BBC World Service documentary, the man claims to have played a role in drone attacks on his home soil....

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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine

Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A n...

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GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?

GTA 6: Can you cheat on someone with a video game character?

Grand Theft Auto VI lets you build and nurture a romantic relationship but some say dates with a fictional character are...

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'Neets crisis is moral failure' and 'Credit crunch'

'Neets crisis is moral failure' and 'Credit crunch'

PM brands Neets "crisis" a "moral failure" and cereal prices could rise in healthy food crackdown lead Monday's papers....

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Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going

Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going

The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect....

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Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured

Major fire at Canada military base leaves four dead, dozens injured

Prime Minister Carney said military and emergency crews fought the flames throughout the night in "some of the worst con...

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Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US

A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Q...

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Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate

Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron made a national television address after rioting caused widespread damage....

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Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'

Madueke's 'anger and conviction' shows he's more than a 'finisher'

Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is o...

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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27

Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose....

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Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt

Sage feels 'shame' at Palace thrashing with future in doubt

Crystal Palace manage Pierre Sage says he feels "shame" at the Eagles' performance during their 5-0 thrashing by Brighto...

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'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue

'Maybe we became arrogant' - Sunderland struggles continue

Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele suggested the Black Cats may have become "arrogant" as last season's surprise package ...

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Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start

Shades of Barca and Beckham - Brighton aim to maintain superb start

With 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, including some stunning strikes, Brighton continue to delight their fans ...

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What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base

At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base....

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Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings

Madueke strikes late but who missed his big chance? - Forest v Arsenal ratings

Noni Madueke struck late to earn Arsenal a victory at Nottingham Forest. Here's how the players rated....

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Slade misses last-gasp kick as Toulouse deny Exeter famous win

Slade misses last-gasp kick as Toulouse deny Exeter famous win

Toulouse deny Exeter Chiefs a famous Champions Cup victory in France, fighting back to win a frenetic contest with 14 me...

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Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg

Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg

At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook....

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Everything a struggle for Fernandes - Leeds v Man Utd ratings

Everything a struggle for Fernandes - Leeds v Man Utd ratings

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser means Manchester United have now gone six games without a win for the firs...

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BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme

BBC pauses civil service secondment scheme

The BBC said all journalism and editorial decisions are made by BBC journalists and editors....

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