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Root calls on England to be 'good human beings'

Joe Root calls on his England players to be "really good role models and human beings" at the start of his second reign as Test captain....

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Ferguson shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process....

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National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award

The five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt....

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Esports Nations Cup delayed to 2027 as Iran conflict continues

Organisers say postponing the contest will allow them to lay on the event fans deserve....

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Man charged with sharing asylum seeker addresses

The 62-year-old man is remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Crown Court on 14 September....

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Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisions

The Premier League will publish the judgements of its Key Match Incidents Panel for the first time this season....

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Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says Ireland's police body

The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action"....

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British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot....

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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'

The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday....

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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins

US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users....

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Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic

Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m....

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'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply

As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message....

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Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says

Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says....

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China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule....

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Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?

The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed....

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Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says....

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Five in Five: Football quiz No 2

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?...

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Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season....

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What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln

Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December....

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Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling....

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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way....

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What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death

Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police....

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Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified....

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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine....

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The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'

The PM exchanging text messages with a person posing as Donald Trump's chief is prominent across Tuesday's papers....

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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April....

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Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK

Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September....

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Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison

Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training....

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Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker....

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Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held

Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week....

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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City....

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Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

A senior Fifa figure leaves football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino....

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Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is....

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'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days

A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say....

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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position....

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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case....

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue

The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies....

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What England can expect from captain Root

What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?...

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Is NZ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?...

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Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job....

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Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday....

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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star

The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health....

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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks....

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Man City in advanced talks for midfielder Bouaddi

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi....

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Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week....

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Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter

Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico....

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Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea....

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