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Canal killer who dismembered victims dies in jail
John Sweeney was serving a whole-life sentence after being convicted in 2011 of the two murders.
Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson
The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South...
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.
New thunderstorm warnings for parts of UK as rain set to continue...
The Met Office has issued fresh thunderstorm warnings for Thursday with the potential for England and Wales to see flash flooding as the unsettled weather continues.
Littler suffers another setback with semi-final exit at PC28
Luke Littler's hopes of qualifying for the Players Championship finals suffers another setback as he is beaten by Brendan Dolan in the semi-finals of PC28 in Leicester.
The life of Rocky Horror star Tim Curry
English actor Tim Curry, best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in film musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80.
Meta's $18bn settlement a landmark victory for US states
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by US states.
US designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
Supporting Palestine Action became illegal in the UK in 2025 after the government banned it under anti-terror legislation.
Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed
British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identity.
Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return
The framed photograph forms part of work by MPs to install a permament memorial for the former minister.
Root shows off-field leadership - now for on-field
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK
What will Prince Harry and Meghan’s new life in the Cotswolds look like?
Fundraiser for A66 crash police officers tops £1m
Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.
Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.
'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer ro...
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry dies at 80
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
'The record will fall' - Werro takes aim at 43-year-old 800m mark...
European 800m champion Audrey Werro backs herself to overhaul one of athletics' oldest and most controversial world records.
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court block...
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
Liverpool turn attention to Sarr after Brighton reject Minteh bid...
Liverpool are exploring a move for Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr after Brighton reject their two bids for Yankuba Minteh.
Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date r...
The Love Island and Traitors US TV personality will host a reboot of the popular dating show.
Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
The company also says gamers will soon be able to get digital versions of many of the games they currently own.
Williams sisters given US Open doubles wildcard
Serena and Venus Williams will play doubles together at the US Open in their first Grand Slam outing as a pairing for four years.
Stourbridge fires that razed 19 homes accidental
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.
Inquest begins into death of Jason Arday
Dr Julian Morris Morris said he had "reason to suspect that Professor Arday died an unnatural death".
King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.
Guinea's president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, f...
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.
Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one...
Aston Villa, Man City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.
Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.
Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors, ...
Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over 'se...
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supp...
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies,...
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
Ex-chief constable investigated over Israeli fan ban
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical le...
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremli...
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to be flying into the country privately from California.
Murder probe as two people dead in house fire
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on ...
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.
At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
The fire broke out in an air conditioning unit at the mother and child unit in one of Islamabad's main hospitals.
Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.
Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French...
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.























































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