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Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town
Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931.
Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam ...
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League seaso...
Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niñ...
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes
Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.
Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.
Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill...
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'
Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.
A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism
There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism
Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after i...
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security co...
The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages.
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Aust...
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,
Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your b...
The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers.
What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire
This is the first time since June 2025 that the country has enacted capital punishment.
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
HK's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore
The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country.
Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.
My student day out in London turned to terror - now survivors lik...
The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism takes place on Friday - and means more to this man than many.
Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction
Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.
How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, ...
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and pu...
Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.
Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay th...
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol buil...
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
Watch: Fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box
The men, aged 53 and 32, lost contact with their fishing cooperative on 14 August, 75 miles off the coast of Mexico.
Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment
Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report.
Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be capt...
England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in north-western Nigeria
The incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank ...
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
'Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91
Watch the best shots from Harry Brook's 91 as his wait for a Test century at Headingley continues on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.
US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
Alcaraz to play US Open after four months out
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is set to make his return at the US Open after missing four months with a wrist injury.
Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh
Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh.
Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public...
The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.
Watch: What does Harry's return mean for his fractured relationsh...
The brothers have had a fractured relationship for a number of years.
Como mayor bans 'beasts' in city centre after being hit by bike
Alessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by unive...
Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.























































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