Drivers struggling to pay Dartford Crossing charge

National Highways says its payment website is experiencing high demand after an update.

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How bubbles stop plastic getting into the sea

A curtain of bubbles is catching plastic waste in Amsterdam.

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Scientists buzzing with hopes for AI bee research

Scientists hope a computer system will learn to automatically identify bee species from buzzes picked up by autonomous recording stations

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Murder probe after woman dies in Falkirk car chase

The woman was involved in an altercation with the occupants of a black Mercedes which led to a crash

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Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen extends title lead with eighth straight victory

Max Verstappen was in imperious form as he came from sixth on the grid to win the Belgian Grand Prix.

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At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally

Hundreds of people have also been injured in the explosion at a gathering organised by an Islamist party.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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Stormzy and HSBC fund more black Cambridge students

Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" has increased applications from UK black students.

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Watch: Black bear cools off in California swimming pool

Police responded to the unexpected visitor splashing around in the backyard of a home in Burbank.

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Wagner could pose as migrants to enter EU, PM Morawiecki warns

Some Russian mercenaries are near the city of Grodno, close to Poland and Lithuania, Mr Morawiecki says.

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England's Walsh avoids ACL injury but will miss game

England midfielder Keira Walsh did not suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Denmark in the Women's World Cup.

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James Bulger's mother criticises 'sick' AI clips of murdered son

The videos on TikTok, since taken down, showed an animated version of the murdered two-year-old.

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President Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time

Navy Roberts is the daughter of the president's son Hunter, who was recently sued for child support.

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How Sinéad O'Connor changed Ireland

There's a late realisation that she helped her native country to confront its own trauma, writes Una Mullally.

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End living costs charge for wrongfully convicted - Tory MP

A man wrongly imprisoned for 17 years may have to pay back savings he made on living costs while in prison.

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Transplant Games: 'Without organ donations I wouldn't be here'

More than 1,000 athletes who've received a donated organ compete at the Transplant Games this weekend.

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Greek fires at Nea Anchialos prompt blasts forcing F-16s to evacuate base

Residents escape by boat and the air force evacuates fighter planes as an ammunition depot explodes.

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London mayor Sadiq hails Ulez expansion ruling by High Court

Five Conservative-led councils fail to overturn Sadiq Khan's decision to expand the scheme.

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British Airways owner IAG sees record profits as air travel recovers

Airline group IAG reports bumper profits helped by higher fares and a rebound in leisure travel.

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Niger coup: Captive President Bazoum defiant after takeover

Mohamed Bazoum takes to Twitter as the army chief comes out in support of the takeover.

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'Routine' housing of child asylum seekers in hotels unlawful, High Court rules

Hundreds of children have gone missing from hotels, with concerns some have been groomed by gangs.

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Wildcat kittens bring hope for endangered species

Eleven kittens born in captivity could help bring wildcats back from 'brink of extinction' in Scotland.

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New Amazon strike dates mark a year of industrial action

GMB union members at sites in Staffordshire and Coventry are set to walk out for two days in August.

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Isles of Scilly Iron Age warrior was probably a woman

The findings "provide evidence of a leading role for a woman in warfare on Iron Age Scilly".

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Warnham: Teenager dies after village stabbing

Three people have been arrested by police investigating the 17-year-old's stabbing at the weekend.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Northern Ireland's divided loyalties

Picking a football team isn't as simple as a line on a map for people living in Northern Ireland.

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Rail ticket office mass closure consultation extended

There will be least another month to respond to plans to close hundreds of rail ticket offices, the BBC understands

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Cornish hill near Helston listed for sale for £150,000

Tregonning Hill includes Bronze Age burial mounds, an Iron Age hillfort and a war memorial.

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Marmite maker Unilever's sales soar after hiking prices

The consumer goods giant reports growth based almost entirely on lifting its prices.

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Julian Sands: Room with a View actor's final cause of death is undetermined

The British actor's body was recovered in June, months after he'd gone missing in the mountains.

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'Barbenheimer' sparks biggest UK box office opener since 2019

Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer took £30m on their opening weekend in the UK.

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Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?

Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund?

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Greece fires: What are holidaymakers' rights?

Some airlines are continuing to fly to the islands but can you cancel your flight and get a refund?

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Lincolnshire Police warn man seen 'cleaning' car moving at 60mph

The man was stretching from one car to another on the A1 in Lincolnshire for "banter", police say.

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Unilever will let Russia employees be conscripted

The Cornetto maker says it will comply with Russian law to permit staff to be conscripted.

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France 0-0 Jamaica: France held to goalless draw

France suffer a frustrating start to their Fifa Women's World Cup campaign as they are held to a goalless draw by Jamaica in Sydney.

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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

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Treasury to meet bank bosses over Farage row

Minister calls meeting with 19 banks over concerns accounts are closed due to political views.

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Israel judicial reform: Netanyahu in hospital ahead of key vote

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had surgery to fit a pacemaker, days before a crucial vote on legal reforms.

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National Policy Forum: Labour seeks to iron out policy disagreements

The leadership will come under pressure to be more radical at a key meeting with unions and party members.

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Lesbian couple drop NHS fertility treatment legal challenge

Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say same-sex couples face more barriers to treatment.

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Jeremy Clarkson warns some of his cider might explode

The brewery says some of the cider has over-fermented causing some bottles to erupt.

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Lisburn man sets drumming world record in memory of partner

Allister Brown took on the challenge in memory of his late partner, who died from pancreatic cancer.

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Crimea bridge closed after fuel depot hit - Russia

Russian-installed authorities halt railway services in Crimea and say Ukraine was behind a drone strike.

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Ann Clwyd: Tony Blair and Mark Drakeford pay tribute to ex MP

She represented the Cynon Valley constituency for 35 years before standing down in 2019.

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London day travelcards to be phased out

The daily paper tickets will no longer be sold or accepted on Transport for London services.

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Ulez: What is it and why is its expansion controversial?

What is London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and why is its expansion being discussed?

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Tube strike: Unions call off action following talks

Hundreds of Tube staff were set to walk out from 23 to 28 July amid an ongoing dispute.

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Women's World Cup: 'England are ready for anything'

England's experience means they are ready for anything at this World Cup, says Lionesses record goalscorer and BBC Sport pundit Ellen White.

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World will miss 1.5C warming limit - top UK expert

Former head of the UN climate science body told the BBC's Today programme he was very pessimistic.

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Banks face threat to licences over Farage account row

Banks could face conditions on their licences after Nigel Farage said his account was shut over his views.

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Mortgage rates fall for the first time two months

The Bank of England is not expected to raise interest rates as quickly after inflation slowed.

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Manipur: India video shows how rape is weaponised in conflict

A video that shows two naked women being paraded by a mob in Manipur state has sparked outrage.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat in tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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King's Speech will take place on 7 November

The State Opening will herald the final session of Parliament before the next general election.

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The Ashes: Jimmy Anderson removes Pat Cummins with first ball of day two

England bowler Jimmy Anderson removes Australia captain Pat Cummins for one with the very first ball on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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Women's World Cup 2023: New Zealand stun Norway in opening match - highlights

Watch highlights as co-hosts New Zealand earn their first-ever Women's World Cup victory - beating Norway 1-0 thanks to Hannah Wilkinson's second-half strike.

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Bank face threat to licences over Farage bank account row

Banks could face conditions on their licences after Nigel Farage said his account was shut over his views.

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The Ashes: England's Chris Woakes removes Australia's David Warner for 32

England bowler Chris Woakes removes Australia batter David Warner for 32 on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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Rents rise at fastest rate for eight years

Costs for tenants have jumped again but house prices grew more slowly in May, figures show.

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The Ashes: England's Stuart Broad removes Khawaja for 599th Test wicket

England bowler Stuart Broad takes his 599th career Test wicket by removing Australia's Usman Khawaja for three on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford.

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Facebook-owner Meta exec Nick Clegg claims AI 'quite stupid'

Meta's president of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has downplayed the risks of the current technology.

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Loot boxes: Games companies agree to restrict access in UK

The government has spent nearly three years on plans to regulate the use of loot boxes.

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Troubles legacy bill: Families plea with MPs ahead of Commons vote

Louie Johnston, whose father was murdered in 1997, appeals to MPs ahead of a key vote in the Commons.

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Banks warned over 'weak excuses' for savings rates

The financial regulator also says it will look closely at close to zero interest rates for loyal savers.

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Amazon staff at Rugeley vote for strike action over pay

Workers in Coventry are already taking strike action over pay and Rugeley staff could be joining them.

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La Palma wildfires: Firefighters battle raging blaze on Spanish island

Officials say more than 4,000 people had been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island.

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Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000 at auction

The rare first-edition, unopened 4GB model sold for almost 400 times its original value.

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Xbox v PlayStation: The battle for control

A brief history of the warring console makers' attempts to become the games industry's big boss.

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Post Office criticised for holes in compensation schemes

The head of an inquiry into the scandal calls for action to stop compensation payments being delayed.

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Australia baffled as unidentified mystery object washes up on beach

The item is under police guard as state and federal authorities work to identify its origin.

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Jane Birkin: Artist and style icon's life in pictures

France's president said she was a "French icon" who "sang the most beautiful words of our language".

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CPTPP trade deal will benefit UK if we use it, says Kemi Badenoch

The business secretary's comments come as she signs off a new deal with 11 Asia and Pacific nations.

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Rescuers battle to reach cars in flooded S Korea tunnel

As many as 19 vehicles are reported to be submerged, following days of deadly flooding and landslides.

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Laura Kuenssberg: What could go wrong for Keir Starmer?

The Labour leader is quietly preparing for power but he can't take anything for granted - here's why.

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South Korea: Landslides and floods leave at least 22 dead

Thousands have evacuated their homes amid heavy rain and floods in the country.

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Wimbledon 2023 results: Marketa Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur in women's final

Czech Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's title in the Open era as Ons Jabeur's wait for a major goes on.

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Arsenal signing Rice is statement of intent

Arsenal's spending over the past three summers - which now includes the signing of Declan Rice - outstrips everyone in the Premier League, but that puts pressure on Mikel Arteta, writes Simon Stone.

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Declan Rice: Arsenal sign England midfielder from West Ham for £105m

Arsenal sign England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham in a deal worth £100m plus £5m add-ons.

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NHS: Woman takes 200 mile-round trips for dentist appointment

Patients are driving for hours to be seen, and can't get on waiting lists despite having broken teeth.

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Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure

The country's most popular tourist attraction will stay closed between noon and 5pm in the 40C-plus heat.

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Rapid pace of price rises 'embedded', forecaster warns

Inflation is becoming entrenched, putting pressure on the public finances, the OBR says.

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Warning measles could hit tens of thousands in London

The rest of the UK is considered to be at low risk of the virus taking off.

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Dele Alli: Sleeping pill addiction 'widespread' in football, says psychotherapist

Sleeping pill addiction is "widespread" among football players, Oxford United club psychotherapist Gary Bloom tells BBC World Service.

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Google's ChatGPT rival Bard launches in Europe and Brazil

Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts.

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Manipur: Murders and mayhem tearing apart an Indian state

Ethnic divisions in Manipur have led to complete segregation of the warring communities.

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In pictures: Cerberus heatwave hits parts of Europe

People in countries including Italy and Spain are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures.

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Warning public debt could soar as population ages

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says.

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Iowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban

Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned.

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US inflation at slowest rate in more than two years

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June, new data shows, as prices for used cars dropped

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Comedian Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta

The US comedian joins two other authors who claim their copyright was infringed to train AI systems.

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2023 Women's World Cup: Argentina aim for first win at global tournament

Seven months after Lionel Messi and his team-mates conquered the world in Qatar, the excitement is lukewarm in Buenos Aires as Argentina prepare for the Women's World Cup.

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Thames Water: nationalisation is not the way forward says new chairman

The firm's new chairman pledges to improve performance while Ofwat warns of "deep-rooted" issues.

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South China Sea: Philippines to allow Barbie film but wants map blurred

Philippine censors said they were convinced the "cartoonish" map did not depict the nine-dash line.

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Northamptonshire mum paints stretch marks on Barbie for daughter

Kate Claxton wants to normalise stretch marks so her child does not think they are a big deal.

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Mabli Hall: Baby who died after being hit by car was in pram

Eight-month-old Mabli Hall died from a brain injury after a car hit her pram, an inquest hears.

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China kindergarten stabbing: What's behind spate of attacks?

For over a decade, a widening wealth gap is thought to have helped fuel social "revenge attacks".

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Chancellor to unveil pension fund reform aimed at boosting growth

Jeremy Hunt will announce plans for industry and to grow the economy at Mansion House on Monday night.

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Watch: Rains cause havoc in northern Indian state

North India has been witnessing heavy rainfall and flooding over the last few days.

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Video games: YouTube channel NoClip rescues tapes from landfill

Hundreds of hours of gaming history were set to be lost until film-maker Danny O'Dwyer stepped in.

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Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch.

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Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors.

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Minister refuses to commit to following pay board advice

Review bodies are advising the government on pay rises for public sector workers such as doctors.

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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots

The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.

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James Norton on performing on stage with diabetes

The Happy Valley actor speaks about how he manages his condition when performing in his new play.

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Lightning pictures: Thunderstorms light up the skies across England

Lightning strikes pictured across the country as thunderstorms brought flash flooding.

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Ofwat complacent over Thames Water affair - MP

A committee of MPs will quiz the watchdog on Wednesday over whether it has been "asleep at the wheel".

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Watch: Are Saturday's thunderstorms here to stay?

Matt Taylor gives the forecast for the next few days after thunderstorms hit parts of the UK.

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Unaffordable public sector pay rises would be short-sighted says PM

Rishi Sunak has said that "difficult decisions" are needed in order to bring inflation down.

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Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?

How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?

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West Mersea: Murder charge over married couple's death

A man is charged with murder in connection with the deaths of Stephen and Carol Baxter in Essex.

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Rishi Sunak says the UK discourages use of cluster bombs in Ukraine

The UK is one of 123 countries which bans the weapons but will continue to support Ukraine, PM says.

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Stradey Park Hotel: Llanelli councillor's warning over asylum system

A councillor says UK government officials have been "completely unable" to keep locals informed.

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British Grand Prix: Lando Norris says F1 trying its best on climate

The McLaren driver believes the sport's 2030 carbon-neutral goal is "a realistic target".

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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.

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Climate change: Shipping agrees net-zero goal but critics chide deal

Countries have agreed to limit carbon from shipping by 2050 but green groups say the pact is flawed.

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Scottish government wants drug possession to be legal

The Scottish government wants a change in UK laws to stop people found in possession of drugs being prosecuted.

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World records hottest day for third time in a week

One group of scientists reported a third global high calculated with satellites and computer models.

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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.

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Man goes on trial accused of strangling sister to death

Connor Gibson is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering his sister Amber Niven in Hamilton.

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Interest rate rigger wins right to appeal in UK

The appeal by Tom Hayes has the potential to overturn not only his own case but that of nine other traders.

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Cardiff: Hundreds due at e-bike crash boys' Ely funeral

The funeral procession will feature 200 motorbikes, two limos, four hearses and eight Rolls-Royces.

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Ruins found of Munich synagogue destroyed by Hitler

Columns and a stone tablet showing the Ten Commandments are discovered at a weir in the River Isar.

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Mason Mount: Erik ten Hag's Man Utd plans were key in 55m transfer from Chelsea

Mason Mount says Erik ten Hag's Manchester United blueprint convinced him to leave boyhood club Chelsea in a £55m deal.

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China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives

The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.

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Thames Water fined 3.3m over river sewage

The firm pumped millions of litres of sewage into rivers, turning them black and killing fish.

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Building collapses into raging China floodwaters

Authorities have warned of "multiple natural disasters" as heavy rains lash parts of the country.

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Ezra Miller: The Flash actor 'grateful' after harassment order ends

The Flash star posts a statement calling it an "egregious misuse of the protective order system".

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Sussex PCSO filmed refusing to attend assault at shop

Sussex Police apologise for the "clumsy language" used by a Police Community Support Officer.

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Supermarket fuel prices up due to lack of competition

Drivers paid an extra 6p per litre for fuel last year because of weaker competition, says watchdog.

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Sue Gray broke civil service code over Labour job offer

The ex-official was cleared to work for Labour by Parliament's advisory appointments body last week.

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Richard Curtis calls on Wimbledon to end Barclays sponsorship

Film director Richard Curtis says the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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New Aslef overtime ban to cause further train disruption

Aslef drivers will refuse to work overtime for another six days, in addition to the current industrial action.

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Wimbledon: Richard Curtis calls on championships to end Barclays sponsorship

Film director Richard Curtis says the bank is "financing and profiting from climate chaos".

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Ashes: Ben Stokes hits three sixes in a row to reach 100

England captain Ben Stokes hits three sixes to bring up a century against Australia on day five of the second Test at Lord's.

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The Ashes: Australia's Josh Hazlewood removes England's Ben Duckett for 83

England opener Ben Duckett is caught behind off the bowling of Australia's Josh Hazlewood for 83 on day five of the second Test at Lord's.

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Big Thames Water investor backs turnaround plans

One of the UK's largest pension funds is the first investor to come out and support Thames Water.

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Ashes: Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of Ben Stokes magic

Former England captain Alastair Cook says Australia will be fearful of some Ben Stokes magic on the final day of the second Ashes Test, with the hosts battling to avoid a second defeat.

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Dutch racing driver Van t Hoff 18 dies in crash

Dutch racing driver Dilano van 't Hoff dies after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine.

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Cambridge flat fire: Two children and a woman die in fire

A boy and a girl were rescued from the Cambridge property but died later in hospital.

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The Ashes: Australia's Steve Smith hits James Anderson for three fours in same over

Watch as Australia batter Steve Smith hits England's James Anderson for three fours in the same over on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

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Ashes: 'England will try to chase whatever Australia set' - Glenn McGrath previews day four

Isa Guha and Glenn McGrath discuss England's chances of getting a result after a rain-disrupted day three leaves them trailing Australia by 221 runs.

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