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Seven months pregnant para-archer Grinham secures Paris bronze

Para-archer Jodie Grinham beats Paralympics GB team-mate and reigning champion Phoebe Paterson Pine to win bronze in the women's individual compound. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4f1POX8 via

Bodies of man and three children found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d4BA6iX via

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5G9d4J3 via

Elon Musk's X suspended in Brazil after supreme court ruling

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6iDQTlx via

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RKHaThc via

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aqk6rQR via

Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGRZno6 via

Why is Harris bringing Walz to her first major interview?

The Democractic presidential nominee is facing some criticism for dodging the scrutiny of a solo interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9RBQiDL via

Super rare ghost orchid rediscovered in UK

An ultra rare flower has been spotted in the wild, for the first time in more than 20 years in Britain from BBC News https://ift.tt/QAUGDbf via

Strictly judge Len Goodman to get public memorial

Late TV star Len Goodman is set to be immortalised outside a dance studio in Dartford town centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k7qNUBZ via

Starmer Looks Back In Anger

Plus, Oasis reform for UK tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ryq3nNZ via

Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LM5Ujy7 via

Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S1AZTF4 via

Tennessee TikToker on mission to prove British food isn't bland after all

Kalani Smith, from Tennessee, reviews staples of British cuisine to his three million followers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0UpDY3 via

Today at the Test: England v Sri Lanka - day four highlights

Day four highlights from the first Test between England and Sri Lanka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBhiEL8 via

'An absolute stunner!' Fan takes brilliant one-handed catch in stands

Watch a fan take a brilliant one-handed catch at Old Trafford as England's Mark Wood smashes a six against Sri Lanka. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yp7FmjH via

Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y5PrMC2 via

England make strong start to life under Pope

England make a strong start to life under Ollie Pope’s temporary captaincy, bowling out Sri Lanka for 236 on the first day the first Test at Old Trafford. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Etk4b76 via

Obama's speech latest chapter in two-decade Harris relationship

He will headline the Democratic Convention tonight and give his backing to Harris, who for years has moved in a similar political orbit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/12lELx4 via

Firefighter admits sharing photo of dead body

Cameron Hancel shared an image of a deceased male while working for West Midlands Fire Service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NZsfwJg via

GB's Watson, Jubb & Kartal win in US Open qualifiers

Britain's Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and Sonay Kartal make it through the first round of qualifying for the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5imVTfN via

Children scared rioters would break in through broken window

A family has told BBC Panorama how they were terrified rioters would break into their Middlesborough home after their front window was smashed in. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5h6R9xC via

Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eRYMJiX via

Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway

Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M1p3XQm via

Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OgD2ZUI via

Girl's rare cancer was mistaken for a wart

A child with a cancerous lesion on her toe was mistakenly diagnosed as having a wart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Da7twQ9 via

KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DZmrG4M via

Paul Hollywood defends wife over pub sale

The Great British Bake Off judge says his family has faced 'vindictiveness' over Smarden pub sale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eja3pW2 via

Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2p3vVYk via

US judge has girl handcuffed for sleeping during court field trip

Detroit judge condemned by mother after showing 15-year-old he was "not to be played with". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sjh2Azi via

Trainee was locked in with lions at Belfast Zoo

Belfast City Council says it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously". from BBC News https://ift.tt/4mrGdYw via

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of West Midlands sodium cyanide spill

The BBC's Jo Black reports from where a major incident was declared after the chemical affected a 12-mile stretch of canals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k1pOqX5 via

Jess Phillips admits 'mistake' over unrest tweet

The minister has been criticised for her response to a video of masked men confronting a reporter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZXamkhr via

Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yw8i95R via

Girl, 13, admits violent disorder at hotel, as more people face court over riots

A teenage girl admits to using or threatening unlawful violence in Aldershot on 31 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rLak401 via

Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge

Somerset photographer Josh Dury says Nasa sharing his image is an "immense privilege". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SckaJ8D via

What can Team GB medallists hope to earn after their wins?

For most of the UK's athletes, there is not big money in sport. But there is cash to be made from advertising. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h94vDNj via

Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRJZpnC via

Seven taken to hospital after festival crowd surge

One woman, who was at the festival with her daughter, says the surge was "terrifying". from BBC News https://ift.tt/I5EQ2s0 via

Lin follows Khelif by winning gold amid controversy

Lin Yu-ting becomes the second boxer in 24 hours to win Olympic gold, despite the ongoing row over her gender eligibility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qKc1iUN via

Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gCdwJi via

GB's Barker & Evans secure silver in women's madison

Watch as Great Britain's Elinor Barker and Neah Evans claim silver in the women's madison, as Italy take the gold at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/40UlLNo via

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Lyles is denied double

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/giM3KVQ via

Boxer Lin reaches final amid eligibility row

Lin Yu-ting secures a place in the Olympic women's featherweight final amid the ongoing controversy over her eligibility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OX2wehK via

Why has Ukraine launched a raid into Russia?

Vladimir Putin called the attack a "provocation", but Kyiv's objectives are not immediately clear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bATnEVh via

GB win Olympic silver and bronze in team pursuit races

Great Britain win silver in a pulsating men's team pursuit final before the women's quartet back that up with bronze in the Paris Olympic velodrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N160dOT via

GB win men's team sprint silver

Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe and Hamish Turnbull continue Great Britain's medal-winning start at the Olympics with team sprint silver. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQWjFzq via

Moment Met Police chief appears to push past journalist's microphone

Sir Mark Rowley was asked about "ending two-tier policing" as he left the Cabinet Office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L0sn1Oh via

UN staff fired over possible links to 7 October attack

The sackings follow a UN investigation into their possible involvement in the Hamas-led attack on Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FaQybq7 via

Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4UKQTa via

Keir Starmer condemns 'far-right thuggery' after another day of violence

The prime minister says people have a right to be safe and yet we've seen "Muslim communities targeted... Nazi salutes in the street". from BBC News https://ift.tt/mNKdyjB via

Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M57J3CA via

Home secretary says 'thuggery has no place on Britain's streets' after disorder in several cities

Police officers are injured in clashes with anti-immigration demonstrators in several UK cities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P5pVJX2 via

Watch: Clashes and burning cars at protests in UK

Anti-immigration protests break out in several cities across the UK following the killing of three young girls in Southport on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ihEv9Fj via

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.” from BBC News https://ift.tt/8MtkngG via

Five more medals for GB and Biles sparkles - top five stories from Paris

After their most successful opening week to a summer Olympics ever, Team GB showed no signs of slowing down on day eight with gold and bronze in the rowing from BBC News https://ift.tt/q7OFNJ2 via

What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyM1qt6 via

Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5YlNwj via

Justin Timberlake licence suspended in drink-driving case

Timberlake was in Belgium during the virtual court hearing, answering "yes" to questions from the judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zx1UTfC via

GB win team jumping gold for first time since 2012

Great Britain win Olympic team jumping gold for the first time since London 2012 with a near-faultless performance in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K01h7CQ via

Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dBDmH5V via

Just Stop Oil activists jailed after M25 blocked

Five people are jailed and another given a suspended sentence for widespread disruption in 2022. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZNsHSCy via

Maduro manoeuvring to stay in power in Venezuela

Under pressure to back up claims he won the election, President Maduro turns to the country's top court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CoHL6sj via