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Ukraine hits Russian nuclear site as Kyiv marks independence day
Russia has blamed Ukrainian drone attacks for a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region, saying several Russian power…
Susan Darwin
I focus on highlighting the latest in news and politics. With a passion for bringing fresh perspectives to the forefront, I aim to share stories that inspire progress, critical thinking, and informed discussions on today's most pressing issues.
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Bands boycott Victorious music festival after group 'cut-off'
A string of bands have pulled out of a music festival hours before they were due to perform after Irish folk band The Mary Wallopers…
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Piper Alpha: I needed to find out why North Sea disaster took my dad
Craig Williams BBC Scotland News Shane Gorman was 18 when he lost his dad in the Piper Alpha disaster. David was a safety officer on the…
Culture
U.S. Open 2025: Schedule for singles competition, how to watch Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner matches livestreaming on a TV or phone
It’s time to bust out your best tennis skirts and collared shirts: The 2025 U.S. Open is upon us, with singles play beginning Sunday,…
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AI passed the aesthetic Turing Test, raising big questions for art
Pick up an August 2025 issue of Vogue, and you’ll come across an advertisement for the brand Guess featuring a stunning model. Yet tucked…
Lifestyle
Pub and travel bans proposed in sentencing overhaul
People convicted of crimes in England and Wales could find themselves barred from going to pubs, concerts and sports matches under changes…
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Why your brand needs an enemy
Most business advice tells you to avoid making enemies. I’m here to tell you the opposite: if your brand doesn’t have an enemy, you’re…
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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff seek glory
If any of the four Slams could throw up a different winner, then recent history suggests it could happen at the US Open. The slightly…
Lifestyle
This underused strategy can help with well-being
You’ve heard plenty of solutions for stress. From meditation and nature walks to cold therapy and yoga, the list is long. But a less…
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Trump's plan to send troops to Chicago is abuse of power, Illinois governor says
President Donald Trump's plan to deploy troops to Chicago is an abuse of power, the Democratic governor of the US state of Illinois has…
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Thursday Murder Club: Pierce Brosnan felt 'huge responsibility' towards fans of the book
Yasmin Rufo Culture reporter Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club book series is one of the most successful of recent years - more than 10…
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Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system
Iain Watson Political Correspondent, BBC News The government is planning an overhaul of the asylum appeals system, as it tries to cut the…
Business
The questions about St George's and union jack flags lining British streets
Phil Mackie Midlands correspondent Driving through the south west of Birmingham, it's hard not to notice something about the lampposts.…
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Blue badge holders should not pay airport drop-off fees, charity says
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News All UK airports should stop charging blue badge holders for being dropped off close to…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Heading for IMF bailout' and 'Border farce!'
A leading economist has warned that the economy is at risk of "collapse". Source link
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Keeladi: Indian-UK researchers recreate faces from 2,500-year-old skulls
Cherylann Mollan BBC News Reporting from Keeladi, Tamil Nadu In a modest-sized university lab in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu,…
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This word-search website is the brain boost you never knew you needed
Language is the original technology, the tool we’ve all used to coordinate with each other for thousands of years. Our success in…
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Asylum hotel protesters met by counter-demonstrators in UK
Alex Kleiderman & Tom Symonds BBC News Protesters and counter-protesters met during demonstrations Protests over the use of hotels for…
Culture
Max Dowman - Arsenal's 15-year-old shines on Premier League debut against Leeds
The talent of Dowman has not been a shock for anyone who has been around Arsenal. He has been training with the first team squad since he…
Culture
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Francesca McGhie - the ballerina who became Scotland's hero
Rugby was not McGhie's first love. Dancing was her passion, and her talents as a ballet and contemporary dancer earned her a place at the…
Business
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts creating lava fountain
Huge fountains of lava have sprayed 100ft into the air in the most recent eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. Video released by the…
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UK weather: Country to bask in 30C heat on bank holiday Monday
The UK could see a return of 30C heat just in time for bank holiday Monday, amid what is expected to be among the hottest summers on…
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Eberechi Eze: Arsenal sign forward from Crystal Palace
Arsenal have completed the signing of England forward Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The Gunners agreed a deal worth £60m, including…
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Emotionally intelligent people use a brilliant 3-word phrase to learn, remember, and get more out of life
My family and I recently returned from an amazing four weeks of traveling across the western U.S. It’s the longest trip we’ve ever taken…