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Brent fire: Names of four people who died released by police
Four people who died after a house fire that took place in Brent in the early hours of Saturday morning have been named by police. Nusrat…
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Monaco Grand Prix result: Lando Norris wins from Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri
Although the hope behind the new rule was that it would add spice to the race, the spice was all theoretical as teams were on tenterhooks…
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Bodies of five skiers found near Switzerland's Zermatt resort
The bodies of five skiers have been found by rescuers near Switzerland's luxury Zermatt resort. They were recovered a day after emergency…
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Alan Yentob: BBC arts broadcaster dies aged 78
Paul Glynn Culture reporter Watch: A look back at Alan Yentob's colourful, creative career Alan Yentob, the long-serving BBC arts…
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French Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka beats Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1 6-0 to get Paris campaign under way in style
World number one Aryna Sabalenka dropped only one game as she beat Kamilla Rakhimova to get her French Open campaign under way in emphatic…
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Alan Yentob obituary: Creative giant of BBC TV, on screen and off
Paul Glynn Culture reporter As the face of documentary series like Arena, Imagine and Omnibus, Alan Yentob was usually seen interviewing…
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Americans are fueling a massive pope economy
It was a fun moment to be online. When the news broke on May 8 that Pope Francis’s successor would be the first-ever American to hold the…
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Nigel Farage's Reform UK commits to reinstating winter fuel payment
Reform UK has said it will fully reinstate winter fuel payments to pensioners and scrap the two-child benefit cap, if the party gets into…
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This tiny piece of tech will change how you watch the Indy 500
When you describe it in words, the Indianapolis 500 might seem like a boring watch: Cars go round and round an oval track 200 times,…
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Have social media platforms rolled back the promises they made after George Floyd’s death?
Five years ago, George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer after Floyd was suspected of using a counterfeit $20 bill. His…
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This lesson I learned in the Marines will help you succeed at work
“Embrace the suck.” One of the first things you learn as a Marine is to “embrace the suck.” Not because it sounds tough—but because it’s…
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A firefighter-invented hydrant for helicopters is boosting response times for urban fires
Mark Whaling and a crew raced up and down a hill in a tanker truck as they battled a wildfire in Los Angeles County, scrambling to get…
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4 ways high-achievers use tech to get more done
Technology can be a double-edged sword. The right amount can fuel productivity, but too much can become a time waste. As with most things,…
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Researchers take a step toward carbon-capturing batteries
What if there were a battery that could release energy while trapping carbon dioxide? This isn’t science fiction; it’s the promise of…
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I read more than 100 books last year as a working mom. You can, too
A year ago, I started reading again. I say “again” because, like the countless friends and colleagues I’ve spoken to who have also found…
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Unfinished housing sites may be taken off developers under new rules
Developers who leave housing sites unfinished for years could see their land handed over to local councils under new rules aimed at…
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Cannes: Iranian director Jafar Panahi speaks out against regime after Palme d'Or win
Ian Youngs Culture reporter Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who has previously been put in prison and banned from film-making in his home…
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Aberdeen win Scottish Cup: 'I could retire today and be a happy man'
Before Saturday, Shinnie had suffered defeat in four previous domestic cup finals - three against Celtic - across two spells with…
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Monaco Grand Prix 2025: Norris pole position 'a big thing'
Lando Norris said his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix was a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being…
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The digital nomad dream has a dark side
Sophie Rucker had been living and working in London for five years when a trip to a yoga training school in Bali presented her with an…
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Sabotage suspected as power cut hits Cannes Film Festival
A power cut in southern France caused by suspected sabotage has disrupted screenings on the final day of the Cannes Film Festival. About…
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Co-driver killed in crash at Jim Clark Rally in Scottish Borders
A co-driver has been killed in a crash at the Jim Clark Rally in the Scottish Borders. Dai Roberts, 39, from Carmarthen in Wales, died at…
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Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of fourth child
Rachel Muller-Heyndyk BBC News Carrie and Boris Johnson have announced the birth of their fourth child, a girl. Poppy Eliza Josephine…
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England v Zimbabwe: Shoaib Bashir takes six wickets to seal huge win
In a year when pace bowling will be so crucial to England's hopes, and with a number of seamers absent, those on show did little to press…