Thursday, 31 August 2023

The Papers: School closure 'chaos' and 'misery for the NHS'

Friday's papers focus on the English school buildings that must close over fears of collapse.

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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Aston Villa 3-0 Hibernian (agg 8-0): Villa ease into Conference League group stage

Aston Villa reach the Europa Conference League group stage with a comfortable win over Hibernian.

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Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules

Minister says Icelanders' values have changed, but allows whaling to resume with restrictions.

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Huddersfield student accommodation to house asylum seekers

More than 160 students need to find alternative housing in Huddersfield.

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Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Pret a Manger fined over London worker stuck in freezer

The woman, who was wearing only jeans and a T-shirt, was stuck for two and a half hours.

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Blue supermoon: World gazes at rare lunar phenomenon

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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Police release CCTV of Aston Villa coach bricking in Burnley

The footage shows the moment a brick was hurled at the Premier League team's bus as it left Burnley.

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Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Papers: Stranded travellers 'out of pocket' and Ulez revolt

There is continued anger over UK flight delays and cancellations in Wednesday's papers.

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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' hits airport in northwest Russia city of Pskov

An unconfirmed Russian media report says four transport planes have been damaged at Pskov airport.

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Manchester Airport: Man jailed over meet-and-greet parking fraud

Mohammed Isaq promised to put passengers' cars in a secure compound, but left them in a field instead.

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Fulham 1-1 (5-3 on pens) Tottenham Hotspur: Richarlison scores but hosts win shootout

Richarlison scores but cannot prevent Tottenham going out of the EFL Cup as Fulham win a penalty shootout to progress to round three.

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Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland wins the PFA Player of the Year award, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is named Young Player of the Year.

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Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.

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Monday, 28 August 2023

Terry Gou: The Taiwan iPhone billionaire who wants to be president

The electronics billionaire has charisma and experience with China - but the opposition vote is divided.

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Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar football powerhouse bet

The desert kingdom's vast Pro League investment aims to turn it into a world leader of the sport.

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'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.

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The Papers: Air traffic 'chaos' in UK could last for days

Tuesday's front pages are dominated by the delays and cancellations caused by a system failure.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Watch: The day air traffic control went down... in 71 seconds

Thousands of passengers were stranded after a UK air space technical issue led to flight delays and cancellations.

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Sunday, 27 August 2023

Jenni Hermoso: Players and fans support Spain World Cup star in kiss row

The furore over the Spanish football chief's kiss on the lips generates protests at matches.

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Newspaper headlines: Tory infighting warning and migrant tagging plans

Calls for an end to schisms among Tory MPs and plans for migrants to be given GPS tags lead the papers.

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GB athletics team finish with 10 medals

Great Britain won 10 medals in Budapest to equal their best medal haul at a World Championships.

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The Hundred 2023: Oval Invincibles beat Manchester Originals in men's final

Oval Invincibles stage a remarkable fightback to beat Manchester Originals and win the men's Hundred at Lord's.

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World Athletics Championships 2023: Keely Hodgkinson wins 800m silver as Mary Moraa triumphs

Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for silver as Kenya's Mary Moraa triumphs in a thrilling 800m final at the World Championships.

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Saturday, 26 August 2023

Derek Bailey: Guitar pioneer who tore up music's rulebook

A Huddersfield exhibition explores the life and legacy of Sheffield-born improviser Derek Bailey.

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Newspaper headlines: Met staff data breach and Dorries quits as MP

A suspected cyber attack on the Metropolitan Police and the resignation of Nadine Dorries lead the papers.

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Ukraine war: Fighter ace and two other pilots killed in mid-air crash

Andrii Pilshchykov won fame taking part in dogfights over Kyiv during the early phase of Russia's invasion.

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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years.

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The Rubiales World Cup kiss row... in 75 seconds

The controversy concerning the head of Spanish football and a kiss at the Women's World Cup final explained.

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Friday, 25 August 2023

Bodycam shows Texas officer wrangling a huge snake

When a report of a snake on the loose came in, this police department sent their 'snake whisperer'

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Crystal Bar vape giant deletes TikTok after giveaway with no age verification

UK's second-biggest vape company, Chinese-owned SKE, has since deleted some social media accounts.

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Luis Rubiales: Who is the controversial Spanish FA chief?

Who is Luis Rubiales, the Spanish FA chief who is under pressure after kissing Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup?

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Can the British Museum dig itself out of trouble?

Trustees need to show they have a plan to put things right after a damaging week over missing treasures.

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Kleenex is pulling out of Canada due to 'unique complexities'

Kimberly-Clark is pulling its consumer facial tissues from Canada, citing “unique complexities".

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Thursday, 24 August 2023

Wisbech farm claims UK record-breaking year for watermelons

The Wisbech farm doubles production of watermelons, despite the "challenging" British weather.

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Putin breaks silence over Prigozhin's reported death

The Russian president says the Wagner group boss was a "talented person" who made "serious mistakes".

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Ashley Dale: Man charged with murder after woman shot in garden

Ian Fitzgibbon, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ashley Dale in Liverpool last August.

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Comic overwhelmed as millions watch slo-mo footballer routine

Karl Porter's impression of a footballer's celebration has been shared widely on social media.

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How dangerous are English Channel dinghies?

BBC News looks at the seaworthiness of the inflatables being used by many of the migrants who cross the English Channel - and why experts warn they're death traps.

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Wednesday, 23 August 2023

The Papers: 'Putin's revenge' and Prigozhin's death 'no surprise'

Thursday's papers focus on the presumed death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash.

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GCSE results set to drop close to pre-Covid levels

The pass rate is send to be much closer to 2019 levels, with the steepest fall in England.

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Prigozhin's years of living dangerously

For decades Russia's Vladimir Putin relied on Yevgeny Prigozhin's services, until he staged a mutiny.

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World Championships 2023: Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Jakob Ingebrigtsen to take gold

Britain's Josh Kerr stuns Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen to win 1500m gold at the World Championships in Budapest.

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Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The Papers: 'Womb transplant' and Letby victims 'fobbed off'

Wednesday's papers cover the UK's first womb transplant and the aftermath of the Lucy Letby trial.

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Mason Greenwood: Rachel Riley accuses Man Utd of 'gaslighting'

Rachel Riley accuses Manchester United of "gaslighting" and "green lighting" abuse for their handling of the decision to part company with Mason Greenwood.

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Pakistan cable car: Relieve as all passengers brought to safety

They spent hours dangling above a ravine in high winds before being rescued by helicopter and zip line.

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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Conservation: Lifeline for endangered insect feared extinct

The tiny insect, the scarce yellow sally, is bred in a zoo, raising hopes for saving the species.

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Canada wildfires: Trudeau criticises Facebook over news ban amid crisis

The prime minister accuses the company of putting profits over safety amid Canada's wildfire crisis.

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Women's World Cup: Spain's jubilant champions arrive in Madrid

The Spanish football team celebrate their win as they land at Madrid airport.

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X removes Holocaust denying post after Auschwitz Museum criticism

The Auschwitz Museum reported the post but was initially told by X it did not break safety rules.

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Greece wildfires: Authorities on alert for new spate of blazes

Officials warn that high temperatures and strong winds on Tuesday could see more devastating fires.

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Sunday, 20 August 2023

Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.

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The Papers: 'Heartbreak' for England who 'did us all proud'

The Lionesses narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in Australia leads Monday's papers.

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Watch highlights of the final - five minutes of the best action

England's wait to win a first Women's World Cup goes on after defeat by Spain in the 2023 final in Sydney.

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Baghdad advertising boards turned off over porn screening

Electronic screens were shut down after a hacker used one to run a pornographic film.

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British Museum: How easy is it to steal from a museum?

Stolen items from the British Museum spark debate over the safety of the world's greatest treasures.

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Saturday, 19 August 2023

Sudan conflict: Black market AK-47s flood Sudan's capital

Khartoum has become lawless after four months of war, forcing some residents to arm themselves.

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The Papers: 'Lioness we can' and 'Investigate hospital bosses'

England's World Cup final clash with Spain and fallout from Lucy Letby's baby murders lead the papers.

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Cats: The mum and daughter living with more than 70 pets

Karen and Lauren discuss how their "therapeutic" way of life has become a "living hell".

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Friday, 18 August 2023

Made In Heaven: A show taking on all that's wrong with Indian weddings

Made In Heaven, a show about wedding planners, explores deep-rooted prejudices plaguing Indian marriages.

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Ukraine war: US allows transfer of Danish and Dutch F-16 war planes to Kyiv

US-made jets in Denmark and the Netherlands can be sent to Ukraine when its pilots are fully trained.

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The Papers: 'Ten chances' to stop Letby and 'How many more?'

The murder of seven babies by nurse Lucy Letby, the UK's worst child killer, leads the papers.

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Albania: Italy pays bill for tourists' dine and dash

In a unique act of diplomacy, Italy's prime minister tells her government to settle the unpaid bill.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Russia sanctions UK politicians and journalists

Those on the list include Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness.

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Thursday, 17 August 2023

The Papers: Goodbye to Michael Parkinson 'the greatest'

Friday's papers are dominated by the death of chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson at the age of 88.

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Sir Michael Parkinson: Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham lead tributes

Stars who were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson over the years pay tribute to the "TV legend".

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Transgender women banned from women's chess events

The ruling by the International Chess Federation is drawing criticism from some players.

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Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed.

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Wednesday, 16 August 2023

The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row

The toddler was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse. Her parents deny the charges.

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More than 60 migrants feared dead at sea off Cape Verde coast

Thirty-eight others are rescued after the boat is found off the Cape Verde coast, police say.

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Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A wildfire is threatening Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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The Papers: 'Lionesses make history' and 'heist at the museum'

The England women's football team's World Cup run is among the big stories on Thursday's front pages.

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Manchester City 1-1 Sevilla: Pep Guardiola's side win Super Cup on penalties

Manchester City win the Super Cup for the first time by beating Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

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MP pledges to push for Crooked House law

Marco Longhi wants to see better protection for heritage buildings after crooked pub's demolition.

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Pakistan: Mob burns churches over blasphemy claims

Thousands took to the streets over accusations that two Christian men had desecrated the Quran.

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Tuesday, 15 August 2023

WW2 aerial photos opened to public for first time

The 3,600 photographs offer a birds-eye view of the country as it changed during the war.

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The Papers: Russian 'spy ring' and 'bumper' rise in pensions

Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the arrest by UK police of three people suspected of spying for Russia.

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Trump's court and campaign schedule is looking chaotic

Seeking the White House while facing multiple civil and criminal trials will keep Donald Trump very busy in 2024.

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Who are the 18 others charged alongside Donald Trump in Georgia?

From Kanye West's former publicist to an ex-chief of staff - here's who else was charged in Georgia.

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Father Ted writer Graham Linehan Fringe show cancelled over gender views

An Edinburgh arts venue says Graham Linehan's beliefs do not align with its values.

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Crooked House owners' links to previous major fire

A huge fire broke out at a Buckinghamshire landfill site five years before the Black Country blaze.

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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.

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Monday, 14 August 2023

Why fashion brands are putting celebrities in charge

Celebrities are winning jobs at the top of luxury fashion firms - but what can they really contribute?

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Afghan refugees being let down by UK, says think tank

More In Common says lessons need to be learned, on the two-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul.

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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness.

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Sunday, 13 August 2023

Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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The Papers: Baby in 'tent terror' and poor pupils 'hit hardest'

Monday's papers feature a baby escaping serious injury when a car crashed into a Pembrokeshire campsite.

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Moises Caicedo transfer news: Chelsea agree £115m deal for Brighton midfielder

Chelsea agree a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo for a British record fee of £115m.

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Police search for teenage hillwalker missing in Highlands

The police, coastguard, and mountain rescue teams have been searching for missing Isaac Johnson.

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Hawaii wildfires: Volunteers bring aid by boat to devastated Maui

Volunteers formed a human chain to pass aid off the boat as quickly as possible.

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Saturday, 12 August 2023

Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii.

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Can this battery-swapping electric scooter help unblock cities? We take a ride

We take a ride on a scooter powered by the world's largest battery-swapping network.

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Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius: Briton wins with one-punch knockout in round seven

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua spectacularly knocks out Robert Helenius with one punch in round seven, after boxing tentatively in the first half of the fight at London's O2 Arena.

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How did Netflix know I was gay before I did?

Tech recommendations can reveal more about us than we know ourselves - but how and why does this happen?

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The Papers: Boat deaths 'prompt anger' and 'Goalden Girls'

Sunday's papers lead on six migrants drowning in the Channel as well as England Women's World Cup success.

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Line of Duty's Vicky McClure announces marriage live on air

Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen revealed their wedding on Jonny's daughter's BBC Wales radio show.

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.

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Friday, 11 August 2023

Your results day guide for A-levels, T-levels and BTecs

When is results day, and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need?

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The Papers: 'Bug on barge' and students' bunk bed 'battle'

Saturday's papers include Legionella on an asylum seeker barge and students' battle for accommodation.

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Man City start title defence with Burnley win

Erling Haaland scores twice as Premier League champions Manchester City start off their title defence with victory at Burnley.

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Crypto firm founder Bankman-Fried heads to jail as bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges.

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Below Deck: Has Bravo show exposed a problem in yachting?

Sexual misconduct on the reality TV show has hit the headlines - but what do yacht workers think?

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Thursday, 10 August 2023

Rishi Sunak most frequent UK flyer among recent PMs

The PM took almost one flight a week, data show, as he's accused of abandoning climate leadership.

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The Papers: 'PM failing on climate' and 'NHS on the brink'

The government's attitude to climate change and junior doctors' strikes are taking the front pages today.

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Ecuador politician murder suspects are Colombian, police say

Six people have been arrested over the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.

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Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 near Cheltenham

A small aircraft landed on the central reservation of the A40 Golden Valley just before 18:00 BST.

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Below Deck Down Under: Jason Chambers addresses sexual misconduct row

Jason Chambers thanked production crew for "breaking the fourth wall and stepping in" during filming.

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Woking murder investigation after death of girl, 10

Her body was discovered at a property in Surrey in the early hours of the morning, police say.

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Microphone thrown by Cardi B makes $100k for charity

The rap star hurled the mic after a fan threw a drink at her during a recent concert in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, 8 August 2023

Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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Warning UK set for five years of lost economic growth

The economy has been hit by Brexit, Covid and the Ukraine war, a think tank says.

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The Papers: 'Double data breach' and 'Jabs could beat obesity'

The news of two major data leaks is among a broad mix of stories to make the front pages on Wednesday.

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Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

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Labour launches expert team to increase crime-solving

The party launches an expert team to help police and prosecutors bring more criminals to justice.

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Five people killed in Cape Town taxi strike violence

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.

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Bibby Stockholm: Asylum seekers describe life on barge

Fifteen men boarded the government's new accommodation barge for asylum seekers in Dorset on Monday.

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Monday, 7 August 2023

Simon & Schuster: Publisher to be sold for $1.6bn

Finding a buyer has been a lengthy saga for the owner of the publisher, Paramount Global.

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Operation Seal Bay: Catching 'the man with the rubber face'

How a master of disguise and a secret bunker were uncovered in a major drugs bust 40 years ago.

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Investigating the 'spiritual healers' sexually abusing women

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC.

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Will electric flying taxis live up to their promise?

Small electric aircraft will be carrying passengers soon in Europe soon, but will they catch on?

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Landmark 'wonky' Crooked House demolished

The Crooked House pub, once known as "Britain's wonkiest pub", is demolished two days after a fire.

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Ukraine war: Several killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say

President Zelensky said the Russian attacks had struck an "ordinary residential building".

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Prison and probation staffing dangerously low

The Ministry of Justice publishes its views on the services accidentally on a government website.

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Sunday, 6 August 2023

Families in Turkey's quake cities battle dust and rubble six months on

Six months on from the deadly earthquakes, thousands are still living in tents and makeshift camps.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The two tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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Fines hiked for firms employing illegal migrants

Companies who repeatedly employ illegal migrants face fines up to £60,000 per breach under new rules.

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Women's World Cup 2023: Why exit of holders USA was a predictable 'catastrophe'

The USA hoped to become the first team to win three successive Women's World Cup titles but made history of a very different kind.

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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Saturday, 5 August 2023

Do people really swallow spiders in their sleep?

Spider experts fear arachnids have been unfairly blamed for a Hertfordshire man's breathing problem.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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The Papers: 'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky

People have been reportedly killed and wounded in the strike in north-eastern Ukraine, says the president.

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Friday, 4 August 2023

Travel disruption set to worsen with climate change, warns government adviser

The UK must invest in rail and road networks or accept more extreme weather disruption, a government advisor says.

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Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar

Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next.

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Twitch streamer Kai Cenat's 'giveaway' sparks chaos in Manhattan

About 2,000 people mobbed Union Square in anticipation of a PlayStation 5 offer by influencer Kai Cenat.

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Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law.

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Travis Scott in chart Utopia with first UK number one album

The US star enjoys a perfect week, while fellow rappers Dave and Central Cee set a new chart record.

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Thursday, 3 August 2023

Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games.

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The Papers: Protesters on Sunak's roof and economy 'in a trap'

Friday's front pages touch on protesters who climbed onto the roof of Rishi Sunak's home.

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Dan Wootton MailOnline column paused amid investigation, publisher confirms

A DMG Media statement confirms the column's absence as it considers "serious" but "complex" allegations.

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'This is messed up': Las Vegas sphere displays massive eyeball

The venue displays different sphere-shaped images, but the blinking eye has stood out.

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Wednesday, 2 August 2023

'Heartstopper helped me open up on sexuality in later life'

The Netflix show may be aimed at teens but it has a special appeal for some older fans.

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Tom Kerridge: Hospitality strain like 'walking uphill, on glass, barefoot'

A wave of costs adds to the relentless pressure on the industry, says the celebrity chef.

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The Papers: Donald Trump charged and Justin Trudeau's split

Thursday's front pages look ahead to Trump's third time in court facing criminal charges.

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Police review MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet

The leaflet asks voters if they want a traveller site near their home.

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Presenter Chris Hughes told Barbie comment 'not appropriate' by BBC

Presenter Chris Hughes has been told by the BBC that a comment he made to Australian Maitlan Brown during The Hundred was "not appropriate".

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Tuesday, 1 August 2023

Moscow drone attacks: Residents shrug off skyscraper strikes

"Unfortunately, I think this is our new reality" one resident of the Russian capital told the BBC.

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Why the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election matters

The vote will be a key test for both the SNP and Labour ahead of the next general election.

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CEO Secrets: 'We hand-ice millions of biscuits'

Biscuiteers co-founder Harriet Hastings shares her business advice for our CEO Secrets series.

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Sturgeon Moon: Supermoon pictures from around the world

The full Moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual as it lit up night skies on Tuesday night.

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Violinist who played during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Dagmar Turner played the violin while surgeons were removing a brain tumour in January 2020.

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