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Australia edge New Zealand in epic World Cup opener

Jack Bostock scores a hat-trick of tries as Australia fight back to win the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup against New Zealand....

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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England

Reservoir levels continue to drop after a hot summer and less September rain than normal....

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Man killed by tiger climbed two fences before suffering multiple injuries, inquest hears

William Chapman climbed two fences to enter a tiger's pen at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, an inquest hears....

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Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments

Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended....

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Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says a pause is over after fresh Russian attacks and US attempts to pressure Kyiv, while suggesting a Starlink slowdown is deliberate....

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Eight crew missing in tanker fire off Romania's coast

Eight of 12 crew members are missing after a ship reported a fire and explosion in the Black Sea off Romania....

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Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?

Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino....

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Economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of chancellor's first Budget

The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show....

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North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay

China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces....

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Southgate does not see return to Premier League management

Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League....

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The World Cup co-hosts where rugby league is a national obsession

World Cup co-hosts Papua New Guinea's love of rugby league manifests itself in the Kumuls and the Orchids national teams, two badges of hope and unity for the island....

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Hundreds of IDF investigations into killings without public outcome, BBC Verify finds

BBC Verify has identified 254 incidents from the past three years the Israeli military said it is reviewing after being accused of harm....

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UK temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in

Warm air will bring unseasonable warmth to the south and east of the UK on Thursday but chillier conditions are set to spread to all areas by the weekend....

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White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials

Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived....

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The Papers: 'Zelenskyy blames Trump' and Brand a 'sex predator'

Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London and the first day of Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Thursday's front pages....

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How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label

Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area....

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Wales has a school standards crisis. Will plans to fix it actually work?

Wales scores poorly on international test results but it is not clear a new curriculum will help....

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Dog that hunts invasive 'sea vomit' honoured as animal of the year

A working is named animal of the year for hunting out an invasive marine creature, the carpet sea squirt....

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Guardiola's return, Man City's defiance - and a game of glorious chaos

On their return to Etihad Stadium Manchester City put on a show of defiance - even in the face of a PSG masterclass, writes Phil McNulty....

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Jackson steps up again as Aston Villa revival continues

Nicolas Jackson continues his fine goalscoring form as Aston Villa record an impressive Champions League win....

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Martinez outburst came out of 'anger and frustration'

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez says he "spoke out of anger and frustration" when launching a scathing attack on the club's hierarchy....

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PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?

Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?...

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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy

The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate"....

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Man City show fight but fall short of fightback against slick PSG

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium...

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On night of mayhem for Liverpool, Barcola arrives in style

Bradley Barcola's form was the subject of pre-match questions before Liverpool faced LASK. The French forward's Champions League hat-trick was the perfect answer....

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Musk says any limits on Ukraine's Starlink access down to US, not his firm

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions"....

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Why is Starlink internet so important on the battlefield in Ukraine?

It is the "backbone of military communications in Ukraine" that provides vital high-speed internet to forces across the country....

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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky

The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump....

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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced

The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast....

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Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase

Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly"....

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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats, says Swinney

The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen....

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Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends....

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Star-studded Saudi exhibition postponed after deadly attacks

The Six Kings Slam exhibition event - featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic - is postponed following a series of deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia....

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case as relative of country's first victim

It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo....

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Wilcox the target again in another damaging Man Utd fallout

Lisandro Martinez's explosive comments after Manchester United's Champions League defeat by Atletico Madrid turn the spotlight back on director of football Jason Wilcox....

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'Dark day for Lewis' as one fisherman dead and two missing

The alarm was raised after the men's fishing boat failed to return as planned to Lewis....

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Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'

The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president....

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Watkins replaces injured Smithies in England squad

Kallum Watkins is called up as a late replacement to England's Rugby League World Cup squad after Morgan Smithies is forced to withdraw through injury....

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