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German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport....

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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?

Aston Villa, Man City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window....

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Ex-chief constable investigated over ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation....

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Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue

Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded....

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Murder probe as two people dead in house fire in Middlesbrough

Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough....

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Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to be flying into the country privately from California....

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Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback

Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq....

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Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez

Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez....

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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households....

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Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK

Yellow warnings updated as torrential downpours affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks....

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Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday....

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'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain': The singer's wit and wisdom

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80....

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Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal

The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages....

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Tottenham agree loan for Man City's Marmoush

Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer....

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Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May....

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Celtic deficiencies laid bare on another night of Champions League pain

When Callum McGregor eviscerated his own team-mates in the wake of Celtic's stupefying Champions League collapse against LASK, he delivered their one coherent moment of a spineless night, writes Tom E...

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Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute

The BBC's Helena Humphrey is outside the Country Music Hall of Fame where fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton....

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From influencers to queens of women's boxing - five years of MVP

On Saturday, Most Valuable Promotions celebrates its fifth anniversary. One of the feistiest upstarts in modern boxing has given a new platform to the world's best female fighters....

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Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says....

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Libyan cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70

A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family....

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Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg'

One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating....

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Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care

Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied....

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NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report....

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What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans....

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Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney lead tributes to Dolly Parton

The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon....

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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks....

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How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality....

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition....

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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'

Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC....

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The Papers: 'We will always love you, Dolly'

The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers....

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GB's Dart and Jones advance in US Open qualifying

Britons Harriet Dart and Fran Jones both make winning starts in their bids to reach the US Open singles main draw....

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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview

The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom....

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Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup....

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Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis

Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July....

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Littler's Players Championship hopes dented

Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year....

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Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer

Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media....

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Dolly Parton: The country legend who sang from the heart

The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You....

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Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap

Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap....

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Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide....

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Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal....

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CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday....

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LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' - Faldo

Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit....

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