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The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs'

The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers....

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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women....

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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back....

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SpaceX says its worth $1.75tn as it nears stock market debut

Elon Musk’s space exploration company set a target price for buyers earlier than expected....

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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts....

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Man City have opening Anderson bid rejected by Forest

Manchester City have an opening transfer bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest....

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Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea

After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same....

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Cobolli using Nadal's shower in bid for French Open glory

Flavio Cobolli is doing everything he can to help secure a first Grand Slam title - including using Rafael Nadal's favoured shower cubicle at Roland Garros....

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Konate reveals depression after deaths of Jota & father

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate opens up on how the deaths of team-mate Diogo Jota and his father left him battling depression during his final season at the club....

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Henry Nowak murder: What we know about how the events unfolded

The student was 18 when he was stabbed by 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December 2025....

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The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back

The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted....

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Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62

Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991....

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Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border

The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday....

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Henry Nowak's death raises more questions about UK policing and race

Police face accusations of two-tier policing as they work to stamp out racial bias, our senior UK correspondent writes....

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Iraola will make Liverpool fans excited again - Murphy

Andoni Iraola is set to be announced as the Liverpool head coach this week - but what is the feeling around the city to his impending arrival?...

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'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults in Wales have two or more takeaways a week

Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices....

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Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run

Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final....

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Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock

World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider....

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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage

Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part"....

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CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes

The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a blistering attack at a staff meeting....

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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim

It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police....

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Alleged victim tells Donaldson trial she should have reported abuse claims earlier

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies....

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British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise was 'devoted family-man'

Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US...

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users report outage

Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning....

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US plans new tariffs on dozens of countries including UK, citing forced labour concerns

It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February....

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Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire

Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives....

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Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef

The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year....

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Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says....

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Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with Ferrari

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc agrees a new long-term deal ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix....

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Helicopter crashes into field in Devon

The A386 between the A30 and Okehampton is closed as a result of the incident....

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Will 2026's 'yo-yo racing' mean overtaking in Monaco?

Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult....

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We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why

Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive....

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The anatomy of a Golden Boot winner - and who could win it in 2026?

A look at the common attributes of World Cup Golden Boot winners and the claims of the leading 2026 candidates examined....

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Rivals: Messi v Ronaldo - watch the trailer

The story of how Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo became the rivalry that transformed football and defined a generation....

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Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings

The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill....

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Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement

Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months....

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Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan

The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound....

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US says it launched 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian island

The US military said strikes on Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz, were "in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East"....

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The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation'

The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers....

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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests....

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Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone....

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'Difficult' day for passengers due to Tube strike

Transport for London apologises as commuters face another planned walkout on Thursday....

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Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards

England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup....

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Man Utd agree £35m fee for Atalanta's Ederson

Atalanta's Brazilian midfielder Ederson is set to become Michael Carrick's first signing after Manchester United agreed a £35m deal for the 26-year-old...

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