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Seven months pregnant para-archer Grinham secures Paris bronze

Para-archer Jodie Grinham beats Paralympics GB team-mate and reigning champion Phoebe Paterson Pine to win bronze in the women's individual compound. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sHLP3RC

Firefighters tackle blaze opposite The O2 arena in London

Huge plumes of smoke and loud bangs were heard after the incident opposite The O2 arena in London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mefc3Ub

Bodies of three children and man found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1VEH9GQ

Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPAWo3H

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Deq9iQS

Elon Musk's X suspended in Brazil after supreme court ruling

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ENLYRb5

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RBa6zjb

A nasty fall left me with a terrible snoring problem

Debbie Byers has snored "like a fog horn" since she fell on steps in Edinburgh earlier this year from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lzdb9tv

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBqtlKm

'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee camp

The camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xtLeNz3

Why is Harris bringing Walz to her first major interview?

The Democractic presidential nominee is facing some criticism for dodging the scrutiny of a solo interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LTVi0oS

Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony begins

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony is under way in glorious conditions in the French capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QIexX5N

'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PCvQpu6

William and Kate send good luck message to Paralympians

The Prince and Princess of Wales posted on X hours before the Games' opening ceremony in Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ph3jGq8

Liverpool agree deal for Valencia keeper Mamardashvili

Liverpool agree to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIfvVEZ

Strictly judge Len Goodman to get public memorial

Late TV star Len Goodman is set to be immortalised outside a dance studio in Dartford town centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oPLORBD

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/XO8y6Yk

PM to say Parliament return not 'business as usual'

The prime minister will make a speech in Downing Street before Parliament returns next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gq8jof0

Two Pacific Ocean hurricanes seen from space

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Hone has eased potential wildfire warnings on some Hawaii islands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mWayk6g

Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JPvu1pM

Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France

After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eCHKG20

'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull'

Lando Norris says after winning the Dutch Grand Prix that it was “pretty stupid” to think about winning the world championship - but his victory has Red Bull worried. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8j4LOCq

Cordon lifted after tide removes suspected bomb

The coastguard is watching the beach to see if it returns and bomb disposal experts are on standby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/58OrCK4

Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CnioGR8

Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pvVyZdj

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FL7oAMu

Root guides England to victory over Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s nerveless half-century helps England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EKwQZJr

The Papers: Jenas 'so ashamed' and tributes to Hannah Lynch

A range of stories on the front of Saturday's front pages including the latest on Jermain Jenas's sacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pP0btj9

Democrats are riding high - but victory is far from certain

After a jubilant party convention capped a month of momentum, polls still suggest a close election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IBCfo2u

RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and backs Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BISA8yh

Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BFpgNAa

Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kRHmOwI

Woakes targets place on England's winter tours

Chris Woakes is targeting a place on England’s winter tours after assuming the role of attack leader following the retirement of James Anderson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGpcaA1

Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump's on the economy, abortion and immigration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h5oV8IP

Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal

Brighton complete the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVL4uk6

GB's Watson, Jubb & Kartal win in US Open qualifiers

Britain's Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and Sonay Kartal make it through the first round of qualifying for the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0YQ31U

Harris, Obama and Beyoncé (maybe) at the DNC

And, UK tycoon among those missing after yacht sinks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KJVPoC0

Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bWkdZOY

Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway

Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YE91zk3

Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAxe5Un

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iMB7FTt

The Papers: 'Strike pain' and 'has Labour lost control of the unions?'

Concern over planned strikes by train drivers and border staff is leading a number of Saturday's front pages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5tYezv

New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WdMV10b

Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WBz83h2

Five charged over Matthew Perry's death

Doctors, personal assistant and alleged dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen" charged over Friends star's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s4t5IML

Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'

Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kia5vpg

Trainee was locked in with lions at Belfast Zoo

Belfast City Council says it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously". from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1k47fu

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of West Midlands sodium cyanide spill

The BBC's Jo Black reports from where a major incident was declared after the chemical affected a 12-mile stretch of canals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XA7QEn1

Journalist resists police demands for rioter photos

Joel Goodman says giving photos to South Yorkshire Police could put him and others in danger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/as7lHCD

Baby twins killed in Gaza as father registered births

The twins were just four days old when their home was bombed in an Israeli air strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dL5T1OC

Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UsbGgOk

Zoo enlists breastfeeding mothers to help orangutan

Dublin Zoo's 19-year-old orangutan, Mujur, gave birth to a healthy male baby at the end of July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrSgF4z

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2begfk1

Reservoir found deep in Martian rocks

Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust. from BBC News https://ift.tt/um08GXL

Sam Quek completes Strictly 2024 line-up

They join previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XprQhkS

John Lewis-based flooring firm enters administration

The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AHoT2Ci

Watch: William and Kate congratulate Team GB as Paris Olympics ends

Celebrities Snoop Dogg, David Beckham, Jessica Ennis-Hill and others joined the royal couple in a video message. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IskS1A8

Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKo4mgn

Lin follows Khelif by winning gold amid controversy

Lin Yu-ting becomes the second boxer in 24 hours to win Olympic gold, despite the ongoing row over her gender eligibility. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BgLSX3q

Shortman and Thorpe win historic artistic swimming medal

Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe win Great Britain's first ever Olympic medal in artistic swimming with silver in the duet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z0qV5k2

Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/15LEcqi

GB take bronze in men's 4x100m relay

Watch Great Britain win the bronze medal in the men's 4x100m relay as Canada take gold at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rhXjilt

Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jblyCMm

King praises police for facing riot 'aggression'

King Charles has called for "shared values of mutual respect" in the wake of riots and disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MdKkOla

How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSTCjq2

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Lyles is denied double

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/50yM9HG

Good Morning Britain episode prompts 8,200 complaints

Media regulator Ofcom is assessing two controversial interviews on Monday's episode of the ITV show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AjkZcN3

Immigration lawyers fear offices being targeted

Immigration workers told the BBC they had been advised by police to work from home and install fireproof letterboxes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfxZPHV

British trio win men's team sprint silver

Jack Carlin, Ed Lowe and Hamish Turnbull continue Great Britain's medal-winning start at the Olympics with team sprint silver. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9VwLEY1

GB's Hudson-Smith wins 400m semi-final

Team GB's Matt Hudson Smith wins his semi-final to reach the men's 400m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5v7uh8U

Watch emotional Hodgkinson receive Olympic gold medal

A teary-eyed Keely Hodgkinson is awarded her gold medal for winning the women's 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mtaf2eZ

'They've done it!' GB win women's team sprint gold in world record time

Team GB win gold in the women's team sprint as they beat New Zealand in the final and break the world record for the third time in a day at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ynz9DCm

Flintoff reveals 'nightmares' of Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff reveals his struggle with anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks after the accident which he says "changed my life forever". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1qlKRxQ

Hotel attacked and police injured in more clashes

Protesters in Rotherham broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham and threw missiles at police. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3nv275W

Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKuh4W9

Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u3QUkMb

Maui wildfire victims offered $4bn settlement

The proposed deal would compensate hundreds of people impacted by last year's deadly blazes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hOA5ouV

Watch: Clashes and burning cars at protests in UK

Anti-immigration protests break out in several cities across the UK following the killing of three young girls in Southport on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UNqyB0X

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.” from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nocFOC

Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6nO87iQ

What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N08hDlu

Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e7NH6lK

Ex-Leicester manager Shakespeare dies

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5aCrqP8