Train strikes: Passengers face disruption from two strike days

The train drivers' union, Aslef, and the RMT union will take part in strike action over pay and jobs.

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Storm power cuts: Maximum compensation nearly triples to £2,000

The energy watchdog has hiked the amount households and businesses can receive from £700 to £2,000.

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Quiz of the week: Which politician lost a rap battle with Eminem?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself

The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.

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Poignant photos show lives of women who survived war

Five refugee women share personal photographs revealing lives before war and conflict.

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Watch: England coach dedicates award to Spain

England head coach Sarina Wiegman dedicates the Uefa women's coach of the year award to Spain's national team.

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Ukraine war: Russia and Iran invited back to Nobel Prize banquet

The Nobel Foundation says it advocates dialogue but a critic suggests it is being "incredibly naive".

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Antique statue seized in US looting inquiry

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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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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Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?

The world's second largest economy faces deep-rooted challenges in the years ahead.

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

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Florida takes stock in Storm Idalia's aftermath

More than 440,000 people are still without power as Idalia, now a tropical storm, moves into Georgia.

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Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'

Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.

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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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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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'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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Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign said he "will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady".

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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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University accommodation: 'I got into uni, but couldn't find anywhere to live'

A charity warns the number of new purpose-built rooms is tumbling, despite student numbers growing.

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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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Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders

Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.

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Leeds Festival: The Killers, Central Cee and 1975 close the weekend

Rock music goes head-to-head with rap and pop, on the final night of the festival.

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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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China’s summer of climate destruction

China sees both extreme heat and devastating floods, including in areas where flooding was unheard of.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar

Resistance to the military has come in many forms, including the development of an app-based game.

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Why empty lorries are a problem and how to fix it

With one third of lorries in the UK driving empty, some hauliers are turning to technology for help.

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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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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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Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois in round nine of heavyweight world title fight in Poland

Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Britain's Daniel Dubois in the ninth round to retain his WBA, WBO & IBF heavyweight world titles.

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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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Week in pictures: 19-25 August 2023

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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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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Sir Michael Parkinson had 'imposter syndrome', son says

The late presenter was also "very insecure and wracked with self-doubt," Mike Parkinson says.

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Quiz of the week: What had Indians over the Moon?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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How my dad rescued a stolen £40m da Vinci masterpiece

Twenty years on, Olivia Graham tells how her dad helped return a stolen masterpiece - then got arrested.

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Sir Michael Parkinson had 'imposter syndrome', son says

The late presenter was also "very insecure and wracked with self-doubt," Mike Parkinson says.

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London Zoo: Annual weigh-in sees thousands of animals on scales

As part of London Zoo's annual weigh-in, thousands of animals are checked for health and wellbeing.

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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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Care4Calais: Watchdog criticises past management of charity

Regulators highlight finance, leadership and complaints failures but said practices are improving.

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Paddington Bear stamps released by Royal Mail for 65th anniversary

The Peruvian bear was first seen in 1958 after featuring in the book A Bear Called Paddington.

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Paddington Bear stamps released by Royal Mail for 65th anniversary

The Peruvian bear was first seen in 1958 after featuring in the book A Bear Called Paddington.

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Ros Atkins on... Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins takes a look at Yevgeny Prigozhin throughout the years.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin: Was the Wagner chief a dead man walking?

Ever since he led a mutinous march on Moscow in late June, some speculated Yevgeny Prigozhin's days were numbered.

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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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French airport to be renamed after Queen Elizabeth II in tribute

Le Touquet says it has blessing from King to rename its airport after his late mother.

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Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?

They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe?

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Edinburgh Fringe: Can TikTok comedy stars cut it on stage?

They have millions of followers, but can they cut it in front of a crowd at the Edinburgh Fringe?

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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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Russian mercenary leader 'posts video from Africa'

The clip suggests Prigozhin is in Africa, where Wagner is thought to have thousands of fighters.

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Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?

Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago?

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The Patch: BBC radio show's postcode lottery unearths stories in random places

A random postcode generator decides where Polly Weston must go for her BBC Radio 4 series The Patch.

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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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Bus: Wales could lose quarter of services, say operators

Bus operators say passengers could face more cuts to services without further government funding.

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Kilmarnock 1-0 Celtic: 'Wee advantage' leaves Brendan Rodgers asking questions

After Celtic having never lost a domestic cup game under Brendan Rodgers, Kilmarnock shock them in the first tie of the manager's second spell.

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Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

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Tommy Jessop: Line of Duty star tackles Hollywood with his own script

Line of Duty Actor Tommy Jessop takes his script to Hollywood in bid to get leading roles.

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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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Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies

The conviction on Friday made Lucy Letby the UK's most prolific child serial killer in modern times.

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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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Ecuador chooses president amid spike in violence

The campaign was overshadowed by a wave of shootings, including the assassination of a candidate.

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In Pictures: Kate Winslet surprises crowds at Camp Bestival

Festival-goers in the CBeebies Bedtime Story tent are treated to a reading by Kate Winslet.

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Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health.

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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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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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Jon Batiste: Opening portals to new musical worlds

After his surprise album of the year win at the Grammys, Jon Batiste wants to expand music's horizons.

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Fans, fires and faces: Photos of the week from around the world

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

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How a suicide bomb attack changed the lives of UN aid workers

Two decades ago the UN's Baghdad office was hit with a deadly blast - staff share their experiences.

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Emmerson Mnangagwa - Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’ who wants another bite

What drives Robert Mugabe's ouster, Emmerson Mnangagwa, as he seeks a second term in office?

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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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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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Jon Batiste: Opening portals to new musical worlds

After his surprise album of the year win at the Grammys, Jon Batiste wants to expand music's horizons.

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Sir Michael Parkinson's chat show guests over the years - in pictures

Sir Michael interviewed the world's most famous celebrities over four decades. Here are some of them.

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Father Ted writer holds gig dogged by trans row

Graham Linehan's Edinburgh show was cancelled over concerns about his views on transgender issues.

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Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants

The way organs are prioritised means those aged 26-40 wait four times longer for surgery than the over-60s.

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Fine threat if banks fail to provide access to cash

The Treasury sets a maximum distance of three miles, or one mile in urban areas, to reach free cash withdrawal services.

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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.

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Death masks recreate face of Bonnie Prince Charlie

The image shows what the Scottish prince could have looked like during the Jacobite Rising.

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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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Watch moment passengers flee after bus catches fire in Buenos Aires

CCTV footage showed a bus in Argentina engulfed in flames while burning fuel spilled across the highway.

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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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Scottish film-makers to bring horror studio back from the grave

A group of Scottish film-makers are planning to revive horror studio Amicus Productions

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Government failing disabled people, human rights watchdog warns

People with disabilities continue to face discrimination in the UK, says a report.

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Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results

Results in England are set to fall to 2019 levels, after Covid disruption led to spikes in top grades.

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

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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Afghan women escape for a chance at education

More than 450 women from Afghanistan have escaped the country to study abroad.

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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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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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Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour?

The forthcoming remake of the 1937 animation is facing a backlash for its new interpretation.

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At least 12 die in inferno at petrol station in southern Russia

Fire engulfs an area of 500 sq m (5,380 sq ft) in Makhachkala, in the southern region of Dagestan.

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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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Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay

MPs must pass the Online Safety Bill to ensure more offenders are caught, says the NSPCC.

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Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts

They would list the health and financial benefits of quitting and the support available in the UK.

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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).

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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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Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.

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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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Student finance: How much does university cost and does it increase earnings?

Given rising costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense.

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Hip-hop at 50: The artists mixing it up and moving it forward

Emerging artists tell BBC Newsbeat how they're shaping the genre for the future.

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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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Mortgage rates are falling - but don't celebrate yet

A number of lenders are cutting rates but experts say it may be too early to call it a turning point.

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Hip-hop at 50: The artists mixing it up and moving it forward

Emerging artists tell BBC Newsbeat how they're shaping the genre for the future.

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'Don't Ask Why': South Korea grapples with back-to-back 'Mudjima' stabbings

Two random mass stabbings have led to questions in a society known for its low level of violent crime.

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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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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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Have we had our fill of fake meat?

Fast food supplier Beyond Meat has seen its sales fall - but is it cost, taste or nutrition that is putting people off?

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China floods: The families torn apart by 'huge, furious waves'

Survivors recall seeing their relatives disappear in muddy torrents spawned by incessant rains.

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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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Hip-hop at 50: How beats and bars spread from the Bronx around the world

As the all-conquering genre reaches 50, a look back at some key moments along the way.

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Hip-hop at 50: How it spread from the Bronx around the world

As the all-conquering genre reaches 50, a look back at some key moments along the way.

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Margate tribute to Pedro Pascal shut when he visits

The Last of Us star went with friend and actor Russell Tovey - but the Margate gallery was closed.

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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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How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

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Mobile phone stolen every six minutes in London, says Met Police

The London mayor and Met Police chief urge phone firms to "design out" incentives to steal mobiles.

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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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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Football referees: Why should I be abused for 90 minutes?

Referees Maria Creaney, 37, and Halle O'Brien, 16, speak out against threatening behaviour and sexism.

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Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online

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

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk dropped a snake on Peggy Jones while she mowed grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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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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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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Climate change: The record summer that scorched Asia

Home to some of the world's poorest people, Asia has seen devastating heatwaves this year.

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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.

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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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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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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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Mother awake for 60 hours as son's care breaks down

NHS system for seriously ill people requiring home care is struggling to provide sufficient support.

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Mother and daughter first to go to space together

Anastatia Mayers and Keisha Schahaff won a place on Virgin Galactic's first commercial flight in a prize draw.

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The Papers: 'Plan B on Rwanda' as 'MPs defy second jobs anger'

Monday's front pages focus on immigration, and government plans for asylum seekers.

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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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MrBeast: How the world's biggest YouTuber made his millions

Jimmy Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world with 172 million subscribers - what makes him so popular?

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Elephant corridors: The busy trunk routes where locals take care to cross

The difficulties facing people living next to Botswana's growing African elephant population.

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Typhoon Doksuri: Alarming pictures show floods in China, Philippines

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.

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Prison living costs rule scrapped for wrongly convicted

People like Andy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, will no longer pay "bed and board".

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Barbie: Welsh dancer's role as Ken alongside Ryan Gosling

Liam Riddick imagined filming Hollywood dance routines as a boy. Being a Ken made it come true.

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Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation

The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.

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Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman opens up about season 2

Show creator Alice Oseman says she hopes her own coming out experience can help young people like her.

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The Papers: Moose stabs Joe Pasquale and Gary Lineker applauded

A range of stories feature on Saturday's front pages - including Strictly Come Dancing's new line-up.

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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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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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Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup

Writing in the Washington Post, President Mohamed Bazoum says he is writing "as a hostage".

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Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps down

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny could see decades added to his time behind bars.

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Ulez scrappage scheme extended to all Londoners

More support is also being given to small businesses, charities and those with disabilities

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Newspaper headlines: Protesters on Sunak's roof and UK 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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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in latest arraignment

The former president says his latest indictment amounts to "persecution of a political opponent".

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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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'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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Heartstopper: 'How the series helped me open up about my 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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Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy

Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country since a coup last week.

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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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Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results.

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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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Newspaper headlines: England thrash China and asylum barge 'death trap'

More sporting success in Wednesday's papers as England roar into the World Cup knockout stages.

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