Royal count finds swans hit by air guns

Air-gun and catapult attacks have been blamed for another decline in swans on the River Thames.

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More than 100 arrests in London protest after Southport attack

The Met Police said offences included assault on an emergency worker and violent disorder.

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The Dua Lipa festival aiming to change Kosovo’s image

Dua Lipa and her dad's Sunny Hill Festival saw artists like Stormzy, Burna Boy, Bebe Rexha as headliners.

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Southport left numb by mass stabbing

Crowds gathered in the centre of Stockport for a vigil in memory of the victims of Monday's attack.

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McDonald's to 'rethink' prices after sales fall

Sales at the fast food giant slip 1% as cost-conscious customers spend less.

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The Papers: 'Two children dead' and '10 million lose out'

Tuesday's papers focus on the attack in Southport and Labour cutting the winter fuel allowance for 10 million people.

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Police investigate footage after Armagh football victory

The police say they have launched an internal investigation into video footage of officers taking part in celebrations.

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Former Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92

The Scottish sports coach appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.

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Former Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92

The Scottish sports coach appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.

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Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

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The Papers: 'Council house revolution' and '£20bn black hole'

Headlines include Labour pledging to kickstart home building and a reported shortfall in public finances.

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Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships

The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".

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Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards

More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators.

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How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths

A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths.

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Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards

More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators.

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We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

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The Papers: BBC 'sorry' over Strictly and plan to get people into work

A range of stories feature in Wednesday's papers, including the latest on Strictly Come Dancing.

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Surge in attacks brings fear to calmer parts of Kashmir

An uptick in violence, particularly in Jammu, has stoked fears of a resurgence of militancy in the region.

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Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers’

The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m.

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The Papers: Kamala Harris 'anointed' as 'dollars pour in'

Most of the papers focus on the latest from the US, as Kamala Harris wins more endorsements and donations.

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Biden has endorsed Harris. What happens next?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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The Papers: Biden 'bows out' and 'quits the race'

A look at what's making the newspaper headlines this morning.

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Geo-engineering is subject to conspiracy theories, but could it help save the planet?

If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?

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People with visible differences put in the frame

An exhibition is raising awareness of the prejudice people face for looking different.

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If missiles threaten this Ukrainian festival, the music keeps playing

The organisers of the war-hit country's largest music event say they've missed the festival feeling.

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The Papers: 'Day the world stood still' and 'holidays in chaos'

The cybersecurity bug that caused IT outages around the world on Friday dominates the front pages.

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Weekly quiz: Which film was Shannen Doherty’s breakthrough?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days.

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Term-time holiday fines here to stay - education secretary

In her first interview, the education secretary says parents should keep their children in school.

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Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

The cost of holiday provision has risen by 6% across Great Britain, a survey by Coram Family and Childcare suggests.

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Uncontacted indigenous people sighted in Peru

An uncontacted indigenous people in Peru has been spotted close to where logging companies have concessions.

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Fangirls aren't silly, they're powerful, says playwright

A new comedy musical based on the danger of underestimating teenage girls comes to London.

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Voting for 16-year-olds fails to make King's Speech

Commons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament.

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A timeline of how the Strictly saga has unfolded

The BBC show has been hit by allegations concerning two of its professional dancers.

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Violence erupts at Dublin site earmarked for asylum seekers

Fifteen people who appeared in court in Dublin charged with public order offences have been bailed.

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How AI is fuelling uncertainty for game developers

In a struggling games industry AI has been hailed as a possible saviour. But not everyone's convinced.

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'England have the best squad, but not the best team'

Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and other pundits react to England's defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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Watch: Ecstatic Spain fans surround BBC reporter in Madrid

Huge crowds celebrate in Madrid after Spain's 2-1 victory over England in the European Championship final.

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Instagram influencer and ex-model jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Watch: Fans in Madrid erupt with joy as final whistle blows

Huge crowds celebrate in Madrid after Spain's 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Firefighters tackle major blaze in Newry

At one stage, 50 firefighters were dealing with the incident in the Greenbank Industrial Estate.

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Trump rushed off stage at rally as bangs heard

Trump appeared to have blood on one ear as he was rushed off stage in Pennsylvania following loud bangs.

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Tributes as 'broadcasting titan' Kirsty Wark leaves Newsnight

A host of former political leaders wished Kirsty Wark well as she presented her final Newsnight.

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More human remains found in London as Bristol suitcase suspect named

Police say the remains discovered in a west London flat and Bristol belong to the same two men.

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England fans surround 'Bellingham bus'

Fans piled on the vehicle, dancing and singing in celebration as it moved through Shoreditch High Street, London.

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'Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin' - Biden with Ukraine leader

Biden later corrected himself, saying his gaffe was because he's 'so focused on beating' the Russian president.

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Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided.

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'Crossbow horror' and England's 'last-minute glory'

Thursday's front pages feature reports of a deadly crossbow attack in Hertfordshire and England's Euros semi-final win.

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Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Taking a penalty is an art, but Billy Watson says he has found a way to turn it into a science.

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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills 29, hospital says

The strike reportedly hit a camp for displaced people outside a school in Abasan al-Kabira.

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The Papers: England bid for Euro glory and Starmer's defence plan

Many front pages look ahead to England's Euro 2024 semi-finalz, while the PM's plans for defence spending also feature heavily.

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The Papers: PM urged to up defence spend as Kyiv hospital struck

The general election may be over but Tuesday's front pages are dominated by UK politics.

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Russian court jails theatre figures over IS wives play

The prosecution of a director and a playwright has sent shockwaves through the artistic community.

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White House fights back against doubts on Biden fitness

The president calls in to a TV news show, angrily daring critics to “challenge me" at the party convention.

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Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

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How fetching water is holding back India's women

Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.

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France's far right 'sad and disappointed' over election result

With the champagne on ice, they thought they were on the brink of victory - but it didn't happen.

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The Papers: 'Surprise surge' for France's left, and Reeves to unveil housing plans

Monday's pages lead on France's second round of parliamentary elections, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans for growth.

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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

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The Papers: England through to semi-finals, and Rwanda plan 'dead'

Sunday's front pages lead on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's first cabinet and England's Euros success.

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Israel settlements drive heightens Palestinian land angst

The settlements are spreading on land Palestinians want for a future independent state.

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Uefa investigating Turkey's Demiral over goal celebration

Turkey defender Merih Demiral says his goal celebration against Austria was pre-planned, but is now under investigation by Uefa.

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Exit poll: What is the forecast in my area?

Enter a postcode to find out the exit poll forecast

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Theresa May and 'bionic' MP awarded peerages

New honours and peerages are announced just minutes before polls closed in the general election.

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In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote

Crime and poverty in cities like Marseille has driven support for the far right in southern France.

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Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground

Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.

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I'm not leaving, Biden says, as pressure to drop out grows

Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.

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The Papers: Water firms 'facing lawsuits' and 'prisons near capacity'

A Supreme Court ruling on sewage and the crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prisons lead the papers.

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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back

Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.

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Which issues barely get a mention in party manifestos?

BBC audiences have asked for more detail on issues such as fly-tipping, income tax thresholds and assisted dying

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Almost 1.8 million owe £50,000 or more in student debt

More than 61,000 people have balances of £100,000 or more and 50 owe upwards of £200,000, BBC finds.

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Biden says ruling on Trump undermines rule of law

The US president condemns a Supreme Court verdict giving his predecessor partial immunity from prosecution.

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