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August 26, 2026
Funeral held for renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
The 79-year-old was best known for paintings depicting the Palestinian landscape and cultural scenes featuring Palestinian symbols of identi...
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August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton's gift of reading to 1,000 Manx kids
More than 1,000 Manx children still receive free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
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August 26, 2026
England v Pakistan: Joe Root shows himself to be the leader England need
Joe Root has shown himself to be the off-field leader England need - now comes a chance to show his credentials as captain on-field.
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August 26, 2026
Julian Alvarez: 'Lies and half-truths' - Atletico Madrid hit back at Barcelona over transfer saga
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.
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August 26, 2026
Tim Curry: Rocky Horror Picture Show star dies at 80
Timothy Curry, the legendary performer who captivated audiences worldwide with his iconic portrayal of the seductive Dr. Frank-N-Furter in T...
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August 26, 2026
Celtic: Another season, another failure - where did it all go wrong?
Celtic have now faltered in Champions League qualifying on six successive occasions. What are the ramifications this time?
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August 26, 2026
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The Trump administration has issued warnings regarding potential demolition of the Kennedy Center should the court prevent planned renovatio...
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August 26, 2026
Ismaila Sarr: Liverpool explore move after failed Yankuba Minteh bids
Liverpool have shifted their transfer focus to Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr following unsuccessful pursuit of Brighton's Yankuba Minte...
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August 26, 2026
'New Peaky Blinders experience done properly', says Steven Knight
Peaky Blinders Underworld, a brand-new immersive experience, has recently launched in the vicinity of London Bridge station, bringing the ac...
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August 26, 2026
Empty Gosport theatre bought by council put up for sale
A vacant theatre in Gosport, previously converted into a bingo hall, has been listed for sale by the local council following years of closur...
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August 26, 2026
Maura Higgins to fill Cilla Black's shoes as host of Blind Date reboot for Disney+
Maura Higgins, renowned television personality from Love Island and The Traitors US, has been selected to host the upcoming Disney+ revival...
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August 26, 2026
Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
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August 26, 2026
Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
The company also says gamers will soon be able to get digital versions of many of the games they currently own.
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August 26, 2026
Tourist board says 33 UK nationals missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Flooding and mud slides hit the Rasuaw region in the morning on Wednesday, killing at least 95 people, Nepali police said.
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August 26, 2026
King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.
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August 26, 2026
Guernsey Dolly Parton superfan's heartbreak as music legend dies
Lee Smith, who has an extensive memorabilia collection, says the news has left him "devastated".
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August 26, 2026
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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August 26, 2026
Gianni Infantino: Uefa set to drop Fifa tournament boycott threat
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions, having received assurances there will be no repeat of Gianni Infantino's pla...
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August 26, 2026
Meta agrees to multi-billion settlement over claims that its platforms harm children
The court judgement requires Meta introduce certain rules for teenage users, including daily limits and night-time blocks.
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August 26, 2026
Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives...
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August 26, 2026
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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August 26, 2026
Meta agrees to pay up to $16.68bn to settle social media case
The deal has been reached during a California federal court trial over claims brought by 29 states.
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August 26, 2026
Impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library praised
The former Reading MP said he believed the town was the second place in the country to get books.
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August 26, 2026
Acceptance ran through Dolly Parton's lyrics, Newcastle PhD writer says
Fans from the North East and Cumbria pay tribute, including James Barker who wrote his thesis on her.
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August 26, 2026
Islamabad PIMS hospital fire: Witnesses say rescue was delayed as blaze killed 14 babies
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.
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August 26, 2026
Irish country stars Carlin and Buckley pay respects to Dolly Parton
Irish country music artists Claudia Buckley and Máiréad Carlin have been among those to pay tribute to the late country music legend.
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August 26, 2026
Chinese-Eswatini relations: China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally over security risks
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
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August 26, 2026
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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August 26, 2026
Islamabad: At least 14 babies die in Pakistan hospital fire
The fire broke out in an air conditioning unit at the mother and child unit in one of Islamabad's main hospitals.
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August 26, 2026
Brydon Carse: Josh Tongue says Joe Root's message to England players has "100%" landed
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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August 26, 2026
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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August 26, 2026
CIA chief held talks with Russian intelligence services, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
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August 26, 2026
Tom Byabagamba: Ex-head of Rwandan President Paul Kagame's presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years".
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August 26, 2026
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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August 26, 2026
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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August 26, 2026
Hundreds missing, including 291 foreign tourists, after flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border
A massive flash flood and mudslide washed away villages in an area popular with trekking groups.
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August 26, 2026
Lindsey Graham's sister wins Republican primary to contest Senate seat in November
The Trump-backed candidate, whose brother Lindsey Graham died in July, has never previously run for elected office.
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August 26, 2026
Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law agains...
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August 26, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten-man Al-Nassr seal dramatic win after Portugal star subbed off
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-Etti...
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August 26, 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi: Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder from Lille in £85.6m deal
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
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August 26, 2026
Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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August 26, 2026
Why we should all get used to high household energy bills
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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August 26, 2026
Man City to bid for Chelsea's £120m-rated Enzo Fernandez
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.
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August 26, 2026
Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The Trump administration's assertive use of American economic leverage against both adversaries and traditional allies reveals significant c...
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August 26, 2026
The wit and wisdom of Dolly Parton: 'If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain'
Dolly Parton's legacy extends far beyond her iconic music career, encompassing decades of philanthropic work and inspiring life lessons. Her...
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August 26, 2026
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
A controversial far-right Israeli legislator sparked international outrage by deliberately destroying a Palestinian memorial site using a sl...
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August 26, 2026
How Dolly Parton became the one thing most Americans could agree on
Dolly Parton transcended typical celebrity boundaries to become a unifying cultural phenomenon across America's diverse demographics. Her re...
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August 26, 2026
Nepal flash floods: Heavy casualties feared
The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
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August 26, 2026
Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash on M3 in Hampshire
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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August 26, 2026