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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Guimaraes can ignite something different in us - Arteta

Mikel Arteta said the signing of Bruno Guimaraes will "ignite something different" in Arsenal and hinted that the Gunners are not done with their summer transfer activity.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

We cannot sustain the level we want - Iraola

After throwing away a two-goal lead for the second match in a row, Andoni Iraola says his Liverpool side "cannot sustain the level we want".

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan returning to Ireland in high-security operation

The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Simpson avenges only loss in Williamson rematch

Callum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench

A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted

Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol

Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

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BBC News • Aug 9, 2026

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Eight-try Wigan thump Toulouse to move into second

Try-machine Zach Eckersley and Liam Marshall both score twice as Wigan Warriors beat Toulouse Olympique 48-18 to go second in Super League.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit

The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds

The former first minister also told a podcast she would not visit her estranged husband in prison.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.

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BBC News • Aug 8, 2026

Victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'failures' over murderer and rapist

The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record

Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took his past the all-time T20 run-scoring record.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Why can't the Premier League attract the world's best players?

Vinicius Jr chose to stay at Real Madrid, but why does the Premier League rarely attract global superstars at their peak?

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college

The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing

They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say

Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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