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BBC News • Aug 20, 2026

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.

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BBC News • Aug 20, 2026

What to do if you're unhappy with your grades

Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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BBC News • Aug 20, 2026

School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham

Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.

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BBC News • Aug 20, 2026

The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough

In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial

A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba

Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Double murder investigation launched over two deaths in Glasgow

The bodies of Paul Lafferty and Gary Beaton were found in a flat in Patrick's Chancellor Street on Sunday.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza

The five-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.

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BBC News • Aug 19, 2026

Demand for degree apprenticeships in England quadruples in three years

The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters

Riders are risking their lives in races where organisers battle huge costs, and cycling's governing body "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Newcastle complete £30m move for Benfica's Dedic

Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Water supply restored to 7,400 properties in Kent, South East Water says

Around 400 homes in Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden continue to be affected, South East Water says.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforce

The state-owned yard on the Clyde will lose 70 of its 283 staff through a voluntary redundancy process.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply

As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'

The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek island

The newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'

The PM exchanging text messages with a person posing as Donald Trump's chief is prominent across Tuesday's papers.

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BBC News • Aug 18, 2026

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts

Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held

Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw

The sitcom's creator says he requires "immediate" surgery but hopes the show will return in 2027.

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