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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Emotional farewell to 'global, iconic superstar' Bonnie Tyler

Fans, friends and family travel to Swansea to pay tribute to Total Eclipse of the Heart singer.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Singapore police investigate assault on elderly man who patted child's head

A man believed to be the father of the young girl allegedly threw the 73-year-old to the ground.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre

A BBC investigation captures people openly dealing and taking drugs, as well as thefts, arrests, and violence.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff

Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

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BBC News • Aug 17, 2026

How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220

New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Watch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roof

Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island

About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

'Number of fatalities' and four injured after car drives on wrong side of motorway

The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at about 03:00 local time on Sunday in County Kildare.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Murder inquiry after man bitten by dog dies

Police appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake

Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot

Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

From making friends to managing money: Students' advice for this year's freshers

BC News asked current students about the worries they had before arriving at university how they overcame them.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Met Police apologises for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victims

Scotland Yard copied in all those who had signed up to receive a monthly update.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Body found in search for student missing on hike

A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Scheffler equals course record to lead first play-off event

Scottie Scheffler equalls the course record with a nine-under 61 as he opens up a three-stroke lead at the end of the second round of the St Jude Championship in Memphis.

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