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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Why are 'human fridges' being sold in Japan?

As Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

'If you're not conservative, don't come here': The town making missiles for Trump

Trump's poll numbers appear to be down, but in this town, his support is as strong as ever.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Woman pulled alive from rubble 36 hours after Colombia quake

Following a 10-hour rescue operation, emergency workers pulled the 32-year-old from beneath slabs of concrete.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war

Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Double killer and rapist given whole life sentence

Simon Levy, from Tottenham, will spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of two women and rape of a third.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Ann Widdecombe's loved ones gather for her funeral

A requiem mass is held for the former MP at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, near her Dartmoor home.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record

Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid

Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors

BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

What potential Bezos deal would mean for Liverpool

Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma

The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories

The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner

Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

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