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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag

With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?

Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that

Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

El-Sayed's victory in Michigan sends tremors through Democratic Party

His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Family 'devastated' by death of girl, 9, as man charged with murder

A 35-year old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Minnie Merriman, who was found injured in Arbroath on Monday.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

EA FC and The Sims maker Electronic Arts sells for $55bn to Saudi-led group

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Body found in search for boy, 13, missing at sea

A teenager went missing while swimming off the East Yorkshire coast on Tuesday.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

New guidance on single-sex spaces comes into force

The code covers spaces open to the public, such as toilets and changing rooms in England, Wales and Scotland.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn

This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah

Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger

The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of $110bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Major search under way for boy, 13, missing at sea

Emergency services were called to Hornsea, East Yorkshire, at about 18:00 BST.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find

Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike

The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat

Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village

Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.

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BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake

Thousands are expected to attend the funeral of Glen Hansard at a public wake ahead of his funeral on Tuesday.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers

Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss' order

The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

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BBC News • Aug 3, 2026

Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years

Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.

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