Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows

World

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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US

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Bangladesh thrash Australia for historic win

Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Athletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrest

Transport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.

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US

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Sports

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

How important is Community Shield to a team's season?

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?

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US

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?

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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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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Reform UK plan would overhaul welfare system with £50bn in savings

The party plans to release a full 50-page plan on Monday outlining their proposed changes were they to come to power.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history

Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.

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World

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

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

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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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

I survived two years as prime minister in a hit new game - then my cabinet deserted me

Mobile game No 10: Full Confidence recently ranked above Minecraft on the UK App Store paid games chart

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Politics

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law

The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?

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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

The Papers: UK-made drones 'strike Russia' and 'phone theft Britain'

Ukraine uses UK British-made drones to strike Russia and 230 phones a day stolen in the UK lead the Sunday papers.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Britain's youngest Formula E driver says talent isn't enough anymore

Taylor Barnard, 22, says talented young drivers often get shut out because of financial issues.

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US

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career

The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

'Absolutely miles ahead!' GB women win brilliant relay gold

Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Success Eduan and Imani-Lara Lansiquot dominate the 4x100m relay to win a brilliant gold.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Fire services stretched as residents still not home

Major incidents are declared across the UK including in Stourbridge, Sandwell and Pershore.

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US

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

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World

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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World

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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