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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat

The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only "destroy Ukraine, not conquer it", with the war now in its fifth year.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Scottish Labour leader hopefuls warn against party divisions

Monica Lennon, Joe Fagan and Michael Marra are competing to fill the post vacated by Anas Sarwar.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'

The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

PM warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year

The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

GB's Glave and Azu claim first and second in European 100m

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

BBC Weather's monthly outlook

Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Weather forecast - where will the best view be?

Look to the skies on Wednesday because one of the most spectacular solar eclipses for decades is coming the UK's way with likely optimum viewing conditions for many.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low

Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office

Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Meet Liverpool's rising star who can only play friendlies

The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport

Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments

Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan is facing criticism from rape survivors groups and politicians over a podcast interview.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

'Dust devil' spins through London park

Footage captured in London's Greenwich Park on Sunday showed the moment a small whirlwind swirled around people.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Rising singer Kamal on 'scary' moment he hit up Dave for debut album

The London-based musician reflects on aiming for "honesty" within his debut album and TikTok content.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder

Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

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BBC News • Aug 10, 2026

At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike deep into Russia

Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack - one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

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