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BBC News • Aug 31, 2026

US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks

Iran says the attack killed two people and injured two others, in the first known US strike on Iran since late July.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel

Searches are suspended after operations are carried out for a second day, coastguards say.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

'A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope

The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Barcelona close to deal for Arsenal's Jesus

Barcelona are closing in on a move for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus in a deal worth £8.6m.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival

Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Fighting to stay No 1 - Sabalenka's US Open mission

Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house

Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

GB's Fery beaten in his first ATP Tour final

Arthur Fery misses out on his first ATP Tour title with a straight-set defeat by Ignacio Buse in the final of the Winston-Salem Open.

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BBC News • Aug 30, 2026

Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan

Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

'That trust isn't there' - how does Iraola get best out of Isak?

Alexander Isak scored his first goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest - but how do Liverpool get the best out of him?

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Murder investigation after man found dead and child seriously injured

The incident happened in Lisnahull Road in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Slow start makes me want to stay - Norris extends McLaren deal to 2030

In an exclusive BBC Sport interview, Lando Norris explains why he has signed a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Cannabis smell at US Open is distracting - Boulter

British number one Katie Boulter complains that the smell of cannabis is putting her off her game at the US Open.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong

Nottingham Forest launch an ambitious bid to sign Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Wales NHS gender surgeries paused for review into referral numbers

Data suggests "significantly higher" rates of referral for gender-affirming surgery compared with English services, according to the health board.

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BBC News • Aug 29, 2026

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

'I learned from Murray' - Boulter won't make wedding ring mistake

Andy Murray has long been a guiding figure for British tennis, but newly-married Katie Boulter will not be following his lead when it comes to keeping her wedding ring safe as she prepares for the US Open.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings

How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

How England are building an attack to trouble Australia

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say

But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE

The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

Man dies and at least six injured after sign falls at Christian festival

A 41-year-old man died at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex, police say.

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BBC News • Aug 28, 2026

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

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