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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Villa close in on Suzuki with Martinez future in doubt

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez's future in increasing doubt.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia

The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets.

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BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

The Papers: 'Row professor found dead' and 'barbecue ban'

Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday's death and the ban on barbecues in Britain lead Saturday's papers.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Britain's Finlay Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident

British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at the age of 19 in a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Derailed Essex to London train leads to travel chaos

More than 60 patients were checked over by ambulance crews but all were discharged at the scene.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Johnson-Thompson boosts heptathlon medal hopes

Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson boosts her medal chances at the European Athletics Championships with a strong high jump performance.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?

As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.

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BBC News • Aug 14, 2026

The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'

Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results

A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Are the UK's top universities really 'hoovering up' students?

The most selective universities have seen the biggest rise in students accepted onto their courses for 2026.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew Gardens

An amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

Hodgkinson leads home Broeders-Bol to qualify for 800m final

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m semi-final leading home Femke Broeders-Bol of the Netherlands.

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BBC News • Aug 13, 2026

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

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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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