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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Doge overstated claims to have saved Americans $110bn, watchdog finds

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef ‘in an amazing place’ as fans hope for new Fugees album after 30 years

Hill says the band have gone through "an incredible healing process", raising the prospect of new music.

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BBC News • Aug 7, 2026

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal

Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC

The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse

Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses

Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'

Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

Stranded passengers have described their "nightmare" journeys and being evacuated from trains.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says

The warning comes after the NHS sees a surge in patients and problems with equipment in high temperatures.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

Menna's heart and lungs were donated after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Michelin-star restaurant regains top hygiene rating after previous one-star inspection

Ynyshir got a one-star food hygiene rating from inspectors but has since been restored to five stars.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise

Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish

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BBC News • Aug 6, 2026

Jailed funeral boss angers families with 'apology'

Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Which PM punched John Simpson?

Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Heavyweight Parker cleared to fight after drugs ban

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has been cleared to fight again after his provisional suspension for testing positive for cocaine was lifted.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans

Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Antisemitic incident reports rise by a fifth in first half of 2026

The Community Security Trust said it is the second highest total of antisemitic incidents on record for the first half of any year.

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BBC News • Aug 5, 2026

Blogger Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after reports he self-harmed during livestream

Miami police told US media outlets the celebrity blogger had been "safely recovered" from his home.

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