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BBC News • Sep 5, 2026

Lindsay Clancy murder trial has divided US on whether she's victim or criminal

Some say the case shed light on the mental health struggles of mothers, while others argue it's no excuse for murder.

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BBC News • Sep 5, 2026

Williams sisters exit US Open but excite - what does future hold?

Serena and Venus Williams may have lost in their US Open doubles return, but the veteran pair proved they can still compete on an entertaining night in New York.

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BBC News • Sep 5, 2026

Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?

The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

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BBC News • Sep 5, 2026

Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

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BBC News • Sep 5, 2026

How the Lindsay Clancy trial gripped America - and ultimately fell apart

A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against the US mother after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell

Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

Examining US official's claim that data centres 'don't use water'

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick falsely suggested that data centres don't use water.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crash

BBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

Russell leads Leclerc in Friday practice at Monza

Mercedes' George Russell tops Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

What happens if a mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy case?

Prosecutors could seek a new trial in the case of the US mother charged with murdering her three children in 2023.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims

OpenAI said it could not "meaningfully respond" to the report's findings because it hadn't been allowed to review it ahead of publication.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'

The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch

Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

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BBC News • Sep 4, 2026

How could US-Iran conflict end? Three experts give their views

After renewed strikes this week, does either side have an exit strategy?

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?

Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel

The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Three farmers detained by Israel in Lebanon, village leader says

The detentions were reported to the US-led International Monitoring and Implementation Mechanism but Israeli military has not commented.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality

The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Fifa accuses Uefa of 'smear campaign' against Infantino

The governing bodies have traded blows since Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

Janse van Rensburg denies Erasmus' claim of Springbok call-up talks

Centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg admits he "probably would have loved to" play for his native South Africa, but denies Rassie Erasmus' claims he was in talks over a Springboks call-up.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

I used to play in-match games as a laugh - Dean

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he would stay in the centre circle for as long as he could during a match.

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BBC News • Sep 3, 2026

The Premier League premium is £20m - and that worries European clubs

The old adage used to be that English players came at a premium. Now that appears to simply apply to a player already in the Premier League.

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