Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows

World

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot

Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.

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UK

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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Politics

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Unauthorised sites are growing but travellers say they are forced to break the law

The government says such developments are unacceptable – so why do they keep springing up?

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UK

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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UK

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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US

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

US women in politics spark conversation about balancing family and career

The BBC spoke to working mothers about the challenges of a high-pressure career and making time for family.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 16, 2026

Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

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UK

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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UK

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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US

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

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World

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Body found in search for student missing on hike

A body is found during the search for George Smyth, who went missing while hiking in Romania.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve

The fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.

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US

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly due to colour clash

Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.

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World

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

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BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Jason Arday death 'tragedy on so many levels' says PM

Andy Burnham said the former Cambridge professor's death was a "really sad, sad and sorry state of affairs".

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World

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Analysis: Arday's death will send shockwaves through a divided academia

The academic's Cambridge appointment in 2023 drew worldwide attention

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.

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US

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Heathrow Airport roads reopen after mains burst

A burst main underneath a ring road in the central terminal area caused flooding and travel issues.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Cyclist Finlay Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after his death

Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.

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US

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

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Entertainment

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie

Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Christopher Abbot are also joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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World

BBC News • Aug 15, 2026

'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead

With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?

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