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

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

I share concerns over Arday appointment, says Cambridge University head

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice acknowledged the "anger and anxiety around this damaging and difficult case".

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites

The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat

Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m

Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

But the president says the jet he boarded instead was at "greater risk" than the decoy Air Force One.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record

Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).

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BBC News • Aug 12, 2026

Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again

Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

Wealthier areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests

The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.

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BBC News • Aug 11, 2026

UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.

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