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

World

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike

The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral

The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Scottish exam pass rates rise as students find out results

More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Athletes go 'missing' after Commonwealth Games ends

Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

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Politics

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

What's behind having to release some prisoners early?

More people going to prison, and for longer, is why governments including the current one have had to release prisoners early.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Fires started 'deliberately' on mountain as crews tackle blaze

Firefighters have been tackling the blaze on the mountain in the Rhondda Valley since Saturday.

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Politics

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?

Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis.

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World

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Why £1m-a-season deal will be hard for Pollock and Hearn to find

Salary cap regulations might not be high on everyone's holiday reading list, but Eddie Hearn might be interested if he's keen to get Henry Pollock's £1m pay-day.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel

The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Boxer arrested in Greece over discovery of Scottish woman's body in suitcase

Sharif Ahmadzai, from Afghanistan, is expected to appear in court in Athens on Wednesday.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies

A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

BP's $5.7bn profit highest since 2022 as Iran war pushes up oil price

Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes

Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.

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Entertainment

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

'Rape list' part of misogyny girls face at school

A group of teenagers make a film describing their experiences, ahead of changes to the curriculum.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Everything you need to know about Scottish exam results day 2026

More than 148,000 people across Scotland will receive their results on Tuesday.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Moment Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at airport

A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Greg James shares his heartbreak after death of dog Barney

The Radio 1 presenter said his beloved pet had to be put to sleep in the garden of his home.

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UK

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data

It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Charity cyclist, 82, dies a day after 3,300 mile ride across Australia

Bob Montgomery died unexpectedly just a day after finishing what he had called 'One Last Ride'.

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Sports

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says the decision to scrap the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary".

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Tech

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Ex-captain Stokes would love to coach England in future

Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.

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US

BBC News • Aug 4, 2026

Mourners line streets of Milan for legend Baresi's funeral

Thousands gather on the streets of Milan for the funeral of legendary former AC Milan and Italy defender Franco Baresi.

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