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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:26:41 GMT
The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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Sun, 17 May 2026 02:10:12 GMT
Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 02:13:36 GMT
'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 07:21:03 GMT
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:02:43 GMT
North of England Olympic bid for 2040s being assessed
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 09:26:53 GMT
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:17:02 GMT
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:55 GMT
Robert paid £726 to skip the driving test waiting list. New laws mean others won't be able to
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:08:06 GMT
Why international tourists are turning away from India's party capital
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:14:03 GMT
They've brought back traditional Irish music and people love it
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following - all without releasing a debut record.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 09:12:37 GMT
How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:29:04 GMT
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 08:33:37 GMT
Man drives car into pedestrians in Italy, injuring eight
Eight people were injured, four seriously, before passers-by gave chase and stopped the man.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:10:19 GMT
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:15:30 GMT
Secret police and propaganda: The Chinese agents spying on expats in US
Experts say two espionage cases in the US highlight China's attempts to peddle influence globally over the past decade.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:25:01 GMT
The Papers: 'Labour rivals want to rejoin EU' and 'survival of the fittest'
Brexit looms as a key issue as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham lay out their visions for the future of the Labour Party.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 03:36:07 GMT
British jets to get new anti-drone missile systems
The new systems provide a cheaper way to intercept threats like Iran's Shahed drones used in the Middle East.
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Tue, 12 May 2026 15:27:04 GMT
Edinburgh Zoo's new baby sloth named after David Attenborough
Zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo named the baby Atty to mark Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.
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Thu, 14 May 2026 05:03:34 GMT
I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming
Amputee Alex Young creates his second home-made limb after previously building a running blade.
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Mon, 11 May 2026 14:27:01 GMT
Moment brazen thief steals entire Mini Egg chocolate display
Ashley Daley is jailed after a three-week shoplifting spree costing businesses £4,000.
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Thu, 14 May 2026 10:19:21 GMT
Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
The painting by Dame Judi Dench, patron of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre sells for almost £7,000.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 16:06:00 GMT
Q+A: Burnham Says He'd Save Labour, But Can He Win Makersfield?
And Wes Streeting says he’ll run.
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Fri, 15 May 2026 15:06:00 GMT
Why Democrats are panicking about losing California
Has America’s largest state become ungovernable?
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Mon, 11 May 2026 23:56:38 GMT
A cross-cultural rom-com about an assisted marriage
Her best friend's journey into marriage, challenges Zoe's own attitude toward relationships
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Sun, 17 May 2026 08:53:42 GMT
'We share same ambition' - Alonso named Chelsea's third boss in year
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is appointed as Chelsea manager - a day after their FA Cup final defeat by Manchester City.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 23:25:18 GMT
Smalley leads as McIlroy, Rahm, Rose & Rai impress on 'moving day'
Thirty players are within five shots of surprise leader Alex Smalley as Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm make big moves in the third round of the US PGA Championship.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 08:30:07 GMT
No trophy in turbulent season but Alonso arrival offers Chelsea hope
From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso's arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:28:26 GMT
Rousey seals perfect ending with 15-second comeback win
Ronda Rousey rolls back the years as she submits Gina Carano with a trademark armbar inside 15 seconds of their much-anticipated comeback fight.
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Sun, 17 May 2026 05:43:07 GMT
Casemiro's fond farewell - how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around
Casemiro plays his last game for Manchester United at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest, and will return a hero no matter what the future holds after turning his career around at the club.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 18:59:52 GMT
From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal
The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.
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Sat, 16 May 2026 16:39:13 GMT
Resilient Celtic time run perfectly to win race after eight-month chase
Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season's dying embers, they caught them.
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