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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:43:39 GMT
Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds
The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:37:56 GMT
Gaga, Zidane, and headless opera singers - best of opening ceremony
Watch the best bits of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony featuring cameos from Zinedine Zidane, Lady Gaga, Minions, Rafael Nadal and Celine Dion.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:45:51 GMT
Celine Dion lights up Olympics after four-year health absence
It's the superstar singer's first performance since revealing a serious health condition two years ago.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:36:33 GMT
Are you feeling rubbish all the time?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:54:08 GMT
Vulnerable, messy and bratty: The pop girlies having a moment
Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and Chappell Roan are all about vulnerable lyrics and existential questions - and it's really working for them.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:27:44 GMT
Trump running mate defends 'childless cat ladies' comment
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:38:23 GMT
Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon
Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:50:25 GMT
'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' say Japan's last survivors
Victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:51:26 GMT
France travel disruption expected to last all weekend
Thousands more passengers could face delays or cancellations after an arson attack on France's train network on Friday.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:16:44 GMT
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:05:01 GMT
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:57:22 GMT
Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes
An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:09:10 GMT
Are the UK's finances really worse than expected?
Rachel Reeves is set to reveal a public finances shortfall of billions on pounds after a snap audit.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 04:21:55 GMT
The Papers: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'
Many of Saturday's papers lead with sabotage attacks on France's high-speed rail network.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:08:46 GMT
How cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured to US in elaborate sting
The last of an original generation of drug lords, the Sinaloa boss evaded capture for decades. Until now.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:48:33 GMT
She conquered Everest 10 times - and escaped an abusive marriage
Lhakpa Sherpa, who has climbed Everest more than any other woman, wants to inspire women and girls.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:12:44 GMT
The rise of creators making weddings Insta-worthy
A growing number of couples are booking a content creators to capture their special day.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:47:29 GMT
My family went to help landslide victims and ended up dead
Meselesh Gosaye's home area in Ethiopia was hit by two landslides that buried hundreds under the mud.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:40:31 GMT
Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues
Tips to make travelling as smooth as possible, whether you’re going by road, plane, train or ferry.
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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:37:05 GMT
We don't know how many people are having babies - a headache for schools
Working out how many school pupils to budget for may well prove to be a headache for the government.
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Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:10:27 GMT
Conspiracy theories swirl about geo-engineering, but could it help save the planet?
If we can’t control rising global temperatures by drastically cutting carbon emissions, could something called geo-engineering be a way to cool the planet?
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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 13:04:59 GMT
Unfathomable errors and 'cinnamon bun' strategy: Political end-of-term report cards
As Parliament approaches summer recess, Laura Kuenssberg reflects on how they've performed over a dizzying few months.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:46:27 GMT
Butterflies, Balloons and Paris Olympics: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:41:18 GMT
‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’
Queen by Magnus Hastings is a "one of a kind" drag photography exhibition.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:57:52 GMT
Billy Connolly inspired £1,750 designer banana boots
A Scottish fashion designer has sold out of his take on Billy Connolly's iconic banana boots in just 24 hours.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:58:08 GMT
Venezuela holds elections on Sunday. Could real change be coming?
An economic crisis has forced millions to flee Venezuela. Could Sunday's election bring real change?
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:05:01 GMT
Doctor Who spin-off to star Tovey and Mbatha-Raw
The War Between The Land And The Sea "will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations", says showrunner Russell T Davies.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:44:04 GMT
Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:04:27 GMT
Wax museum removes Sinéad O'Connor figure
The National Wax Museum say it will remake a waxwork of the late Irish singer after an unveiling.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT
Mary Beard on power, succession and rebellions
Amol and Nick get a classical take on current US and UK politics.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:30:09 GMT
England target 'big runs' after 'special' Atkinson delivers
Despite losing three wickets late on day one of the third Test, England can still pile on "big runs" against West Indies at Edgbaston, says Chris Woakes.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:53:16 GMT
McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri seal a one-two in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix - with Max Verstappen set for a 10-place grid drop.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:18:50 GMT
Holder stars as late wickets leave third Test finely poised
Watch highlights as Jason Holder hits 59 and takes two catches as England surrender the initiative to reach 38-3 at stumps on day one of the third Test against West Indies.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:09:40 GMT
Canada used drones before and Tokyo gold could be 'tarnished'
Canada Soccer's chief executive confirms drone use prior to Paris 2024, including at the recent Copa America.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:47:40 GMT
Tom Hiddleston opens BBC’s Paris 2024 coverage
Actor Tom Hiddleston opens up the BBC's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics by paying homage to the French capital's 100-year connection to the Games.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:12:17 GMT
Warrington thrash Wigan to go top of Super League
Warrington atone for their Wembley Challenge Cup final defeat by crushing title rivals Wigan to go top of Super League.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:30:15 GMT
'Forget what he says' - Edwards fired up at final face-off
British champion Leon Edwards and American Belal Muhammad weigh in before their welterweight title fight at UFC 304 in Manchester on Saturday.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:04:20 GMT
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:02:29 GMT
Councillor blames INLA for homeless centre attack
Ron McDowell condemns the "gross hypocrisy" of republican paramilitaries due to their drugs record.
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:48:37 GMT
Scottish bog gets world heritage status
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:09:55 GMT
Shop stops selling luxury items as thefts rise
Julie Ruscitto says she has taken security measures and stopped selling high-end products.
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