Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
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Former Sale Shark lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
Stewart and Morris add to GB gold tally at Worlds
Mark Stewart and Anna Morris add to Great Britain's gold medal tally on day three of the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai.
'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.
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Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss
France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.
Burnham invites Swinney to work together on 'deeper Scottish devolution'
The prime minister said he wanted regions to have more power while on his first substantive trip to Scotland since moving into Downing Street.
Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
Norwegian teen 'hitman' detained for UK murder plot
Johannes Natland, 19, travelled to West Yorkshire to carry out a "hit" in March last year.
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Sex was 'huge preoccupation for Russell Brand', ex-flatmate tells trial
The 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault, which he denies.
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Action needed to save water, minister urges
Severe drought was declared across parts of southern England after months of low rainfall.
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Rew, 18, to captain England Lions in West Indies
The elevation of teenager Thomas Rew to Lions captain is a further sign of the high regard he is held in by the England hierarchy and follows him being given his first…
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'Not about me' - Arbeloa dismisses future questions
Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa says the focus should not be on him as his side searches for a first Premier League win this season against Hull City this weekend.
Wildlife park reopens after man killed by tiger
Yorkshire Wildlife Park says the decision was made after 'engagement with the relevant authorities'.
Dad fined after son, 2, died in Cyprus hotel fall
Joshua Foster will have to pay 3,000 euro (£2,500), a judge in Paphos rules.
Community 'heartbroken and horrified' after Oregon school shooting
A 16-year-old killed three children and a teacher at a primary school in Oregon before he was killed by a bystander, police say.
Police officer who raped two women jailed for 12 years
Campbell Petrie was found guilty of physical and sexual abuse towards the women between 2006 and 2023.
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Chelsea's Reece James has surgery for knee issue
Chelsea announce captain Reece James has undergone successful surgery on a knee injury.
Councils warned of risks of high street pedestrianisation
The government says the process "needs to be well considered", warning that banning traffic could damage local economies.
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Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
The US president launches a new wave of blistering criticism at Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels.
China tells Israel to stop 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on the sidelines of a conference.
Doctor regrets not going to police earlier about Lucy Letby
Dr Stephen Brearey was the lead neonatal consultant at the hospital where the nurse worked.
Kartal upsets Svitolina to reach Wuhan semi-finals
Sonay Kartal's winning streak following a long injury lay-off continues as she seals a hard-fought victory over fifth seed Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open.
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Temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather could return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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The rapid rise of a former art dealer to Europe's hottest young manager
How Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has gone from Germany's fifth tier to being reportedly of interest to Manchester United.
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Does the Premier League 'Big Six' still exist?
For years the Premier League has had a defined 'Big Six', comprised of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur., but could this era be coming to an end?
The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day
Beth Dobbin ran for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Five years on, she is largely bedbound after being diagnosed with ME, a devastating illness for which there is no…
'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
The hero dinner lady who died saving five children in the Aberfan disaster
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
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Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands
What can we learn from wildfires that destroyed 38 homes in the Midlands in August 2026?
They fled Russia, but the West sent them back
Over the past year there has been a stark rise in anti-government activists deported to Russia from the EU and US where they were seeking refuge.
Watch: Will disenchanted Iowa Republicans reject Trump in the midterms?
The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.
Three children and teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school
The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police.
'It's really hard to believe' - How Oregon primary school shooting unfolded
Three children aged 5, 8 and 11 and a teacher were killed after a 16-year-old suspect opened fire in the city of Bend, local police say.
'We got penalised for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram'
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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Your child wasn't invited to the party - here's how to handle the disappointment
This very common scenario can be sad for little ones but there are ways you can help them.
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