As Ukraine hits Russia’s refineries, Russia targets Ukraine’s petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
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How Dolly Parton told her story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
O’Neill takes responsibility with nowhere to hide for Celtic
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
Alcaraz and Williams thrill in brief but bright US Open mixed doubles showing
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed…
Why Pride is facing a backlash – from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the…
Yellow warnings in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to ‘run away from reality’
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
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Canada announces ‘dollar-for-dollar’ retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
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Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis
Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.
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It shouldn’t be a secret who the prime minister has dinner with, and what was discussed. Australians deserve to know | Geoffrey Watson
Any money being paid to dine with Anthony Albanese should be a matter of public recordFollow our Australia…
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Graham, and Trump, Triumph: Six Takeaways From South Carolina’s Senate Runoff
President Trump went all in for Senator Darline Graham in a primary runoff on Tuesday. It worked, preserving…
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Israeli soldiers block Knesset member from besieged Palestinian home
Israeli soldiers blocked Knesset member Ofer Cassif from reaching a Palestinian family home in the occupied West Bank.
