NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records
Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS…
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Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens
Workers tell BBC they are increasingly having to put two inmates in single occupancy cells because of overcrowding.
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Why some charity donations do more harm than good
From mouldy books to dirty boots, charities are spending large sums on binning unsellable items.
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The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.
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Eight US sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide, Navy says
In a letter to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the crew had adequate mental health…
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What we know after video shows moment of RAF training jet crash
The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.
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Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.
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Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told
Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.
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Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico
The large storm in the Pacific Ocean is being driven by warm waters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
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The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years…
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Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings
The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.
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Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
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UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to…
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Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?
BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.
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UK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
The UK could act as "an honest broker" on AI and other global challenges, the prime minister tells world leaders at the…
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On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested
Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland.
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Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
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Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI
Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien has just been awarded the Prix du Roman Fnac for his first novel.
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Watch: Moment pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey
The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries.
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Two pilots eject and parachute out of RAF plane before crash
North Wales Police says the pilots of the RAF T2 Hawk aircraft are being treated for minor injuries.
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Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.
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Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK
The proposals relate to Admiral's UK insurance business, and will affect about 5% of its workforce.
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Orkney island welcomes first baby in more than three decades
Residents on North Ronaldsay toasted the birth of Duncan Wilder Thorstein Traill Suarez Ford with a dram of whisky last…
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UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
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Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
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OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine
Ukraine will get access to OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model under the deal - a rival to Anthropic's Mythos and Fable
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Police examine video of anti-migrant activist slashing dinghy with knife
Daniel Thomas, known to his supporters as Danny Tommo, livestreamed a video of the alleged incident.
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Stunning photos from across the UK capture the first day of astronomical autumn
In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox occurred in the early hours of Wednesday marking the start of…
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Racist message to England footballer Jess Carter denied by teen
A court hears that Aaryan Aggarwal called Jess Carter "stupid" and "ugly before using a racial slur.
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Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.
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Pornhub investigated over its age checks
The regulator says it has concerns over how the site is relying on third party checks provided by Apple for some users.
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Nigella Lawson is 'icing on the cake', TV critics say as she enters Bake Off tent
The TV chef joined Paul Hollywood in the tent as the Channel 4 competition returned for a new series.
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Prince and Princess of Wales share a laugh with Tom Cruise at film premiere
William and Catherine renew their friendship with the Hollywood star at the premiere for his film Digger.
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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
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The Papers: 'Burn to be mild' and 'Pulp fiction'
Burnham-Trump meeting at the UN and Earl Spencer admits error in new book lead Wednesday's papers.
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Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
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