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Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash
Authorities say the plane took off from the Rhône Valley and collided with a mountain slope about 10 minutes later.
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US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
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Photos show charred wreckage from deadly crash of news helicopter in LA
A 29-year-old pedestrian who was the third victim of the unexplained crash has been identified.
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League Two Fleetwood host Arsenal in Carabao Cup - full fourth-round draw
League Two side Fleetwood Town will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
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Painful endgame for Gray as stale Hibs slump
A club hero, David Gray ends his time as Hibs head coach not to the sound of euphoria from fans, but to the sound of a support collectively exhaling in relief, writes Tom English.
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'Grief can colour memory': Palace responds after Earl Spencer's claim in Diana book
Earl Spencer claimed the then-Prince of Wales made the comment during an argument over her funeral arrangements.
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US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
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How being music's Mr Nice Guy contributed to biggest crisis of Ed Sheeran's career
Sheeran tries to stay away from politics and controversy, but that stance has come in for criticism.
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Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.
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Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
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'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer Hartog
British racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.
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Schools in England get extra £500m in bid to avoid teachers' pay strike
The offer of extra money by the government reduces the prospect of strike action by the largest teaching union.
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Saudi club given stadium ban over Jota chants towards Neves
Saudi Pro League side Al-Taawoun are ordered to play two matches behind closed doors after supporters taunted Ruben Neves over the death of friend Diogo Jota.
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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
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British soldier who died in Ukraine road accident named by MoD
Tributes have been paid to Major Paul Wilks, who was described as a "gifted leader".
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Gray sacked by Hibs after six league games
Hibernian sack head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road.
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Why an escalating Saudi oil crisis could drive up prices everywhere
BBC Verify's Ben Chu examines what impact rising energy costs could have on the global economy.
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'Putney pusher' suspect found dead at home
Nicholas Brandram was a suspect in the incident where a woman was shoved into the path of a bus nine years ago.
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Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough
Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells.
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Obamas' 'fiery and gorgeous' dog Sunny dies
The Portuguese Water Dog spent 13 years with the family, meeting many high-profile visitors in the White House, including Pope Francis.
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'Let's go, let's go' - inside catastrophic Manchester derby VAR mistake
The controversy surrounding the VAR decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in the Manchester derby has rumbled on for days, so what led to the error?
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PM and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches
The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.
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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
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Microsoft says AI rival Anthropic could have 'disastrous impact' on humanity
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
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British-American author and critic Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
Her husband says the playwright and cultural and political commentator died after a brief illness.
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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.
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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan in symbolic referendum
Piddington residents vote over proposals to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers nearby.
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Kosovo's former president sentenced to 25 years for war crimes
Hashim Thaci has been jailed for crimes including torture and murder during Kosovo's independence war with Serbia.
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Watch: Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit?
Sheeran's backing band and all of his support acts pulled out of his US tour, so what happens now?
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Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings
The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.
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Watch: BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report
BBC crew catch thieves in act while filming shoplifting report.
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Our shop doors are locked during opening hours after theft
Businesses reveal the impact of shoplifting with recorded offences still above pre-pandemic levels.
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Search continues for boy, 3, missing at playground
Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.
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Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies
The idea is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and holding water companies to account.
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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
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Magazine returned to US library after 132 years overdue
Concord Public Library said it would have incurred a $12,055 overdue fine, had there not been a temporary fine freeze in place.
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OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but 'should trust' AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
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Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
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Is bankrupt competitions boss behind new scheme?
The man behind a competions company which went bust owing thousands is back with a new venture.
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Prolific shoplifters behind more than 28,000 offences, BBC finds
Just 270 people were linked to 28,415 shoplifting offences across England, a BBC analysis has found.
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The Papers: 'Complete failure to protect babies' and 'Sterling mess'
The landmark public inquiry into Lucy Letby's murders and attempted murders is the focus of several of today's papers.
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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
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UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
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Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
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AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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We are all new job starters - here's how we got through the first few days
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
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Let them ref the games and be humans - Andrews
After Brentford overcame Reading to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round, head coach Keith Andrews believes the video assistant referee (VAR) is preventing referees from making decisions in matches.
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'Superstar' Dowman shows his class - but Arsenal know caution is needed
Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development.
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Turkey arrests dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists
The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.
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'Luck and timing': Matthew Rhys on his historic Emmy Awards double win
Speaking to the BBC, the Welsh actor described the "surreal" experience of becoming the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
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Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare?
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.
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Brook & Baker shine as England crush Sri Lanka
Harry Brook hit 114 not out in the first innings set up England with a total of 254 proving to difficult for Sri Lanka to chase leading to a England win by 119 runs after bowling out Sri Lanka.
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Dan Thomas resigns as Reform Wales leader after arrest on suspicion of assault
Thomas said he has done nothing wrong as Gwent Police confirms arrest on suspicion of assault.
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Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms
The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".
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Thirteenth Met Police officer sacked after Charing Cross Panorama film
PC Mason O'Connor is dismissed after a hearing found he had breached standards of professional behaviour, the Met said.
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Southport attack victims, survivors and families hit by data breach
The Ministry of Justice says sensitive and personal data was accessed in a limited number of cases.
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US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007
The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.
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Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.
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Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit
The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground.
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Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
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Trump criticises Supreme Court after justices block mail-in ballot restrictions
The president assailed the justices for blocking his plan to allow delivery of ballots only to voters on lists of citizens.
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Repeatedly untruthful, callous and quiet: What we learned about Letby from inquiry report
The report has shed more details on Lucy Letby - the most prolific child killer in British legal history.
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Two dead after car hits group of pedestrians
A vehicle hit four people before colliding with two cars on White Rose Way in Doncaster, police say.
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Key findings from Lucy Letby Thirlwall inquiry
The inquiry found a "complete failure to protect babies on the neonatal unit" where the nurse worked.
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Sweeney ad a barrier for girls in sport - Hunt
British sprinter Amy Hunt says she is concerned about the controversial advert starring Sydney Sweeney being part of a "barrier" to girls' participation in sport.
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How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.
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State pension likely to rise by 3.9% next April
The state pension rises by the highest of wage growth, inflation or 2.5%.
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Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos for rest of season
The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder joins Brazilian side Santos from his boyhood club Vasco da Gama.
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How Maresca is tackling football's impossible job
Enzo Maresca seemingly took on an impossible job in the summer when replacing the legendary Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, but is making it look an easy task in the early stages of his tenure.
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Memorable moments from the Emmys and everything you couldn't see on TV
Backstage, the winners continued the celebrations off-screen and addressed some of the ceremony's most viral moments.
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Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Pokémon fans prepare for 'biggest day in a decade'
Collectors are eagerly awaiting the first release of the 30th anniversary Pokémon trading cards.
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Why Pietersen will add unfiltered challenge that England need - Finn
Kevin Pietersen can be blunt and forthright and there is no better time than now to add that challenge to England's white-ball set-up, says Steven Finn.
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Ukraine's postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
The state post service delivers pensions, medicine and letters to people just miles from the front.
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Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
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Trump says AI safety fears a 'hoax' as he rejects calls for greater safeguards
The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.
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In pictures: Zendaya, Selena Gomez and other stars light up red carpet
Stars from the latest hit TV shows turn out at the biggest night in the US TV calendar.
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From Marilyn Monroe to Sabrina Carpenter - Bob Mackie's designs in pictures
Beyoncé, Cher, Elton John and Miley Cyrus have all worn Mackie's glittery ensembles.
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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
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Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet
Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.
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Lucy Letby public inquiry findings set to be published
The Thirlwall Inquiry has been investigating how concerns about killer nurse Letby were handled - and whether any babies might have lived if action was taken earlier.
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US has deployed a space weapon, air force secretary says
It is the first time the US has acknowledged having a weapon in space, which it says is necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
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Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.
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Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said.
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Balaclava ban comes into force in Nottingham city centre
Nottingham becomes one of the first cities nationally to take this action, its council leader said.
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UK set to turn cooler as unsettled weather continues
As temperatures drop through the week and it starts to feel more autumnal, is it now time to put the summer clothes away?
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Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
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The Papers: Reform donors 'could face enhanced checks' and 'Sydney Sweeney blasted'
Several papers feature actor Sydney Sweeney, who has been criticised by female athletes for posing nude for a sports betting company advert.
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I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
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Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
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Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
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'Unplayable' & 'almost perfect' - Calvert-Lewin set for England recall?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in Leeds' past five league matches. Is he ready for an England recall?
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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
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Watch: Why Harry and Meghan's security in the UK to be reviewed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to be given a review of their publicly-funded security after their return to live in the UK.
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Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie who designed for Cher and Dolly Parton dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
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Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
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Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.
