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Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands

This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry....

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Murder investigation after wildfire uncovers body in park

A post-mortem examination revealed the remains belonged to a woman aged between 25 and 45....

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Brighton reject Liverpool's new £60m Minteh bid

Liverpool have an improved bid of £60m for winger Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton but talks between the clubs continue....

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Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism

Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism....

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Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race

Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc....

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Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down....

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Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?

And, Sue Gray gives her first interview since leaving Downing Street....

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Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final....

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Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay initial £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, could potentially have to pay up to £25m more....

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Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer

Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer....

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Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices

Police were called to Volant Media's offices after an "ignited container" was thrown at the site....

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Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0

BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport....

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Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk

Advice given to under fives, over 65s, pregnant women and others amid salmonella outbreak....

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Antonelli leads Norris in Dutch GP first practice

Mercedes' Kim Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort....

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Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard

The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday....

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Killer jailed for murdering second flatmate

Eugeniu Neamtu murdered Gheorghe Trica, three years after completing a sentence for killing another housemate....

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Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity....

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Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving....

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Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers....

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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK....

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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library

The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931....

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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'...

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Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history

Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans....

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Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League seaso...

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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision....

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Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons....

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A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism...

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Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful....

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Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages....

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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,...

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived....

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HK's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law....

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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record....

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Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country....

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Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats....

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Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains....

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McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship....

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French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics....

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McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English....

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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report....

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Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew....

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Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts"....

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Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan

Watch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195 run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test....

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