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Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment

Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says....

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Five in Five: Football quiz No 2

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?...

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Breakouts & wildcards - 13 surprise stars for new season

BBC Sport TV and radio commentators identify the players they think could be the breakout stars of the new Premier League season....

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What it's like to be on a warship like the USS Abraham Lincoln

Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December....

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Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs

German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling....

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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way....

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What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death

Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police....

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Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer, "We'll take care of it," an officer testified....

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Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine

An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine....

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The Papers: 'Who duped PM?' and 'Pep's agony'

The PM exchanging text messages with a person posing as Donald Trump's chief is prominent across Tuesday's papers....

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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel

The change, which has been welcomed by campaign groups, will come into effect in England from April....

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Heavy showers and thunderstorms bring risk of flash flooding to UK

Heavy showers are expected over the next few days, bringing a risk of flash flooding. But there are early indications heatwave conditions could return in September....

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Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prison

Former workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training....

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Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker....

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Jason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held

Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week....

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Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City....

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Lamour leaves Fifa after Infantino plan criticism

A senior Fifa figure leaves football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino....

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Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is....

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'Britain's most bashed' bridge hit twice in two days

A road in Hinckley is shut due to the "road traffic collision" with a bridge, police say....

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Russia's prominent anti-war politician jailed for 11 years

Lev Schlosberg is found guilty of "discrediting" Russia's army - a verdict he condemns as punishment for his political position....

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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case....

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran issue

The president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies....

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What England can expect from captain Root

What can England expect from Joe Root's leadership, based on his first full-time spell in charge?...

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Is NZ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?...

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Pocognoli 'feels connection' with 'passionate' Scotland

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job....

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Aid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquake

Some 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday....

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In pictures: Hayden Panettiere's life and career, from child actor to Scream star

The former child star whose breakthrough came in 2006 later opened up about her struggles with mental health....

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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services

Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks....

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Man City in advanced talks for midfielder Bouaddi

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi....

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Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, was found dead last week....

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Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter

Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico....

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Bronze explains out-of-character contract extension

England defender Lucy Bronze says she has found a "really good role" at a club she is "comfortable" with, after signing a rare contract extension with Chelsea....

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Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday

Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a "difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us"....

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Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway

Three women and a child who were in a second car are being treated in hospital for serious injuries....

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Five in Five: Football quiz No 1

Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?...

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Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says

A 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says....

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Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

In an exclusive interview, England's Harry Brook says he supports Joe Root taking the Test captaincy, addresses frustrations about his batting and describes the Wellington nightclub incident fallout....

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Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report

A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlets but did not provide further details of her death....

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction

The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling....

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UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell

After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains...

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The Papers: 'Water cheek' and 'Queen Amy's gold rush'

Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers....

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'I want my brother back' - Tupac’s brother tells BBC murder trial won’t bring justice

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder....

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McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Rory McIlroy says "he felt lost" as he toils to a 66th-place finish - 25 strokes behind champion Scottie Scheffler - at the St Jude Championship in Memphis....

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Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war

His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran....

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Englishman Whaley wins US Amateur title

Jack Whaley becomes only the second Englishman since 1911 to win the US Amateur Championship as he beats American Jay Leng Jr 4&3 at Merion....

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What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?

BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends....

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Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens

The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights....

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US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship....

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What awaits new Scotland head coach Pocognoli?

Shifting the playing style, maintaining qualification for major tournaments and refreshing the squad await the new Scotland boss....

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Super Giants survive late wobble to win men's Hundred

Trent Rockets fail in their bid to become the first team to win both Hundred trophies in the same year, as they are beaten by Manchester Super Giants in the men's final....

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