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The Papers: 'The Sun, the Moon' and 'The greatest show on Earth'

The once in a generation solar eclipse across the UK and Europe dominates Thursday's front pages....

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Fearless Madjo, 17, ends eight-month wait with dream Villa debut

Teenage striker Brian Madjo scores on his Aston Villa debut in Uefa Super Cup defeat by Paris St-Germain to end eight-month wait for a chance to play in competitive games....

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Millions watch 'surreal' solar eclipse in UK and Europe

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland....

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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse....

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Watch: Solar eclipse seen over UK skies

Millions of people in the UK and Europe have been wowed by a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse....

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Guimaraes makes Arsenal debut in draw with Como

Bruno Guimaraes put in an assured performance as he made his Arsenal debut in a 1-1 friendly draw with Como at Emirates stadium....

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Atletico agree £34.2m deal for Tottenham's Romero

Cristian Romero is set to join La Liga side Atletico Madrid as they agree a £34.2m fee with Tottenham for their captain....

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Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit

Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran....

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GB's Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold on home track

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham....

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Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post

Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says....

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Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec results

Another record number of students are expected to secure a place at their first choice of university....

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US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks

The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used....

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New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise

A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August....

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Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service

The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts....

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Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those w...

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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village

Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday....

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Cambridge review into Jason Arday post will be independent, university says

Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice in a letter to staff says she shares concerns raised about Jason Arday's appointment as professor....

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I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans

Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man....

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Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks....

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X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart....

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Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing

Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend....

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Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up

Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly....

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Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed

Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills....

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Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns

The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure"....

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Depay says Corinthians 'unacceptable' as contract ends

Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of "unacceptable behaviour" and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decided against renewing his contract....

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Why is the women's 800m record so tough to break?

The world record for the women's 800m is the longest-standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why?...

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Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?

Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy....

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British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record

Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h)....

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PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support

The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago....

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Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut

The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star....

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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

The president says the Secret Service wanted him to go on a different flight after the Nato summit in Turkey....

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Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher....

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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings....

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More weather records as UK heat set to spike again

Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken....

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The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'

The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers....

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UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing

Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue....

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GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham....

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Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers

The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented....

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Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid

Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds....

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Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted

The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases....

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Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests

The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers....

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Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings....

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Criticism of empty seats and ticket prices at the Europeans

Nearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday....

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Jaissle 'bit scared' how refs will take 'emotional' touchline style

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle cut a measured figure at his unveiling news conference, but Premier League managers will come up against someone very different...

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The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer

Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo"....

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Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally....

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Luigi Mangione appears in court as questions remain in case ahead of murder trial

Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence strategy, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence....

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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state....

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Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership....

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BBC Weather's monthly outlook

Our latest long-term UK forecast focusing on likely trends for the next four weeks....

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