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Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 7:00pm
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

Young adults are taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol - and it's dividing experts

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 7:00pm
Increasingly, young adults are taking anxiety medication to feel "drunk" at parties. But it's not a free lunch, experts warn.

Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:42pm
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:42pm
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

Tributes to actress Hayden Panettiere as coroner finds 'no signs of trauma'

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:28pm
The US actress, who has died at the age of 36, starred in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville.

To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:00pm
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.

Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:00pm
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.

Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 6:00pm
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.

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 4:34pm
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

Norway's king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 4:34pm
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.

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

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 4:24pm
Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Fifa executive leaves job three weeks after speaking out against Infantino plan

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:46pm
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

Top Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:46pm
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.

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

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:20pm
Jason Arday's family spoke of the "public cruelty" the academic faced before his death last week.

Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 3:02pm
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.

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

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:54pm
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is.

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:33pm
LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

Over 8,000 affected by water supply disruption

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 2:06pm
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.

Burnham exchanged messages with person posing as Trump's chief of staff

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 1:51pm
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico.

Boy, seven, among four injured after crash that killed five teenagers

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 1:10pm
A car in which the five teenagers were travelling in was going the wrong way down a motorway in County Kildare.

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