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It was about the adventure, says fastest runner to cross the Alps

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:59am
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.

Three killed after bomb detonated at Moscow restaurant, state media say

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:54am
Security officials said a woman tried to enter the restaurant with explosives but was stopped by a security guard.

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:46am
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm, whipped up by social media

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:32am
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:20am
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:20am
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:11am
The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Body of mountaineer Nirmal Purja recovered after Pakistan avalanche

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:11am
The renowned climber was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 5:02am
The vessel with 271 people on board caught fire off Madura island.

England beaten by Australia to netball bronze

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 4:41am
England's netballers are outclassed 68-50 by Australia in their quest to win bronze at the Commonwealth Games.

Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 4:07am
Cumbria Police says the 17-year-old girl suffered a medical episode.

Trust, grief and betrayal: Inside the Legacy funeral case

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 1:55am
From a police tip-off to sentencing, a correspondent reflects on covering an unprecedented case.

Chernobyl disaster evacuee 'forever grateful' to Welsh family who took him in

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 1:04am
Anton Honchanka was one of thousands of people affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster who came to the UK.

New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 1:01am
New manager Enzo Maresca is a "perfect one" for Manchester City, says defender Josko Gvardiol.

What happened to star signings your club never made?

Sun, 08/02/2026 - 12:42am
BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.

Ballot paper for Clacton by-election is longest in British electoral history

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 11:49pm
The list of 34 candidates standing in the Clacton by-election is nearly a metre long.

The legacy of Epping's asylum protests a year on: 'It's still discussed in shops, pubs and cafes'

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 11:48pm
People living in the west Essex town describe the division which is now felt by some locals.

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 10:05pm
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.

Wicker Man sequel director Justin Hardy dies aged 61

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 8:14pm
The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 7:55pm
The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

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