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Boy who changed law on medicinal cannabis thriving as he turns 21

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:25am
Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone has a severe form of epilepsy, which at one point had him suffering hundreds of "life-threatening" seizures a day.

Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:17am
Those who gathered were asked to remember how Arday made a "difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us".

Brook on Test captaincy, batting and Wellington

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:15am
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.

Why don't men talk about using weight-loss drugs?

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:12am
Some men say they feel ashamed of needing to use weight-loss injections as it seems like "cheating".

Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:03am
The BBC investigates claims that parts of Scotland’s biggest city have become a no-go zone because of crime, homelessness and antisocial behaviour.

Parents pushed to breaking point by Child Maintenance Service, BBC told

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:03am
Mothers, like Katy, describe battles to make ex-partners pay, while fathers say they have been wrongly charged thousands.

If Meta loses this trial, Instagram and Facebook could change forever

Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:00am
Thirty US states have sued Meta to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

Sainsbury's pauses AI cameras after shopper ousted

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:57pm
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:41pm
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:41pm
The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.

Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36, US media report

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 11:27pm
A representative for the actress confirmed the news to US outlets but did not provide further details of her death.

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 9:22pm
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

Rain on way for UK with temperatures to drop to overnight lows of 3C in some places

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 9:08pm
After an exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 9:08pm
After and exceptional summer of heatwaves and drought, the weather will turn wetter and cooler this week, as Simon King explains

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 7:04pm
Water companies being allowed to increase prices during droughts and Amy Hunt's gold medal run dominates Monday's papers.

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 6:28pm
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 6:21pm
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 6:21pm
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

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

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 6:21pm
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil sat down with Mopreme Shakur ahead of the trial for his brother and late rapper's 1996 murder.

McIlroy admits concerns as Scheffler regains winning feeling at St Jude

Sun, 08/16/2026 - 6:15pm
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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