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Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:55am
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.

Root's message has '100%' landed, says Tongue

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:45am
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.

Aerial footage shows flooding on Nepal-Tibet border

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:40am
Verified videos from Nepal show waters flooding towns as hundreds of travellers are missing, including foreign tourists.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:32am
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:32am
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

Murder probe as two people dead in house fire in Middlesbrough

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:30am
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.

Prince Harry and Meghan due to arrive in UK today

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:30am
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to be flying into the country privately from California.

CIA chief met Russian intelligence services but not Putin, Kremlin says

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:27am
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:03am
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

German airport worker dies of malaria after 'mosquito arrives on plane'

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 6:02am
Five other airport workers are also receiving treatment following the rare outbreak at German's busiest airport.

Postecoglou subs off Ronaldo to spark dramatic Al-Nassr comeback

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:33am
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.

'Ironing board' seats to be replaced on Thameslink

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:30am
Greater Thameslink Railway says these upgrades are part of the wider renationalisation plans.

Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:30am
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.

Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:29am
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.

Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:10am
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

Why we should all get used to high household energy bills

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:10am
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 5:07am
The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.

Man City to make offer for £120m-rated Fernandez

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 4:55am
Manchester City are set to make an opening offer for priority midfield target Enzo Fernandez.

Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 4:28am
Yellow warnings updated as torrential downpours affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks.

Alcaraz and Williams thrill in US Open mixed doubles

Wed, 08/26/2026 - 4:11am
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were among the star double-acts in New York as the US Open mixed doubles competition got under way on Tuesday.

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