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Telegram: 'The dark web in your pocket'

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y8j2rTq

Boy who smashed ancient Bronze Age jar returns to museum

The 3,500-year-old jar was in Haifa's Hecht Museum in Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JgR4XS1

Elon Musk's X suspended in Brazil after supreme court ruling

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBbLUdJ

Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eYBuUNr

A nasty fall left me with a terrible snoring problem

Debbie Byers has snored "like a fog horn" since she fell on steps in Edinburgh earlier this year from BBC News https://ift.tt/EWVqo7j

Germany to tighten knife laws as anger grows at mass stabbing

The German government announces weapons and asylum changes after deadly attack in Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/67AiJEN

'A sniper is right outside the house': Inside Jenin's sealed-off refugee camp

The camp has been sealed off by the Israeli army as part of a huge military operation in the occupied West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JCIXDqS

Why is Harris bringing Walz to her first major interview?

The Democractic presidential nominee is facing some criticism for dodging the scrutiny of a solo interview. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XrJZz7F

Liverpool agree deal for Valencia keeper Mamardashvili

Liverpool agree to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zif7lst

Strictly judge Len Goodman to get public memorial

Late TV star Len Goodman is set to be immortalised outside a dance studio in Dartford town centre. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GqjmgQz

Nostalgic Indians flock to cinemas to watch old hits

Dozens of Indian films, some made more than 20 years ago, are being released again in cinemas - why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/6NOukTo

PM to say Parliament return not 'business as usual'

The prime minister will make a speech in Downing Street before Parliament returns next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d9RMt7F

Two Pacific Ocean hurricanes seen from space

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Hone has eased potential wildfire warnings on some Hawaii islands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XY5dy8v

Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UKEjFzw

'Norris' new-found dominance alarming Red Bull'

Lando Norris says after winning the Dutch Grand Prix that it was “pretty stupid” to think about winning the world championship - but his victory has Red Bull worried. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VuQoRS7

Cordon lifted after tide removes suspected bomb

The coastguard is watching the beach to see if it returns and bomb disposal experts are on standby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kYhN7M1

Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w6mlCae

German police make second arrest over deadly stabbing attack

A man is detained at a refugee centre near the attack site in the western city of Solingen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4x5zwfd

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners after Kursk offensive

The swap is the first since Ukraine first began its incursion into Russia on 6 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ylo8q9P

Root guides England to victory over Sri Lanka

Joe Root’s nerveless half-century helps England overcome some significant scares to defeat Sri Lanka on a tense fourth day of the first Test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObL29GN

The Papers: Jenas 'so ashamed' and tributes to Hannah Lynch

A range of stories on the front of Saturday's front pages including the latest on Jermain Jenas's sacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o0YkZPM

Democrats are riding high - but victory is far from certain

After a jubilant party convention capped a month of momentum, polls still suggest a close election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GY7iZB1

I am sorry and ashamed after BBC sacking - Jenas

Jenas, who was sacked over allegations he sent inappropriate messages to colleagues, has spoken to the Sun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fdP3nNm

RFK Jr suspends campaign for White House and backs Donald Trump

The third-party candidate said he no longer has "a realistic path to victory in the face of systematic censorship". from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTxPdIX

Royal Marines Band surprise veteran for his 100th birthday

Jim Churm was so moved by the band's playing at a D-Day event, they decided to surprise him for his birthday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HNXFjGV

Three things to look for in Harris's convention speech

The BBC's Katty Kay says the vice-president is not the strongest orator so must step up on the biggest stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQWA7jh

Woakes targets place on England's winter tours

Chris Woakes is targeting a place on England’s winter tours after assuming the role of attack leader following the retirement of James Anderson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ryx4usb

Obama's speech latest chapter in two-decade Harris relationship

He will headline the Democratic Convention tonight and give his backing to Harris, who for years has moved in a similar political orbit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IY8Rf1E

Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump's on the economy, abortion and immigration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6dtaZDN

Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal

Brighton complete the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2wVML7p

GB's Watson, Jubb & Kartal win in US Open qualifiers

Britain's Heather Watson, Paul Jubb and Sonay Kartal make it through the first round of qualifying for the US Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zop3fSQ

What did Prince Harry and Meghan’s colourful Colombia trip achieve?

The couple's South America visit was an attempt to still show their influence on the world stage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/We6EzDx

Harris, Obama and Beyoncé (maybe) at the DNC

And, UK tycoon among those missing after yacht sinks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fIzLCjc

Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying

Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ag97i4D

Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway

Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1xTSfcj

Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend

Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x9JH8zB

X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nH3ejdl

'I was terrified' - Saoirse Ronan learns lambing for The Outrun

Based on Amy Liptrot’s award winning memoir, the film is about a young woman returning to Orkney to deal with her past. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aNyCS6p

Paul Hollywood defends wife over pub sale

The Great British Bake Off judge says his family has faced 'vindictiveness' over Smarden pub sale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Io0qu2s

New homes and end to price-gouging: Harris sets economic goals

Vice-president Kamala Harris targets housing costs and price gouging in newly-released economic plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBREwsa

Ukraine incursion destroys key Russian bridge

Ukraine destroys a bridge over the river Seym as it continues its incursion into Russia's Kursk region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQwpPWJ

Harry and Meghan meet Colombia vice president on visit

Francia Marquez hosted Prince Harry and Meghan at her official residence on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MF7pPLA

Cash prizes and free rent: Uni clearing offers 'inappropriate'

Potential students are being offered incentives if they sign up for certain degree courses through clearing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jQfWsYL

US judge has girl handcuffed for sleeping during court field trip

Detroit judge condemned by mother after showing 15-year-old he was "not to be played with". from BBC News https://ift.tt/B6ZjRvo

Watch: BBC reporter at scene of West Midlands sodium cyanide spill

The BBC's Jo Black reports from where a major incident was declared after the chemical affected a 12-mile stretch of canals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIR57B1

Hamas will not join Gaza ceasefire talks, senior official says

Mediators make urgent push for deal after the killing of Hamas's leader raises fears of regional war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/721Dcf8

Journalist resists police demands for rioter photos

Joel Goodman says giving photos to South Yorkshire Police could put him and others in danger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ntbq2pK

Baby twins killed in Gaza as father registered births

The twins were just four days old when their home was bombed in an Israeli air strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pNKMuX4

Confusion may have led to Costa allergy death, inquest told

Hannah Jacobs died within hours of sipping a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows' milk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6tKIxT0

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area

The epicentre hit near Highland Park, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles County not far from the famous Hollywood sign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9zp8QbC

Reservoir found deep in Martian rocks

Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B2aWesd

Sam Quek completes Strictly 2024 line-up

They join previously announced contestants including Shayne Ward, Toyah Willcox and Chris McCausland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AKvb8cE

John Lewis-based flooring firm enters administration

The Floor Room, which trades out of 34 John Lewis stores, appointed administrators leading to 196 job losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zyvI57G

Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c9463dX

Trump campaign says its internal messages hacked by Iran

The claim, which the BBC has not independently verified, comes one day after a Microsoft report into Iranian hacking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hZ4wcoJ

Shortman and Thorpe win historic artistic swimming medal

Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe win Great Britain's first ever Olympic medal in artistic swimming with silver in the duet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EBsZbS1

Bach to step down as Olympic chief next year

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says he intends to stand down after the end of his second term next year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gAU3i9q

Adam Britton: The ‘monster’ animal abuser who hid in plain sight

Even those who knew him best had no clue crocodile expert Adam Britton was torturing dozens of dogs to death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rPk9x3C

King praises police for facing riot 'aggression'

King Charles has called for "shared values of mutual respect" in the wake of riots and disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tpHPzqT

How the tide turned after a week of riots

Thousands of anti-racism protesters rallied on Wednesday, when anti-immigration protests had been expected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mNep127

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Lyles is denied double

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cHNEp5d

Good Morning Britain episode prompts 8,200 complaints

Media regulator Ofcom is assessing two controversial interviews on Monday's episode of the ITV show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7QRvS02

Watch emotional Hodgkinson receive Olympic gold medal

A teary-eyed Keely Hodgkinson is awarded her gold medal for winning the women's 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ohqcmMr

Moment Met Police chief appears to push past journalist's microphone

Sir Mark Rowley was asked about "ending two-tier policing" as he left the Cabinet Office. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmBfJOs

Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost £4.1bn

HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gEslpiG

Belgium out of triathlon relay as athlete falls ill

Belgium pull out of the team triathlon event after one of their athletes falls ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ungFyS2

Maui wildfire victims offered $4bn settlement

The proposed deal would compensate hundreds of people impacted by last year's deadly blazes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AFxi1Zt

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket'

The UK also told citizens to leave “while commercial flights are running.” from BBC News https://ift.tt/l6os4c9

Freed Russian dissidents refused to sign plea for mercy from Putin

Both also conveyed gratitude to the countries who worked to free them. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y1sli9b

What next for Murray after his retirement?

On Friday, Andy Murray began life as a retired tennis player. BBC Sport looks at how he will spend the near future and what the longer term might hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbMUr0L

Mum's anger over Game of Thrones passport mix-up

The family are still hoping to go on their dream holiday later this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cL3qknb

Ex-Leicester manager Shakespeare dies

Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGiLeFu

Police say city's violent disorder was 'regrettable'

A police force says it will robustly deal with people "intent on committing crime" in Southend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPKBzxS

Did social media fan the flames of riot in Southport?

False accusations about the attacker followed a familiar pattern, the BBC's Marianna Spring finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PGDpRj4