The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

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Charity campaigner dies after accident in Jordan

Claire Lomas's family say they are "absolutely devastated" following her death.

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Molly-Mae Hague speaks out on her 'very sad' split

The influencer says it "doesn't feel right" to talk publicly about why she split with Tommy Fury.

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Tory MP's smoking ban tweet branded 'repugnant' by Jewish leaders

Esther McVey used a poem about the Holocaust to criticise proposals for tougher rules on outdoor smoking.

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'Are we the next Grenfell with our flammable flats?'

Philip Chapman is worried about the fire risk to his flat due to the flammable cladding material used.

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South Korea faces deepfake porn 'emergency'

The president has addressed the growing epidemic after Telegram users were found exchanging doctored photos of underage girls.

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Amy Winehouse and Marianne Faithfull items to be auctioned

The items are being sold as part of the auction house's inaugural pop culture auction.

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Delight as painting stolen in 1979 returned

A 17th Century painting is back at Chatsworth House after going missing for more than 40 years.

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Man charged with attempted murder after mother stabbed at Carnival

The Met Police says the woman, who was with her child, remains in a critical condition in hospital.

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WWE icon Sid 'Vicious' Eudy dies aged 63

Sid Eudy's son called him a "man of strength, kindness, and love” who will be “greatly missed”.

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Lonely dolphin looking for mate blamed for attacks

Japan's Fukui prefecture has seen a rise in dolphin attacks for the third straight year.

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Top-level meeting shows China - and Xi - still a priority for Biden

US security adviser Jake Sullivan is on his first visit to China for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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Man Utd agree £42m deal to sign Ugarte from PSG

Manchester United agree a 50m euros (£42.29m) fee with Paris St-Germain for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5y8dn8z1zqo

Maupay responds to fans who verbally abused Everton players

Everton striker Neal Maupay responds to a group of supporters who verbally abused Toffees players at London Euston station.

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Increased police presence in Derry after 'brutal' murder

The police say the victim, who is believed to be in her 40s to mid-60s, suffered a “horrific” death.

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Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus

The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills.

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England call up Hull after Wood ruled out of SL series

England fast bowler Mark Wood is replaced by Josh Hull in England's squad for the remaining two Tests against Sri Lanka.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/c8dpr8meyg1o

It's Carnival weekend! - Watch the Premier League's best Caribbean goals

With it being Carnival weekend, BBC Sport looks back as Dwight Yorke, Ricardo Fuller and Michael Antonio feature in the Premier League's best goals by players from the Caribbean.

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Explosion outside French synagogue injures police officer

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin called the incident "an obviously criminal act".

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South Africa opposition in turmoil as Malema's deputy jumps ship

South Africa's radical opposition politician Julius Malema suffers a big blow as his deputy ditches him.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky blames leaks for album delay

Don't Be Dumb was expected to be released at the end of August, but the date has been pushed back.

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Kamala Harris pledges 'new way forward' in historic convention speech

The Democrat formally becomes the first black and Asian-American woman to lead a major presidential ticket.

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Idris Elba: I know what heartbreak feels like

New play Shifters tells the story of two young black people who meet again after years apart.

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Man charged after nine-year-old girl stabbed

Jordan Wilkes, who is 28 and from Christchurch, is charged with attempted murder.

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Watch: Thai MP to be investigated for slapping reporter

Former deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon hit the female reporter on the head while surrounded by media.

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Biden’s long goodbye and Hillary takes jabs at Trump

The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump

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Drug deaths in Scotland increased in 2023

Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.

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Mpox: How dangerous is it?

It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years

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Jacob Rees Mogg's son, 16, 'received hate mail after election'

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg tells an Edinburgh audience it was "cowardly" for someone to target his son.

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Grealish sends birthday wishes to 106-year-old fan

Mary Spiers celebrates her birthday with a special video message from the midfielder.

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Hotel evacuated after flooding near London's King's Cross

About 20 people have been evacuated from the hotel and specialist teams are on the scene.

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The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare

Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 fine and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case that could help thousands.

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I started playing the bagpipes again after having my teeth pulled out

A pipe major was was told he needed surgery on his tongue after being diagnosed with mouth cancer.

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Will Democratic Convention be repeat of 1968, when 'all hell broke loose'?

Veterans of the notorious anti-Vietnam protests say nothing can compare to the 1968 convention.

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Nigel Farage earning more than £1m a year outside parliament

The Reform UK leader's disclosures were made in parliament's latest Register of Members' Financial Interests.

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Allergy training must be better after Costa drink death, campaigners say

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse say Hannah Jacobs's death is a "wake up call" for the food industry.

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Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

Progress 89 cargo spacecraft delivers supplies to astronauts on ISS

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Army chaplain reportedly attacked at barracks

Irish police are investigating "a very serious incident" at Renmore Barracks in Galway.

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Love Island's Davide says goods worth £930,000 stolen in LA burglary

The Love Island star claimed he had nearly £930,000 worth of possessions stolen from his Los Angeles home.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrgnzr163yo

US-Russian woman jailed for 12 years in Russia for treason

Ksenia Karelina was found guilty of treason for donating $51 (£39) to a charity supporting Ukraine.

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Cyanide in canal 'could be removed in a week'

Sodium cyanide is one of three substances released into the canal in the incident in Walsall.

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What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

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Ten in hospital after suspected overdose at Irish prison

On Wednesday, BBC News NI was told that three prisoners are in ICU and nine are in a stable condition.

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Moves to reassure public after canal cyanide spill

A major incident is declared in Walsall after sodium cyanide spilled into the canal network.

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Sprinter set to be first transgender Paralympian

Valentina Petrillo is set to become the first openly transgender athlete to compete at the Paralympic Games, having been selected to represent Italy in Para-athletics in Paris.

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Pilot attended party before crashing stolen chopper

The pilot was killed after crashing the chopper into a hotel in northern Australia Monday morning.

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BBC to show Champions League highlights this season

The BBC will show highlights of the Champions League this season - with a special highlights show after this Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup.

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Musk's Trump interview caps months of warming relations

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe, who died last week aged 55, took his own life, his family said.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy84x7rrppno

A-level results day: Timings, grades and clearing explained

When is results day and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need?

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Stunning pictures from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta

Good weekend weather allows hundreds of balloons to fly in mass ascents.

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Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park

Superfans were told guests will go "on a journey through the African savanna" alongside a growing Simba.

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Iconic Irani cafes serving creamy chai and fresh samosas face extinction in Indian city

The southern city of Hyderabad was once a centre for iconic Irani cafes - now many of them are closing down.

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Perseid meteor shower: When and how to watch

The Perseids meteor shower peaks between August 11th and 13th this year.

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Disney unveils Avatar 3's official title and new films

Details of new films including the third Avatar and a new Star Wars are announced at a Disney fan event.

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Teenager stole £15k worth of vapes in disorder

The 16-year-old boy also admitted assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to a police car.

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Funeral held for British teenager Jay Slater

More than 200 people attended a service in Lancashire with many watching on a large screen outside the venue.

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Global stocks climb higher as market jitters ease

US stocks have their best trading day since November 2022, after lower unemployment claims boost sentiment.

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Natasha Bedingfield: I felt I wasn't wanted in England

The singer says she never expected Unwritten to still be so popular, 20 years after it was released.

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Why are there riots in the UK?

The killing of three girls in Southport has been followed by the UK's worst unrest in over a decade.

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Police hunt ex-Catalan separatist leader after shock return from exile

Officials say Mr Puigdemont is on the run and have ordered police to set up roadblocks around the city.

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Yunus lands in Bangladesh to lead caretaker government

The Nobel laureate, 84, was chosen by student protest leaders after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

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'We're here to ensure no-one ever pushes us around'

Parents with children, those born locally standing with people from abroad join hundreds turning out.

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Rioters can expect rapid sentencing, says Starmer

Teenager James Nelson is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the disorder.

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Russia-West prisoner swap: An emotional and diplomatic spectacle

The high stakes talks which freed some of Putin's harshest critics

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How much sewage is released into rivers and the sea?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.

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Former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55, says the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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Mosque leaders find moments of hope after violent disorder

Photos of mosque worshippers reaching out to an angry mob have been widely shared on social media.

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Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head

Officers from Palmhurst Police Department jumped into action when they received an unusual call.

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Jay Slater's funeral will 'celebrate his life', say family

Ahead of his funeral on 10 August, relatives release a tribute to the teenager who died in Tenerife.

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North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback

They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their Southern "foes" - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?

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Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don't

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cye0ex43k63o

Spies' children did not know they were Russian

The Dultsev children thought they were Argentinian all their lives, cannot speak Russian and did not know who was President Putin.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cljyj9jp993o

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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'Rate cut might help me move out from my parents'

The first fall in interest rates for four years is a boost for some but is not enough for others.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw0yvzwd8eeo

Hopes for survivors fade after India landslides kill at least 182

Nearly 200 people remain missing after a landslide hit Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday.

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