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- Bank of England cuts interest rates to two-year low of 4% -
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year.
- Faisal Islam: Why cut rates when inflation remains high? -
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.
- Why Trump-Putin talks are unlikely to bring a rapid end to Ukraine war -
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
- Daily weight loss pill could help patients lose 12% of body weight -
Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
- Watch: See where China plans to put its mega-embassy - and why it's controversial -
The BBC's Damian Grammaticas explains the controversy surrounding China's mega-embassy plan.
- Dozens of migrants detained under 'one in, one out' deal with France -
The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.
- UK says British Steel's Chinese owners demanding millions -
Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.
- Pair arrested after water sprayed at Orthodox Jews -
A video was shared widely on social media showing traditionally-dressed Jews being targeted.
- Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming US immigration agent -
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
- David Lammy to host JD Vance at country residence -
Vance will be a guest of the UK foreign secretary at his official residence Chevening, in Kent.
- Unregulated nicotine pouches packaged like well-known children's sweets, BBC finds -
Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.
- What the interest rates cut means for mortgages, pensions and savings -
Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.
- My 30-year-old world record 'not a good sign for athletics' - Edwards -
Jonathan Edwards' triple jump world record has been standing for 30 years - why hasn't it been broken?
- I live in a peaceful corner of Bristol. But the house next door is empty and full of rats -
The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.
- I have complex PTSD but waiting list means I've only seen psychiatrist once in 10 years -
Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
- On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped Russia -
In Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.
- Badenoch reveals how she told on exam cheat as teenager -
The Tory leader speaks about her background and values in an interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan.
- Nearly a million more deaths than births in Japan last year -
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency", as birth rates continue to plummet.
- Burglars steal £500k of jewellery from London home -
Police hope releasing images of the distinctive heirlooms will help them track the items down.
- OpenAI claims GPT-5 model boosts ChatGPT to 'PhD level' -
GPT-5's release comes as tech firms continue to compete in an effort to claim the world's most advanced AI.
- French firefighters still battling to control largest wildfire for 75 years -
The huge wildfire has slowed overnight but firefighters are still working to contain it on Thursday.
- Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries -
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
- First episode of new MasterChef with sacked hosts sees fall in viewers -
The viewing figures may have been impacted by the launch episode going out later in the year.
- Ozzy documentary shows 'last chapter' of his life -
The one-hour film for BBC iPlayer and BBC One will air on Monday 18 August at 21:00 BST.
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- Why has Sydney Sweeney's jeans ad sparked a race debate? -
Trump says the advert is ‘fantastic’ after learning she’s a registered Republican
- Live at Edinburgh Fringe: Masterchef, an AI MP and what the polls are saying in Scotland -
Kirsty Wark and James Cook join Adam on stage at the Fringe.
- Biopic portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston -
Drama portraying the rise and fall of superstar Whitney Houston.
- Man Utd agree £74m deal for Leipzig striker Sesko -
Manchester United agree a deal worth £73.7m (85m euros) with Red Bull Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko.
- Five England players nominated for Women's Ballon d'Or -
Five of England's Euro 2025-winning squad are nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or, with boss Sarina Wiegman among the coaching nominees.
- Scotland's McTominay nominated for Ballon d'Or -
Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is among the 30-name shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award.
- McGrath predicts 5-0 win for Australia in Ashes -
As usual, Glenn McGrath predicts Australia will win the 2025-26 Ashes 5-0 - but says Joe Root and Harry Brook are the England players the hosts will fear most.
- Will teenager Mboko's 22-match unbeaten run end in glory? -
A moment of realisation, where everything clicks and stuttering potential morphs into roaring success: enter Canada's Victoria Mboko.