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The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.

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'His life was destroyed': Widow of man falsely accused of murder fights for an inquiry

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.

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Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities - concentrated in the most deprived areas.

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Vodafone sold us a dream to take on shops - the reality was different

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

Two women from Lincolnshire are among 62 former franchisees taking the phone company to court.

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Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

BBC Business May 5, 2026

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala

BBC Entertainment May 5, 2026

The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.

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British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026

BBC Front page May 5, 2026

The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.

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Potholes fuel voter frustration before elections - so what can be done?

BBC Front page May 4, 2026

The state of the roads will be at the top of many voters' agenda at this week's local elections in England.

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A remarkable finale - but will 13 chaotic minutes cost Man City title?

BBC Front page May 4, 2026

A chaotic 13-minute spell from Man City in the second half of a six-goal thriller at Everton could prove to be the visitors' undoing in the Premier League title race.

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'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway

BBC Business May 4, 2026

Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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'We won't see her because she's Asian': How Lea Salonga fought to be seen on Broadway

BBC Entertainment May 4, 2026

Broadway icon and Disney princess Lea Salonga has paved the way for Asian actors - but it hasn't been easy.

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Elon Musk will pay $1.5 million to settle with SEC over late paperwork

Washington Post May 4, 2026

Elon Musk settled with the SEC in a case that alleged he saved $150 million in 2022 by filing paperwork disclosing purchases of Twitter shares 11 days late.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

BBC Entertainment May 4, 2026

The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us film

BBC Business May 4, 2026

The settlement comes just ahead of a trial slated to begin in May, where both stars were expected to testify.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

BBC Entertainment May 4, 2026

The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency over health issues

BBC Business May 4, 2026

The 80-year-old country music star said it will take some time for her to be "stage-performance ready" again.

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School cellphone bans don’t affect test scores or attendance, study finds

Washington Post May 4, 2026

Educators favor cellphone bans, but research shows that while new rules have reduced phone usage in schools, there has been little academic change.

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

BBC Entertainment May 4, 2026

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest

BBC Business May 4, 2026

The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.

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Police probe over 'antisemitic' post of Jewish actress with devil horns

BBC Entertainment May 4, 2026

The image was posted by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign as part of its petition to cancel Maureen Lipman's upcoming performance in Aberdeen.

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