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The 'ultimate all-round sportsman' - Garfield Sobers could do it all

BBC Front page Jul 17, 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

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The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways

NPR Jul 17, 2026

Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.

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Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents alleges

BBC Entertainment Jul 17, 2026

The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

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Andrew Flintoff crash passenger 'suffered PTSD and back injuries', court documents alleges

BBC Business Jul 17, 2026

The particulars of Racing driver Paul Rees's claim against BBC Studios said he is suing for upwards of £100,000.

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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder

BBC Entertainment Jul 17, 2026

The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder

BBC Business Jul 17, 2026

The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

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Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

BBC Business Jul 17, 2026

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself

NPR Jul 17, 2026

As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.

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Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier using a box fan

NPR Jul 17, 2026

Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.

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In the ‘repair cafe’, it is not just appliances that are broken

Washington Post Jul 17, 2026

A repair cafe in a town recovering from a devastating storm helps to mend broken belongings and rebuild a community's resilience.

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Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81

BBC Entertainment Jul 17, 2026

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan

NPR Jul 17, 2026

The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by militants earlier in the week.

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Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains

BBC Entertainment Jul 17, 2026

The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

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Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains

BBC Business Jul 17, 2026

The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary.

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Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding

NPR Jul 17, 2026

President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas.

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Photos: When the World Cup came to town

NPR Jul 17, 2026

NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.

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U.S. strikes bridges in Iran; Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf

NPR Jul 17, 2026

The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.

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A bug commonly sold at pet stores is helping scientists with a vexing task

NPR Jul 17, 2026

The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.

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