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Fried chicken is booming in Britain - and fish and chips is losing out

BBC Front page Feb 8, 2026

Crunch by crunch, US-style fried chicken shops are on the rise on British High Streets, fuelled by an internet craze.

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Immigrant whose skull was broken in 8 places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

NPR Feb 8, 2026

Alberto Castañeda Mondragón was hospitalized with eight skull fractures and five life-threatening brain hemorrhages. Officers claimed he ran into a wall, but medical staff doubted that account.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

BBC Entertainment Feb 8, 2026

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit

BBC Business Feb 8, 2026

The made-on-a-shoe-string, Canadian-produced series is taking the world by storm.

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What we know about the massive sewage leak in the Potomac River

NPR Feb 8, 2026

A collapsed sewer line, about 8 miles from the White House, pumped 368 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of wastewater into the Potomac. Repairs could take longer than previously expected.

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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, ending military training

NPR Feb 7, 2026

Amid an ongoing standoff between Harvard and the White House, the Defense Department said it plans to cut ties with the Ivy League — ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs.

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Ball dramatically stopped in 12th to lose world title

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Nick Ball is beaten for the first time in his professional career in front of hometown fans in Liverpool, relinquishing his world title.

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'Washington Post' CEO resigns after going AWOL during massive job cuts

NPR Feb 7, 2026

Washington Post chief executive and publisher Will Lewis has resigned just days after the newspaper announced massive layoffs.

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Foreign Office to review Mandelson's US ambassador pay-off

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

A pay-off given to Lord Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the US is being reviewed, Foreign Office sources tell the BBC.

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Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

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'Clutch' final jump gives Japan star big air snowboard gold

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Watch Japan's Kira Kimura win gold in the men's big air snowboarding final, as his last jump scores highest to beat compatriot Ryoma Kimata.

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One week since Nancy Guthrie was last seen, here's what we know

NPR Feb 7, 2026

Nancy Guthrie was last seen a week ago. In the days since, investigators have launched a frantic search to return the 84-year-old home.

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England's riot club focus on fine-tuning after walloping Wales

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Steve Borthwick has the pleasure of nit-picking through fine details after his England side swat aside Wales in their Six Nations opener.

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'Unstoppable at his best' - is Palmer in World Cup picture?

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

By scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves on Saturday, Cole Palmer provided a timely reminder of his talent, putting himself firmly in the England conversation.

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Team GB skeleton helmet appeal dismissed by Cas

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

The British skeleton team - among Team GB's best hopes for medals at the Winter Olympics - will not be able to wear their new helmets after the Court of Arbitration for Sport said they do not comply with the sport's rules around shape.

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'Townsend on the ropes after romp in swamp'

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Arguments for Gregor Townsend remaining as Scotland head coach are growing increasingly small after familiar failings lead to defeat in rainy Rome, writes Tom English.

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Brioche recall over concerns they contain hard plastic pieces

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Brioche Pasquier is recalling some Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches that potentially contain "hard white plastic".

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Arundell scores hat-trick as England heap misery on Wales

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

A remorseless England pile misery and points on Wales as they began their hunt for a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

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Will Vonn do the unthinkable and win gold?

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Veteran skier Lindsey Vonn is a "iconic superhuman athlete" and is "risking everything" by racing with an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Sunday, says former Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott.

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

BBC Front page Feb 7, 2026

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

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