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Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film

BBC Front page Aug 24, 2026

Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light

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Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

BBC Entertainment Aug 24, 2026

It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

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Race Across the World star dies year after son

BBC Entertainment Aug 24, 2026

Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.

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Illinois officer convicted in Sonya Massey killing has died, lawyer says

Washington Post Aug 24, 2026

Sean Grayson shot Massey in July 2024 after she called 911 to report a prowler. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer, but his cause of death hasn't been released.

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Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

BBC Business Aug 24, 2026

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

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Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team

BBC Entertainment Aug 24, 2026

AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.

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Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies

BBC Business Aug 24, 2026

Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, dies of cancer one year after her son and co-star's death in a crash.

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Washington, D.C.'s first IndyCar race packed the National Mall

NPR Aug 24, 2026

IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.

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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66

BBC Entertainment Aug 24, 2026

Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.

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Some Texas conservatives are breaking ranks and pledging to vote Democrat

Washington Post Aug 24, 2026

Republicans who are angry at Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to block data centers are giving his Democratic challenger hope for an upset.

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In candid interviews, National Guard members speak out about D.C. deployment

NPR Aug 24, 2026

As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.

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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says

NPR Aug 24, 2026

Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.

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Morning news brief

NPR Aug 24, 2026

Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

BBC Front page Aug 24, 2026

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages

NPR Aug 24, 2026

Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.

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Learning to live in a post-American world

NPR Aug 23, 2026

In a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.

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Signs that Jaissle's Newcastle are not to be written off

BBC Front page Aug 23, 2026

Newcastle United were predicted to struggle from the off by some pundits, but head coach Matthias Jaissle will take encouragement from aspects of their display even after conceding a late equaliser against Liverpool

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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

BBC Front page Aug 23, 2026

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

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'Pain of losing him is beyond words': Families of two police officers killed in crash pay tribute

BBC Front page Aug 23, 2026

Tom Clough and Matthew Blades died along with five others when a car crashed into their vehicle.

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Relief for Iraola but Liverpool have work to do after snatching draw at Newcastle

BBC Front page Aug 23, 2026

Dominik Szoboszlai's injury-time penalty rescues a point at the start of the Andoni Iraola era - but Liverpool need to improv after below-par performance.

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Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

BBC Front page Aug 23, 2026

Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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