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Elmer the kitten, found in a bucket of glue, got lifesaving care and a home

Washington Post May 3, 2026

Veterinarians soaked the cat, named Elmer by rescuers, for hours in canola oil to remove the adhesive.

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert

BBC Entertainment May 3, 2026

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

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What would it cost England and Scotland fans to go to World Cup?

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

High ticket prices, expensive accommodation and train fares way above normal rates. If you want to book a World Cup trip now, this is what it would cost.

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Man charged with murder and sexual assault of 5-year-old Australian girl

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

The girl's death sparked an outbreak of violence in the central Australian town from where she disappeared.

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How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

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Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.

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Musk's AI told me people were coming to kill me. I grabbed a hammer and prepared for war

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

Several people told the BBC they experienced delusions after intense conversations with AI.

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Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

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Miami race brought forward because of storm threat

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is moved forward by three hours to 18:00 BST because of the threat of thunderstorms.

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The Papers: '£7m tax bill for William' and 'Traitors take their places'

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

The Prince of Wales's income tax bill revealed and Celebrity Traitors returns leads Sunday's papers.

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King's speech was a 'high stakes' moment of US visit, Palace says

BBC Front page May 3, 2026

The state visit to the US draws a positive response after what was a difficult diplomatic challenge.

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'I completely blew it' - Wu into final as Allen misses simple black to win

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Mark Allen suffers a devastating final-frame World Championship semi-final defeat by Wu Yize - after missing a simple match-winning black to win.

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The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

President Zelensky has been visiting the Gulf to demonstrate his country's military nous.

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The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Sahand tells the BBC World Service he sends satellite internet terminals into Iran to help show "the real picture".

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What death doulas can teach us about dying

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

BBC Entertainment May 2, 2026

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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Laufey on making jazz cool again (and the fish that brought out her inner rage)

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

The Icelandic star reflects on a phenomenal year, and the music video that let her go "primal".

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From beds to LED masks, is the red light craze giving us more than just a warm glow?

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Whether it can really repair muscles and make skin look younger is up for debate.

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Heartbroken Allen loses semi-final after fluffing winning pot

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Watch as Mark Allen misses a simple match-winning pot on the black during his semi-final loss against Wu Yize in the World Snooker Championship.

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Is it advantage Arsenal in dramatic title race?

BBC Front page May 2, 2026

Are Arsenal now firmly in pole position to be Premier League champions after the Gunners went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win over Fulham.

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