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From Chewbacca the dog to Ed Sheeran the cat: Why pet lookalikes go viral

BBC Entertainment Apr 10, 2026

George the shih-tzu has more than 4m TikTok likes due to his Star Wars double

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Sun shines on Grand National Ladies Day

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Racegoers put their spring trends on show on one of the best days for fashion at Aintree.

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Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Dutch police have warned that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera in several countries.

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Iran conflict will define us for a generation, says PM

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Speaking during a three-day visit to the Middle East, the prime minister says the current ceasefire is "fragile".

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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chairman after 40 years

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

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Dancer with ALS uses brainwaves to perform again through avatar

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Breanna Olson said the tech was able to re-establish the expression and connection her ALS had eroded.

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Ireland protesters willing to 'close the country' over fuel costs

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Travel across parts of the Republic of Ireland has been affected for the fourth day in a row on Friday as vehicles, including tractors, block roads.

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Man arrested after baby girl dies from dog bite

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Two dogs seized from the same address have been destroyed, police say.

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Greens win by-election to replace jailed councillor

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

The by-election was called after the Cliftonville division's serving councillor was jailed for coercive behaviour.

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Guardiola would 'love' Silva to stay at Man City

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Pep Guardiola says he would "love" captain Bernardo Silva to "finish his career" at Manchester City but it is up to the player to make the decision on whether he stays or leaves this summer.

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Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Lebanon will only take part in talks with Israel if a ceasefire is already in place, a senior official tells the BBC.

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Ralph Fiennes reveals whether he would return to Harry Potter role

BBC Business Apr 10, 2026

The British actor played the villainous character in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.

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'Not your average 17-year-old' - Stojsavljevic's dream BJK Cup debut

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic stuns Talia Gibson, ranked more than 200 places above her, in straight sets as Great Britain take a 2-0 lead over Australia in the Billie Jean King Cup.

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Is Fernandes' own goal the worst of all time?

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Porto's Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal for Porto against Nottingham Forest on Thursday, but how does it compare to the worst of all-time?

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Russia and Ukraine agree to Orthodox Easter truce

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon through Easter Sunday.

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Bafta fell short in duty of care when racial slur was shouted, review finds

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

A Tourette's campaigner involuntarily shouted a racial slur while two black actors were on stage.

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Man jailed for killing abused wife who jumped from bridge

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years for being responsible for his wife Kimberly's death, in the first case of its kind in Scotland.

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How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

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Katseye release first music video without Manon ahead of Coachella

BBC Business Apr 10, 2026

Manon announced in February she was taking a break from the group, who play Coachella this weekend.

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Labrinth not involved in Euphoria's third season

BBC Business Apr 10, 2026

The London singer shaped the music for the first two series but has since said he is "done" with it.

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Men behind 'Tripadvisor for people smugglers' jailed for 19 years

BBC Front page Apr 10, 2026

Dilshad Shamo and Ali Khdir ran the "sophisticated and successful" operation from a car wash business.

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