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Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15
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Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15

Real Madrid have a strong interest in signing 15-year-old Manchester United forward JJ Gabriel....

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Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger
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Mum's Facebook kidney plea prompts 'mind-blowing' gift from total stranger

A woman has undergone a lifesaving transplant after receiving a kidney from a stranger who saw her post on social media.

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At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows
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At least seven months of relentless rain needed to end drought, research shows

Almost 75% of England remains in drought following an exceptionally dry spring and summer.

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents

The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".

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A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel
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A team that offered hope... then, four months later, Hamas attacked Israel

Can the potential of a golden generation of Israel's footballers, in sport and society, be realised?

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Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices
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Bank of England expected to hold interest rates as it faces tough choices

Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.

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Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy
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Lena Dunham announces birth of first baby via surrogacy

The writer and actress announced the birth of her daughter in an op-ed published by Vogue on Wednesday.

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Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show
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Afghan inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes has already cost £58m, MoD figures show

The inquiry has been running for more than three and a half years but has yet to publish any findings.

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Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?
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Balaclava boys on electric bikes: How to tackle the problem?

The sight of masked young men on electric bikes or motorcycles is becoming increasingly familiar - what can be done about it?

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Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
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Assad regime planned US journalist Austin Tice's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

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'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls
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'My rent was higher than my student loan' - the booming cost of private halls

Private student halls are springing up in Scotland's cities in ever increasing numbers yet rents continue to soar.

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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US
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UK prosecutors file for extradition of the Tate brothers from the US

The brothers are facing a total of 59 charges in the UK, including rape. Both men deny any wrongdoing.

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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch
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Inside Ella Toone’s life on and off the pitch

Behind the scenes with Manchester United and England star Ella Toone.

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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
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Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.

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Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods
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Body found in search for missing three-year-old Noah Woods

Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.

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Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC
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Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

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I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job
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I sent 200 DMs to companies - it was awkward but I got a job

From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

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Climate change played role in Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds
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Climate change played role in Nepal-Tibet flood, study finds

More than 1,400 people were killed and thousands remain missing following the deluge on 26 August.

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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?
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Carrick 'not bothered' by pressure - but should he be after this latest mess?

Manager Michael Carrick insists he does not feel under pressure after Manchester United's EFL Cup exit.

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Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'
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Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'

Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.

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Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash
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Ed Sheeran asked me to donate $2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash

It comes after Macklemore pledged $1m to Palestinian causes, challenging the tycoon to match the sum.

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Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry
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Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season.

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Chelsea chairman and director sell stakes in club to majority owner Clearlake
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Chelsea chairman and director sell stakes in club to majority owner Clearlake

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake
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Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stakes to Clearlake

Clearlake Capital acquires full control of Chelsea as chairman Todd Boehly, director Mark Walter and Hansjorg Wyss sell their stakes in the club.

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USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack
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USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

United States women's national team player Savannah DeMelo is suing a hospital and two doctors after she suffered a heart attack on the pitch last year.

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Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice
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Why caffeine makes some people buzz - and others barely notice

Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.

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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
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Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

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'I can get more time - that's everything': Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug
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'I can get more time - that's everything': Breast cancer patients get life-extending drug

Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.

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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book
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Palace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book

The row threatens to overshadow a very crowded day for the royals - with the King and Princes William and Harry all attending events.

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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
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Steve Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

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Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine
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Boy, 13, is new voice of Thomas the Tank Engine

A new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.

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The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah
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The Papers: King's 'astonishing outburst' and 'heartbreak' after search for missing Noah

Several of today's papers splash on the Palace's response to Earl Spencer's claim in his upcoming book about his sister Diana.

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