What next for heavyweight division after TKV win?

Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva's win over Frazer Clarke adds a new dimension to the British heavyweight scene, but what about the rest of the world's big hitters?

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French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen

The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.

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Inside Trump’s Push to Make the White House Ballroom as Big as Possible

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Meta accused of letting AI sellers 'run rampant'

Dozens say they fell victim to companies using images of people who do not exist and false back stories.

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Proposed R360 series delays launch until 2028

R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.

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The World’s Poorest People Need Your Help, and So Do You

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A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?

Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.

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The Flashes - will the Ashes be played on fast forward?

After Australia and England played out the first two-day Ashes Test in 104 years, chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt looks at the reasons why and asks if the rest of the series could be played on fast forward.

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McLaren disqualifications and Verstappen title threat - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Qatar Grand Prix.

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When Luxury Brands Make Woven Leather Bags, He Gets a Call

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England's first-choice batters sit out pink-ball tour match

England pass up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test.

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Ukraine and U.S. Set for Talks on Trump’s Plan to End War With Russia

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JFK's granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, says she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth in 2024 and has less than a year to live.

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Who are Premier League kings of the long throw?

Last season 20 goals were scored through throw-in routines in the Premier League. We are only 11 rounds into the 2025-26 campaign and have had 12 goals already from such routines.

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Sweaty Betty offers £4k for slogan use and silence

Georgina Cox wants clothing firm Sweaty Betty to apologise and pay influencers it works with fairly.

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How will World Cup play-offs be determined?

The draw for the World Cup play-offs takes place on Thursday and we now know all 16 participants, and who will get a home semi.

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Two Miss Universe judges quit scandal-ridden pageant

Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch is one of two judges who resigned days before the finals in Thailand.

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Will Danish doubts and Hampden roar carry Scotland to World Cup?

Former strikers Billy Dodds and James McFadden assess Scotland's chances of defeating Denmark in Tuesday's World Cup qualification showdown at Hampden Park.

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The Voluptuous Return of ‘Love and Rockets’

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Nations Championship to have north v south finale

The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.

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Talking Dogs and the Spirit of Sontag Show Up in This Story Collection

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Nearly 70 schools to close in Australia over fears of asbestos in play sand

Kmart and Target issued a recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples.

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Italy fighting to avoid another 'apocalyptic' World Cup failure

Four-time winners Italy are one of the most successful nations in World Cup history - but are in danger of missing the finals for the third successive time.

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Wales' seismic day with huge amount at stake

Wales' men's rugby union and football sides play on the same day for the first time in more than six years, and there is plenty at stake.

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Are cracks showing inside Trump’s MAGA movement?

The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country

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Pope makes warm-up ton but Root and Brook miss out

Ollie Pope makes a century as the majority of England’s top order spend valuable time in the middle in their Ashes warm-up game, though Joe Root and Harry Brook miss out.

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The Shutdown Is Over. But for Federal Workers, the Anxiety Persists.

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Rees-Zammit and Cracknell start for Wales v Japan

Wales make four changes to their XV to face Japan with Louis Rees-Zammit making his first international start since 2023.

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UK seeking to curb AI child sex abuse imagery with tougher testing

A new law will allow authorised testers to assess AI models for their ability to generate abuse material

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The Young Women Grappling With an ‘Old Man’s Disease’

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Squid Game star, 81, acquitted of sexual misconduct

The South Korean actor allegedly hugged a woman and kissed her on the cheek against her will.

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India win sparks surge in sales for T20 World Cup

There has been a surge of tickets bought for next summer's Women's T20 World Cup in England following India's victory in the 50-over version.

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Valuable lessons and tough losses - world number one Sabalenka's 2025

How some self-reflection on a mid-season holiday helped Aryna Sabalenka go from near-misses to year-end number one.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Strong Earthquake Off Its Coast

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UK to announce asylum system shake-up as it considers Denmark model

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is taking cues from some of the toughest migration laws in Europe.

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Father of twins at 14 and prison at 18 - reformed Davis set for title shot

British light-middleweight Ishmael Davis tells BBC Sport about his difficult childhood and how he is trying to use his past to be a role model.

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10 Promising Shows at the New York Comedy Festival

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Carre given Wales start with Rees-Zammit on bench

Louis Rees-Zammit and Rhys Carre are primed to make their Test returns against Argentina on Sunday after two years out.

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Boiler Tower at Power Plant in South Korea Collapses, Trapping Workers

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Why Have Two Wandsworth Prisoners Been Mistakenly Released?

Police are hunting for two prisoners mistakenly released in the past week.

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Spurs support Udogie after alleged gun threat

Tottenham say they are supporting Destiny Udogie after confirming their Italy defender was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

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How to follow the Ashes across the BBC

The BBC will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ashes, with ball-by-ball radio commentary, video highlights, text updates and analysis.

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Tracking the ICE tactics used in Trump's mass deportation drive

BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.

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Luton beat Forest Green in rollercoaster seven-goal tie

Luton Town reach the FA Cup second round with an injury-time winner after Forest Green Rovers stage a remarkable comeback from three goals down in a thrilling first-round encounter.

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