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FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that's shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form of cancer, by block…
NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion
The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.…
More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan flood
At least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.…
Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
Chelsea are in talks to sign 18-year-old Atalanta and Italy defender Honest Ahanor for £34.3m.…
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Horticulturalists begin moving and propagating plants before the rusty and warped Palm House begins renovation – but some are too tall to saveIt will …
Mbappe hat-trick fires Real Madrid to 4-1 win against Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad in La Liga on Jose Mourinho's Bernabeu return.…
Final witness in Lindsay Clancy trial says he doesn’t believe she heard a voice during killings
FBI psychiatrist Gregory Saathoff says he’s treated only two women with postpartum psychosis, both decades earlierThe Lindsay Clancy trial was heading…
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad – La Liga
Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as Mbappe and Bellingham lead the line for Mourinho's side.…
'0% chance' - Atletico hit back at Barca over Alvarez transfer row
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.…
Olympic champion Liu announces break from competition
Women's Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu confirms that she will not compete during the 2026-27 season.…
Fundraiser for A66 crash police officers tops £1m
Cleveland Police Federation says it will split the money between the two officers' families.…
A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate
Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?…
Chelsea in contact over move for Villa goalkeeper Martinez
Chelsea consider a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after making contact with the Argentina international's representatives.…
Callaway apologises after golf ad slammed for depicting domestic violence
The advert, which was released online last week before being pulled, prompted calls for a boycott of Callaway products.…
Locked inside: Grief and anger as Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns
A nursery for critical infants — supposedly the safest place in Islamabad's PIMS hospital — turned into a deathtrap.…
Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Man City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.…
Dolly Parton didn't just write hits — she created an American songbook
Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of…
Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes
Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac LémanHe staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t su…
When is the Champions League draw, which teams are in, and what are the dates?
Thirty-six teams will learn their fate in a draw for the group phase, which will be followed by knockout rounds.…
Rockstar Games breaks silence on Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The game developer says the unauthorised footage has caused "heartbreak" for those working on the title.…
8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.…
Door was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses say
A hospital official told the BBC that the door to the ward was not locked, but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.…
Raygun opens up on her infamous Olympics breakdancing debut: ‘not as bad as I thought!’
Australia’s first Olympic breakdancer became a viral sensation after her performance at Paris 2024, where she failed to receive a single pointRachael …
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.…
Dolly Parton, beloved US country music icon, dies at 80
Parton won worldwide acclaim for her songwriting, colorful public persona, and reputation for warmth and generosity.…
'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international st…
Forest agree £50m deal for Chelsea striker Delap
Nottingham Forest have agreed a fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.…
Dolly Parton: The country legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.…
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to bro…
Littler's Players Championship hopes dented
Luke Littler loses to Jermaine Wattimena in the quarter-finals of the 27th Players Championship contest of the year.…