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What we know about the 33 British nationals missing in Nepal
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BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
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Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
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England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.
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More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case
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More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case
BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.
Wife of man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
Satellite images reveal scale of flood devastation in Nepal villages
Before-and-after images show villages, bridges and a key Nepal-Tibet border crossing washed away by devastating floodwaters.
Videos show people survive floodwaters on balcony in Nepal
BBC Verify has located several videos from disaster-struck areas of the Trishuli river after deadly floods swept through.
Thieves steal 600-diamond necklace from Vienna museum in broad daylight
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Heaton's solo album tops the chart, while Parton's 1980 US hit reaches the UK top 40 at last.
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
Violence breaks out in Ceuta as migrant crisis continues
A group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
'Pakistan cleaned up!' - England take five wickets for 19 runs
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'Terrorist connection' included in charges over vandalism at Trump's Scottish golf resort
Seven people accused of causing damage at Trump's resort could receive longer sentences if convicted.
Ruiz named Brighton boss after shock Vidosic exit
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