Samantha Niblett officially launches her "summer of sex" campaign, as her educational bid ramps up.

South Derbyshire MP Samantha Niblett, who has short blonde hair, smiles at the camera.

People call me the sex MP but we need to be educating

Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.

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What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures

Each summer, false claims about sunscreen causing cancer continue to spread online.

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Sunscreen doesn't cause cancer. Why do those claims keep spreading?

From women making the first move to shifting relationship dynamics, Love Island has become a window into Britain's evolving dating culture

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What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating

The deeper I dug, the more complicated Lockerbie became and there have been times that I don't know what to believe.

Officials inspect the wreckage of Pan Am flight 103 December 21, 1988 in Lockerbie, Scotland.

I thought the Lockerbie bombing was a closed case until I started asking questions

The Mediterranean diet was a blueprint for healthy living, yet Italian children are among the most overweight in Europe according to WHO. 

Pizza, pasta, potatoes, protein - how Italian children became so overweight

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New England v Atlanta United

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DC United v Toronto

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Orlando City v Nashville SC

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Philadelphia Union v Seattle Sounders

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New York City v Chicago Fire

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Montréal v Inter Miami

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Vasco da Gama v Mirassol

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Columbus Crew v Cincinnati

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Millonarios v Atlético Bucaramanga

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Guadalajara v Juárez

Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.

Joshua knocked down twice as dramatic win sets up Fury fight

Adam Ramsay-Peaty following his third-place finish in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games.

Peaty says he 'deserves more'

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New York RB v Charlotte

The fire was declared a major incident on Friday, but that has now been stood down by Police Scotland.


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Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation

Briton Josh Kelly is forced to dig deep to retain his IBF light-middleweight world title in a points win against Ireland's Caoimhin Agyarko.

Josh Kelly throws a left hook at Caoimhin Agyarko

Bloodied Kelly battles past Agyarko to retain title

An emotional Adam Ramsay-Peaty questions how his future looks after missing out on gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Ramsay-Peaty in tears after missing out on gold again

Formerly the preserve of the rich, tennis is booming in the basketball- and boxing-obsessed country.

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Smash hit: How Alex Eala's Wimbledon run made everyday Filipinos fall in love with tennis

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River Plate v Barracas Central

No podium places or rousing renditions of Flower of Scotland at Tollcross on Saturday night, but the home swimming ranks still have cause for cheer.

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Quieter night in pool for Scots, but more finals reached

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Liverpool v Sunderland

Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth credits daughter Charlotte as the inspiration for continuing to battle for medal success after picking up a bronze medal in the S14 200m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Firth credits daughter as inspiration

Police launch an intensive manhunt in the German capital and tell people to avoid the area.

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One dead, 16 injured at Berlin Pride event, police say, after vehicle driven into crowd

Luke Littler is on course to beat Phil Taylor's tournament average record after another impressive victory saw him reach the final. 

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Littler sets up Price final at World Matchplay

A man in his 20s has been arrested and remains in custody for questioning as enquiries continue.

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Man held on suspicion of two attempted rapes in Rochdale

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Huachipato v Cobresal

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Santos v Chapecoense

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Athletico Paranaense v Internacional

A "heartbroken" Caoimhin Agyarjko admits he "didn't do enough" in defeat by IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia.

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Agyarko 'didn't do enough' in world title defeat

Former St Helens winger Tommy Makinson scores two tries as Catalans Dragons beat Toulouse 18-16 in the French derby. 

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Catalans claim narrow French derby win at Toulouse

Arsenal explore move for Vinicius Jr, Inter Milan interested in Cristian Romero and Real Madrid bid for Yan Diomande rejected, plus more.

Vinicius Jr celebrates while playing for Brazil

Arsenal explore Vinicius Jr move - Sunday's gossip

Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth credits daughter Charlotte as the inspiration for making her more determined to claim further medals after she took bronze in the women's 200m freestyle S14 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Bethany Firth with daughter Charlotte after winning a bronze medal

'She made me stronger' - Firth after winning bronze

Team Northern Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth reflects on winning bronze in the S14 200m freestyle, an event she admits she has struggled with since coming back to the sport after giving birth.

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Daughter Charlotte inspires Firth to bronze medal

Police Scotland declare 'major incident' and evacuate residents in the village of Neathy Bridge near Aviemore.

Katie Hunter stands outside wearing a pink windproof coat, gesturing as she speaks to camera in front of heathland and cloudy sky in near Aviemore, Scotland on Saturday.

'Major incident' declared over Cairngorms wildfire

Police say an intensive manhunt is under way after the incident in Berlin's city centre.

One dead, 16 injured at Berlin Pride event after vehicle crashes into crowd, police say

Rachin Ravindra's superb 98 from 44 balls helps Welsh Fire win their second game in a row in The Hundred, beating MI London by 15 runs.

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Ravindra stars as Welsh Fire beat MI London to continue winning start

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Independiente Medellín v Deportivo Pasto

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Boyacá Chicó v Atlético Nacional

Stan Drew's cigarette case was discovered in a Dutch field, hundreds of miles from where he died.

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WW2 soldier's cigarette case returned to daughter he never met, 80 years after he died

Meilir Rowlands, 21, says at his lowest point it felt like he "was being electrocuted every second".

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Skin cream withdrawal pain 'like being electrocuted' left footballer stuck in bed

Team Northern Ireland swimmer Lottie Cullen speaks to BBC Sport NI after her time of 1:00.82 helped her advance to Sunday's final of the women's 100m backstroke as fourth fastest in her heat.

'We've got a really good team here'

Wales claim two more Commonwealth Games medals in the pool with Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay squad winning bronze in Glasgow.

Wales claim two swimming medals on dramatic night

The fire service says it was called to a blaze in East Bergholt which was "spreading fast".

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Crews tackling large field fire

Rachin Ravindra's incredible day continues as he dives to remove James Vince with a 'fantastic' caught and bowled having scored 98 at the bat earlier on.

Rachin Ravindra's diving catch from the wicket's view

Ravindra removes Vince with incredible caught and bowled

Swimmer Filip Nowacki wins Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years after taking silver in the 100m breaststroke.

Nowacki wins Jersey's first medal in 36 years

A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running". 

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Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

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Newell's Old Boys v Talleres de Córdoba

Rachin Ravindra dives in the crease to make an outstanding catch

Ravindra's 'fantastic' caught and bowled 

Officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of affray and criminal damage. 

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Armed police called after 'woman threatened'

Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo has been handed a walkover in the men's 60kg because Anthony Joseph of Trinidad and Tobago, missed his call time.

Boxer wins Commonwealths match due to late opponent

Six-time Paralympic champion Bethany Firth wins Northern Ireland's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games as she claimed bronze in the women's 200m freestyle S14.

Firth wins NI's first medal with bronze in S14 200m

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Next fight will be the 'last dance' - Usyk 

Lando Norris has an opportunity to win his first grand prix of the year in Hungary, but Lewis Hamilton says his positivity is being tested after another penalty.

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris pose for photographs after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix

Norris cautious despite pole as it 'falls apart' for Hamilton

A man matching the description given by the victims left a club in Rochdale at about 05:00, police say.

Two park sex attacks may be linked, police say

Police say they were brought ashore after getting into difficulty in the water.

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Three in hospital after sea rescue near Essex pier

Two-time undisputed World Champion Oleksandr Usyk reveals his plans for the future, confirming that his next fight will be his "last dance".




Usyk confirms next fight will be his 'last dance'

England women claim a 38-4 win over France in their mid-season international in Toulouse.

Ella Donnelly scoring a try for England against France.

England women cruise past France

English gymnast Gabriel Langton is cleared of serious injury after a sickening fall at the Commonwealth Games on Friday.

Gymnast Langton cleared of serious injury after fall

Kilmallie survive a fierce three-goal comeback from favourites Lovat to win the Ferguson Balliemore Cup, shinty's intermediate title, 4-3 at Spean Bridge.

Kilmallie beat favourites Lovat to lift Ferguson Balliemore Cup

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Coquimbo Unido v Universidad Concepción

Wrexham are out of the Women's Champions League following a 4-1 defeat to dominant Latvian champions Riga FC.

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Wrexham bow out of Women's Champions League qualifying

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Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United

James Lewis said the challenge was an "emotional rollercoaster" as he arrives in Staffordshire.

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Man completes challenge dribbling ball from Africa

Welsh Fire's Rachin Ravindra produces a breathtaking display, smashing 98 runs off just 44 balls. His innings included 14 boundaries, half of which were cleared for six.




Seven sixes - Ravindra smashes 98 from 44 balls 

Maddie Ingoldsby will be part of the new line-up on Strictly Come Dancing in September.

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Child star joins Strictly as professional dancer

Leigh Leopards make it five straight wins with a strong 28-12 success over fellow play-off contenders Warrington Wolves. 

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Leigh keep rolling with win over rivals Warrington

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who earned plaudits for his feats during the World Cup, is set to join Chilean side Colo Colo.

Vozinha to join Chilean club after World Cup heroics

Relive all the action as Luke Littler and Gerwyn Price reach the World Matchplay final in Blackpool.

Littler thrashes Van Duijvenbode to set up Price final at World Matchplay

Follow reaction after Anthony Joshua survives two early knockdowns before earning second-round stoppage win against Kristian Prenga Saudi Arabia.

Relive Joshua's dramatic comeback knockout win

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Longford Town v Wexford

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Luzern v Thun

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Lech Poznań v Cracovia

The Dublin man appeared at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday evening.

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Man charged with possession of explosive substance after bomb found in car 

Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with Celtic in the next 24 hours, the Scottish champions' manager, Martin O'Neill, reveals.

Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh celebrates

Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours

The council-led project has so far planted a total of more than 127,000 trees across the county.

New trees planted as part of the Derbyshire's Heartwood Community Forest project

More than 80,000 trees planted to expand woodland

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Standard Liège v Juventus

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