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5 August 2023

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News imageAfraa on a red baby swing

The remarkable recovery of Syria's earthquake baby

Six months ago today, Afraa was pulled from rubble, still attached to her umbilical cord and barely alive.

News imageBank of England

Can we trust the Bank of England’s forecasts?

The Bank of England says inflation could fall to around 5% by Christmas - how reliable is that?

News imageFront page of the Observer and the Mail on Sunday

'Appalling state of jails' and 'Sabotage!'

Sunday's front pages cover a range of stories, including a report into prisoners' welfare in jails.

News imagePeople stand on a front loader travelling through floodwaters after the rains and floods brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri, in Zhuozhou, Hebei province, China

Alarming photos show typhoon floods engulfing Asia

The volume of rain over the past week has broken a 140-year-old record in China.

News imageGraphic showing ruined and newly built buildings in Ukraine

The Russians hunting for cheap flats in occupied Mariupol

Largely destroyed by Russian forces, Mariupol is now portrayed by Moscow as a desirable city.

News imageAndy Malkinson leaving court in London

Prison living costs scrapped for wrongly convicted

Andy Malkinson, who cleared his name after 17 years in jail, tells the BBC more still needs to be done.

News imageDonald Trump

Trump social media post flagged to judge in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

News imageSam Costelow kicks the ball

Costelow strives to improve after first Test start

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow says he has the mindset to continue to improve every day after making his first start for his country in a 20-9 win over England.

News imageAjax midfielder Mohammed Kudus

Brighton close to Kudus deal - Sunday's gossip

Brighton agree deal in principle for Mohammed Kudus, Daniel Levy ignores Harry Kane deadline, Michael Olise closes in on Chelsea switch, plus more.

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