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2 August 2024

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News imageA US Air Force F-16 fighter jet

US to send jets and warships as Iran threatens Israel

Iran says it will "punish" Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

News imageA treated image showing Kamala Harris shrugging and the stars and stripes flag

In one US state, women politicians dominate. What pointers can it offer Kamala Harris?

With no woman having served as president, the state run by women could offer pointers for a route to the White House.

News imageA butterfly with orange, white and black wings resting on a plant stem

Concerns over record-low butterfly and moth numbers

Conservationists say figures are worse due to the wet spring and late arrival of summer temperatures.

News imageConnie Converse looking pensively out of a window in 1958

The 'genius' of singer who was ahead of her time - then disappeared

The singer didn't get recognition then mysteriously disappeared - now she's seen as a great lost talent.

News imageA close up of Mandy Nicholson's tattoo on the side of her shaved head. It depicts a dandelion with seeds flying away

'My tattoo gave me my freedom back'

Tattoos have become a way for people to reclaim their bodies by targeting areas of insecurity and turning it to art.

News imageArsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka reacts after missing a chance during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal

Football fans warned over Premier League ticket scams

Thousands of young people were tricked by football ticket scams last season, Lloyds Bank estimates.

News imageA cartoon image of a man with a moustache wearing green dungarees and matching baseball cap cradling a giant tomato. His expression looks a bit sad as he gazes at the mis-shapen but impressively large produce.

'Dead reyt': The love letter to Yorkshire making gamers cry laughing

Thank Goodness You’re Here!, made by two friends from Barnsley, is causing a stir among gamers.

News imageEntrance to Asda with big green Asda sign, and shoppers walking with trollies.

Asda 'evacuated' after man threatened shoppers

A man has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a bladed article.

News imagePortrait of Asmaa, a young woman wearing a red headscarf. She has a very slight smile on her face. In the background is an image of war-damaged and destroyed buildings.

'Still alive' - graduate Asmaa's texts to BBC from the ruins of Gaza

A young woman's sporadic messages to the BBC's Paul Adams give unique insight into life in Gaza.

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