This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.

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New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'

Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

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Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues

World champion Wu Yize sets up a tie against Kyren Wilson at the British Open, with many big names progressing through round one in Cheltenham.

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Wu to face Wilson in British Open second round

After Novak Djokovic's latest bid for a historic 25th major title ends in tears in New York, where does the most decorated men's player of the Open era go from here?

Novak Djokovic makes a heart shape with his hands after exiting in the US Open first round

Djokovic's tearful loss leaves future uncertain

At full-time in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Aston Villa, the travelling supporters sang about how their team will win the league again with Mikel Arteta in charge.

Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?

Fr Aidan Troy says the "hurt" of that ordeal in 2001 in north Belfast could happen again.

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Holy Cross school dispute was 'hatred at its worst' 

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Remo vs Coritiba in the Brazilian Serie A

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Remo v Coritiba

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Deportivo Pasto vs Deportivo Pereira in the Primera A

Deportivo Pasto v Deportivo Pereira

Lamine Yamal scores stunner for first of the season

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in La Liga.




Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona hit five

After a 139-day wait, Carlos Alcaraz makes a winning return to the singles court as he beats Roman Safuillin in the US Open first round.

'I felt the love' - how did Alcaraz look on winning singles return?

President Donald Trump announced the US has struck a deal to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.

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Watch: Why is the US-Venezuela oil deal so controversial?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Unión La Calera vs La Serena in the Primera División

Unión La Calera v La Serena

Emery 'happy' with Villa's transfer window

The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London. 

A woman poses for a picture while holding a Shein-branded shopping bag. She is surrounded by pastel-shaded balloons in a room.

How Shein lost its shine ahead of long-awaited stock market debut

Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.

Left, a woman in a surgical mask and sunglasses. Right, an orangutan lies dazed on the ground.

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Indonesia

Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

A man walks out after shopping at the newly launched Japanese retail store UNIQLO at Orion Mall in Bengaluru, August 29, 2025. 

Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen

Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

'Focus' of squad will be decisive this season - Arteta

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Defensa y Justicia vs Platense in the Liga Profesional Argentina

Defensa y Justicia v Platense

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Estudiantes v Newell's Old Boys

The government says £110m has been fast-tracked from existing budgets to speed up the building of new cells. 

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More cells being built within prisons to help tackle overcrowding

Unai Emery with his hands clasped on the touchline during Aston Villa vs Arsenal

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Unai Emery post-match interview

Members met in Portadown following last week's court ruling over a 28-year-old parading dispute.

Orange Order 'won't make deals' to solve Drumcree dispute

Letting prisoners out early to ease prison overcrowding is proving politically fraught both sides of the border. 

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Early release: What's happening with prisoners in Scotland?

Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

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'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in his post-match interview against Aston Villa

Aston Villa vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta post-match interview

David Ornstein, Iliman Ndiaye & Enzo Fernandez

Ornstein - £65m Ndiaye deal agreed. Talks open for Enzo Fernández

Bukayo Saka's second-half goal is enough to earn Premier League champions Arsenal victory at Aston Villa.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Aston Villa

Saka earns Arsenal hard-fought win at Aston Villa

The charges follow an attack on Saturday in which a man died and his wife and daughter were injured.

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Boy, 16, charged with murder and attempted murder

The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and was pronounced dead a short time later, police have said.

Dozens of members of the Metropolitan Police walk in uniform through the Notting Hill Carnival

Man dies near Notting Hill Carnival after entering canal

Hull City agree a £22m deal to sign Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

Hull agree £22m fee for Everton's Iroegbunam

Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

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Amazon rigged billions in ad pricing, lawsuit from states and US watchdog alleges

Rory Smith and Stephen Warnock react to Lionel Messi retiring from international football.

Lionel Messi retires from international football

Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move

Chelsea accept offers from Tottenham for winger Mykhailo Mudryk and defender Tosin Adarabioyo, as well as a bid from Italian club Como for goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.

Mudryk to Spurs as Chelsea's Sanchez heads to Como

How Aston Villa and Arsenal's players rated following the Gunners' 1-0 win.

Bukayo Saka runs off in celebration of his goal, followed by Declan Rice

How did match-winner Saka do? Aston Villa v Arsenal ratings

Survivors of one of the worst disasters in British history have dedicated their lives to helping others.

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We survived the Aberfan disaster - but were told to never speak of it again

Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

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I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 – then I hit burnout

Crowds can be heard gasping as they watch the rollercoaster ride come to a stop while suspended in mid-air.

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Footage shows rollercoaster swinging up and down before stopping

Swansea City complete permanent move for promising midfielder Tom Iorpenda from Huddersfield Town.

Tom Iorpenda holds a Swansea City shirt up after signing from Huddersfield

Swansea sign Huddersfield midfielder Iorpenda

But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".

Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on 24 August 2026 in Washington DC. 

Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

Dozens of teams haul a 35-tonne aircraft over 50m (164ft) at Bournemouth Airport.

A team of participants in matching white T-shirts pull a Boeing 737 aircraft along an airport apron using a thick rope. The group leans forward in unison as the aircraft moves behind them, while a steward in a blue high-visibility vest walks in front. Service vehicles, airport equipment and a tree-lined backdrop are visible under a cloudy sky.

Plane pullers help charity push towards £500k

Charlie Smyth is staying with the New Orleans Saints after the County Down kicker signed to their practice squad.

Charlie Smyth in New Orleans Saints NFL outfit

Smyth returns to Saints practice squad 

Arsenal explore move for Malick Fofana, Gunners also still interested in signing Julian Alvarez, and Liverpool reject £30m bid from Nottingham Forest for Trey Nyoni, plus more.

Arsenal explore move for winger Fofana - Tuesday gossip

A man is arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after a boat collision on the River Thames.

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Arrest after man 'threatens to kill' Thames rower

The annual event brings a touch of late summer colour, excitement and culture to Leeds.

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West Indian carnival still thrills after 59 years

AC Milan complete the signing of Omari Hutchinson on loan from Nottingham Forest until the end of the season.



Omari Hutchinson playing for Nottingham Forest

Forest forward Hutchinson joins AC Milan on loan

The piece of long-lost 2nd Century Roman mosaic will go on show in Cirencester.

A bit of mosaic showing eels, fish, crabs and a dolphin and mythological figures including swimming cupids and a sea-leopard.

Mosaic fragment 'thought lost' to go on display

Lionel Messi's international journey has had it all — heartbreak, redemption, trophies, and World Cup glory. But does his record with Argentina make him the greatest international player of all time?

Does Messi have the greatest international career of all time?

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano to make it three wins out of three in La Liga.

Raphinha & Lamine Yamal score twice in Barca win

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Sporting Braga vs Vitória Guimarães in the Portuguese Primeira Liga

Sporting Braga v Vitória Guimarães

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Benfica vs Estoril in the Portuguese Primeira Liga

Benfica v Estoril

Appealing for witnesses, police say the man is in a "life -threatening" condition in hospital. 

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Man found with serious injuries in early hours 

Manchester City agree a deal worth a minimum £60m to sign Iliman Ndiaye from Everton.



Man City agree £65m deal for Everton's Ndiaye 

Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.

Two young men in masks hold their hands out. 

Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene

The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.

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Hundreds remember synagogue attack victims

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HNK Gorica v Rijeka

Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted. 

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Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London

Roadworks will take place until 4 October on parts of Wolverhampton's ring road, National Grid says.

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Drivers face six weeks of city ring road delays

Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".

Sabalenka wins to begin bid for US Open 'three-peat'

The initiative is the result of a partnership between an NHS trust and a hospice care service.

Bereavement cafe set up for those needing support

Watch live coverage and follow text commentary, score updates and match stats from Atalanta vs Bologna in Italy's Serie A.

Watch: Atalanta v Bologna in Serie A

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner speaking at a conference

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

BBC reporter Richard Daniel is at the scene where visitors were stuck on the attraction for up to three hours.

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What we know about rollercoaster incident that left 27 people trapped

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Amed vs Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig

Amed v Trabzonspor

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Beşiktaş v Çorum

Britons Jacob Fearnley and Harriet Dart both produce remarkable comeback wins to reach the US Open second round.

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GB's Fearnley and Dart complete superb comeback wins

Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.

Scotland players celebrate a wicket against the Netherlands

Scotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series

Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

Lionel Messi poses in a photoshoot, with the index fingers of both hands pointing upwards

How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened

Are ring walks needed in boxing?

The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.

Former US Rep. George Santos gives a statement after a court hearing on August 19, 2024 in West Islip, New York. Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft weeks before his federal trial was set to begin. 

Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has a touchline ban reduced to two games, with two suspended, following an appeal against punishment for comments made on a last-gasp Celtic penalty.

Rangers manager Derek McInnes at Pittodrie

Touchline ban reduced for Rangers manager McInnes

Tottenham are in talks to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan.

Tottenham in talks to sign winger Mudryk on loan

A 23-year-old man is arrested after "tactical contact" brought the vehicle to a stop in Bromley.

A nighttime scene with several police cars surrounding a crashed white van. 

Stolen van driven wrong way forced off road by police

The boy died in hospital after the collision near the Birmingham City FC stadium on Friday.

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Man charged after cyclist fatally hurt in crash

Adam Wise wanted to give blood 100 times in his life but died aged 40, after making 47 donations.

Adam Wise, on the right wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a silk pale green tie, as he grins at the camera. Lucy Wise, to the left, in a black v-neck top with her brown hair swept over her left shoulder and a gold chain necklace and gold hoops in her ears. She is smiling.
Between them is a boy with short brown hair and a girl wearing a floral dress, both smiling at the camera.

Blood donor's target of 100 achieved by friends

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Newcastle United U21 vs Fulham U21 in the Premier League 2

Newcastle United U21 v Fulham U21

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Brighton & Hove Albion U21 vs Arsenal U21 in the Premier League 2

Brighton & Hove Albion U21 v Arsenal U21

A 13-year-old boy is being treated for serious injuries following the stabbing in Rochdale.

31 August 2026