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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over Rust film set shooting

BBC Business Apr 18, 2026

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

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Chernobyl's last wedding: The couple who married as a nuclear disaster unfolded

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

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Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior admits his side face a "mountain to climb" as their campaign unravels at a crucial juncture following defeat by Manchester United.

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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

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Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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New charity to remember Queen Elizabeth 100 years since her birth

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

The Royal Family will be remembering the late monarch at events on Tuesday - on what would have been her birthday.

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The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

A quiet revolution is unfolding as women writers carve out space in the wake of an anti-feminist backlash.

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Wild celebrations to verge of tears - time running out for Spurs

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Scenes of celebration turned to bitter disappointment as Tottenham's hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League were dealt a devastating blow against Brighton.

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Champion Zhao defeats Highfield after Virgo tributes

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

China's reigning world champion Zhao Xintong defeats England's Liam Highfield on an emotional opening day of the tournament at the Crucible.

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Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

NPR Apr 18, 2026

A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000.

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Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

Washington Post Apr 18, 2026

Groups concerned that AI could evade human control are recruiting content creators to warn the masses about the dangers of smarter machines.

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'We're not teaching them to order baguettes' - languages enjoy a renaissance in schools

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.

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How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

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The Pitt star on 'graphic' reality of hit show and rumours Clooney helped him get role

BBC Entertainment Apr 18, 2026

Gerran Howell is yet to get to the bottom of claims that George Clooney helped him secure his part.

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Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race featuring Verstappen

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

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Titanic life jacket sells for £670,000 at auction

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

It is the only life jacket from the Titanic to be sold at auction in 114 years.

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At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

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French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

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Why Starmer still can't move on from the Mandelson mess

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

The decision to send Peter Mandelson to Washington has become a scandal that just won't go away for Labour.

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BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home

BBC Front page Apr 18, 2026

BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day.

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Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NPR Apr 18, 2026

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

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