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BBC pundits criticise ‘disjointed’ Olympics opening ceremony as Paris 2024 begins

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Rebecca Adlington says she would have preferred the Paris 2024 opening ceremony to be held inside a stadium (Getty/BBC)

Dad starved daughter for almost a year until she died on Christmas

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A Minnesota father has been sentenced to five years in prison after starving his seven-year-old daughter to death.

90s movie star, 53, looks basically the same 30 years after blockbuster rom-com

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A star of one of the most beloved rom-coms of the 1990s still looks virtually the same, 29 years after its release.

AI brought my friend back from the dead – he told me he was in hell

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AI bots are keeping loved ones alive even after death (Picture: Getty)

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Coronation Street ‘confirms’ tragedy as villain ‘claims’ another victim in new spoiler videos

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A first look at next week on the Street with Metro's brand new video spoilers.

Emmerdale’s Tom exacts latest dastardly plot against Belle and it’s chilling

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Belle is anxious over what Tom is capable of next (Picture: ITV)

Police deliver news to killer Reiss after wife Debbie’s death in EastEnders

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Reiss’ world is crashing down around him (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Frightening moment plane crashes in front yard of home

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A small plane with two on board crashed in front of a Utah home in a scary moment captured by surveillance cameras.

All the best memes from the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony

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‘What did I just watch?’ was the general consensus – in a seriously good way (Picture: X)

Serena Williams struggles on boat during Olympics opening ceremony

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The tennis legend struggled to keep her balance as the boat raced down the River Seine.

Friday, Jul 26

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‘Inspirational’ Celine Dion wows fans with Paris Olympics show under Eiffel Tower

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Celine Dion absolutely stunned viewers around the world on Friday night as she wrapped up the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony with a powerhouse performance.

Why the BBC can’t show full Olympics live coverage and how to watch all events

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The BBC is restricted to show just two sports at any one time.

Freak wave sweeps pregnant woman taking picture with fiancé into ocean

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A couple expecting a baby who were taking a picture on a rock off the Santa Cruz coast were swept into the ocean by a freak wave.

Guy Ritchie pays secret tribute to Sean Connery’s James Bond in star-studded new film

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Guy Ritchie’s new star-studded film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare includes an unmissable tribute to Sir Sean Connery’s James Bond thanks to the movie’s intriguing 007 link.

Olympics fans tell Paris it’s ‘a long way off London’ after ‘depressing’ opening ceremony

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Olympics fans were left unimpressed by the opening ceremony in Paris (Picture: Reuters)

Fans spot huge Olympic flag error during Paris 2024 opening ceremony

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The Olympic flag was hung upside down during the ceremony (Getty)

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Three siblings killed in East Ham house fire ‘loved beyond words’, parents say

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'Your lives were a blessing, your memory a treasure.'

Ottolenghi on tour: Everyone’s favourite vegetable chef is weaving his magic in Ibiza

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Two of our favourite things combined: Yotam Ottolenghi hosts a not-to-be-missed dining experience in Ibiza.

What is AIN at the Olympics? Individual Neutral Athletes explained

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A small group of athletes will compete under the AIN flag in Paris.

Are Olympic medals real gold? Key facts behind the Paris 2024 medals

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Each medal contains a small piece of iron from the Eiffel Tower.

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Dying Coronation Street legend makes huge decision about ending his life in powerful scenes

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Paul made a huge decision in a special Corrie episode (Picture: ITV)

Netanyahu gifts Trump a ‘total victory’ hat and framed photo of child hostage in Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met ex-President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence after meetings in Washington, DC.

One of the biggest hits of the 90s was all down to… ex-Tory MP

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Liam Fox helped Natalie Imbruglia choose her hit Torn as a single (Picture: Patrick Ford/Redferns)

Heartbreaking first word brain-damaged boy told his mum after pier flip accident

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Jack Dolan has astounded doctors with his recovery (Picture: David Dolan/Triangle News)

Major TV and soap star joins EastEnders – and her character spells trouble

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Laila Rouass, welcome to Walford! (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)

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Emmerdale’s Belle exposes Tom’s abuse – but an unexpected twist follows

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Belle King (Eden Taylor-Draper) has finally spoken up about some of vile husband Tom King’s (James Chase) abuse in Emmerdale.

Team GB’s official medals target for Paris 2024 Olympics revealed

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Can Great Britain and Northern Ireland better their total from four years ago in Tokyo?

Lego Space toys are beaming kids’ sci-fi dreams into the cosmos

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A competition for kids to record a message and send it into outer space is about to reward its winners, as Lego encourages an interest in astronomy.