BBC News:
| All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says | Thu 6th Aug 2026 14:26 BST |
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. | |
| Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police 'key' details | Thu 6th Aug 2026 18:26 BST |
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. | |
| Arrests in Thetford as disorder continues for third night | Thu 6th Aug 2026 20:27 BST |
Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins. | |
| Woman charged after four stabbed near Covent Garden | Thu 6th Aug 2026 17:25 BST |
A 47-year-old woman appears at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court over the incident. | |
| Olympic champion curler Muirhead revokes retirement | Thu 6th Aug 2026 08:27 BST |
Winter Olympic gold medallist Eve Muirhead revokes her retirement, saying being Team GB's chef de mission at this year's Games has inspired her to return to curling after four years away. | |
| Families' anger at jailed funeral boss's apology letter | Thu 6th Aug 2026 11:17 BST |
Robert Bush issues an open letter of apology to families affected by the Hull funeral scandal. | |


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