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Couple save six people after boat explodes on river

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  • 2025-06-06 00:48 event
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Couple save six people after boat explodes on river
The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.

1.762. 'We have a geriatric problem' - Democrats wrestle with age-old issue

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Democrats are wondering what to do with aging candidates after revelations about Joe Biden's health.

1.763. Growing number of MPs changing their mind on assisted dying

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At least a dozen MPs who backed the bill or abstained now say they are likely to vote against it.

1.764. Cowboy Beyoncé dazzles nearly sold-out stadium

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The 43-year-old global superstar performed the first night of her six show residency in London.

1.765. Netanyahu confirms Israel arming clans opposed to Hamas in Gaza

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Israel has been criticised for giving weapons to a group of "criminals and felons".

1.766. Olly Alexander on leaving his record deal and his new West End role

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The star says he is focusing on acting after parting ways with his record company.

1.767. Watch: How Trump-Musk feud played out

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Watch how the war of words escalated at the White House and in posts on X.

1.768. Nato chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending plan

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Some may ask if Mark Rutte's proposal to deter Russian aggression has at least a little to do with appeasing the US president, writes Jonathan Beale.

1.769. Watch: D-Day 'not a pleasant day for you', Trump tells German chancellor

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This is the first meeting between both leaders since Friedrich Merz won the election on 6 May.

1.770. Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

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Charities broadly welcome the plans, saying they hope it is a sign of more to come.

1.771. Couple save six people after boat explodes on river

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The couple were walking along the Thames when they heard screaming coming from a boat.

1.772. Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000

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Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.

1.773. Doctor 'astounded' by how fast student fell ill

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The 21-year-old died from combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease at hospital in 2020.

1.774. Watch: City buses go up in flames in Philadelphia

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As many as 40 decommissioned buses were damaged in the fire, according to officials

1.775. Four must-see celestial events this June

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Skygazers are in for a treat this month with a line of events including a full 'Strawberry' Moon, a star triangle and the summer solstice.

1.776. 'Draco is back' - Harry Potter star Tom Felton to reprise role on stage

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He is the first star of the original movie series to appear in the spin-off stage show.

1.777. Fans queue overnight for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2

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Nintendo's long-awaited Switch 2 has been released worldwide.

1.778. Watch: Are weight-loss jabs worth the side effects?

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Rebecca ordered the jab online, but now says she is considering not using it after losing some of her hair.

1.779. Tied up and blindfolded: How BBC team was held at gunpoint by Israeli forces in Syria

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BBC Arabic's Feras Kilani and his colleagues were held at gunpoint, bound and strip-searched while filming in the Golan Heights.

1.780. Watch: Three things you need to know about the mushroom murder trial

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As Erin Patterson continues to give evidence, the BBC looks at what the key takeaways are so far.

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