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Relive the epic first encounter between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes in January, before their rematch on Friday. Nurmagomedov secured a narrow victory on the scorecards, much to the disbelief of Hughes. Follow live text commentary of Nurmagomedov v Hughes 2 from 20:00 BST on Friday, 3 October on BBC …

Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has chosen France as the location to open its first permanent physical outlets. It will occupy concessions in department stores first in Paris, followed by five others in the cities of Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers and Limoges. Shein told the BBC on Thursday that France’s “influential …

Three suspected members of the Palestinian armed group Hamas have been arrested for allegedly planning attacks on Israeli and Jewish institutions in Germany, prosecutors say. The three men – two of whom are German citizens and one of whom is Lebanese-born – are suspected of having procured firearms and ammunition …

At least 30 people have died and more than 200 others been injured after scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia. Thousands of worshippers were gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning when the structure fell, local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu told BBC Amharic. The crowd had …

St Helens have signed South Sydney Rabbitohs back-rower Jacob Host on a two-year deal from next season. The 29-year-old has scored 11 tries in 119 NRL appearances for St George Illawarra Dragons and the Rabbitohs. “When Saints came knocking, the biggest club in England, it was an opportunity I couldn’t …

Ar ôl ennill gradd mewn peirianneg sifil o Brifysgol Abertawe, mae Tom Constantine, sy’n wreiddiol o Aberystwyth, wedi aros yng Nghymru i weithio gyda chwmni adeiladu a pheirianneg Knights Brown. Dywedodd: “Dwi’n hoffi datrys problemau ac mae bod ar site yn broblem, ar ôl problem, ar ôl problem. “Mae pob …

Brendan HughesBBC News NI political reporter Castlebrook Investments Castlebrooke Investments received planning permission for the Tribeca scheme in January 2020 Stormont’s communities minister has said he is exploring options for a “deliverable alternative” to the stalled Tribeca redevelopment project in Belfast city centre. The scheme was pitched as a £500m …

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has secured planning permission to build 160 new homes at site near Stornoway in Lewis. The social housing has been proposed for a site at Sandwick. The development, known as the Melbost West, are to be constructed in four phases and would be a mix of …

Shazza Tiger-Smith Police and the fire service been carrying out a joint investigation into the fire in Gardenstown Police investigating a house fire in Aberdeenshire in which a woman died have said there are no suspicious circumstances. The blaze took hold of the property on Harbour Road in the Seatown …

A total of 125 jobs are to be made redundant after administrators were appointed at one of Britain’s few remaining oil refineries. The losses come despite attempts to find a buyer for the business following the collapse of its parent company, energy conglomerate Prax Group, which triggered the administration process …

A historical topiary has been removed during rail repairs after being “mistaken for a shrub”. Network Rail has apologised for felling the topiary between Chilworth and Gomshall, in Surrey, which stood as a tribute to railway guard Henry Wicks who died in a crash near the site in 1892. A …

Five families have been left temporarily homeless after a fire spread from a shed to three other buildings. Crews from five stations were called to the blaze at Stapleford Abbotts near Brentwood at about 08:10 BST, the Essex fire service said. Halstead Fire Station, which is roughly 37 miles away, …

The Royal Mint has launched its first engagement and bridal collection as part of its pioneering jewellery brand created from e-waste. The ‘pivotal’ collection, featuring wedding rings, engagement rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces, is made from 18-carat gold sourced from end-of-life electronic waste, which is recovered onsite at the Royal …

More than 50 firefighters are tackling a fire at Whiteabbey Hospital in County Antrim. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said six fire engines, two aerial appliances and 51 firefighters were at the Doagh Road site supported by a command support unit and other specialist vehicles. The service has …

Stuart MaisnerSouth East and Phil HarrisonNewenden Phil Harrison/BBC The complex model railway delivers food and drink to customers Business at a village cafe has nearly trebled since it installed a unique table service, its owners have said. Bookings at Nibbles in Newenden, Kent, have risen after one of its owners …

Relive some of England’s best moments from the group stage wins over USA, Samoa and Australia, plus quarter-final and semi-final victories over Scotland and France at the Rugby World Cup. MATCH REPORT: Kildunne stars as England see off France to make final Watch England v Canada live on BBC One, …

Canada’s glittering wing Asia Hogan-Rochester says she is looking forward to expressing herself in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final against England. WATCH MORE: How tragedy freed world player of the year nominee Jones Watch England v Canada live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and …

Before Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final between Canada and England, BBC Sport asked fans: “What has been your favourite moment of the tournament so far?” WATCH MORE: ‘You set me up!’ – Red Roses lift the lid on team-mates Watch England v Canada live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer …

Ugo Monye, Katy Daley-McLean and Ruby Tui board a London bus to take a look at the best moments from the World Cup. Watch England v Canada live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app from 15:00 BST on Saturday. Available to UK users only. …

Work has been paused at a Coleraine building site after World War Two-era mortar bombs were discovered. Last week Army Technical Officers (ATO) carried out a controlled explosion found in the Strand Road site on an object before declaring it safe. In July, a suspected World War Two bomb was …