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BBC News — Signed: BBC News Now
Monday 10 August 2026 · 13:30 BST · 30m · 10 stories · 15 annotated moments · 25 of 30 min on news stories (85%)
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Downing Street said it cannot exempt individuals convicted of manslaughter from the early release scheme, amid pressure over the possible release of PC Andrew Harper's killers. A domestic violence victim told the BBC she was attacked after Travelodge staff gave her abuser a key to her room; Travelodge said incidents are rare and it has updated security policies. BBC Africa Eye revealed evidence suggesting a South African police detective was killed by special forces; seven soldiers and one other are due to stand trial.
Hundreds of firefighters worked overnight on a wildfire in eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares. A record 230 migrants crossed the Channel in a single small boat overnight, breaking the previous high. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza, saying no military pullout until Hamas is disarmed. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, felt in Bogota. A suspected gas explosion destroyed a house in Newton Longville, injuring a man. The European Athletics Championships began in Birmingham with new guidelines aimed at preventing the sexualization of female athletes through camera angles.
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 1:13-1:24
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Over 300,000 people signed a petition to stop the release of Cole and Bowers.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 1:34-1:46
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Over 300,000 people signed a petition to stop the release of Cole and Bowers.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 1:34-1:46
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
Albert Bowers and Jesse Cole, convicted of manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, were eligible for early release under the government's prison overcrowding scheme.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 2:33-2:44
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Charged quote Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
term issues around prison capacity to try and make sure this isn't an issue in the future, but right now this is a real political hot potato that I don't think is going away for the new prime minister. Absolutely, Jack, because members of the police forces around the UK have said, look, if the government can't do this for the people who put themselves on the front line
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 2:54-3:06
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Claim Government revises early release scheme after probation warning
The Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police said the decision was affecting public confidence in the criminal justice system.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 2:58-3:15
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Charged quote Domestic abuse victim attacked after Travelodge staff gave abuser key to room
standing between our two beds. Just a few weeks ago and in the early hours of the morning, Jo heard her hotel door being opened as her and her friend slept. She heard him say, oh sorry they gave me this key. It was horrendous, terrifying. Travelodge said it had undertaken a company-wide retraining programme
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 7:04-7:11
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Charged quote Domestic abuse victim attacked after Travelodge staff gave abuser key to room
be safe and feel safe in our hotels. For Lucy, she said the night of her attack had changed her forever. Hotels need safeguarding procedures. You know one mistake can cause devastating consequences. Ollie Constable, BBC News. BBC Africa Eye has seen exclusive evidence that suggests a South African police detective was killed by the country's special forces.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 7:33-7:49
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- 11:56 Story begins Western Europe sees hottest June and July on record
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A record 230 people arrived on a single small boat overnight.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 13:40-13:47
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A record 230 people arrived on a single small boat overnight.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 13:40-13:47
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
A record 230 people arrived on a single small boat overnight.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 14:47-15:01
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
The government reported that small boat crossings are down this year, with July having the lowest number since 2020.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 15:54-16:06
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Claim Four migrants die in English Channel crossing incidents
The government reported that small boat crossings are down this year, with July having the lowest number since 2020.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 15:54-16:06
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter on the Pacific coast.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 22:12-22:26
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Claim Powerful earthquake in western Colombia kills at least 160
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter on the Pacific coast.
BBC NEWS, Signed: BBC News Now, 10 August 2026, 22:12-22:26
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