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Monday 28 February 2022

Ukraine conflict: Mother cries describing fleeing with 10-month-old baby

Liza Grach emotionally recounts escaping to Germany with her child - but without her husband.

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Peaky Blinders dedicates first episode of final series to Helen McCrory

The actress, who played Shelby matriarch Polly Gray, died from cancer at the age of 52 last April.

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Avicii fans touched by ‘emotional’ museum in Stockholm

A new exhibition lets fans explore the work, and teenage bedroom, of the Swedish dance producer.

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UK petrol price jumps above £1.50 as oil costs rise

Fuel costs reach new highs as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to affect global oil prices.

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Ukrainian sailor in Majorca tried to sink yacht of Russian boss

The man told a judge in Majorca that he had wanted to retaliate for the invasion of Ukraine.

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Sunday 27 February 2022

Ukraine: Anger over Russian oil tanker due in Orkney

It has led to calls for the prime minister to deny Russian-owned vessels access to UK ports.

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Former Wales manager Toshack in hospital with Covid

Former Real Madrid, Swansea and Wales manager John Toshack is in hospital in Spain with Covid-19.

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Should the West arm a Ukrainian resistance?

Western nations are debating how far they should support a possible Ukrainian insurgency.

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How badly will Russia be hit by new sanctions?

The latest financial measures against Russia for invading Ukraine had been seen as a 'last resort'.

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Brecon: Missing woman Rita, 96, prompts police appeal

Rita was last seen on Saturday morning, and she is thought to be travelling on foot.

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Saturday 26 February 2022

Ukraine: 'No war please' message from Russian tennis star Rublev

Andrey Rublev writes a plea for peace on a camera lens at the Dubai Tennis Championship.

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Ukraine: British teacher evacuates colleagues in school bus

Paul Hodgson, originally from Tyne and Wear, teaches at Kyiv's British International School.

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In pictures: Kyiv under attack as fighting rages on

Russian forces continue a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine, as fighting reaches the streets in the capital.

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Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few

Unexpected high demand means supplies of many pre-orders of the gaming console have been delayed.

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Poland boycotts Russia World Cup game over invasion

Poland will boycott their World Cup play-off against Russia in March because of the invasion of Ukraine, with captain Robert Lewandowski saying "we can't pretend that nothing is happening".

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Friday 25 February 2022

Ukraine conflict: Fleeing family's car breaks down between two armies

Frightened Ukrainians are having to decide whether to stay in Kyiv or seek safety elsewhere.

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Ukraine: BBC Ukrainian journalist - 'My home has been bombed'

BBC Ukrainian's Olga Malchevska finds out her family home in Kyiv has been devastated.

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Ukraine: Kyiv residents spend night sheltering in basements and metro stations

Ukrainians tell the BBC how they spent the night sheltering from explosions and missile strikes.

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Reid Steele: Mother Natalie Steele admits killing son, 2

Natalie Steele, 32, pleads guilty to manslaughter of Reid, who died after he was submerged in water.

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Russia stripped of Champions League final

The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation's invasion of Ukraine.

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Thursday 24 February 2022

'Mum said war has started'

People in Kyiv speak to the BBC as they leave the city for other parts of the country.

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Kyiv residents awake to war

People take cover in air raid shelters as Ukraine's capital is hit by the first bombs since World War Two.

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Ukraine: Explosions and gunfire heard after Russia launches invasion

Russian forces launch a major military assault, with reports of missile strikes and explosions near major cities.

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Zelensky appeals to Russians to reject attack

Hours before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Mr Zelensky made a direct appeal to Russian people.

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In pictures: Destruction and fear as war hits Ukraine

Russian forces have crossed Ukraine's borders, bombing military targets near big cities.

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Wednesday 23 February 2022

Leeds rape: Man seen carrying victim is jailed for life

Chilling footage of Austin Osayande carrying his victim was released following the attack in Leeds.

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Duchess of Cambridge visits outdoor school on Denmark trip

The Duchess of Cambridge is on a two-day trip to learn about schemes fostering early years development.

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Tube and bus mask rules to be scrapped in London

People will no longer need to wear face coverings when all Covid restrictions end on Thursday.

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Megan Thee Stallion suing record label over 'album' definition

The rapper wants her latest release to be recognised as an album.

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Australia floods: Woman killed as flash floods hit east coast

Flash floods hit multiple states, with some areas receiving up to 400mm of rain in 24 hours.

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University students face minimum entry grades in England

It's part of new government proposals to shake up England's higher education system.

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Tuesday 22 February 2022

National Portrait Gallery's BP sponsorship to end

The energy giant's funding of the gallery has become a controversial topic in recent years.

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Ukraine crisis: How much Russian money is there in the UK?

The UK is considering sanctions against Russian interests, but what action can be taken?

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Covid: Queen cancels virtual engagements as she recovers

She still has symptoms but will continue working on light duties, Buckingham Palace says.

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Oti Mabuse to leave Strictly Come Dancing after seven years

The South African star is the only dancer to lift the show's glitterball trophy two years in a row.

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Fossil of largest Jurassic pterosaur found on Skye

A student on a field trip finds the world's largest complete fossil of a 170-million-year-old pterosaur.

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UK Storms: Flooding and more rain may hamper recovery efforts

The West Midlands has a severe flood warning and poor weather could slow clean-ups across the UK.

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Monday 21 February 2022

Jamal Edwards: 'Every young guy wanted to do what he was doing'

Tributes have been paid to the SBTV founder by the young people he inspired with his work.

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Cambridge: David Hockney self-portrait to be displayed in UK first

Exhibition a first "to give serious scholarly scrutiny to Hockney's ideas as well as his art."

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Storm Franklin: How do flood prevention schemes work?

Flooding from Storm Franklin has caused evacuations in some parts of the UK.

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FA investigates after Man Utd's Elanga hit by object thrown from crowd during win at Leeds

The Football Association is investigating after Manchester United's Anthony Elanga is struck by an object thrown from the crowd in the win at Leeds United.

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PFA says concussion protocols 'failing to prioritise player safety' after Koch injury

The Professional Footballers' Association says concussion protocols "are failing to prioritise player safety" following the head injury sustained by Leeds United's Robin Koch.

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Sunday 20 February 2022

Buckingham Palace eases concerns over Queen's Covid case

Reassurances about mild symptoms mark a rare opening up about the monarch's health, says our correspondent.

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Winter Olympics: Team GB will 'lick their wounds' after Beijing 'disappointment', says UK Sport chief

UK Sport CEO Sally Munday says Great Britain will "lick their wounds" after a disappointing Winter Olympics, and come back "roaring and fighting" for Milan-Cortina in 2026.

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Winter Olympics close with plea for peace

The Beijing Games closed on Sunday, with IOC president Thomas Bach calling for political leaders to be inspired by the athletes' "examples of peace".

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DUP MLA Christopher Stalford dies aged 39

Mr Stalford represented South Belfast and was the NI Assembly's principal deputy speaker.

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The Queen tests positive for Covid

She has mild cold-like symptoms and expects to continue "light duties" at Windsor, Buckingham Palace says.

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Winter Olympics: Eve Muirhead on finally winning gold at fourth Games

The GB women's curling captain reacts to getting a gold medal at her fourth Winter Olympic Games.

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Ukraine crisis: Russia keeps troops in Belarus amid Ukraine fears

The decision fuels renewed fears that Russia plans to invade Ukraine, despite denials from Moscow.

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Jack Ritchie inquest: Parents hope for gambling laws change

A hearing is due to consider the role of gambling addiction in 24-year-old Jack Ritchie's death.

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Storm Franklin: More wind warnings after Storm Eunice

The Met Office issues yellow warnings for wind and rain and 83,000 homes still have no power.

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Saturday 19 February 2022

Storm Eunice: Huge 200-year-old oak tree falls on to house

A family 'does the very British thing' after their house is storm damaged... and goes to the pub.

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Probe into more dead crabs and lobsters along North East coast

Defra says it will take further samples after reports of crustaceans dying across the North East.

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Mayfair diamond thief ordered to pay back £250 after £4.2m haul

A court hears Lulu Lakatos' only asset is the cash she had on her at the time of her arrest.

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Warrington Wolves: Why this rugby mascot drove off with the ball

Warrington Wolves' boss explains what happened with Whizzy Rascal's viral debut on the pitch.

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Storm Eunice: Meet the man behind the Big Jet TV phenomenon

Jerry Dyer's YouTube channel went viral after livestreaming planes trying to land in Storm Eunice.

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Neuroblastoma: The cancer-hit families facing a funding mountain

What do you do if you are told your child has cancer, but treatment could cost more than a house?

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Friday 18 February 2022

Gateshead school fined for field trip which ended in mountain rescue

Staff leading the group up Helvellyn ignored warnings to turn back and had to be rescued after dark.

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Storm Eunice: Somerset church spire brought down by winds

The spire, at St Thomas's Church in Wells, Somerset, fell as the storm reached its peak.

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Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie do battle over ownership of the French vineyard where they got married.

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Viola Davis seen as Michelle Obama in First Lady's first trailer

The Oscar-winning actress stars in First Lady, a new TV drama about the women married to presidents.

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Storm Eunice reaches the UK

The UK's second storm in a week is making landfall, with gusts of up to 90mph forecast.

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Thursday 17 February 2022

Saudi Arabia: 28,000 women apply for 30 train driver jobs

It is the first time such jobs have been advertised for women in the conservative Muslim kingdom.

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Apple boss Tim Cook faces backlash to £73m pay package

A shareholder group says it has "significant concerns" over the size of Tim Cook's pay package.

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Child covid vaccinations: Your questions answered

Our health correspondents answer some of your questions

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Children in care looked after by grandparents 'on the cheap'

James feels it unfair he was paid less for looking after his granddaughter because she is family.

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KitKat and Durex makers Nestle and Reckitt warn of price rises

Consumer groups Nestle and Reckitt say product prices will rise to offset higher operating costs.

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Ukraine: Russia will test our mettle, says Liz Truss

The foreign secretary tells the Telegraph the West "must not be lulled into a false sense of security".

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Wednesday 16 February 2022

Captain Williamson says England want to make Arnold Clark Cup 'our own'

Captain Leah Williamson says England want to make the Arnold Clark Cup "our own" and use it as a "taster" for this summer's Euros.

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Trainer suspended over treatment of horse in video

Trainer Sir Mark Todd is given an interim suspension by the British Horseracing Authority after a video on social media appeared to show him hit a horse with a branch.

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Watch: The moment a sloth was saved from electrical wires

A sloth in Colombia found itself in an unusual and dangerous place, prompting a rescue mission.

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Valieva sample 'showed traces of three drugs'

Kamila Valieva's anti-doping sample showed traces of three drugs that can be used to treat heart conditions, according to a New York Times report.

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Boohoo ad banned for objectifying and sexualising women

The Advertising Standards Authority said the retailer's advert was irresponsible and likely to cause offence.

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Tuesday 15 February 2022

Mansfield woman awaiting surgery to remove 8kg tumour

Stephanie Coles was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after she found a lump on her stomach.

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London pedicab driver charged £180 for three-minute trip

The driver was tracked down in central London during a crackdown and made to return the money.

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Dudley Zoo welcomes first giant anteater pup

"Surprised" keepers at Dudley Zoo say the animal is the first of its kind to be born there.

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Unsafe cladding: What is it and who pays to remove it?

The government says firms, not leaseholders, must pay to remove unsafe cladding from all buildings

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Paul Robson hunt: On-the-run sex offender refused parole five times

Paul Robson, who is described as a "menace to women", walked out of HMP North Sea Camp on Sunday.

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Monday 14 February 2022

The Beatles: Rare hand-written Hey Jude lyrics to go on display

The notebook contains Paul McCartney's draft of Beatles classic Hey Jude, alongside poetry and doodles.

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Kieran Trippier: Newcastle defender fractures foot

Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier fractures a foot in Sunday's Premier League win over Aston Villa.

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A new top scorer, no Barcelona & an English clean sweep - what to look for as Champions League returns

A clean sweep of English teams but no Barcelona. No away goals either. Here's what's going on in the Champions League.

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First trailer teases The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV show

Fans get a first look at ancestors of the hobbits plus more characters from Amazon's $1bn series.

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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the cases of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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Sunday 13 February 2022

NHS hospital doctor arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Police have launched a major review of the doctor's work at hospitals in Dudley and Stoke-on-Trent.

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Cook Islands braces after Covid-positive traveller

The Pacific country fears the virus is now circulating there, despite a vaccination rate over 99%.

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Dustbin fan from Caister documents interest with collection of photos

Dave Clark says his unusual hobby began as a child when he would pretend to be a bin man.

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Winter Olympics: Jamaican skier Benjamin Alexander on finishing men's giant slalom

Jamaican skier Benjamin Alexander says he is "happy to get over the line" in Sunday's men's giant slalom.

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Chinese sites accused of censoring LGBT content from Friends

Fans say key scenes have been deleted from the hit US sitcom, which has been re-released in China.

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Stephen Glass: Aberdeen manager departs after 11 months

Stephen Glass has left his position as Aberdeen manager less than a year into the job at Pittodrie.

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Wales: Heavy rain could cause flooding, Met Office warns

The weather warning covers most of Wales with flooding described as 'likely' for some.

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Saturday 12 February 2022

M4 crash: Second child dies after Newport collision

The three-year-old boy had been in hospital following the crash which claimed the life of a girl.

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Maternity leave: Working mums return to office after two weeks

Returning to work two weeks after giving birth was the right decision, two mothers say.

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Brexit: NI Protocol issues 'unlikely to be resolved before election'

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the government has "dishonoured" the New Decade New Approach deal.

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Covid protests: Hundreds fined as convoy heads to Paris

Thousands of demonstrators opposed to France's coronavirus regulations are trying to enter the city.

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Jordan Nash: John Lewis Christmas ad child star on mental health struggles

For Children's Mental Health Week, child actor Jordan Nash talks to pupils about his mental health.

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Friday 11 February 2022

Derby reach 'resolution' with Middlesbrough over compensation claim

Derby County and Middlesbrough say they have reached a "resolution" over the compensation claim brought against the Rams.

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Britain's Mark Cavendish wins stage two of Tour of Oman for first victory of 2022

Sprinter Mark Cavendish wins stage two of the Tour of Oman to take the overall lead from Fernando Gaviria and claim his first victory of 2022.

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'It takes a brave team to look into that baggage' - how psychology united Jones' England

How honesty sessions and the wisdom from Australia's hockey golds aim to build a stronger, better England.

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Winter Olympics: GB women's curlers lose 9-7 to South Korea

Great Britain's women's curlers fall to their second defeat in three matches as South Korea score four in the penultimate end to seal a 9-7 victory at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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How beleaguered Bengals turned around their fortunes

Just two years after being the NFL's worst team, the Cincinnati Bengals are in the Super Bowl - how did they make it happen?

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Thursday 10 February 2022

Angelina Jolie makes emotional speech about victims of abuse

The actress addressed the US Congress in support of the Violence Against Women Act.

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Know your status and get a HIV test, says Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex spoke to Gareth Thomas in a video call to mark National HIV Testing Week.

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Tottenham ask fans to 'move on' from using Y-word after review

Tottenham ask supporters to "move on" from using the Y-word after conducting a review of the term among their fanbase.

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Ireland captain Sexton to miss France game

Captain Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's Six Nations game against France on Saturday after injuring his hamstring in training.

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Leatherhead restaurant Beluga apologises over 'offensive' dress code

A restaurant says it mistakenly published a dress code specifying women had to wear "sexy" clothing.

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Wednesday 9 February 2022

Mum's search for kidney donor that could save son's life amid legal row

A mum says her autistic son needs a transplant but medics argue it is not in his best interests.

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Capturing a semi-submersible loaded with cocaine

The Colombian navy seize a vessel carrying four tonnes of narcotics worth $150m (£110m).

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Sadiq Khan demands Met chief Dame Cressida Dick's plan to win back trust within weeks

Sadiq Khan tells the BBC he will "take action" if he is not satisfied by Dame Cressida Dick's response.

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Is this Scotland's most confusing street parking?

Drivers have criticised 'illogical' rules in the roads around Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden.

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Winter Olympics: Shaun White qualifies for men's halfpipe final

Triple Olympic champion Shaun White secures a place in the snowboard halfpipe final after a superb second run lands him fourth place while Japan's Ayumu Hirano qualifies in first.

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Formula 1: Lando Norris to stay at McLaren until 2025

Lando Norris signs a new contract to stay at McLaren until the end of 2025.

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Tuesday 8 February 2022

Crocodile with tyre around neck freed after six years

The wild reptile was helped by a local resident after a three-week rescue effort.

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BBC presenter John Watson slips down ski slope in live television segment

John Watson was attempting to ski down the slope in a live segment on BBC Breakfast.

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Energy prices: What is a windfall tax and how would it work?

Labour are calling for a windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas companies.

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'From gestures to action' on diversity - F1 extends scholarship scheme but drops pre-race ceremony

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali says it is time to move from "gestures" to "action" to increase diversity in motorsport.

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Encanto: Why We Don't Talk About Bruno won't win an Oscar

We Don't Talk About Bruno has been number one for weeks, so why won't it be nominated?

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Bamber Gascoigne: Original University Challenge presenter dies at 87

The TV presenter and author died at his home in London, his representative says.

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Monday 7 February 2022

Doc Martin village 'at flooding risk' from crumbling harbour

Port Isaac's fishing fleet has depleted in recent years, leaving little money for harbour maintenance.

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FA Cup: Watch the best goals from the FA Cup fourth round

Watch six of the best goals from all the FA Cup fourth-round ties, including strikes from Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Stuart Armstrong.

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Collingwood named interim England men's coach for West Indies tour

Paul Collingwood is appointed as England interim head coach for the three-match Test series against the West Indies in March.

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Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva lands historic quadruple as ROC win team figure skating gold

Russian 15-year-old Kamila Valieva becomes the first female figure skater to land a quadruple jump at the Winter Olympics as ROC win team gold.

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Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition

A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.

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Sunday 6 February 2022

Liverpool ease past Cardiff in FA Cup as Elliott scores on return

Liverpool reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in seven seasons as they see off a weakened but spirited Cardiff City.

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In pictures: Queen's life in 95 images

As the Queen marks her Platinum Jubilee, we present an image from every year of her life.

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Man City face Peterborough in FA Cup fifth round

Manchester City face Peterborough United in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while last year's runners-up Chelsea travel to Luton Town.

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'Scotland were world class but England fly-half Smith should have stayed on'

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson hails Scotland's performance but questions why England fly-half Marcus Smith was replaced.

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Covid-19: 'Hospitals couldn’t function without these labs’

BBC News NI visits Northern Ireland's pathology labs where millions of tests are carried out.

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Saturday 5 February 2022

Woman in her 30s dies in Shoreditch bus crash

The woman in her 30s dies after being hit by the bus in east London.

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A dizzying week for Boris Johnson in 60 seconds

Newsnight's Lewis Goodall looks at Boris Johnson's past seven days of resignations and accusations.

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FA Cup: 'The upset is on!' Alex Penny puts Kidderminster ahead against West Ham

Watch the moment Alex Penny calmly volleys National League North side Kidderminster Harriers into the lead against West Ham of the Premier League.

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FA Cup: Cesar Azpilicueta levels for Chelsea against Plymouth

Cesar Azpilicueta levels for Chelsea against Plymouth in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Winter Olympics: GB speed skating trio fail to qualify from heats

Great Britain speed skaters Kat Thomson, Niall & Farrell Treacy all fail to qualify in the short track heats, after Kat and Niall crashed out and Farrell finished fourth.

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Man Utd's Elanga racially abused after penalty miss

Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga is targeted with racist social media messages after Friday's FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Middlesbrough.

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Can tourism ease the inflation pressure in Turkey?

As people in Turkey battle a massive rate of inflation could tourism help ease the situation?

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Friday 4 February 2022

Logan Mwangi: Mother denies murdering five-year-old son

Angharad Williamson pleads not guilty to the murder of her son Logan Mwangi at a pre-trial hearing.

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Carlisle modern slavery boss given suspended sentence

Peter Swailes admitted the slavery charge after a disabled man was exploited for decades.

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Car-flip farmer cleared of dangerous driving and criminal damage

Robert Hooper said he felt "frightened and threatened" when he removed the Corsa from his property.

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Beijing Winter Olympics boycott: Why are the Games so controversial?

Winter Olympics host China is being criticised over its human rights record.

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Brexit: The NI Protocol and its economic impact

What is the truth around the figures quoted about the NI Protocol - are there costs or opportunities?

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Munira Mirza: The student radical who became 'Boris's brain'

Ex-communist Munira Mirza has been one of Boris Johnson's closest advisers for more than a decade.

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Thursday 3 February 2022

After Life: Meet the owners of Netflix's number one dog

Antilly, who plays Brandy in After Life, was chosen especially for the role by star Ricky Gervais.

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Interest rates rise again in bid to cool soaring prices

Bank of England increases rates for the second time in three months as the cost of living rises.

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Downing Street parties have damaged trust in government - Rishi Sunak

But the chancellor dismisses talk of him succeeding Boris Johnson, saying the PM has his "full support".

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Dune leads Bafta Film Awards nominations with 11

The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, got eight nominations, while Belfast got six.

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Djokovic thanks Serbian president for support amid Covid test doubts

Serbian prosecutors have hit back at claims he submitted falsified Covid test certificates.

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Woolly mammoth and other Ice Age remains found in Devon

The bones, including those of a woolly rhinoceros and wolf, were found on a housing development.

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Curry to captain England with Daly, Isiekwe & Simmonds all starting

Tom Curry will captain an England side featuring a midfield combination of Henry Slade and Elliot Daly in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

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Spotify boss says too early to know Joe Rogan row impact

Shares in the streaming platform fell by more than 10% in after-hours trading.

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England subside as Australia win first ODI to retain Women's Ashes

Australia retain the Women's Ashes as England subside to a 27-run defeat in the first one-day international in Canberra.

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Wednesday 2 February 2022

RAF Lossiemouth jets scrambled to 'unidentified aircraft'

Fighter jets stationed at Lossiemouth and a fuel tanker from Brize Norton are involved in the mission.

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Stolen Roman statue returned to France after 50 years

The statue of the god Bacchus is traced by a Dutch art detective and returned to a French museum.

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Swansea riot: 27 people charged over Mayhill disorder

The accused are aged 15 to 44, and include two also charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

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Mason Greenwood: Man Utd footballer released on bail

The 20-year-old Manchester United striker was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

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HRT product could be available over the counter

Women may be able to access a form of hormone replacement therapy in a pharmacy instead of at their GP.

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Adele announces she will perform at the Brit Awards

The star will also give her first interview since postponing her Las Vegas residency.

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Why are gas bills so high and what's the energy price cap?

Businesses and householders face rising energy bills, and many suppliers have gone bust.

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Tuesday 1 February 2022

Power may be off until Wednesday for some after weekend storms

Welfare support continues to be offered as 9,500 homes remain without supplies following weekend storms.

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Paralympian Will Perry takes dwarfism campaign into classroom

He talks to pupils about bullying and discrimination after speaking up about the abuse he has faced.

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Best-selling author McDermid ends sponsorship of Raith over Goodwillie signing

Crime writer Val McDermid protests at the signing of David Goodwillie who was ruled a rapist in a civil case.

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All US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight

The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas.

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Stamps join the digital world with QR codes

People receiving mail will be able to watch videos and, in the future, greetings from senders.

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Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

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