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Sunday 31 December 2023

Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase.

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Nigel Lythgoe denies abusing Paula Abdul as sexual assault lawsuit looms

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together, which Mr Lythgoe denies.

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Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed

Three men have died and another is in a life-threatening condition.

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Saturday 30 December 2023

Photographer stops time to snap butterflies and birds

Andrew Fusek Peters says he takes more than 10,000 images to get one butterfly sequence in focus.

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Bibby Stockholm discrimination report 'published in error'

The report found housing asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset was discriminatory.

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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by poisonous snake on court

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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Friday 29 December 2023

M5: E-scooter rider arrested on motorway hard shoulder

A 29-year-old man faces three charges, including being a learner driver on a motorway.

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Jack Grealish: Man City footballer's Cheshire home targeted by burglars

Police were called to the Manchester City footballer's home after reports of a burglary on Wednesday.

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Thursday 28 December 2023

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months.

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Former PM Tony Blair was keen on Wimbledon FC relocating to Belfast

Ex-Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair was keen on an idea to relocate Wimbledon FC to Belfast in the late 1990s.

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Wednesday 27 December 2023

Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them.

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Tuesday 26 December 2023

'Viciousness' of Dublin restaurant attack condemned

One man was killed and another critically injured in the Christmas Eve attack in Blanchardstown.

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Boxing Day Bibury village duck race set to go 'international'

Hundreds of tourists will gather at the River Coln to watch the race, which will be live-streamed.

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Monday 25 December 2023

Amateur sailor quits race around the world after tech issues

Dafydd Hughes hoped to circumnavigate the globe on his boat, but was forced to quit after 100 days.

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Sunday 24 December 2023

Awni Eldous: The Palestinian boy who found YouTube fame after death

Awni Eldous, who ran a small gaming channel, was one of the first Palestinian children to be killed in the war.

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Second arrest after Banksy artwork removal

Second man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after road sign featuring work by street artist Banksy was removed

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Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and two other males were seriously injured, police say.

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British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children.

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Saturday 23 December 2023

Weather warnings as snow hits northern Scotland

A yellow warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen, Inverness and the north is in place until 15:00.

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Banksy: Council calls in police to find Peckham art worth up to £500,000

One gallery owner has told the BBC he believes the artwork could be worth up to £500,000.

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UK travel: Congestion expected amid Christmas rush

Millions are travelling by road, rail and ferry on one of the busiest days of the year.

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Friday 22 December 2023

Stunned Prague students mourn and no-one mentions killer

A shrine appears outside a university building for the 14 students murdered in Prague's Old Town.

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PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18-months-old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championships by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old.

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Thursday 21 December 2023

European Super League: New proposal launched for European competition

The company who backed the European Super League, A22, launches a new proposal for men's and women's European Competitions.

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Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants 'to change the world'

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants "to change the world" after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023.

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Tuesday 19 December 2023

Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election.

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Schools should involve parents on pupils' gender identity - guidance

Parents should usually be told if their child wants to change gender identity at school, says new guidance.

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Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack

Apparent details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and private company data appear online.

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Monday 18 December 2023

Hot-flushes menopause drug Veoza approved in UK

Veoza, or fezolinetant, a non-hormonal daily pill, works on the brain's temperature-control centre.

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Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid.

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Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware.

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Sunday 17 December 2023

Seven-stone turkey dog used to guard Somerset flock

Farmer employs sheepdogs between August and December to guard his 600 free range turkeys.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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Saturday 16 December 2023

Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school.

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Nearly 300 cross English Channel in small boats on single day

The Home Office says 292 migrants crossed to the UK from France in seven boats on Friday.

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Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre

Police say a man was killed and two others injured when they were struck in a Derbyshire town.

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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Friday 15 December 2023

Sam Ryder eyes up number one with You're Christmas to Me

The Eurovision star's festive single has been climbing the charts - but you might not have heard it.

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The Last of Us Online cancelled by developer Naughty Dog

An online game based on the PlayStation hit is officially halted by developer Naughty Dog.

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Thursday 14 December 2023

Mobo Awards: Little Simz and Stormzy dominate nominations

Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye also feature heavily in the UK's premier black music awards.

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Ukraine war: Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged

Russia's leader holds his first major news conference since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

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What do we know so far about missing Norwich mum Gaynor Lord?

The married mother-of-three whose belongings were found by a river has been missing for six days.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023

Premier League: Man City vs Spurs referee Simon Hooper 'devastated' by late mistake, says Howard Webb

Simon Hooper "devastated" after not giving Manchester City a late advantage in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham, says refereeing chief Howard Webb.

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Tuesday 12 December 2023

Women's FA Cup: Holders Chelsea to host West Ham in fourth round

Holders Chelsea will play Women's Super League rivals West Ham in the Women's FA Cup fourth round on Sunday 14 January.

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Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say

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Monday 11 December 2023

Train ticket websites warned over drip pricing

The rail regulator has written to seven third-party sites over concerns their fees are not clear enough.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Sunday 10 December 2023

Doncaster couple bring 'joy and cheer' with Wonka décor

Michael and Paul Fenning say their home is "keeping Christmas magic alive".

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'Loud rumbling sound' as earthquake hits Highlands

The event was felt just before 15:30 on Saturday in parts of the region and in the Inner Hebrides.

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Rwanda asylum bill is too weak to be a deterrent, says Robert Jenrick

The ex-immigration minister says the PM's bill to revive the asylum scheme "doesn't do the job".

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Saturday 9 December 2023

Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Friday 8 December 2023

Equestrian vaulting: Italy’s disabled riders competing in horseback gymnastics

Vaulting is the first equestrian sport in Italy where disabled and non-disabled riders compete together.

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Thursday 7 December 2023

Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed

A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says.

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Wednesday 6 December 2023

Cancer: Woman's condition incurable after IBS misdiagnosis

Claire O'Shea was told she had IBS but a masseuse on a Turkish holiday spotted a more sinister cause.

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Tuesday 5 December 2023

British Fashion Awards 2023: The best red carpet looks in pictures

Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Gwyneth Paltrow graced the red carpet in London.

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Watch: Maori MP performs haka before swearing oath to King

Rawiri Waititim, an advocate for Maori rights, broke protocol as he was inducted into New Zealand's parliament.

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Monday 4 December 2023

World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

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Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Sunday 3 December 2023

UFC Fight Night: Dana White criticises 'bad stoppage' at Austin event

UFC president Dana White criticises a referee for failing to end a bout earlier, with the official's delayed decision angering fighters.

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Saturday 2 December 2023

Glasgow Airport: Flights resume following snow cancellations

Despite teams working through the night early flights had been cancelled due to heavy snowfall.

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Friday 1 December 2023

Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday.

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Thursday 30 November 2023

Dr Martens shares plunge after profit warning

The famous bootmaker says its business has been hit by weak trade in the US.

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Met Police officer cleared after Tasering girl, 10

A girl who threatened her mother with garden shears was Tasered twice by PC Jonathan Broadhead.

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Wednesday 29 November 2023

Beyoncé's mum calls out 'racist' skin lightening comments

The singer had platinum blonde hair at the red carpet event for her Renaissance film premiere.

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Bake Off winner relieved to finally talk about victory

The winner says after a buttercream flop trying not to blab about his victory was "challenging".

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Tuesday 28 November 2023

Robert De Niro tells Gotham Awards his speech was edited without his knowledge

The actor says the speech he was reading was edited, removing critical comments about Donald Trump.

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Monday 27 November 2023

Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder

The suspects are accused of inciting the murder and pointing out the teacher to the killer.

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UK braces for snow as cold weather takes a grip

Forecasters say there could be snow in the south of the UK later this week as temperatures drop.

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Rishi Sunak agreed migrant deal, Suella Braverman's allies say

But sources close to the PM dispute the document the former home secretary refers to amounted to a deal.

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Bellingham breaks Ronaldo scoring record as Real go top

Jude Bellingham scores his 14th goal of the season as Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga with a 3-0 victory at lowly Cadiz.

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Sunday 26 November 2023

CM Punk: WWE star makes shock return at Survivor Series

After an acrimonious split with the company in 2014, the 45-year-old returns at an event in Chicago.

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Metropolitan Police officer charged with attempted rape

The alleged offences are said to have happened in 2013, the force says.

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Saturday 25 November 2023

Hackney man who caused killer crash wanted for jail recall

Gerald Cotter was jailed in 2017 for causing a crash in London in which a young motorcyclist died.

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Badshah: Bollywood rapper says fame can be uncomfortable

As he prepares for his UK tour, the Bollywood rapper opens up about fame and his mental health.

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Friday 24 November 2023

Watch: Police bodycam captures traffic stop marriage proposal

Officers helped with staging the surprise proposal, pulling over the couple in Wisconsin.

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West Midlands Police: More scrutiny for force after heavy criticism

The force's investigative work is not leading to satisfactory results for victims, inspectors say.

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Thursday 23 November 2023

Fairytale Of New York star MacGowan out of hospital

The Pogues star's wife says they're "eternally grateful" to the staff who cared for him in Dublin.

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Rat plague spreads to Australia's fishing towns

With more wet weather expected for Queensland, some people believe the worst is yet to come.

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Moment car flew before exploding at US-Canada border crossing

Surveillance video shows the speeding vehicle go airborne before an explosion that killed two people.

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Wednesday 22 November 2023

Lionel Scaloni: Argentina's World Cup-winning boss says he may resign

Argentina's World Cup-winning boss Lionel Scaloni says he is considering resigning after five years in the role.

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BTS's RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook begin military enlistment process

RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook follow their three old bandmates who have already begun their service.

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China: Human Rights Watch accuses Beijing of closing and destroying mosques

The crackdown is part of a "systematic effort" to curb the practice of Islam, Human Rights Watch says.

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Ferrari chairman John Elkann says team '100%' moving in right direction

Chairman John Elkann "couldn't be happier" about the prospects of Ferrari returning to the top of F1 under Frederic Vasseur.

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Tuesday 21 November 2023

Downing Street deletes Northern Ireland post featuring Irish flag

The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party says the UK government "doesn't understand us".

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Nicola Bulley: Personal disclosures by police 'unnecessary'

Police are criticised for revealing personal information during their search for the missing mother.

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'I had to cut up old clothes to use as period pads'

Inside a project tackling period poverty, with an army of thousands of volunteers across the world.

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Monday 20 November 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill new tunnels for trapped India workers

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials consider fresh approaches to reach workers.

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Why do some people get a headache from drinking red wine?

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

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Sunday 19 November 2023

Yousaf says he was not misled by Matheson over £11k iPad bill

On Tuesday Matheson told First Minister Humza Yousaf his sons racked up the £11,000 bill, not parliamentary work.

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Cornwall shaken by 2.7 magnitude earthquake

The tremor was felt by people across west Cornwall, who say it was like thunder or an avalanche.

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Glastonbury 2024 tickets sell out in under an hour

Those who missed out will now have to wait for re-sale dates for the world-famous festival.

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Saturday 18 November 2023

Taylor Swift 'devastated' as fan dies before show

The pop star gave out water bottles to fans during the concert in Brazil, amid sweltering heat.

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Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier

About 1,200 supporters travelled to capital Yerevan ahead of the European Championships qualifier

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Friday 17 November 2023

Dartmoor Zoo welcomes 'world's rarest big cat'

Fredo the Amur leopard is now registered on a zoological "dating site" as part of a breeding programme.

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Thursday 16 November 2023

Harry Styles haircut reveal lights up fan debate

The former One Direction star confirms his famous mop top is History - and fans have strong thoughts.

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Labour united despite Gaza resignations, says John Healey

The shadow defence secretary says Labour is not a protest party after 10 frontbenchers rebelled in the Commons.

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Wednesday 15 November 2023

Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.

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Tuesday 14 November 2023

Barry Manilow explains why he kept his sexuality a secret for decades

"Back in the 70s it would have killed a career," says the 80-year-old. "The public was not ready".

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UK woman Rita Roberts identified 31 years after Belgium murder

The UK family of Rita Roberts saw her distinctive tattoo in a BBC News report and contacted police.

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Hounslow fire: Investigation continues after death of family

The adults who lived at the property were named locally as Aroen Kishen and his wife Seema.

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Monday 13 November 2023

WATCH: Cameron's return surprises BBC's on-air political correspondent

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman looked like he'd seen a ghost on BBC Breakfast.

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Suella Braverman, the ex-head girl who took on political battles

She has lost her job as home secretary after accusing the Met Police of bias in the policing of protests.

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Sunday 12 November 2023

Newark: Investigation into large industrial waste fire

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says it will work with partners to determine the cause.

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Middlesbrough Council defends charging landlord £43,000

Gareth Stobart says the council is charging over £800 for each bedroom in a block of student flats.

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Man charged after mother stabbed in front of children

Perseverance Ncube, 35, was stabbed in the chest in front of her two children, police say.

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Saturday 11 November 2023

We Were There: 'I'm no ruddy hero'

Alfred “Barney” Barnett joined the RAF after his mother’s house was bombed and he decided it was time to fight back.

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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities

Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.

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Friday 10 November 2023

Anger as diner 'puts own hair on plate to get free meal'

The owner of a Blackburn pub speaks to the BBC after discovering the alleged dining deception on CCTV.

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Microsoft Teams and Xbox down for some in UK and Europe

Users are complaining of problems accessing workplace app and the gaming platform.

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Prince Harry wins latest stage in newspaper claims

A judge rules privacy claims against Associated Newspapers can go forward to a trial.

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Thursday 9 November 2023

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, drives armoured vehicle

The Princess of Wales also met regimental mascot Emrys Jones, a Welsh Mountain Pony.

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Wednesday 8 November 2023

Fire tornado sweeps through Australian outback

There was 'absolutely nothing we could do but sit back and watch', the company who shared the video said.

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Tuesday 7 November 2023

King's Speech: The quirks and crowns of the King's State Opening

King Charles is to deliver his first King's Speech in a historic ceremony full of unusual traditions.

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Ukraine war: Grenade birthday gift kills army chief Zaluzhny's aide

Maj Hennadiy Chastyakov was opening presents at home near Kyiv with his son a the time of the blast.

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Monday 6 November 2023

Comedian Mark Watson locked out of his own Bristol show

Comedian Mark Watson was locked out of the Tobacco Factory where he was due to perform.

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British Steel to shut furnace putting up to 2,000 jobs at risk

The firm is set to announce the Scunthorpe blast furnace will shut, affecting up to 2,000 jobs.

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Sunday 5 November 2023

Rafah crossing: More than 100 Britons leave Gaza but dozens remain

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden tells the BBC he hopes the Rafah crossing will reopen on Sunday.

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DJ shot dead during live broadcast in Philippines

The incident, which happened at around 05:30 local time, was broadcast live.

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Center Parcs Woburn Forest: Teen dies after skateboard fall

The company says it has been a "distressing time" and its thoughts are with the boy's family.

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New York City Marathon: Runner with stoma withdraws over bag rules

Race organisers say Gayle Redmon cannot run wearing a vest carrying stoma supplies and water.

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Saturday 4 November 2023

Minister's awkward EU summit kiss causes controversy

Croatia's foreign minister has apologised saying the greeting was "maybe an awkward moment".

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Devon and Cornwall forecast brings new flooding fears

The Met Office extends a yellow warning for rain after Storm Ciarán brought flooding and damage to the region.

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Friday 3 November 2023

Pablo Escobar's feral hippos face cull in Colombia

Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species.

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Steven Tyler: Woman accuses Aerosmith singer of sexual assault

In a case filed at New York's Supreme Court, the woman says she suffered "severe emotional distress".

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King-size creation on display at NEC Cake International

The snackable sovereign is made from marshmallows and chocolate.

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Thursday 2 November 2023

Tributes to axe attack victim in BBC series The Detectives

Cameron Brooksbank's death was announced on the final episode of The Detectives: Taking Down an OCG.

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Poet to be awarded posthumous degree

Gboyega Odubanjo's family say he will never be forgotten and is "the gift that keeps on giving".

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Wednesday 1 November 2023

Matthew Perry was in a good place in recent conversation, Friends creator says

Marta Kauffman says Friends star Matthew Perry was happy and chipper when they last spoke, two weeks ago.

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Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

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Giant white stag made of boulders re-emerges on Aberdeenshire hill

The Mormond Hill stag, which was created in 1870, had been hidden by gorse, heather and bracken.

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Tuesday 31 October 2023

South Africa's Rugby World Cup champions get heroes' welcome

The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.

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Monday 30 October 2023

What do you do with a £5 statue worth millions?

What happens next for the £5 shed doorstop sculpture valued at almost £3m?

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Judge reinstates Trump gag order in election subversion case

It prevents him from criticising court staff, prosecutors and possible witnesses between now and his trial.

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Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests

There were no obvious signs of trauma, LA Police said about the death of the Friends star, aged 54.

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Hundreds celebrate Diwali in Trafalgar Square rain

The festival of lights celebration included performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.

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Sunday 29 October 2023

Brixton village: How the 'Oxford Street of South London' evolved

Brixton market has stood at the heart of this multicultural community for over 160 years.

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Jude Bellingham & Harry Kane: Are England stars world's two best players right now?

With both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lighting up their leagues, who else in world football can claim to have had a better start to the season?

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Saturday 28 October 2023

Bristol Old Vic theatre token could still be valid after 257 years

The token grants the bearer free access to plays at the Bristol Old Vic and will be auctioned later.

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Israel- Gaza war: Troops clear area 'slice by slice', but is this an invasion?

The Israeli army is focusing on northern Gaza in what is proving to be a very large military operation.

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Friday 27 October 2023

Sandro Tonali has 'high chance' of playing against Wolves, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says the club are in "limbo" as they await confirmation from the Italian Football Federation of Sandro Tonali's 10-month ban.

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Thursday 26 October 2023

Marble bust bought for £5 could earn Easter Ross town millions

The marble bust of an 18th Century Highland laird was lost before being found propping open a shed door.

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Wednesday 25 October 2023

Man who murdered new girlfriend jailed for 23 years

Christopher McGowan murdered Claire Inglis in her Stirling flat after he was released there on bail.

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Higher interest rates drive bumper Lloyds profits

The banking group revealed profits of £1.9bn for the three months to September.

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FNaF movie: Reviews for long-awaited adaptation arrive

The long-awaited film of the hit videogame arrives to poor critic reviews, but will it deter fans?

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'We went from the streets to the stores' - the rise of Hoodrich

Jay Williams, founder of streetwear brand Hoodrich, talks about his business journey.

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Tuesday 24 October 2023

Police officer Lewis Edwards asked for sex images in school uniform

Lewis Edwards, who has declined to appear for sentencing, groomed more than 200 girls online.

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Male period dignity officer settles out of court after removal from role

Jason Grant was pursuing a claim under the Equality Act after the period dignity role was scrapped.

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Several missing after ships collide in North Sea - officials

The British Verity has reportedly sunk after it crashed into the Bahamian Polesie on Tuesday morning.

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The Rock waxwork museum working on 'urgent' skin tone fix

Paris's Grevin museum promises to address concerns over the skin tone of its life-sized figure.

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Monday 23 October 2023

Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Teenager Marc Guiu scores only goal on senior debut

Marc Guiu scores the only goal 33 seconds into his senior debut to give Barcelona a 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao.

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Sunday 22 October 2023

Tax cuts will be considered if inflation falls, cabinet minister says

Robert Jenrick says PM Rishi Sunak has the "right priorities" despite his party's by-election losses.

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Premier Inn 'bedbug bites' case leads to compensation

Vicky Hills says the bites were "incredibly itchy, incredibly painful" and she needed antibiotics.

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Watch: Boats collide in South China Sea's disputed waters

The Philippines armed forces said their video showed a Chinese vessel colliding with a Philippine ship.

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Saturday 21 October 2023

David Bowie: Candid pictures of singer on tour go on display

A collection of behind-the-scenes images of the star by a childhood friend go on display in Deal.

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Friday 20 October 2023

Alex Bendall death: Family criticises 'insensitive' police response

Alex Bendall was found dead in a river near Dorchester weeks after going missing on a walk home.

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Cricket World Cup: Steven Finn on England vs South Africa and Chris Woakes

Steven Finn tells BBC Sport that England can capitalise on South Africa's defeat by Netherlands by reopening old wounds in Saturday's match in Mumbai.

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Thursday 19 October 2023

T-levels roll-out to see more than 200 courses scrapped

The government wants to streamline post-16 education, but colleges say some students could be left behind.

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Burt Young: Oscar-nominated Rocky actor dies aged 83

Young was best known for playing Rocky's brother-in-law Paulie Pennino in the film franchise.

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Wednesday 18 October 2023

Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne

Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.

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Tuesday 17 October 2023

Captain Tom's family attend home spa hearing

The Planning Inspectorate is hearing arguments on the spa which is subject to a demolition order.

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The Crown: Diana and Dodi storyline teased by Netflix in season six pictures

The streamer releases images of the final season of the royal drama, which is set in the late 1990s.

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Monday 16 October 2023

New rules set out for foreign criminals and low-level offenders

Minister announces plans for low-level offenders and foreign criminals as prison spaces fill up.

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Men jailed for India 'house of horrors' murders freed

The two men had been convicted of raping and murdering 19 women and children in 2005.

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Sunday 15 October 2023

Major disruption at Euston after signal failure

The issue, which has been resolved, is causing major disruption at one of London's busiest stations.

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Hurt ripples in wake of Australia's Indigenous Voice vote

Following a landmark referendum, Australia tends to the wounds caused by months of brutal debate.

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US actress Piper Laurie, star of The Hustler and Carrie, dies at 91

The three-time Oscar nominee was also known for her campaigning for the civil rights movement.

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Humza Yousaf took 'panicked' call with in-laws in Gaza

The first minister's in-laws were told there was going to be an imminent strike in the region where they are trapped.

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Saturday 14 October 2023

Easy life: Fans vow to keep tattoos despite easyGroup legal action

Fans of easy life vow to keep their tattoos despite legal action against the band by easyGroup.

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New Zealand election: National party's Chris Luxon wins

New Zealand election won by centre-right opposition as Labour PM Chris Hipkins concedes.

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MP Dr Lisa Cameron who defected to Tories 'forced into hiding'

Former SNP MP Dr Lisa Cameron says she has received threatening messages since switching party.

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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere

A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.

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Friday 13 October 2023

Captain Tom's family received death threats and hate mail

The family of the NHS charities fundraiser tells TalkTV of an "underbelly of hate" they endure.

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MP Lisa Cameron defected to Tories in tantrum, says SNP president

Lisa Cameron MP defected from the SNP to the Conservatives amid claims of toxicity in the party.

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The Isley Brothers founder Rudolph Isley dies at 84

The star sang on the group's biggest hits including Summer Breeze, Fight The Power and That Lady.

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Thursday 12 October 2023

Afghanistan: Thousands dead and homes flattened in earthquakes

Two earthquakes in days have caused massive damage in the war-torn nation.

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Keir Starmer: I won't build homes without GPs and schools

The Labour leader says new developments need infrastructure as he defends his housebuilding plans.

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.

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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

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Wednesday 11 October 2023

Kenyan publisher recalls book after uproar over Prophet Muhammad image

Muslims complained it was blasphemous to ask students to colour in a picture of the Islamic prophet.

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Man given community sentence for rape of girl, 13, is acquitted

Sean Hogg had been found guilty by a jury of attacking the girl twice in Midlothian in 2018.

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Resident loses High Court fight over Bibby Stockholm barge

Carralyn Parkes loses her argument that the Government requires planning permission.

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Steve Rider: Sports presenter to have surgery after prostate cancer diagnosis

The sports presenter will have surgery on Saturday and encourages other men to get checked early.

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Children among 17 Britons dead or missing in Israel

The death toll in Israel from Saturday's attack by Hamas is now more than 1,200.

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Holly Willoughby right to put family first, says Rochelle Humes

This Morning's stand-in host Rochelle Humes says Holly Willoughby's exit is "the end of an era".

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Tuesday 10 October 2023

People struggle to leave Israel after more flights cut

BA, Virgin Atlantic and El Al are now the only airlines with direct flights from Israel to the UK.

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Watch: Rockets and gun fights - A look inside Israel and Gaza

Since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday, more than 1,700 people have been killed in shootings and air strikes.

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Nine-year-old boy sets Parkrun world record

Louis Robinett completed the 5km course in Poole in 17 minutes and 40 seconds.

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Trespassers pose for photo on Calcot Mill level crossing

Network Rail says the Reading footage follows a rise in the number of trespass incidents on the line.

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Watch: Could London get its own Las Vegas-style sphere?

With the Las Vegas Sphere going down a storm in the US, could one work in London?

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Marshall Islands: The last country on Earth without a national football team

The Marshall Islands are the last country on Earth without a national football team - but Englishman Lloyd Owers is at the forefront of attempts to change that.

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Monday 9 October 2023

Israel: Ashkelon hit by rockets as BBC team run for cover

The BBC's team in the southern Israeli city runs for cover when a missile siren sounded.

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17,500 cervical smear tests to be re-checked in Northern Ireland

It is part of a major review of cervical screening in Northern Ireland, dating back to 2008.

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The story from inside the Supernova festival site

More than 260 bodies have reportedly been recovered from the festival in the desert in southern Israel.

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Big Brother returns: 2.5 million watch as ITV launch show divides opinion

The reality show divides opinion as it returns to British TV for the first time in five years.

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Sunday 8 October 2023

What is Hamas, what is happening in Israel, and other questions

We explain the background to the militant group, the scale of their attack on Israel and what could happen next.

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Significant quantity of drugs found off Dorset coast

Packages and holdalls believed to contain cocaine are washing up on England's south coast.

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Watch: Fierce gun battle on Israeli highway

Motorists duck for cover as multiple shots are fired during a gun battle on Route 4, between Ashdod and the Gaza border.

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Wayne Rooney leaves DC United after failing to reach MLS play-offs

Wayne Rooney leaves his role as coach of MLS side DC United by mutual consent after they fail to make the play-offs.

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Jake Marlowe: British citizen missing in Israel after Hamas attack

The Israeli Embassy in the UK says it is not known if London-born Jake Marlowe has been taken hostage.

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Israel tries to clear seized areas as PM warns of 'long war'

Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing.

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Saturday 7 October 2023

Israel attack: People hide in homes as Palestinian militants enter from Gaza

People in towns near the Gaza Strip are phoning news stations saying they are trapped in their homes.

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Footage emerges of 'gunmen in Sderot'

The white truck is thought to be carrying Palestinian militants through the Israeli town.

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Gaza attack on Israel: In pictures

Pictures of the latest violence between Palestinian militants and Israel.

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Lin and Megan Russell: Michael Stone's murder convictions reviewed

Michael Stone's case is to be looked at again after Levi Bellfield reportedly confessed to the murders.

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Blind woman with ill baby denied access to London hospital

Dr Amy Kavanagh, who has a guide dog, said patients intervened after a guard kept saying "no dogs".

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Video 'shows captured Israeli tank in Gaza'

Palestinians are seen jumping on the military vehicle, as smoke pours from it.

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Friday 6 October 2023

Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots?

The case of Jaswant Singh Chail raises questions about the safety of AI-powered chatbots.

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UK weather: Parts of UK set for unseasonal 26C over weekend

Parts of the UK are set for an unusually warm October weekend, but rain is predicted in Scotland.

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Australian man rowing across Pacific Ocean rescued after capsizing

Tom Robinson, 24, had been hoping to become the youngest person to row across the ocean.

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How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

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Holly Willoughby: Man charged over alleged kidnap plot

Gavin Plumb has been charged with a suspected plot to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter.

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Thursday 5 October 2023

Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader

The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet.

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Climate change: Warmest September on record as global temperatures soar

This year is "on track" to be the warmest on record as global September temperatures surged.

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Shiney Row: Man bailed after suspected American bully XL attack

Police launched a murder investigation after Ian Langley, 54, was attacked and killed.

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Metro Bank shares plunge on reports of urgent fund raising

The bank's shares sink 23% in early trading, after several newspapers report it needs to raise £600m.

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Wednesday 4 October 2023

WSL: Panini and FA to release first-ever sticker collection

The first Women's Super League sticker collection is being launched in December.

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Braverman speech is no Enoch Powell situation - Shapps

Some compared the home secretary's rhetoric to the Tory MP known for his "Rivers of Blood" speech.

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Quantum dots: TV screen crystals win Chemistry Nobel Prize

The nanoparticles create more precise colours and are used in TV screens as well as medical imaging.

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Cricket World Cup: A quick guide to the 2023 tournament

With 10 teams from across the world competing in India, here's a simple rundown of what you need to know.

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Tuesday 3 October 2023

Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach.

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Man creates rock sculpture in Cornwall while wife shops

Harry Maddox created the sculpture in an hour while he waited for his wife to go to the supermarket.

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Physics Nobel Prize rewards science on a 'tiny timescale'

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into electrons in "flashes of light".

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Meta: Can the firm's new headset stop virtual reality sickness?

Mark Zuckerberg claims VR motion sickness is getting better but will its new device stop the nausea?

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Monday 2 October 2023

Ryder Cup lake plunge fan says 'sun got to me'

John Burleigh became a social media sensation after leaping into a lake to celebrate Europe's win.

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House buyers look to adapt to higher mortgage rates

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest.

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Stephen Pennington: Wanted 'high-risk' child rapist is arrested

Police launched a manhunt after sex offender Stephen Pennington breached his licence conditions.

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Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy says Joe LaCava row fired up Europe's victory charge

Rory McIlroy says Europe were given "extra fire in their bellies" to seal Ryder Cup victory by the "disrespect" shown by American caddie Joe LaCava.

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Sunday 1 October 2023

Comedian and actor on Laura Kuenssberg programme

The comedian was on Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, so Laura asked him to do some impressions.

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'I had to live in a two-bed flat with 20 other men' - student

Nazmush Shahadat was accepted on to a UK university course but he couldn't find a house to live in.

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Spain: Nightclub fire kills six in Murcia

Four other people were injured in the fire in south-eastern city of Murcia, authorities say.

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Rouen fire: Major fire breaks out in French city

A huge fire tears through two disused buildings in the French city, with flames and smoke rising high into the sky.

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Saturday 30 September 2023

'High-risk' child rapist Stephen Pennington hunted

Stephen Pennington, 35, has links to Blackburn, Blackpool and Wigan, police say.

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Racism: Mental health impact of profiling and trolls

Susan Cousins experiences racist trolls and racial profiling while going about her daily life.

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Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy

Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me".

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Friday 29 September 2023

Lizzo asks judge to dismiss dancers' harassment allegations

The US singer has lodged her first legal response against harassment claims made by her ex-dancers.

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Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Thursday 28 September 2023

Male Cinderella for new Scottish Ballet production

Audiences will not know until the curtain goes up whether the main character will be a man or a woman.

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Households could be paid to turn down heating

It comes after people were paid to use less electricity last year to prevent supply issues.

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Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained.

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Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

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Wednesday 27 September 2023

Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Qaraqosh

It is not yet clear what caused the blaze, but reports say it broke out after fireworks were lit.

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HS2: Labour mayors' plea to PM over northern link

Labour mayors are meeting in Leeds later to urge Rishi Sunak to stick with the HS2 link to Manchester.

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Tuesday 26 September 2023

US actors' union members vote to authorise video game strike

The latest potential Hollywood strike relates to voice, motion capture and stunt work in video games.

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New images of 5,000-year-old Highland burial site

Carn Glas is Scotland's longest burial site of its kind and thought to be about 5,000 years old.

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Watch: Teenagers in stolen vehicle lead police in Florida car chase

Video posted on social media shows the two suspects leading the police in a high-speed chase on a highway.

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Five alleged Russian spies appear in London court

The Bulgarian nationals were charged after a counter-espionage investigation uncovered an alleged spy ring.

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Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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Monday 25 September 2023

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.

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Louise Redknapp pulls out of Eternal reunion over LGBTQ row

The singer drops out of a tour amid accusations that two bandmates refused to play Pride events.

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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl half-time show

The star, whose hits include Yeah! and Confessions, follows Rihanna in taking the coveted slot.

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Sunday 24 September 2023

Lost painting by Artemisia Gentileschi goes on display

The work by renowned painter Artemisia Gentileschi was left in storage for more than 100 years.

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Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home.

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Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashes women's marathon world record in Berlin

Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa smashes the women's marathon world record as she wins Sunday's race in Berlin.

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Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service

Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.

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Saturday 23 September 2023

More than half NHS Scotland buildings not checked for Raac

Of 254 NHS buildings at risk of containing the material, 97 have been inspected by specialist engineers.

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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM's green rethink.

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Met Police: Mayor refuses to rule out breaking up force if reforms fail

Sadiq Khan spoke after unveiling a new London Policing Board to oversee and scrutinise the Met.

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Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

The pontiff says people risking their lives at sea "do not invade" during a visit to Marseille.

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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves

Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.

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Friday 22 September 2023

Rupert Murdoch: How magnate transformed Australia’s media

The 92-year-old businessman changed the face of news worldwide, but it all started at home.

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Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.

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Thursday 21 September 2023

James Bulger's mum 'shocked' about killer's parole hearing

Jon Venables, who killed the toddler in 1993, has been granted a hearing that could see his release.

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Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

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'Rebuilding my life after my boyfriend nearly killed me'

Esther Garrity suffered extensive brain injuries when her boyfriend attacked her on a night out.

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Wednesday 20 September 2023

UK inflation: Slowing food prices drive surprise fall

Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.

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Child wore nappy to school due to lack of appropriate toilets

Shelbie Heasley took her daughter Violet out of her school as it had no wheelchair accessible toilet.

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Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.

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Nagorno-Karabakh forces agree Azerbaijan demand to disarm

Twenty-four hours into an Azerbaijan army offensive, ethnic-Armenian forces agree terms for a ceasefire.

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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.

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Tuesday 19 September 2023

Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift

Store colleagues bring their time working together to an end with a group dance.

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Keir Starmer heads to Paris for 'get to know you' talks with France's President Macron

The Labour leader is hoping to project the image he is a PM in waiting, as he reopens party discussions on Brexit.

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Monday 18 September 2023

World's oldest post office in Sanquhar finds new owners

Barry and Mary Ford were living in Florida when they first heard the Sanquhar site was up for sale.

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Khartoum: Fire guts landmark skyscraper

The Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company Tower had been engulfed in flames in the Sudan's capital.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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Minehead Butlin's closes after flood damage in Somerset

The Minehead resort is closing for four days after Somerset was hit with extreme weather on Sunday.

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Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday 17 September 2023

Harry Brook: England call up batter to World Cup squad in place of Jason Roy

England drop Jason Roy from their final World Cup squad and call up Harry Brook.

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Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died.

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England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.

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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'

Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.

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Saturday 16 September 2023

Laura Kuenssberg: Labour - damned if they dare, damned if they don't?

When Keir Starmer unveils a policy it is roundly attacked - is this the price of getting a hearing?

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Manchester stabbing: Teenager arrested as boy, 14, dies

Another 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

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Lampedusa: Italy recovers body of newborn baby from migrant boat

The child's mother is likely to have given birth on the journey to Lampedusa, reports say.

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Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police

Daniel Burke, from Manchester, had been fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia since 2022.

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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

An intruder was seen climbing a wall towards the historic royal carriages at about 01:25 BST.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Friday 15 September 2023

Tory minister hid in cupboard to avoid Hillsborough families, says ex-PM

Theresa May says the unnamed minister evaded the families by hiding in a cupboard in 2010.

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Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages

There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.

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Thursday 14 September 2023

Harry Maguire's mum says abuse of defender goes far beyond football

The England and Man Utd star's mum says what her son is dealing with has gone "far beyond" football.

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Father's anger after children left stranded on train platform

Ben Newman said he was on the train when it pulled away after he got separated from his two boys.

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Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m

Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter.

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Wednesday 13 September 2023

England v New Zealand: Bairstow dismissed by Boult with first ball of the day

Watch as Jonny Bairstow is dismissed by Trent Boult with the first ball of the day in the third ODI between England and New Zealand at The Oval.

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Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.

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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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Tuesday 12 September 2023

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea?

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Putin and Kim: Friends in need (of ammunition)

Russia needs weapons. N Korea has weapons. It's a match made in the geo-political realities of 2023.

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Monday 11 September 2023

Luis Rubiales resignation a win for Spain's women's team

The World Cup victors look to have eventually won this particular battle over consent and gender equality.

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Kutcher and Kunis: Backlash over Danny Masterson support

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.

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Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect may have used bed-sheet to escape, court hears

The 21-year-old former soldier appears in court accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison.

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Military truck driven through police road block in Taunton

A man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a military truck is driven into police cars.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Sunday 10 September 2023

Antony to delay Manchester United return after assault allegations

Manchester United's Antony will delay his return to the club after allegations of assault.

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UK government to be reported to UN over strike law, TUC says

The Trade Union Congress says it will make the report because the law does not meet global standards.

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Great North Run 2023: Mo Farah finishes fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah is "very emotional" as he finishes fourth in the final race of his illustrious career at the Great North Run.

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Great North Run 2023: Mo Farah fourth in final race of career

Britain's four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah brings the curtain down on his illustrious career with a fourth-place finish in the Great North Run.

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England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.

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Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.

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Rugby World Cup 2023: England joy and relief after 27-10 win over Argentina

You could sense England's joy and relief at beating Argentina but there are still a ton of questions to answer, writes Tom English.

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Saturday 9 September 2023

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.

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Morocco earthquake: Dust surrounds Kutubiyya mosque following deadly quake

The top of the 850-year-old Kutubiyya mosque looks precarious after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Marrakesh

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Friday 8 September 2023

Fines threat over 'sadistic' animal abuse content

The government wants to fine social media companies millions for facilitating online animal abuse.

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Hong Kong: Roads collapse and streets flood

Hong Kong and southern China have been hit with some of the heaviest rainfall on record for the region.

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Ukraine condemns 'sham' elections in Russian-occupied regions

Many taking part in early polling have been asked to vote in the presence of armed Russian soldiers.

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New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains.

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Thursday 7 September 2023

Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'

A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie.

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Killer 'crab walks' out of US jail

Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Wednesday 6 September 2023

Brazilian state reels after its worst cyclone disaster

At least 27 people die in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more flooding expected.

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Wilko names shops set to close next week

Staff being made redundant were told of the news this morning, with shops closing next week.

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Dorking woman prompted by spiders to buy winning lottery ticket

Doris Stanbridge says she saw two money spiders at home and decided to buy a lucky dip ticket.

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Proud Boys: From storming the Capitol for Trump to protesting drag shows

Members of the group, including its ex-leader, have been handed long prison terms over the Capitol riot.

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Call of Duty: London Royal Ravens esports franchise moves to US

The move means there will be no UK or European teams in the 2024 Call of Duty league.

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Tuesday 5 September 2023

Love Island All Stars: ITV confirms series for 2024

After months of rumours, ITV says familiar faces from the show will head back to find love again.

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Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.

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Second dolphin dies in inland Cambridgeshire river

A mother dolphin has been found dead in a river in Cambridgeshire two days after its calf died.

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Monday 4 September 2023

Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December

The loan agreement which brought Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Edinburgh Zoo is finally ending.

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Gilberto Hernández: Panama national team footballer killed by gunmen

Gilberto Hernández's father urged young people to "stop the violence" after the death of his son.

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MP Chris Pincher loses Commons suspension appeal

The Commons watchdog had proposed the ban, calling the former Tory whip's conduct an abuse of power.

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Woman and two children killed in crash involving two cars and a bus

A woman, a teenage girl and a six-year-old boy died in the crash in North Yorkshire, police say.

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Rustem Umerov: Who is Ukraine's next defence minister?

The man due to take over from Oleksii Reznikov is a leading member of the Crimean Tatar community.

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Gavin Williamson told to apologise over bullying texts

A parliamentary inquiry finds Tory MP Sir Gavin bullied former chief whip Wendy Morton in texts.

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Sunday 3 September 2023

Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence

PM Benjamin Netanyahu wants the immediate deportation of Eritreans who took part in Tel Aviv riots.

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One in five children regularly miss school, figures show

Parents should get their children back to school this week, the children's commissioner urges.

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Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen in record-breaking 10th consecutive F1 win

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets an all-time record for consecutive wins with victory in the Italian Grand Prix.

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Samuel Newey: British volunteer killed in Ukraine 'had a giving heart'

Samuel Newey fought in Ukraine but also helped with humanitarian work, his friend says.

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Alix Popham suffers concussion at Tenby's Ironman

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham was kicked in the head while swimming in a "cruel twist of fate".

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Sunderland boy, 5, is 'youngest' to finish Coast-to-Coast

Ollie crosses the finish line after walking nearly 200 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Labour calls the chancellor's funding promise a "bare bones" response to the crumbly concrete crisis.

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I've never told anyone to hack a phone - Piers Morgan

The former editor of the Daily Mirror denies ever hacking phones or telling anyone to do so while he was at the newspaper.

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Saturday 2 September 2023

King Charles dons new tartan for Highland games in Braemar

The King attended Braemar in honour of his late mother, wearing a kilt in the new King Charles III tartan.

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Australia launches mission to rescue Antarctic researcher

An icebreaker is sent from Tasmania to evacuate an Australian with a "developing medical condition".

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Rhod Gilbert plans new tour after cancer treatment

The comedian says his new attitude is that "life's too short" after undergoing cancer treatment.

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".

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Palestinian shot in back of head puts Israel's use of force under scrutiny

Ameed al-Jaghoub was unarmed and apparently going to help a wounded man when he was hit.

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Friday 1 September 2023

'Old bucket' turns out to be 'excessively rare' Anglo-Saxon bowl

Auctioneers say the relic unearthed by Chris Ulliott could fetch up to £30,000.

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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

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My dad died after being scalded in a hotel bath

Wallace Hunter was trapped while guests and emergency services spent 90 minutes trying to break open the door.

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Thursday 31 August 2023

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell: Mercedes drivers extend contracts

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will continue as Mercedes' driver line-up for at least the next two years.

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Watch: Gatwick hotel burglar stops to pour himself a pint

Harry Rose, 25, is caught on camera helping himself to a beer during a break-in near Gatwick.

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Calls for NI police boss to go after string of controversies

Simon Byrne's future is in doubt after a major data breach and a court ruling on two officers.

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Norfolk girl youngest in England with bionic Hero Arm

Seven-year-old Caitlin is looking forward to using her new arm back at school in September.

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Spectacular pictures show how rare blue supermoon dazzled the world

The unusual lunar phenomenon can be observed around the world on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Wednesday 30 August 2023

Move Notting Hill Carnival to a park - Tory mayoral candidate

The comments by Tory London mayoral candidate Susan Hall follow eight stabbings over the weekend.

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England women's match fees increased to match men's by England and Wales Cricket Board

England's men and women will be paid the same match fees for internationals with immediate effect.

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Tuesday 29 August 2023

World Gravy Wrestling Championship held in Rossendale

Competitors battle in two-minute bouts watched by hundreds of spectators at the annual charity event.

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Eminem tells Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to stop rapping his songs

Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign said he "will have to leave the rapping to the real slim shady".

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Adele defends fan who was told to sit down at Las Vegas concert

The star spotted an enthusiastic young fan being told to sit down by guards at her Las Vegas concert.

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Florida: Mural dedicated to Lyra McKee defaced

The mural was unveiled in 2019 in a tribute to the journalist who was shot during a Londonderry riot.

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Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years

The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.

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Peru: Priest of Pacopampa exhumed after 3,000 years

The tomb in northern Peru contained the remains of a man dubbed the Priest of Pacopampa, officials say.

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Monday 28 August 2023

Rocky Horror Show: 'They're the most famous lips in the world'

Patricia Quinn lent her lips to The Rocky Horror Show 50 years ago as the original Magenta.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden reveals sepsis battle

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden suffers potentially fatal infection during cancer treatment.

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Air traffic control: Airlines warn of flight delays over technical fault

"Technical issue" hits UK air traffic control systems, with airlines warning of delays to flights

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Covid in Scotland: Families demand apology over care home ban

It comes as judge Lord Brailsford sets out how the Scottish inquiry into the pandemic response will progress.

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Ulez: Criticism as home counties refuse road signage

Kent joins Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Thurrock councils in rejecting permission.

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Luis Rubiales: Spanish FA president's mother on hunger strike over kiss row

The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales goes on a hunger strike because of the "inhuman hunt" against her son.

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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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Sunday 27 August 2023

Towering waterspout spotted off coast of Isle of Wight

The Met Office said the waterspout was spotted on Saturday morning.

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The old Scottish pub that found a new life in California

St Mungo Vintners shut in Glasgow in 1974 and its interior gathered dust in a warehouse for decades.

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Romania gas station blasts kill one and injure many

One person died and dozens of people are injured after two blasts at a liquefied petroleum station.

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Saturday 26 August 2023

Claire Knights: Body found in search for missing dog walker

Police say the family of a 54-year-old woman, reported missing from Upstreet, have been informed.

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High-altitude heist shocks Switzerland

The amount stolen is unclear, but believed to be around 400 to 500 Swiss francs.

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The British Museum's missing-treasures controversy so far

Around 2,000 items are thought to have been stolen from the museum, here's what we know about it so far.

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Wagner mercenaries must swear allegiance to Russia - Putin

The presidential decree is aimed at employees of Wagner and other private military contractors.

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John Lewis joins M&S and Tesco in cutting price of period pants

The price of the garments will fall by the current rate of VAT at John Lewis and Waitrose next week.

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Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden dies after illness, aged 72

Marsden co-wrote hits including Here I Go Again and Fool For Your Loving, before going solo.

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Fifteen people evacuated as investigation launched into east London fire

The BBC is seeking to confirm a resident's claim that the fire alarm did not sound during the blaze.

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Friday 25 August 2023

Virgin Galactic: Student Ana Mayers on going to space with her mum

Two weeks after she was in space with her mum, Ana Mayers is going back to university in Scotland.

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Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president

Luis Rubiales refuses to step down as Spanish football federation president in the aftermath of Sunday's Women's World Cup final.

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Trump's Georgia mugshot quickly becomes a campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Thursday 24 August 2023

What happens to the Wagner group now?

With a global military footprint, experts are asking how Wagner will fill the void left by its leader.

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What's next for Wilko and its 12,500 workers?

The retailer is in administration but that doesn't necessarily mean it will disappear from the High Street.

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Glyn Razzell refuses to reveal where his wife Linda's body is

Glyn Razzell appears before a parole board hearing after being convicted of his wife's murder in 2022.

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Rising numbers seek help for energy bill debts, warns Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice has seen a 17% rise in the number of people asking for help with gas and electricity bills.

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Dolphin spotters shaken by Ceredigion porpoise killing

A sunset boat tour sees several bottlenose dolphins attack a smaller marine mammal.

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Wednesday 23 August 2023

What do we know about drone attacks in Russia?

Russia says Ukraine has launched a series of drone strikes on its territory, including on Moscow.

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Thaksin's return seals grand Thai political bargain

The end of Thaksin Shinawatra's 15-year exile is no isolated event, but part of a grand political bargain.

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British Museum safety claims 'opportunistic' - MP

Archaeologist Despoina Koutsoumba says the museum can no longer claim Greek heritage is being protected.

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Greek fires rage after migrant tragedy near border

The bodies of 18 males were found in a forest in northern Greece where fires have burned for days.

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Rolling Stones tease new album with local newspaper advert

The band appear to announce their latest album with an ad for a fictional glass repair company.

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London bus drivers happier if passengers say hello - survey

A pilot in west London urges passengers to greet bus drivers, resulting in a small positive impact.

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Firms urged to stop 'text pests' hassling customers for dates

A third of young people have had unwanted contact after giving firms personal details, data watchdog says.

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Pakistan cable car: Videos of extraordinary rescues caught on camera

Army helicopters and zip line experts were deployed in a dangerous operation that took over 12 hours.

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Tuesday 22 August 2023

Alan Turing: Stolen items returned to UK school from US after 40 years

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park codebreaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984.

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Four murder arrests after delivery driver dies in Shrewsbury

The 23-year-old victim was killed in Shrewsbury on Monday.

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Fukushima: Anxiety and anger over Japan's nuclear waste water plan

Japan wants to release Fukushima's waste water into the ocean - and a lot of people are not happy.

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Monday 21 August 2023

Women's World Cup: Ellen White - England Lionesses' success will have lasting legacy

The success of England's Lionesses at the Women's World Cup will have a lasting legacy, says record scorer Ellen White.

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Sunday 20 August 2023

Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years

Gen Tchiani said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against foreign intervention.

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William Gladstone's family to apologise for slavery links

Family of 19th Century prime minister will visit the Caribbean to apologise for role in slave trade.

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Newry: Elderly couple believed to have died some time ago, police say

The couple, found dead at a home outside Newry, are believed to have died some time ago, the PSNI say.

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Women's World Cup memorable moments: Lord of the Rings, dislocated shoulders and presidential bets

The Women's World Cup has provided many memorable moments on the pitch. Here are some you may have missed off it.

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Saturday 19 August 2023

Women's World Cup 2023: Sweden defeat co-hosts Australia 2-0 to finish third

Watch highlights as Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup 2023.

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Sweden beat Australia to finish third at World Cup

Kosovare Asllani's stunning second-half strike seals victory for Sweden as they beat Australia to finish third at the Women's World Cup at Brisbane Stadium.

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Michael Johnson column: Zharnel Hughes has world medal chance in wide-open sprints

In his BBC Sport column, Michael Johnson discusses Zharnel Hughes' chances in the wide-open sprint events at the World Championships.

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Friday 18 August 2023

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Deaths from starvation after aid halted - official

The region estimates at least 1,400 have died since a food corruption scam was uncovered in April.

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Bristol lionesses get into World Cup spirit as England prep for final

Lionesses at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm celebrate as the England team prep for the final on Sunday.

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Delia Smith remembers photo with five-year-old Lioness

Lauren Hemp met the celebrity chef during her time at Norwich City's Girls Centre of Excellence.

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Thursday 17 August 2023

Semi-final most watched TV show in Australia on record

Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.

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Women's World Cup 2023: England v Australia watched by 7m on BBC TV

England's Women's World Cup semi-final win over Australia is watched by more than seven million on BBC One.

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Sir Michael Parkinson: Chat show host dies aged 88

He was one of British TV's biggest names, with a long-running, star-studded Saturday night chat show.

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Memorable moments from Parkinson's star-studded show

A look back at some stand-out interviews from Sir Michael's best-known show, Parkinson.

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School staff to strike in 10 Scottish council areas

GMB Scotland said the two-day strike in September will cause disruption in schools after members rejected a pay offer.

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Michael Parkinson obituary: Setting the standard for TV talk shows

The award-winning broadcaster's star-studded chat shows became essential viewing for millions.

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Escaped lovebirds spotted flying across Tadley

The 72 brightly-coloured birds were accidently released from a garden in Tadley.

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Wednesday 16 August 2023

China police warn dangers of playing on high rises in shocking video

China police issue warnings after a child is seen playing hide and seek on the side of a apartment building.

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Ghost hunting at 'haunted house' that sparked Hollywood interest

Hollywood was said to be keen in the supposed spooky stories of the remote 17th Century farmhouse.

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Trowbridge Rugby Club women's team praised for helping crash victims

The team "undoubtedly saved lives" by using laces to make tourniquets after a crash near their pitch.

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Hawaii fires: First victims named as death toll reaches 106

Lahaina residents Robert Dyckman and Buddy Jantoc are named as the death toll rises to 106.

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Tuesday 15 August 2023

Trump indictments: A very simple guide to his four big legal cases

His courtroom problems are mounting as he campaigns to become president again in the 2024 election.

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This Morning nominated for best daytime TV show at National Television Awards

Holly Willoughby and ex co-host Phillip Schofield are overlooked for best presenter, however.

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Lancashire and Carolina pen pals meet for first time in 70 years

Patsy Gregory, from Lancashire, and Carol-Ann Krause, from South Carolina first corresponded in 1955.

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Monday 14 August 2023

Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff

A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation.

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Karen Bardsley: The key battles that could decide Australia v England

In Karen Bardsley's latest column, the former goalkeeper discusses the key battles between semi-finalists England and Australia before Wednesday's showdown.

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Sunday 13 August 2023

Iran's politicians to debate hijab laws in secret

The new bill imposes strict punishments on women who fail to wear a headscarf in Iran.

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Miss Universe Organisation cuts Indonesia ties over sex abuse claims

Contestants complained they were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.

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Campsite car crash: Six in hospital after Pembrokeshire collision

One person airlifted to hospital, another five taken by road, with a cordon around a collapsed tent.

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Saturday 12 August 2023

Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky

Stargazers are preparing for one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events.

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Watford Grandad finishes 1,650 mile bus trip round England

Stephen Chitty travelled the length and breadth of the country on 117 public buses for charity.

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England 2-1 Colombia: Lionesses book Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia

England book a Women's World Cup semi-final with co-hosts Australia after taking their chances against Colombia.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Huge cardboard building pops up in Newcastle city centre

The structure is made from 1,500 cardboard boxes and rises more than 45ft (14m) into the sky.

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Bibby Stockholm evacuation shows 'startling incompetence'

MP David Davis criticises the Home Office after a suspected Legionella outbreak on the Bibby Stockholm.

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Friday 11 August 2023

Crooked House scandal 'must be catalyst for change'

Vital heritage will be be lost unless planning laws change to protect historic pubs, campaigners say.

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'Kudos' for pilot who landed plane safely on A40 near Cheltenham

Witnesses congratulate a pilot who made an emergency landing on the A40 for doing an amazing job.

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Mary Earps says 'best is yet to come' from England at Women's World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps says "the best is yet to come" from the European champions as they prepare for their Women's World Cup quarter-final.

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Japan 1-2 Sweden: Arsenal's Amanda Ilestedt and Man City's Filippa Angeldahl on target

Sweden produce a magnificent performance to book a semi-final date with Spain and end Japan's dreams of winning the Women's World Cup.

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Thursday 10 August 2023

Tributes to British surgeon Kar Hao Teoh killed in South Africa

Surgeon Kar Hao Teoh, who worked at a hospital in Essex, is described as "a friend to many".

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Why are tensions mounting on the Belarus-Poland border?

Poland is sending extra troops to its border with Belarus after an alleged military incursion.

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

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Wednesday 9 August 2023

Russia’s new schoolbook aims to justify war on Ukraine

The book makes numerous false claims and portrays Ukraine as an aggressive state run by nationalists.

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Watch: The Crooked House pub controversy... in 52 seconds

South Staffordshire Council says the demolition of the pub after a fire was unacceptable and possibly unlawful.

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Nicola Sturgeon to publish her 'deeply personal' memoir

The former first minister says her autobiography will give her "unique perspective" on her career.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Anything goes or cancel culture?

The Joanna Cherry and Jerry Sadowitz controversies led people to ask if the Fringe is too censorious.

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Tuesday 8 August 2023

Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

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Megan Thee Stallion 'will never be the same' after being shot by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is set to be sentenced for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

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Monday 7 August 2023

Greenpeace: Government cuts ties with group after protest at PM's home

No 10 said it was not "appropriate" to engage with the group after a stunt at Rishi Sunak's house.

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'Questions need answering' over Crooked House fire

An investigation continues into the destruction of the celebrated and unusual pub building near Dudley.

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Matty Healy: The 1975 threatened with legal action after Malaysia festival cancellation

The festival was cancelled after the band's singer launched an attack on Malaysia's LGBT laws.

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas charity skydive after brother's suicide

Shirley Ballas says she is scared of heights, but is "more terrified of losing another person to suicide".

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Ex-singer Ian Watkins' jail injuries not life threatening

The disgraced musician was stabbed at HMP Wakefield, where he is serving a 29-year sentence.

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New Troubles inquests ordered into five UVF murders

There is new evidence on the shootings in Mid-Ulster over 30 years ago, says the attorney general.

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Sunday 6 August 2023

Bibby Stockholm: Barge arrivals expected in coming days - minister

The immigration minister insists the barge at Portland is safe and will not be hit by more delays.

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Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria

Niger's junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action.

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The Crooked House: Fire rips through famed 'wonky' pub

The popular Crooked House at Himley, near Dudley, is completely destroyed by a blaze.

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Elvis Presley's coat fetches £128k at Wiltshire auction

The custom-coat once worn by Elvis was bought by a US collector.

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Saturday 5 August 2023

Joe Pasquale impaled in freak moose antler incident in Skegness

The comic was given seven stitches and says he is lucky to be alive.

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Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United complete £72m signing from Atalanta

Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund joins Manchester United for £72m on a five-year deal from Serie A side Atalanta.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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Brighton Pride: Train cancellations and wind and rain

All rail services in and out of Brighton are cancelled, while Storm Antoni will bring wind and rain.

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Friday 4 August 2023

Julien Macdonald: Welsh fashion designer's firm goes into liquidation

The Welsh fashion designer is a globally renowned name and dressed stars like Beyoncé and J-Lo.

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Andrew Tate's Romania house arrest lifted

The controversial influencer faces rape and human trafficking charges, which he denies.

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RAF jets intercept Russian military aircraft during Baltic mission

Pilots from RAF Lossiemouth intercepted 50 Russian aircraft during a four-month mission in the Baltic.

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The Chinese town engulfed by a flood to save Beijing

Floodwaters were diverted from Beijing, but the water had to go somewhere - So Zhuozhou took the brunt.

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Wilko: 'Deep concern' in Worksop over store chain's future

What does the retailer's potential collapse mean for the town where it employs nearly 2,000 people?

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Ulez: What is it and why is its expansion controversial?

What is London's Ultra Low Emission Zone and why is its expansion being discussed?

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Thursday 3 August 2023

Blackpink: Jisoo’s new relationship rocks K-pop world

Jisoo and An Bo-hyun's announcement has rocked the notoriously controlling K-pop industry.

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The young people separated by Belfast's 'peace gate'

Young people living either side of a peace wall gate in Belfast lobby for it to remain open later.

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Weather, cost of living and climate make life tough for young farmers

Record-breaking rain in July is just one problem facing those who make a living feeding the country.

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Terrorism: What's behind surge in arrests of under-18s?

More young people are being detained over terror-related offences. But some are being helped in time.

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Wednesday 2 August 2023

Nadine Dorries not doing MP's job properly, says Rishi Sunak

The former minister has said she wants answers about why she was denied a peerage before she quits.

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PM reveals where he's going on holiday

The prime minister told LBC's Nick Ferrari about his family's holiday plans during an appearance on Wednesday morning.

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Dua Lipa faces new copyright lawsuit over hit Levitating

The singer is accused of using a recording on remixes of the popular single without permission.

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Tuesday 1 August 2023

School's shock as teens die on way to end-of-year ball

There is devastation after a car crashes on the way to a school dance near Clones in County Monaghan.

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Watch: Snake invades Sri Lanka cricket match

The reptile slithered onto a Lanka Premier League game in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing play to a halt.

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NI Pride preacher says words 'taken out of context'

The man was filmed accusing members of the LGBT community of being rapists and child abusers.

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Dart Charge: Issues continue for Dartford Crossing users

Motorists crossing the Thames between Kent and Essex still cannot access the payment website.

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Monday 31 July 2023

Renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels: The UK's changing energy mix

To meet climate change targets, more of the UK's energy needs to come from low-carbon sources.

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Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's leader

Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, who is trying to find a way to end the crisis.

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Sunday 30 July 2023

Zelensky after Moscow drone attack: War coming back to Russia

Ukraine's president speaks of an inevitable process, hours after buildings were hit in the Russian capital.

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At least 35 killed in Pakistan after explosion at Islamist political rally

Hundreds of people have also been injured in the explosion at a gathering organised by an Islamist party.

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Nigel Farage launches website over de-banking 'scandal'

It comes after two banking bosses quit over the row about the closure of Mr Farage's Coutts account.

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Stormzy and HSBC fund more black Cambridge students

Cambridge University says the "Stormzy effect" has increased applications from UK black students.

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Watch: Farmer plants massive sunflower field in surprise gift for wife

Farmer Lee Wilson says he secretly planted 80 acres of the flowers as a 50th anniversary gift.

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Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans

Rishi Sunak is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies.

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Saturday 29 July 2023

England's Walsh avoids ACL injury but will miss game

England midfielder Keira Walsh did not suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Denmark in the Women's World Cup.

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James Bulger's mother criticises 'sick' AI clips of murdered son

The videos on TikTok, since taken down, showed an animated version of the murdered two-year-old.

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Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

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