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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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Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

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