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Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach.

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges

The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.

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Haaland's return - FPL tips & team of the week

Will Boxing Day bring a reversal of fortunes for Manchester City? Thomas Woods thinks so, with three players in the team of the week including big-money Erling Haaland.

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Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

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Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

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Monday, 23 December 2024

Cross back as England name Women's Ashes squad

Fast bowler Kate Cross has recovered from an injury to be named in the England squad for the Women's Ashes starting in Australia next month.

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Sunday, 22 December 2024

Grief and anger in Magdeburg after Christmas market attack

Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.

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Usyk cements legacy with points win over Fury

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles and prove his status as a generational great with another close points win in their rematch in Saudi Arabia.

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England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England recall Joe Root, who tops the men's Test batting rankings, to their one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

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Saturday, 21 December 2024

Skiing great Vonn impresses on World Cup return

Lindsey Vonn marks her World Cup return after more than five years away from the sport with an impressive 14th place in the Super G at St Moritz.

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How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.

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Friday, 20 December 2024

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

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Thursday, 19 December 2024

Hospices in England to receive £100m funding

Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.

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Friedkin Group completes Everton takeover

The Friedkin Group completes its majority takeover of Everton, ending the turbulent tenure of Farhad Moshiri.

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Wednesday, 18 December 2024

'England's renewal could reap rewards in Ashes year'

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Bethell creates selection 'headache' - McCullum

Jacob Bethell has given England a selection decision to make, says head coach Brendon McCullum.

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Chelsea winger Mudryk fails drugs test

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a drugs test, with an "adverse finding" in a routine urine sample, the club confirms.

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Monday, 16 December 2024

Why Final Fantasy director almost rejected his dream job

Naoki Hamaguchi says he wasn't sure if he wanted to spend 10 years on one project.

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'Our rapists should admit guilt before they get parole'

Ellie Wilson and Hannah McLaughlan are calling for changes to the parole system.

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Sunday, 15 December 2024

Chris McCausland's journey from salesman to Strictly winner

The comedian impressed viewers after becoming Strictly Come Dancing's first blind contestant.

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'Uncertainty, problems & change - a compelling Manchester derby'

With both sides in disarray, Sunday's Manchester derby is one of the most unusual meetings between the two for decades, writes Simon Stone.

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Saturday, 14 December 2024

Football Focus

Alex Scott looks ahead to the weekend's football, including the Manchester derby.

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Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying.

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West Ham academy goalkeeper, 15, dies after cancer battle

All scheduled academy fixtures over the weekend are being postponed as a mark of respect.

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Friday, 13 December 2024

Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.

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Travis Kelce's dad plans 'special' birthday present for Taylor Swift

Ed Kelce says he hoped to find a gift worth $10 "that tweaks the strings of her heart" as she turns 35.

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I don't regret voting against Assad bombing when I led Labour, says Miliband

The former Labour leader says there had been "no clear plan" when in the Syria vote of 2013.

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Thursday, 12 December 2024

Can Postecoglou rediscover old comforts in Glasgow?

Ange Postecoglou is in stormy waters at Tottenham. But might a return to Glasgow in the Europa League restore some calm?

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024

'The club should be equal' - what's going on with Man Utd Women?

Conversations about Manchester United's women's team often focus on what is happening off the pitch - and last week was no different. So what impact will sporting director Dan Ashworth's exit have?

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Chatbot encouraged US teen to kill parents over screen time limit, lawsuit claims

Legal action filed in Texas alleges Character.ai 'poses a clear and present danger' to young people.

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Saydnaya Prison: Inside Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’

The search for loved ones inside Syria's detention centres

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Blow to UK as equipment hire giant Ashtead heads for US

The building equipment rental firm joins others who have moved to the US from London.

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Monday, 9 December 2024

Rugby star Sinfield 'battered' after 230-mile Rob Burrow run

The rugby league star did seven ultra marathons in seven days and raised more than £1m.

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King says Elizabeth II wore her crown at bath time when he was a child

The King also spoke of feeling "slightly anxious" about wearing the heavy St Edward's Crown at his own coronation.

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Sunday, 8 December 2024

'I fought £255 parking charge and won'

Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.

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'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'

A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.

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Saturday, 7 December 2024

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

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Friday, 6 December 2024

Holidaymaker was drinking before he fell to his death, Turkish police say

Turkish police say there is no evidence of "intervention" after he was found dead in a lift shaft.

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Muslim couple in India forced to sell house after protests by Hindu residents

The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.

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Thursday, 5 December 2024

Man charged over house explosion deaths

A man is charged over the deaths of two people, including a boy aged seven, in a blast in Newcastle.

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What we know about Musk's cost-cutting mission

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be on the Hill to discuss their new advisory body. So what will it do?

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Deer killed by dog in Richmond Park, police say

Met Police are appealing for help in identifying the owner of a dog believed to have killed a deer.

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Central Cee and Jorja Smith among Mobo nominees

They are among several three-time nominees for the 2025 ceremont, alongside Cleo Sol and Ghetts.

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Van Dijk 'the best ever'? Rank great Premier League centre-backs

Where does Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk rank amongst the best Premier League centre-backs ever?

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Monday, 2 December 2024

Belgium grants labour rights to sex workers

It's the first country to give sex workers maternity leave, pensions and sick pay.

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McLaren call for inquiry into Norris penalty as FIA under scrutiny

McLaren call for an inquiry into the penalty Lando Norris was given for ignoring yellow flags during the Qatar Grand Prix.

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Sunday, 1 December 2024

Fifa rejects own committee's call to compensate Qatar workers

Fifa publishes a long-awaited report it commissioned into the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but fails to implement its key recommendation.

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Why would a US fugitive choose to hide in Wales?

One of America's most wanted men is arrested in rural north Wales following 21 years on the run.

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Saturday, 30 November 2024

Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?

The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.

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Three dead and 120,000 evacuated after floods hit Malaysia

There are worries in Malaysia and neighbouring Thailand that disastrous flooding could get worse as more rain comes.

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Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives.

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Friday, 29 November 2024

The Trump Trials... Cases Closed?

Is Donald now above the law?

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Girl charged with murder of homeless man

Anthony Marks was attacked while sheltering in a bin shed near King's Cross St Pancras station.

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Thursday, 28 November 2024

Bashir 'not perfect' and 'learning on the job'

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir says he is "not perfect" and "learning on the job" after his four wickets on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand.

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Lampard appointed head coach of Coventry

Coventry City appoint ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their head coach, following Mark Robins' sacking.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2024

England arrive at judgement day for Bazball

The tour of New Zealand begins a defining year for England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

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FA investigates referee Coote over booking claims

The Football Association says it is investigating an allegation that referee David Coote discussed giving a yellow card with a fan before a Championship match.

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Tuesday, 26 November 2024

'We couldn’t get a mortgage so live in a mobile home'

A father says his family's mortgage offer was withdrawn when his partner became pregnant.

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Monday, 25 November 2024

Girl, 8, seriously injured in London shooting

An eight-year-old girl and a man are seriously injured in a shooting, the Met Police says.

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Sunday, 24 November 2024

Burning old TVs to survive: The toxic trade in electrical waste

People around the world are extracting valuable materials from e-waste despite huge health risks.

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Dozens killed in Pakistan sectarian violence

More than 80 die in a tribal area of Pakistan riven by tensions between Shia and Sunni communities.

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Saturday, 23 November 2024

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

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Friday, 22 November 2024

'Chaos for Australia!' - Bumrah removes Cummins for three

Jasprit Bumrah takes his fourth wicket of the Test between India and Australia, removing Pat Cummins for three in the evening session in Perth.

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Thursday, 21 November 2024

Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous'

The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles.

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

What farmers' protest tells us about their argument with government

Why has the inheritance tax for farmers argument got so noisy, so quickly?

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'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

Hemp to miss England matches after knee surgery

England international Lauren Hemp has had successful surgery on a knee injury, Manchester City confirm.

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Monday, 18 November 2024

Bentancur banned for seven matches over racial slur

Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is banned for seven games and fined £100,000 for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min.

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Sunday, 17 November 2024

Can livestreamed DJ street sets shake up UK music for new artists?

There is hope street sets streamed on social media can help provide opportunities for aspiring artists.

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Twins with heart failure cannot get same treatment due to where they live

Nicole and Farrah live just 32 miles from each other in Northern Ireland, but are in different health trusts.

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Saturday, 16 November 2024

Residents of Lebanese border town 'determined to stay' as rockets fly above

The residents of Rmeish have decided to stay despite the fighting raging all around them.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

Greek police criticised for treatment of England fans

Local police in Athens are said to have used riot shields and tear gas to control England fans before the Nations League fixture with Greece.

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King gets five-year ban in match-fixing case

Mark King is found guilty by an independent disciplinary committee of one count of match-fixing and one count of providing inside information on a match.

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Thursday, 14 November 2024

Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year

After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

'We scrum to dominate' - behind the eight-man Boks machine

What is the secret behind South Africa’s eight-man machine – arguably the most formidable and feared scrum in rugby?

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Slegers a 'breath of fresh air' at Arsenal - Mead

Arsenal forward Beth Mead says interim manager Renee Slegers is a “breath of fresh air” and she would like her to stay at the club “in some capacity”.

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Monday, 11 November 2024

Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks

Both countries say they shot down dozens of drones over their respective territories.

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'Traitors' poster put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

Remembrance: Why do we wear poppies?

The poppy has been synonymous with marking Remembrance since a few years after World War One.

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Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say

A pedal bike was converted into an electric bike and stored in the hallway, the fire service said.

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

Customers are told their vouchers are non-transferrable and to contact their banks.

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Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

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Friday, 8 November 2024

Will Republicans win the House? The outstanding races to watch

The Republicans are eyeing control of the House that would hand them significant power with the Senate and presidency.

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Parents paying over the odds for baby milk, watchdog warns

The competition watchdog says the baby milk market needs to change after its report raised concerns.

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'My voice is needed': Going solo after leaving one of the UK's biggest podcasts

Milena Sanchez quit The Receipts last year, one of the UK's biggest podcasts, after a co-host rift.

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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Sainsbury's and M&S warn Budget may push up prices

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

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House prices at record high, says Halifax

Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain "higher for longer" following the Budget.

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Disguised GP jailed for inheritance row poisoning

Thomas Kwan injected a toxin that caused a flesh-eating disease, pretending it was a Covid jab.

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Sarah Harding takes lead on new Girls Aloud single

The group will re-release I'll Stand By You with newly rediscovered vocals by their late bandmate.

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Hundreds of police officers sacked for bad behaviour

There was a 50% rise last year in the number of officers sacked and barred in England and Wales.

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Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

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Anthony Zurcher: What will decide the US election

It's a coin-toss of an election - but that does not mean we won't get a decisive result, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Monday, 4 November 2024

Drake's beef with former Toronto Raptors All-Star explained

The rapper and Toronto Raptors fan has taken aim at one of his team's former All-Stars. But why?

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At least 10 dead after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Officials say several villages have been evacuated after the eruption on Sunday.

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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout

Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.

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Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments

Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.

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Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate

Ghouri, who was born deaf, said she received an onslaught of hate after appearing on Love Island in 2022.

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Saturday, 2 November 2024

Disabled man who gave up hope of finding work lands first job - as a model

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

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Tory leadership race: Seven things you might have missed

Either Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be announced as the winner of the election to replace Rishi Sunak.

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Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities

New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.

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Friday, 1 November 2024

Amorim tactics: Ending the 'donut' and taming Fernandes – what’s in store?

With Ruben Amorim appearing close to a move to Manchester United, which players will be the biggest winners and losers under him at Old Trafford?

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'Women's rugby league million miles better than it's ever been'

Captain Jodie Cunningham says that women’s rugby league is in the best shape it has ever been "by a million miles" as England prepare to take on Wales at Headingley on Saturday.

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Thursday, 31 October 2024

Ryanair repays 'potentially oversize' bag charge over woman's expandable suitcase

Catherine Warrilow says an airline worker feared her case might be hard to fit into a plane locker.

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Derry gearing up for frightful finale on Halloween

A full four-day programme of events will culminate on Thursday with a parade and fireworks display.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Marler deletes post saying haka 'needs binning'

England prop Joe Marler deactivates his X account after posting that the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.

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'I'm not a one-issue voter, but this is huge': Abortion decided these women's votes

It is the first presidential election since the top court overturned Roe v Wade, which protected the nationwide right to an abortion.

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Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

How Conte and McTominay have revolutionised Napoli

Antonio Conte lost his first Serie A game as Napoli boss but the Italian's side are now flying high at the top, Mina Rzouki explains why.

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Monday, 28 October 2024

Is ‘working people’ working for Labour?

Plus what to expect from the ‘bazooka’ Budget

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Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss

Japan faces an uncertain political future as LDP's coalition loses its parliamentary majority.

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Sunday, 27 October 2024

Pope, Stokes & bowlers - five talking points from Pakistan

England are exhilarating when they are good but infuriating when they are not. Stephan Shemilt tackles five questions after defeat in Pakistan.

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Arsenal v Liverpool: Gunners underdogs? Salah to shine?

Arsenal host Liverpool on Sunday in what is likely to be an important match in the Premier League title race, even this early in the season.

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Saturday, 26 October 2024

Firms must prevent sexual harassment under new law

What counts as sexual harassment and what should you do if you experience it at work?

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Friday, 25 October 2024

Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget

The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.

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Minister asked five times if landlords count as 'working people'

Treasury minister James Murray was pressed on what makes someone a "working" person ahead of next week's Budget.

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Thursday, 24 October 2024

The King's Balmoral estate lodges plans to become wedding venue

Ceremonies for up to 277 people could be staged on the estate which has been the Royal Family's holiday home since the 19th Century.

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Boulter cruises into Tokyo quarter-finals

Katie Boulter reaches her fifth WTA Tour quarter-final of the season by sweeping aside Japan's Kyoka Okamura in Tokyo.

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Wednesday, 23 October 2024

When the BBC's Anthony Zurcher met Kamala Harris

Anthony spent time on Air Force Two with Kamala Harris and other journalists.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Braverman sent government documents to private email 127 times

The emails, sent while she was attorney general, could amount to a breach of the ministerial code.

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England name Ahmed among three spinners to face Pakistan

England recall Rehan Ahmed as one of three frontline spinners for the series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.

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Monday, 21 October 2024

M25 and M26 closures due to lorry fire

National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs.

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Black Sabbath frontman was among the 2024 inductees at the event in the US on Saturday.

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Seven dead as crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia's Sapelo Island

Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

Cox set to cover for Smith on New Zealand tour

Jordan Cox looks set to make his England Test debut on the tour of New Zealand, with Jamie Smith likely to miss part of the series for the birth of his first child.

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Russian rocket becomes musical instrument of hope

The extraordinary instrument will be featured at a concert, raising funds for Ukraine.

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Married at First Sight groom regrets 'curvy' remark

Caspar Todd is from the New Forest and married a complete stranger on the Channel 4 show.

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Friday, 18 October 2024

Alleged Bitcoin hacker Googled 'signs the FBI is after you'

A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.

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Netflix raises prices as password boost fades

The streaming giant will charge subscribers more in some countries to fuel growth.

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

Could conspiracy theories and AI impact the US election?

How disinformation and advanced technology might influence the 2024 vote

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Slade and Curry back for England but Mitchell out

Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.

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Eliminated England aren't fit enough - Hartley

England need to get fitter following their shambolic exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup, according to former spinner Alex Hartley.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2024

America and... the war in Ukraine

Could the US election result threaten support for Kyiv?

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Conker kerfuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'

David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.

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Monday, 14 October 2024

Martyn's Law debate 'a big day' - victim's mum

Figen Murray whose son died in the Manchester Arena attack says Martyn's Law will save lives.

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

Folklore is thriving on social media, says Charlie Cooper

The Bafta winner speaks about his new show and why young people are getting interested in folklore.

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'Standout' Doak lights up Scotland gloom

Teenage winger Ben Doak earns praise from head coach Steve Clarke and pundits after his first Scotland start in the loss to Croatia.

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

Injured Arsenal winger Saka out of England squad

Bukayo Saka withdraws from the England squad for Sunday's Nations League trip to Finland and returns to Arsenal for further assessment.

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Iceland opening shows Wales are on track - Moore

Wales striker Kieffer Moore believes the first half against Iceland showed everything they are trying to achieve under new boss Craig Bellamy.

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Meet the chihuahua taking a starring role with Scottish Opera

Bridget the chihuahua has a small but important role in the new production of Don Pasquale.

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Friday, 11 October 2024

Hurricane Milton: Destruction, politics, and misinformation

Devastating storms in the south-eastern US are hijacking the election narrative

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'Friendship was a lifeline amid awful diagnosis'

Three mums who bonded over their children's heart conditions say they are now like family.

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

'Jeremy Clarkson didn't know much, now he looks like a farmer'

Dilwyn Evans says the hit TV show has shed light on what life for farmers is really like.

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Tennis legend Nadal confirms retirement

Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.

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Wednesday, 9 October 2024

The path to peace in the Middle East

After a year of turmoil in the Middle East what is the path to peace?

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More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate

The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Couple named after their bodies found with rifle

A couple whose bodies were found in their home along with a rifle and a dead dog are named.

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Monday, 7 October 2024

Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel

A total of 97 hostages taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.

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Sunday, 6 October 2024

Man who got on 'wrong plane' arrested

A flight was delayed at Manchester Airport after a man "incorrectly" boarded it, EasyJet says.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza mosque and school kill 26, health ministry says

Dozens were also reported injured in the strikes, which Israel said were targeting Hamas.

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Saturday, 5 October 2024

Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge

Andy Tomlinson took 938 days to complete the six World Marathon Majors - Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and London

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Lebanon hospitals close as Israeli strikes hit health facilities

The World Health Organisation says at least 37 facilities have shut and dozens of medical staff have died.

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Friday, 4 October 2024

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff to present Bullseye reboot

The former cricket star will host a Christmas special of the ITV game show which first aired in 1981.

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EU members back import taxes on Chinese electric cars

The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Kuenssberg 'embarrassed' by Johnson message error

The presenter's scheduled interview with Johnson was pulled after she accidentally sent him her notes.

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

The chancellor says she needs to raise £20bn. How might she do it?

The chancellor says there is a black hold in the public finances. Evan Davis asks how it might be filled.

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Tropical moths travel 4,500 miles in woman's bag

The moths, which were previously unknown to science, have been named Carmenta brachyclados.

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Love Island 2024 winners split two months after final

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan became the first black couple to win the reality series in July.

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Monday, 30 September 2024

After months of waiting, Gaza girls make it to Italy for burns treatment

Zeina and Alaa both suffered terrible burns in Gaza, but had to wait months to get out for treatment.

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Sunday, 29 September 2024

Vintage TV adverts for classic British comics found in basement

The collection of 1950s adverts for comics like Bunty, Jackie and the Dandy have been archived online.

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Ex-spy and daughter will not give evidence in court

A judge has ruled that Sergei and Yulia Skripal will not give evidence over fears for their safety.

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Saturday, 28 September 2024

Anger at disgraced breast surgeon's open prison move

Ian Paterson, who is serving a 20-year jail term, is recategorised as a category D prisoner.

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Massive dinosaur skull unearthed in Northern Alberta

After 72 million years underground, the 600lb (272kg) head was carefully excavated and moved to a museum.

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One of a kind: Scotland's poker king of Las Vegas

Niall Farrell is Scotland's top professional and plays in big tournaments around the world.

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Friday, 27 September 2024

Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents.

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'Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87

Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87.

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Thursday, 26 September 2024

NHS consultants in Scotland offered 10.5% pay rise

The deal would be worth between £10,000 and £13,500 a year more for senior doctors.

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Man, 18, charged with murdering schoolboy

Daejaun Campbell, 15, died after being found with a stab injury in Woolwich on Sunday.

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Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Man City confirm Rodri has injured knee ligament

Manchester City confirm Spain midfielder Rodri suffered a knee ligament injury against Arsenal on Sunday.

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Sickness benefit claimants should look for work, says PM

The prime minister has said the public will have to make "trade-offs" if the country is to improve.

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Murdoch family fights in secret over future of media empire

A succession drama has played out in a Reno courtroom - and the outcome is likely to be withheld from the public.

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Tuesday, 24 September 2024

Father of gunman who killed rapper PnB Rock sentenced

The hip-hop star was shot dead in September 2022 while in a Los Angeles restaurant with his girlfriend.

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Tributes after bodies of girl, 8, and woman, 40, found

Flowers and a teddy bear are left outside a house at which two bodies were discovered on Monday.

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Monday, 23 September 2024

Warren wants IBF champion Dubois to fight Usyk next

Daniel Dubois has "all the tools" to take over the heavyweight division says his promoter Frank Warren as he calls for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

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Somersault touchdown features in NFL's week 3 best plays

Kyren Williams' front-flip touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams features in the NFL's week three best plays.

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Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods

Investigating alleged serious sex abuse of Harrods staff by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Sunday, 22 September 2024

'Disaster' to 'winning machine' - is Rodri the best in the world?

Man City midfielder Rodri has a strong claim to be the most influential player in the world right now with just one defeat for club or country in the past 18 months.

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Forgotten story of escape from Nazis found at auction

Pte Ray Bailey wrote 80,000 words about his escape and it has been turned in a published book.

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Watch highlights of stunning Dubois victory against Joshua

Watch highlights of Daniel Dubois' victory against Anthony Joshua as he retains his IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium.

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Saturday, 21 September 2024

Escaped capybara Cinnamon 'fled after being startled by mower'

Cinnamon seems "very happy to be back" at her wildlife park home, after her escape due to keeper error.

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Second murder charge following fatal house fire

Daniel Tatters, 25, is also charged with four counts of attempted murder.

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Friday, 20 September 2024

Woman admits dangerous driving caused baby's death

Mabli Cariad Hall died in hospital four days after a car hit her pram outside a hospital.

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Twelve-mile jams on M25 following lorry fire

National Highways says traffic is delayed by about two-and-a-half hours between Kent and Surrey.

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Thursday, 19 September 2024

Netflix and TikTok boost overseas sales, says Next

The High Street retailer claims entertainment is exposing the global market to different fashions.

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Gavin and Stacey cast bid final farewell to Barry

After 17 years of filming in the town, the cast of the hit BBC comedy say a final goodbye to Barry.

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Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Italy's World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59

Italian World Cup icon Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, dies aged 59.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Armed men strike military school in Mali capital

Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako but the authorities now say the situation is under control.

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Monday, 16 September 2024

New cold case probe ordered into doorstep murder of Alistair Wilson

The banker and father-of-two was shot dead at his home in the Highlands nearly 20 years ago.

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Magistrates could give longer sentences under new proposals

The Magistrates’ Association’s chief executive said the powers will help with the courts' "log jam".

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Sunday, 15 September 2024

Ben Whishaw makes promise to Paddington fans over Aunt Lucy

The actor, who is the voice of the marmalade-loving bear, tells fans they will get answers.

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Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in raid

The singer is reunited with jewellery and his acoustic guitar after the Brighton burglary.

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Saturday, 14 September 2024

Fake retro video game ring worth €50m smashed in Italy

More than 47 million pirated copies of games including and Mario Bros. and Street Fighter II were seized in raids across Italy.

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Friday, 13 September 2024

Winter fuel payment cut impact was not assessed, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer says it was not legally necessary to carry out analysis on changes to the payment.

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Thursday, 12 September 2024

A Commons Duel on Winter Fuel

And, another candidate is voted out of the Tory leadership race.

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McLaren ask Piastri to back Norris title bid

McLaren are to prioritise Lando Norris over team-mate Oscar Piastri in their bid to win both Formula 1 world championships this year, team principal Andrea Stella tells BBC Sport.

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Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Bride gifted wedding dress after first lost in fire

Agnieszka Uliasz said she was "so happy" to have a replacement gown similar to the original.

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Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Inside Britain's Prison Crisis

Violence, over crowding and self-harm - we go inside one of the UK's most dangerous jails.

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Monday, 9 September 2024

GB win medals in all but one sport - best Paris 2024 stats

BBC Sport rounds up some of the best stats from an "incredible" Paralympic Games in Paris.

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Sunday, 8 September 2024

Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell

The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview.

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All-rounder Moeen retires from England duty

England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on.

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Saturday, 7 September 2024

Carsley and the British national anthem - explained

England interim manager Lee Carsley will not sing the British national anthem before Republic of Ireland game.

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GB's Wiggs retains Paralympic canoe title

Emma Wiggs retains her canoeing VL2 (va'a) title for her third Paralympic gold medal overall.

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Liverpool legend Yeats dies aged 86

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies at the age of 86.

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Woodhall claims Paralympic gold month after wife's Olympic triumph

American Hunter Woodhall storms to victory in the T62 400m at the Paralympics in Paris, a month after his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall won Olympic long jump gold.

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Friday, 6 September 2024

Man accused of using bots and AI to earn streaming revenue

Prosecutors in the US say he fraudulently earned millions of dollars through billions of streams.

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German official suggests Rwanda scheme using UK facilities

Germany could use housing funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda, official suggests.

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Thursday, 5 September 2024

What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.

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Suspect shot dead in Munich near Israeli consulate

German police say they opened fire on a "suspicious person" near the Nazi documentation centre in Munich.

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Wednesday, 4 September 2024

Mixed ethnicity couple forced to sell home after racist abuse

The husband and wife, who were targeted by a neighbour, say they are not surprised by the recent race attacks.

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Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Hostage killings leave Israeli protesters at 'breaking point'

The discovery of six hostages killed in Gaza has increased the pressure on Israel's prime minister.

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Nessa spotted as final Gavin and Stacey filming starts

Ruth Jones, James Corden and Joanna Page are seen filming the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special.

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Monday, 2 September 2024

I heard years of Grenfell testimony. Here's why the disaster could have been prevented

Opportunities missed and warnings unheeded - what the public inquiry into the fire has been told.

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'My aim on this earth is to find my missing son'

Six months on, the family of the missing student are "no further forward" in knowing where he went.

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Sunday, 1 September 2024

Hounded South African beauty queen wins Nigeria contest

Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria after a nationality row forced her out of the Miss South Africa contest.

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Saturday, 31 August 2024

Doctor bailed over Matthew Perry drugs death

Dr Mark Chavez is among five people charged over the Friends star's death in Los Angeles last year.

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The Indian rapper who overtook Kendrick Lamar on music charts

With his song Big Dawgs, Hanumankind has fast become a name to reckon with in the global hip-hop scene.

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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

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Charity campaigner dies after accident in Jordan

Claire Lomas's family say they are "absolutely devastated" following her death.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/u1C0rSE

Friday, 30 August 2024

Man caught upskirting at British Museum jailed

Jake Verano Gomez was spotted by an off-duty police officer secretly filming a woman.

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Paralympics 'a nightmare I can't wake up from' - Cox

Kadeena Cox describes the 2024 Paralympics as "a nightmare I can't wake up from" after her crash in the final of her C4-5 500m time trial.

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Thursday, 29 August 2024

Hiker rescued after workmates left him on mountain, says search crew

He survived stormy weather and multiple falls after reaching a Colorado mountain summit on his own.

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Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Why badminton has become code for teen sex in Hong Kong

The education bureau suggests teens who want to have sex could "go out to play badminton together" instead.

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Man charged with attempted murder after mother stabbed at Carnival

The Met Police says the woman, who was with her child, remains in a critical condition in hospital.

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Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Elderly woman's killer released for second time to fight in Ukraine

The 85-year-old grandmother's killer has been released only a week into his 22-year prison sentence.

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Katie Price at court for questions on bankruptcies

The former model is at the hearing after being told she would be arrested if she did not attend.

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Top-level meeting shows China - and Xi - still a priority for Biden

US security adviser Jake Sullivan is on his first visit to China for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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England name Smith and Heath in T20 World Cup squad

England name spinner Linsey Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath in their squad for the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

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Monday, 26 August 2024

Why are US parents moving kids out of public schools?

How politics and culture wars are shaping education choices in Arizona

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Watch: Paralympic flame's journey under the sea to France

After being lit in Stoke Mandeville the Paralympic torch headed through the Channel Tunnel on its way to Paris.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/CewZpIr

Sunday, 25 August 2024

Man dies in hospital days after assault in station

Police charged a man with grievous bodily harm, but say they are reviewing this after the death.

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Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus

The former chief medical adviser is now recovering at home after suffering fever and chills.

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England call up Hull after Wood ruled out of SL series

England fast bowler Mark Wood is replaced by Josh Hull in England's squad for the remaining two Tests against Sri Lanka.

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Saturday, 24 August 2024

'Keep Grenfell in your hearts during carnival'

Raymond Bernard lived on the top floor of Grenfell Tower for over 30 years and died in the tragedy.

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Leeds Festival-goers leave as tents and urinals blow away

Ticket-holder says Friday 'worst day ever' as high winds blow down urinals and merchandise stands.

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Viral US TikToker's mission to prove British food isn't bland

Kalani Smith, from Tennessee, reviews staples of British cuisine to his three million followers.

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Friday, 23 August 2024

BBC sacks One Show presenter Jermaine Jenas after complaints

The ex-footballer says there are "two sides to every story" after he is taken off air by the BBC.

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Chinese scammers cheated victims from Isle of Man base

A seaside hotel and office block were used by scam artists who tricked people out of millions of dollars.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/y9JHNpK

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Man charged after nine-year-old girl stabbed

Jordan Wilkes, who is 28 and from Christchurch, is charged with attempted murder.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Delon's family deny his request to euthanise dog

The French actor had asked for his pet dog to be humanely killed and laid in his grave.

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McKellen says fat suit saved him when he fell

Sir Ian, 85, says he is still recovering after falling from a West End stage nearly two months ago.

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Biden’s long goodbye and Hillary takes jabs at Trump

The president gives his farewell speech to Democrats and Hillary fires shots at Trump

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Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans' 'creepy behaviour'

The Good Luck, Babe! singer shares two TikToks saying what she's experienced isn't "normal".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/LlHNtdf

Monday, 19 August 2024

'Will my house near a WW2 bomb be left standing?'

A resident of a Newtownards housing estate says there is anxiety ahead of a controlled explosion.

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Grealish sends birthday wishes to 106-year-old fan

Mary Spiers celebrates her birthday with a special video message from the midfielder.

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Mpox: How dangerous is it?

It has been declared a global health emergency twice in two years

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jfrqkMe

Sunday, 18 August 2024

Zaporizhzhia nuclear safety deteriorating, says UN

It follows a drone strike near the site's perimeter in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare

Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 fine and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case that could help thousands.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZICkbW3

Saturday, 17 August 2024

Supplies delivered to ISS as astronauts remain stranded

Progress 89 cargo spacecraft delivers supplies to astronauts on ISS

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Allergy training must be better after Costa drink death, campaigners say

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse say Hannah Jacobs's death is a "wake up call" for the food industry.

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Friday, 16 August 2024

Could Trump really deport one million immigrants?

The mass deportation of undocumented immigrants would face legal and practical challenges - and cost billions.

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Army chaplain reportedly attacked at barracks

Irish police are investigating "a very serious incident" at Renmore Barracks in Galway.

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Thursday, 15 August 2024

US-Russian woman jailed for 12 years in Russia for treason

Ksenia Karelina was found guilty of treason for donating $51 (£39) to a charity supporting Ukraine.

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Watch: Thousands of women protest about rape and murder of doctor in India

Women led a march in West Bengal state after a female doctor's brutal rape and murder last week.

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North Korea to reopen for tourism after five years

Two China-based tour operators say tourists will soon be allowed to visit Samjiyon city in the north.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zYHNexf

Cyanide in canal 'could be removed in a week'

Sodium cyanide is one of three substances released into the canal in the incident in Walsall.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lQCj3nT

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Listen: The view from Russia

How has the shock cross-border offensive gone down in Russia?

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Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Banksy's latest work appears on London Zoo gates

The image of a gorilla appearing to release animals from London Zoo is Banksy's final work of the series.

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Monday, 12 August 2024

Spurs' Bissouma apologises for laughing gas video

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has apologised for a "severe lack of judgement" after footage emerged appearing to show the midfielder inhaling laughing gas.

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A-level results day: Timings, grades and clearing explained

When is results day and what should you do if you don't get the grades you need?

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Sunday, 11 August 2024

Palestinian horse centre vows to rebuild after West Bank demolition

Khaled's equestrian centre was destroyed by Israel after being built without a permit.

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Disney unveils new Lion King ride for Paris park

Superfans were told guests will go "on a journey through the African savanna" alongside a growing Simba.

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Saturday, 10 August 2024

Teenager stole £15k worth of vapes in disorder

The 16-year-old boy also admitted assaulting an emergency worker and causing criminal damage to a police car.

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Funeral held for British teenager Jay Slater

More than 200 people attended a service in Lancashire with many watching on a large screen outside the venue.

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Banksy's new urban jungle sparks hunt for hidden meaning

Banksy has unveiled a new animal artwork every day in London - but does anyone know what they mean?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8L1iyGv

Friday, 9 August 2024

Natasha Bedingfield: I felt I wasn't wanted in England

The singer says she never expected Unwritten to still be so popular, 20 years after it was released.

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Thursday, 8 August 2024

Russia seeks 15-year sentence for US-Russian ballerina

Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason charge after February arrest for donating to pro-Ukraine charity.

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Take action now over riot posts, social media firms told

The government and the media regulator have faced criticism for not intervening sooner.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3AmRs8F

Why are there riots in the UK?

The killing of three girls in Southport has been followed by the UK's worst unrest in over a decade.

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Police hunt ex-Catalan separatist leader after return from exile

Police are searching for Carles Puigdemont, who disappeared shortly after addressing his supporters in Barcelona this morning.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZaF3vX

Wednesday, 7 August 2024

BTS star apologises for drink-driving on scooter

Suga from the K-Pop band was fined and lost his licence after a police officer saw him falling over.

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Rioters can expect rapid sentencing, says Starmer

Teenager James Nelson is thought to be the first person to be jailed for their part in the disorder.

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Tuesday, 6 August 2024

How much sewage is released into rivers and the sea?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.

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Monday, 5 August 2024

Interview: Médecins Sans Frontières's Dr Natalie Roberts

Adam speaks to the Executive Director of Médecins Sans Frontières

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Angered by Paris ban, Russia's media scorns 'the Olympics of Hell'

Most Russian athletes are not allowed to compete in Paris due to their country's war in Ukraine.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYRqpIB

Sunday, 4 August 2024

Police called to save cat with jar stuck on head

Officers from Palmhurst Police Department jumped into action when they received an unusual call.

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North Korea performs diplomatic gymnastics in Olympic comeback

They cheered Simone Biles and took selfies with their Southern "foes" - is this an-officially sanctioned charm offensive?

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Saturday, 3 August 2024

Bayern reject Man Utd double bid - Saturday's gossip

Bayern Munich reject a joint bid from Manchester United for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, Newcastle to discuss new deal with Anthony Gordon, plus more.

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Friday, 2 August 2024

Medal hope Kerr safely through in 1500m heats

World 1500m champion Josh Kerr runs a season's best time of 3mins 35.83 seconds to win his heat on the opening morning of the athletics in Paris 2024.

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Olympic swimmer Tom Dean is first to join Strictly

Dean, a three-time Olympic champion, admits he doesn't "do too well out of water".

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Watch: How the prisoner swap unfolded

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva where among the Americans freed in the prisoner swap.

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Thursday, 1 August 2024

Brother misses out on school bus pass by 24 metres

Alex, 11, and Oscar, 13, go to the same school - but only one qualifies for funded transport.

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Wednesday, 31 July 2024

City of cafes: Shanghai’s love affair with coffee

Shanghai has seen a boom in cafes, with the government claiming it now has more than any other place in the world.

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Tuesday, 30 July 2024

Ditching of social care plan 'is a tragedy'

The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.

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Monday, 29 July 2024

Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'

A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.

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There is no help – final message of woman with ME

Edina Slayter-Engelsman returned to The Netherlands to end the “unbearable suffering” of living with ME.

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Sunday, 28 July 2024

What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Dq1kSw

Convicted child rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris.

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The Palestinians heading to Paris to represent their people

A small number of Palestinians are going to take part in the Olympics, despite the ongoing war.

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Saturday, 27 July 2024

PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video

A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.

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Canadians mourn as Jasper, jewel of the Rockies, burns

The wildfire destruction to Jasper National Park has reverberated across all of Canada.

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Friday, 26 July 2024

Reeves expected to reveal public finance shortfall of billions

The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

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Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands".

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Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza

The US vice-president says she made clear to the Israeli PM her "serious concerns" about casualties in Gaza.

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Thursday, 25 July 2024

Wildfires force 25,000 to evacuate Jasper resort in Rockies

People were told to leave the popular tourist town of Jasper on Tuesday as fires approached.

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Murray out of Olympic singles but will play doubles

Andy Murray withdraws from the singles in the Olympics but will play doubles in what will be the final event of his career.

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Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Surge in attacks brings fear to calmer parts of Kashmir

An uptick in violence, particularly in Jammu, has stoked fears of a resurgence of militancy in the region.

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Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Former PM Lord Wilson sold archive to help fund his care

The two-time prime minister agreed to sell his entire archive to fund his care towards the end of his life.

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Monday, 22 July 2024

Six people die in crash between car and motorbike

Four adults and two children died on the A61 between Wakefield and Barnsley, police say.

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New Prince George photo released on 11th birthday

Kensington Palace has posted the image, taken by his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales.

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Sunday, 21 July 2024

WW2 veteran receives medals 80 years late

George Lewis is awarded his medals decades after they seemingly "got lost in the post".

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Saturday, 20 July 2024

Cooper calls Leeds disorder 'audacious criminality'

Yvette Cooper MP has said those who sparked the disturbances will face full force of the law.

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UN top court says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is illegal

It also says Israel should end all settlement activity there, in the landmark case.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0eMxZVo

Friday, 19 July 2024

Pupil films coach driver’s expletive-filled rant

Footage appears to show the coach driver swearing at the pupils while on a trip to London.

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Thursday, 18 July 2024

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, meeting the 2% target.

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Tuesday, 16 July 2024

Four Indian soldiers killed as Kashmir violence surges

The relatively peaceful Jammu region has witnessed increasing violence in recent months.

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Monday, 15 July 2024

'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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New dig begins in search for body of kidnap for ransom victim

Muriel McKay was abducted and murdered more than 54 years ago at a farm in Hertfordshire.

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Sunday, 14 July 2024

Watch: Little Simz, Ed Sheeran and more cheer on England

Ed Sheeran, Little Simz, Kate Beckinsale and Sir Patrick Stewart are among the stars cheering the Three Lions.

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Saturday, 13 July 2024

MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs.

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Friday, 12 July 2024

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

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Holly Willoughby plotter could have been stopped sooner, says survivor

Maria was on the train to work when Plumb tried to kidnap her. He was later found guilty of plotting to murder Holly Willoughby.

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Chris Mason: Starmer goes from hustling for votes to high diplomacy

Keir Starmer finds himself a character witness in the debate raging about the US president's mental capacity.

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Michael Mosley's wife says response 'extraordinary'

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley was left "breath-taken" by the public reaction to her husband's death as the BBC celebrates his legacy.

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Thursday, 11 July 2024

Marianna Spring: This wasn't the social media UK election everyone expected

Marianna Spring shares what she discovered during her investigations into how voters are targeted.

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Wednesday, 10 July 2024

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

Brenda Biya says her family in Cameroon was angry when she posted a photo of her kissing a woman.

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Southgate has suffered - but next few days will define legacy

England manager Gareth Southgate faces a defining few days as the Three Lions prepare to play the Netherlands for a place in the Euro 2024 final.

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Tuesday, 9 July 2024

What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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Monday, 8 July 2024

UK music needs 'the next Zayn', says Simon Cowell

The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent boss starts his search for the next big UK boyband in Liverpool.

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What's the right punishment for 'too big to fail' Boeing?

Boeing is one of the largest and most important companies in the US but is it too big to be held to account?

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Sunday, 7 July 2024

Cash machine appears on side of bridge

The device on Sonning Bridge in Berkshire visibly bears all the hallmarks of a regular cash machine.

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Saturday, 6 July 2024

The biggest Welsh challenges in Labour's inbox

Gareth Lewis outlines the biggest issues in Wales facing Keir Starmer's new UK government.

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Chris Mason: What happens next to the Conservative Party?

Rishi Sunak has made it clear he considers it his duty to stay in post as leader for a while - meaning he'll face Keir Starmer in Parliament.

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Watch: Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'

Starmer tells Cabinet 'we have a huge amount of work to do'

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Tories mull next steps after election drubbing

The party's historic defeat has already triggered a debate about whether it should move to the right.

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Friday, 5 July 2024

Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote

The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election.

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'Very poor result' for SNP as Labour make gains

The first minister says his party has 'soul searching' to do after a series of losses to Labour.

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Mortgage costs 'biggest challenge' for homeowners

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the housing market remains "delicately balanced".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/O2lyh8M

Thursday, 4 July 2024

Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid galacticos past & future meet

Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his wall. On Friday they will meet as France play Portugal at Euro 2024.

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Flash floods warning after Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings and left thousands without power.

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Tracy-Ann Oberman to return to EastEnders

The actress has already started filming for the scenes, which will air in autumn.

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Wednesday, 3 July 2024

What we know about the India crush that killed 121

The incident that took place during a religious gathering is among the deadliest crushes in India in a decade.

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Grief and anger after India crush kills 121

Most of the dead were women - killed as crowds left a packed religious gathering in Uttar Pradesh state.

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Tuesday, 2 July 2024

SAS war crimes inquiry obtains deleted computer files

The inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan has obtained a cache of data that could hold crucial evidence.

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Monday, 1 July 2024

Queen Camilla hosts boy who missed garden party

Tony Hudgell was on his way to Buckingham Palace in May when he got stuck in traffic on the M20.

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Watch: Ed Davey bungee jumps in latest stunt

The Lib Dem leader takes part in the extreme activity as part of his election campaign.

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Sunday, 30 June 2024

Empty caves, dead ends, and a vast landscape - how Jay Slater search unfolded

Almost two weeks after the 19-year-old was last seen, his family are still waiting on a breakthrough.

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Sir John Curtice: Tories still behind Labour... in 60 seconds

With four days to go until election day, the Tories are still behind Labour by 20 points.

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Saturday, 29 June 2024

Woman injured in XL bully street attack

The dog, which was out of control, was "destroyed at the scene as the last possible option", police say.

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Politics 'like a big bingo game' says voter

Trust in politicians has fallen to an "historic low" this general election, a polling expert says.

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Man dies and seven ill after taking 'contaminated' pills

Police believe a "potentially contaminated" batch of zopiclone may be being shared in Stockon-on-Tees.

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Friday, 28 June 2024

Raducanu faces seed with Murray drawn against Machac

Britain's Emma Raducanu is drawn against Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon.

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Thursday, 27 June 2024

Davey defends support for legalising cannabis and smoking ban

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a regulated market for cannabis so potent forms are not available.

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Donations for missing Jay Slater to be released for search efforts

Debbie Duncan has thanked the public for donations to a crowdfunder page.

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Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy ISS space station

The California-based company will build a "tugboat" to execute the end-of-life disposal of the ISS.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wmAI6eX

Zara Aleena murder 'could have been avoided'

Better communication between agencies could have avoided her death, the chief inspector of probation says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTG0OHl

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Sunak wades into Badenoch row with actor Tennant

The prime minister says Tennant is "the problem" after the actor says Ms Badenoch should "shut up".

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Watch as girl, five, declares on air at Glastonbury she has a boyfriend

A little girl shares with a BBC reporter in front of her amused parents that she has her first boyfriend.

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Boy, 4, left behind at wildlife park after nursery trip

Clare Hodge said staff only returned for her son, Carson Morhulec, 40 minutes after the alarm was raised.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

A simple guide to the 4 July general election

The next UK general election will take place on 4 July.

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LGBT troops on Ukraine's front line fight homophobia at home

Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds.

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Monday, 24 June 2024

What is Labour's plan for taxing private schools?

Labour has confirmed it will change the way private school fees are taxed if it wins the election.

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Exploding batteries spark deadly S Korea factory fire

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead while seven others were injured, local authorities say.

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Sunday, 23 June 2024

Labour would pass law to end rental 'bidding wars'

Keir Starmer says he wants to stop landlords encouraging higher rent offers to secure properties.

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A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Moscow has effectively replaced the mercenary group's influence in Africa and Ukraine, experts say.

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Romanian village set to become Nato's biggest airbase in Europe

The airbase, named after a 19th Century Romanian politician, is set to be Nato's biggest in Europe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/P6lnbay

Saturday, 22 June 2024

What are the parties saying about housing? - Your questions

Our cost of living correspondent answers your questions about housing and personal finance.

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Friday, 21 June 2024

Sinn Féin: Election must bring 'change' in NI funding

Mary Lou McDonald was speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin's manifesto for the UK general election.

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Thursday, 20 June 2024

Kendrick Lamar performs Drake diss track five times

Lamar brought out a host of LA rap stars to join him on five consecutive renditions of Not Like Us.

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

London cinema drops AI-written film after backlash

The Prince Charles Cinema drops the private screening due to "strong concerns" of its customers.

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Boris Johnson not expected to join campaign trail

The former prime minister Boris Johnson is not expected on the campaign trail between now and polling day.

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Kew's foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms again

Visitors to Kew Gardens are still able to catch a glimpse - and whiff - of the Titan arum plant.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Three children missing after day out at Thorpe Park

Khandi, 14, Amelia, nine, and Malik, seven, are reported missing after a day at a theme park.

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Monday, 17 June 2024

Reform UK candidate resigns over 'unacceptable' blog posts

Grant StClair-Armstrong says he will still contest the election and serve as an independent if elected.

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Daniel Radcliffe and Angelina Jolie win first Tony Awards

Jeremy Strong and Sarah Paulson are also among the winners at the event celebrating Broadway theatre.

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Sunday, 16 June 2024

Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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Jordan Bardella could soon be French PM at 28. But for many he remains an enigma

Jordan Bardella's rise has been meteoric after being spotted by Marine Le Pen

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Saturday, 15 June 2024

A quick take on the Plaid Cymru manifesto

The party has called for "fair" funding for Wales in its manifesto for the election.

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Will Scotland make a difference at this election?

Scotland is seen as a key battleground in the general election, with 57 seats up for grabs on 4 July.

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Friday, 14 June 2024

Family's epic 7,300-mile trip - including armoured bus - from Indonesia to Download

They travelled by plane, train and and an armoured vehicle to join 75,000 other metalheads.

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Thursday, 13 June 2024

Where does SNP claim of £18bn cuts under Labour come from?

The SNP insist Labour's tax and spending plans will mean £18bn in cuts, but Anas Sarwar says no to austerity.

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Wild horses return to Kazakh plain after centuries

The wild horses roamed Asian steppes for millennia before dying out and surviving only in European zoos.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Who are the leaders taking part in BBC Scotland's election debate?

Our guide to who is at the helm of the SNP, Scottish Labour, the Scottish Conservatives, the Scottish Lib Dems and the Scottish Greens

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Former Scottish Greens leader Robin Harper joins Labour

The UK's first Green parliamentarian writes to voters in Edinburgh asking them to support Labour.

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Monday, 10 June 2024

What we learned from gaming's big weekend

Xbox's showcase tops off Summer Game Fest - here are some of the highlights from gaming's big weekend.

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I hope people can forgive me over D-Day 'mistake', says Sunak

The PM says he he did not mean to cause "any hurt" by leaving commemorations early last week.

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Douglas Ross to resign as leader of Scottish Conservatives

He will carry on in the role until after the election and will resign as an MSP if he is re-elected to Westminster.

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Sunday, 9 June 2024

Farage defends claim PM 'doesn't understand our culture'

Reform leader says by leaving D-Day event early Rishi Sunak showed he is "disconnected by privilege".

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Palestinians describe chaos and carnage in hostage rescue operation

Scores of Palestinians were killed during a rescue operation in central Gaza on Saturday.

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Saturday, 8 June 2024

Kate wishes Irish Guards luck as she misses parade rehearsal

The Princess of Wales writes to the regiment to with them luck and to apologise for her absence.

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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise

A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.

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Friday, 7 June 2024

Watch: What's at stake in tonight's seven-way debate?

The BBC's Henry Zeffman explains what to expect in tonight's seven-way election debate.

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Thursday, 6 June 2024

Watch: Ex-Post Office chair Alice Perkins giving evidence at inquiry

Alice Perkins was chair during a critical period of the Post Office Horizon scandal from 2011 to 2015.

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Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Top official's letter casts doubt on Tory tax claim

It risks undermining Rishi Sunak's claim Labour's plans would mean £2,000 of tax rises for families.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

Joey Essex early favourite to win Love Island

Fans are divided as the reality star becomes the first celebrity to enter the villa.

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Dear England: Football play returns with potential new ending

The play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team will return next spring.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ObR5uSK

Monday, 3 June 2024

Greens furious over 'outrageous' STV debate exclusion

The programme will only feature the SNP, Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats.

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MrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribers

Jimmy Donaldson, already the most-subscribed individual on the platform, has claimed another title.

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Sunday, 2 June 2024

Evan Davis: Successful entrepreneurs don’t worry about being different

Evan Davis on common features shared by business leaders with a flourishing enterprise to their names.

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Saturday, 1 June 2024

Lib Dems call for more Premier League games on free TV

The party say rising ticket and streaming prices mean many people are locked out of watching the best teams.

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'This is a bad day for America' - voters split on Trump verdict

We asked independent voters and Republicans who have doubts about Trump if conviction changes anything.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYGlBwS

Friday, 31 May 2024

Who's up, who's down in South Africa's election - and why

The ANC's free-fall, the return of Jacob Zuma and a new era of coalitions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eadwMfS

South Africa faces new era as ANC set to lose majority

The ANC vote share is on course to drop below 50% for the first time in three decades.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbUwKqE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Vote Plaid to keep Labour in check, leader says

Plaid Cymru is launching its general election campaign, promising a "positive alternative".

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Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Geissler, Wark and Miller to front BBC Scotland election coverage

Martin Geissler, Kirsty Wark and Laura Miller will lead the corporation's election night coverage.

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Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Gavin and Stacey finale leak was mean, says star Ruth Jones

Gavin and Stacey creator Ruth Jones says the news leaking about the finale meant she "had to lie".

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Man due to be charged over giant tortoise deaths

A man has been summoned to court over the deaths of 10 tortoises in Devon, police say.

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The impact of recognising a Palestinian state

Declarations by Ireland, Spain and Norway will put pressure on other countries in Europe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gpmnX47

Monday, 27 May 2024

As Trump trial hurtles towards verdict, are Americans paying attention?

It's been a historic event filled with salacious detail, but polls suggest a strange level of detachment.

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Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade

The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.

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Sunday, 26 May 2024

Watch: Cheese rolling through the years

A look back at Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling over the decades.

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Mandatory national service would get young people out of bubble, Cleverly says

National service will engage young people in society again, says Home Secretary James Cleverly.

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UN fears 670 people buried under Papua landslide

The land is still sliding and rescue is difficult, the head of the UN migration agency says.

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Saturday, 25 May 2024

Make-up and McDonald's: Dangerous driving caught on camera

National Highways shares video of three dangerous driving incidents to coincide with a safety initiative.

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Sunak sees the funny side of Downing Street soaking

The prime minister was meeting constituents when one remarked on the weather when he announced the election.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hQcZlIq

Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

Laws aimed at making life fairer for leaseholders in England have been rushed through Parliament.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKmZLIN

Friday, 24 May 2024

Dogecoin dog Kabosu dies after 14 years as meme

Kabosu, a Japanese shiba inu, inspired the viral "doge" meme and became the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency.

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Starmer agrees to TV election debates with Sunak

The Conservatives are pushing for six TV debates, but Labour officials will only commit to two run by the BBC and ITV.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/a6r8OBk

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Israeli hostage's family hope kidnap video reminds world of need for deal

New harrowing footage shows the moment Naama Levy and other women were seized by Hamas gunmen.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aeELnMr

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Alderney Nazi camp inquiry finds succession of cover-ups

The inquiry found it likely between 641 and 1,027 people died under in the Nazi camps in Alderney.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/erX91QW

Who could be Chelsea's next manager?

BBC Sport looks at who could replace Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager.

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Tuesday, 21 May 2024

How dangerous are XL bullies and how does the ban work?

Rules restricting ownership of American XL bully dogs are in force in England, Wales and Scotland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Py8OL3x

Monday, 20 May 2024

DR Congo army says it has thwarted attempted coup

The Democratic Republic Congo army said they have stopped an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign soldiers.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8qMx6W

Flotilla of RNLI boats mark 200 year anniversary

A mix of historic and modern boats take to the water at Poole Quay for a celebratory parade

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Sunday, 19 May 2024

Woman left homeless after canal boat stolen

Jolita Velickiene, who was forced to live in her car, wants those responsible to be arrested.

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Infected blood victims have waited too long - Shapps

Families have been let down over decades, says minister, ahead of a long-awaited inquiry report.

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Saturday, 18 May 2024

Troops cleared of blame over Falklands ship bombing

Secret files finally clear the Welsh Guards after 48 crew were killed in the bombing of Sir Galahad.

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Friday, 17 May 2024

Thousands of children waiting too long for school support, BBC finds

Many councils in England are failing to meet legal deadlines to set out the extra help pupils need to access education.

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Thursday, 16 May 2024

Rodgers 'never had any doubt' about Celtic title challenge

Manager Brendan Rodgers says he "never had any doubts" about Celtic’s season after they seal their 12th Scottish Premiership title in the last 13 seasons.

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Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Inside Usyk's heavyweight transformation & biggest weakness

How Oleksandr Usyk went from undisputed cruiserweight champion to one fight away from emulating the feat at heavyweight.

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'That is quite red indeed’ - reaction to King's new portrait

King Charles: 'That is quite red indeed’ - reaction to new portrait

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Still trapped on Baltimore ship, months after bridge collapse

Morale is low for the Dali's crew members, stranded on board by ongoing investigation into tragedy.

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Court delays imposed after pressure on prison places

The measures are expected to be in place for about week in some regions in England where there is a lack of cells.

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Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Black, white and shades of grey – what’s behind sprint’s race divide?

Elite sprinting is dominated by black athletes. Theories as to why span painful history and cutting-edge science - and many are unproven.

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Monday, 13 May 2024

Cohen could make or break Trump as he takes stand

Justice Juan Merchan on Friday warned prosecutors to tell Cohen to stop commenting on the case.

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Riot police face off against Georgia protesters

Thousands have gathered outside parliament in Tbilisi to protest the bill they say is Russian-inspired.

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Sunday, 12 May 2024

'Ruthless England make right decision on Anderson'

Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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Shein suppliers still work 75-hour weeks - report

A Swiss pressure group says some staff at Shein suppliers are still working excessive overtime.

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Saturday, 11 May 2024

Dannii Minogue on music, Kylie and dating show I Kissed a Girl

Singer and TV host Dannii Minogue on how Kylie convinced her to do The X Factor, her battles with the press and her new show I Kissed a Girl.

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How can I see the Northern Lights tonight?

Missed the Northern lights last night? Don't worry, there will be another opportunity to see them tonight. Here's how.

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Friday, 10 May 2024

Man City penalty should not have been given - panel

Manchester City's first penalty against Wolves should not have been given, an independent panel says

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Murray to make injury return next week

Andy Murray will begin his comeback from an ankle injury at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux next week.

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Thursday, 9 May 2024

Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Tory MP at election

"My mistakes have been mine", says the ex-chancellor who will stand down as MP at the next election.

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Large parcel centre fire causes huge smoke plume

Residents are also urged to close windows and doors due to the smoke from the fire in Cannock.

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Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Mum never got over injecting son with infected blood

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

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Tuesday, 7 May 2024

'That's awesome' - Brewers fan celebrates catch in crowd

Watch as a Milwaukee Brewers fan gets hyped after leaping to catch Gary Sanchez's home-run ball.

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Monday, 6 May 2024

New public buildings to be required to have separate male and female toilets

Legislation is needed to address safety, privacy and dignity concerns, minister Kemi Badenoch says.

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Island's only shop saved from closure after bank returns £12k stolen in fraud

Cyber criminals stole thousands from Rathlin's Co-Op Shop, putting its future in doubt.

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Sunday, 5 May 2024

Swinney warns of SNP cohesion amid challenge reports

There are reports that a veteran SNP activist may stand against John Swinney, the only declared candidate.

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Watch: Madonna free beach gig attracts 1.6m people

The concert in Brazil marked the end of the singing icon's 'Celebration' world tour.

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Thousands of homes without water for fourth day

A burst pipe on Thursday is continuing to impact Southern Water supplies in East Sussex.

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Saturday, 4 May 2024

What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?

The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.

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Friday, 3 May 2024

Klopp says Salah argument 'completely resolved'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his argument with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved".

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Thursday, 2 May 2024

Former BBC journalist alleges police surveillance

Vincent Kearney believes the PSNI may have tried to identify his sources for a Spotlight programme.

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Wednesday, 1 May 2024

I was told by letter: 'Terribly sorry, your blood may be contaminated'

Joan Edgington is a key witness in the government inquiry into the infected blood scandal.

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FKA Twigs uses AI to create deepfake of herself

The musician tells a US Senate committee her digital clone will interact with fans and journalists.

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Tuesday, 30 April 2024

Archer named in England's T20 World Cup squad

Fast bowler Jofra Archer returns to England's squad for the T20 World Cup in June after more than a year out with injuries.

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Monday, 29 April 2024

England number eight Vunipola arrested in Majorca

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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When are the local elections and who can vote?

Voters in parts of England will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.

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Sunday, 28 April 2024

Jet with 500 toy giraffe passengers takes flight

RAF Voyager, transporting 500 toys, takes off from Brize Norton to raise money for charity.

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The cargo ship that became an iconic music venue

Bristol's iconic floating venue Thekla celebrates four decades of music, cabaret and more.

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Minister defends NHS record after MP defects to Labour

Chris Philp denies Tories are deprioritising the NHS, after Dan Poulter says "patients deserve better".

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Saturday, 27 April 2024

'Different' England can 'dial up' for Grand Slam

England face France in Bordeaux on Saturday in a third Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in a row.

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Friday, 26 April 2024

Brazil great Marta to retire from international duty

Brazil's all-time record goalscorer Marta says she will retire from international football later this year.

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Thursday, 25 April 2024

Russia or EU? Controversial bill draws Georgians onto streets

Thousands of Georgians have been protesting against a new bill that they claim will crush dissent.

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Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Two Premier League players arrested over alleged rape

Two Premier League footballers are arrested in connection with an alleged rape.

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Tevez admitted to hospital with chest pains

Former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.

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Tuesday, 23 April 2024

How does government borrowing work?

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

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Dominica decriminalises same-sex relations

Activists welcomed the ruling as a "significant milestone" for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean.

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Monday, 22 April 2024

13 Times Taylor Swift Made History

From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.

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Sunday, 21 April 2024

Garcia floors Haney three times in points victory

American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.

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Verstappen wins in China with Norris second

Max Verstappen was in a league of his own in a Chinese Grand Prix punctuated by two mid-race safety cars.

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Saturday, 20 April 2024

Gold heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade

The majority of handguns used in Canadian crimes come from the US, where gun laws are much more lax.

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Everything you need to know about the 2024 London Marathon

Tributes will be paid to Kelvin Kiptum, a world record could be set and famous faces take to the start line - here's everything you need to know about this year's London Marathon.

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Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

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Friday, 19 April 2024

Allman Brothers Band guitarist Betts dies at 80

Dickey Betts helped create their band's Sothern rock style and wrote classic songs like Ramblin' Man.

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Thursday, 18 April 2024

Hamilton plans to race 'well into my 40s'

Lewis Hamilton says he will join his old rival Fernando Alonso in racing in Formula 1 'well into my 40s'.

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Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Wales and Lions hooker Owens retires aged 37

Wales' most capped hooker and oldest ever captain Ken Owens announces his retirement from rugby.

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Police officer seriously injured in stabbing

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Tuesday, 16 April 2024

No final goodbye with mum due to Hull funeral home ‘decomposition’

BBC Radio 4 File on 4 investigates a Hull funeral home where police found 35 bodies and human ashes.

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Monday, 15 April 2024

Sarah Snook's chicken and nine other Olivier moments

From Nicole Scherzinger's Sunday roast love to David Tennant's jacket causing a stir, these are the ten highlights.

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Controversial half marathon result being investigated

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.

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Sunday, 14 April 2024

Charities plan legal action against Rwanda removals

The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.

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Why did all the Little Chefs disappear?

At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.

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Saturday, 13 April 2024

Ten Hag targets new Man Utd striker in summer window

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is targeting a striker in the next transfer window.

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Friday, 12 April 2024

'All or nothing' - why haven't Man Utd pushed on?

Before Sunday's Women's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explores why Manchester United have not pushed on from their success last season.

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Fresh questions for Barclay on incinerator decision

The environment secretary is involved in a row over actions on the Wisbech waste plant.

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Thursday, 11 April 2024

South Korea's ruling party suffers crushing defeat

The vote is widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has three years left in office.

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Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Daly retires from England duty after win over Republic of Ireland

England and Aston Villa forward Rachel Daly says the time has come to "hang up my boots on the international stage".

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Tuesday, 9 April 2024

French guards at Buckingham Palace: Troops swap places in London and Paris

Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed.

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Monday, 8 April 2024

Reform defends vetting after candidates dropped

The party has now ditched or suspended at least 12 candidates over offensive comments on social media.

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India and Pakistan trade barbs over targeted killings

Tensions stirred after a newspaper accused India of being involved in at least 20 extrajudicial killings in Pakistan.

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Sunday, 7 April 2024

Warnings of more flooding in Sydney as dam spills

Authorities warn that flood water levels are likely to rise further in the city's low-lying areas.

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Actor Cole Brings Plenty found dead in Kansas

The US star of popular TV series 1923 was named a suspect in a domestic violence inquiry last week.

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Danish hippy commune fights back against drug gangs

Locals start digging up a Copenhagen street as part of a bid to tackle drug-related crime.

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'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image.

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Saturday, 6 April 2024

County Championship day two - Northeast hits 200 - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day two of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship.

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Shameful to call for UK to end Israel arms sales, Johnson says

Some MPs have urged the UK to reassess how it supports Israel after aid workers were killed in air strikes this week.

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Friday, 5 April 2024

Mercedes had 'best session of the year' - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes had their "best session of the year" in Friday's practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.

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County Championship: First day of the season - radio & text

Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the first day of the 2024 County Championship season.

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Thursday, 4 April 2024

Ukrainians returning home from UK to get dental treatment

Natalia Nehriba returned to Ukraine despite the ongoing war after being left in "excruciating" pain.

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'Joining Rahm's team pivotal to Hatton's LIV move'

England's Tyrrell Hatton opens up on his decision to leave the PGA Tour at the start of 2024 and join his Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm at LIV Golf.

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Wednesday, 3 April 2024

Why are women not protected by new hate crime law?

Scotland has introduced a new hate crime law which seeks to protect various categories of people from prejudice.

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Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Stabbed Iranian TV host discharged from hospital

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the stabbing of news presenter Pouria Zeraati in London.

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Monday, 1 April 2024

Boxer's premature baby inherits fighting spirit

Born four months early, Doncaster boxer Jason Cunningham's son is already no stranger to struggle.

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Sunday, 31 March 2024

Call for suicide prevention support for teachers

Teachers' union NASUWT is set to vote on a motion calling for fully-funded mental health training.

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Saturday, 30 March 2024

AI millionaire: 'Video games can boost creativity'

Sir Demis Hassabis, co-founder of AI firm DeepMind, says parents should encourage children's passions.

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Friday, 29 March 2024

Teenager Littler wins first Premier League Darts night

Teenager Luke Littler wins his first Premier League Darts night with a 6-4 win over Nathan Aspinall in Belfast.

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Thursday, 28 March 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapse

An investigation into the container ship crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge.

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Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Asos, Boohoo and George pledge clearer green claims

Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.

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Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6nz8m...