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A father says his family's mortgage offer was withdrawn when his partner became pregnant.

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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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