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Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Sam Smith: What's behind I'm Not Here to Make Friends backlash?

Some say I'm Not Here to Make Friends is oversexualised but fans have called out double standards.

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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February

Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay.

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Man admits killing Bennylyn and Jellica Burke at his Dundee home

Andrew Innes denies murdering Bennylyn and Jellica Burke, claiming he had diminished responsibility.

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Bird charity locked out of Twitter after woodcock tweets

Elon Musk describes the issues faced by the charity as the "most ironic thing I've read in a while".

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Nicola Bulley: Friends join search for missing dog walker

Nicola Bulley's friends say the situation is a "nightmare" but they still hope she will be found.

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When and why are teachers going on strike, and will schools close?

Teachers in the biggest unions in England, Scotland and Wales are striking over pay.

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Monday, 30 January 2023

'I was sold to men for sex but police did nothing'

A woman forced to have sex with hundreds of men receives an apology after police failed to investigate.

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Laura Winham: Investigators seek whereabouts of gas engineer

Laura Winham, 38, who had schizophrenia, was found in a "mummified, almost skeletal state".

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No trans prisoners have attacked women, says justice minister

The justice secretary says none of five trans prisoners in women's units had convictions for violence against women.

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Grenfell fire: Housing developers given ultimatum to fix unsafe buildings

Companies will face 'significant consequences' over unsafe buildings, the housing secretary says.

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Annie Wersching: The Last of Us video game and Star Trek actor, dies at 45

The actress, who also featured in TV shows 24 and Star Trek, died at 45 after a cancer diagnosis.

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Sunday, 29 January 2023

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool: Kaoru Mitoma injury-time goal sends FA Cup holders out

Kaoru Mitoma scores in stoppage time as Brighton knock holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup with victory at the Amex.

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U19 Women's World Cup: Inspired India thrash England in final

An inspired India win the first Women's Under-19 World Cup by thrashing England in a one-sided final in South Africa.

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Hexham stabbings: Boy, 16, charged with murdering teenage girl

Holly Newton, 15, was stabbed in Hexham on Friday evening and later died in hospital.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Dame Esther Rantzen reveals lung cancer diagnosis

The charity founder and pioneering broadcaster says she feels "optimistic" about her treatment.

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Chris Mason: Zahawi sacking raises questions over Sunak's judgement

The now-sacked chairman is not the PM's first minister to be investigated, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.

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Saturday, 28 January 2023

Tiffany Scott: Call to block trans prisoner's move to women's jail

It is understood that Tiffany Scott - previously Andrew Burns - is likely to move to a women's prison.

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Rishi Sunak: Have his first 100 days been calm or 'cringe'?

As the prime minister reaches a key milestone, Laura Kuenssberg assesses his performance so far.

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British soldier accused of terror offences appears in court

Daniel Abed Khalife was charged on Friday over two incidents at RAF Stafford, including a bomb hoax.

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Reneé Rapp: The Sex Lives Of College Girls actress destined for music stardom

As a child, Reneé Rapp had a masterplan to become a pop star. In the last year, it's started to pay off.

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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days

A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.

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Hexham stabbing: Teen arrested on suspicion of murder after girl, 15, dies

A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident in Northumberland.

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Australian Open 2023: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win Melbourne title

Aryna Sabalenka wins her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.

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Brent Cross: Charity department store opens in 'UK first'

The pop-up department store will sell second-hand fashion items supplied by 10 different charities.

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Friday, 27 January 2023

Tyre Nichols bodycam footage: What we know about the arrest video

Lawyers for the 29-year-old's family say the bodycam footage shows Mr Nichols being severely beaten.

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New Zealand: Airport flooded and homes swamped in Auckland

New Zealand's largest city is hit by torrential rain, causing widespread flooding.

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Daniel Harris: Teen detained over videos linked to US mass shootings

Daniel Harris's far-right videos were shared by a gunman who killed 10 people in New York.

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Auckland floods: New Zealand city declares emergency after torrential rain

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

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Marvel's Renner was injured trying to save nephew

A police report discloses more details about the snowplough accident that seriously injured the actor.

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Thursday, 26 January 2023

Jacob Rees-Mogg to host GB News show

The former business secretary will "debate the hot topics of the day", the broadcaster confirmed.

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NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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'The joy of fen skating is a great metaphor for life'

Photographer Harry George Hall captures skaters during a rare moment when conditions are just right.

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Jail for former West Yorkshire PC who let wife take blame for speeding

A judge says the former officer thought he could "get away with it" but had been proved wrong.

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Is UK being left behind in global climate investment battle?

The future of the planet and the global economy are entwined in a potentially risky geopolitical game.

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Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Oscars 2023: Till director Chinonye Chukwu calls out misogyny and racism after snub

Chinonye Chukwu, who wrote and directed Till, says there's "unabashed misogyny towards Black women".

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Humans and wild apes share common sign language

Researchers believe gestures used by chimps and bonobos were a "starting point" for our language.

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Elle Edwards: Christmas shooting victim had happy life, vicar says

Elle Edwards' funeral will ensure "she's not defined by what happened", a vicar says.

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Key questions about Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs

The Conservative Party chairman is under pressure to fully explain the circumstances of a tax settlement.

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Ukraine weapons: What tanks and other equipment are the world giving?

Military equipment is being sent to support Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia.

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Cost of living: Woman puts cat down jumper to keep warm

Sharon Hearn says she can only afford to heat her home for two hours a day.

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Burns Night: Lady Carolina Nairne's poignant work mistaken for bard's

Lady Carolina Nairne wrote a poignant folk song commonly attributed to the great Scottish bard.

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