French readers enjoy world’s only leap year newspaper

La Bougie du Sapeur only comes out only every four years - so since 1980 only 12 copies have been published.

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Radio 1 announces major schedule shake-up

The station has said there will be changes to its shows on weekdays and weekends.

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High Court issuing ruling on Troubles Act legality

The law involves a conditional amnesty for suspects and bans future inquests and civil actions.

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Covid inquiry to examine Wales' pandemic response

The UK Covid inquiry arrives in Wales to scrutinise the Welsh government's handling of the pandemic.

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Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend.

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In pictures: Celebrating the Lantern Festival

The festival marks the end of Lunar New Year festivities - this year is Year of the Dragon.

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How a £525 bet gave birth to your morning commute

The Industrial Revolution's Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg inspired rail travel, Dan Snow explains.

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Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic

The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism.

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Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?

The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign.

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Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Woman welcomes 'amazing' alopecia drug approval

"I would jump at the chance to try this," says Brittany, 26, who was diagnosed with alopecia at 12.

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India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain.

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Emotional Susanna Reid announces Robin Windsor's death

The presenter, who danced with Windsor in Strictly Come Dancing, pays tribute on Good Morning Britain.

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TV presenter's rail rant leads to apology

"Money Saving Expert" Martin Lewis complained about East Midlands Railway's crammed carriages.

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Mike Freer: North London MP to step down over safety fears

Mike Freer says threats against him had become too much, a month after his office was set alight.

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Macclesfield vegan restaurant to serve meat due to rising costs

Owner Adonis Norouznia blames the change of menu on the cost-of-living crisis.

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Elmo responds to outpouring of angst on social media

When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him.

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Barry Robson: Aberdeen sack manager saying eighth place is 'unacceptable'

Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable".

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Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services

Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday.

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Israel West Bank hospital raid kills three militants

CCTV captures undercover forces disguised as medics and nurses in the hospital with weapons raised.

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Texas: Massive fire engulfs chicken farm in Bryan

Huge flames and clouds of smoke are seen as firefighters tackle a blaze at a farm in Bryan.

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Nicki Minaj tops Wireless festival line-up with 21 Savage and Doja Cat

Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Asake and Tyla will also be on the line-up at the event in Finsbury Park, London.

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Watch: Martin Lewis or Carol Vorderman - voters' ideas for PM

A panel of Labour voters, Tory voters and the undecided say who they think would make a good prime minister.

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Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris.

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Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country.

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Huge diplomacy over Gaza war - but little hope for those suffering

There's a chasm between what Gaza needs and what it's receiving, writes Quentin Sommerville.

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Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored top IQ

Rory Bidwell Rory has joined the ranks of Mensa but says he would prefer a career in football.

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Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka underlines why she has been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women's title.

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Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy".

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China reveals British national sentenced to jail in 2022 for spying

The defendant is accused of committed the "crime of illegally obtaining intelligence for overseas actors".

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Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit bought by fans

Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late.

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Why do people in Wales celebrate Saint Dwynwen's day?

We're here to explain why people in Wales and beyond are unseasonably loved up.

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Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital.

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Watch: Grace O'Malley-Kumar's family share grief

The parents and brother of the 19-year-old student stabbed to death in Nottingham in June speak to the BBC.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park: Live outside the sweary parrots' enclosure

The birds would be "taken off air" if viewers could hear what they were saying, says the park CEO.

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Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea

Valdo Calocane admits manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the stabbings in Nottingham.

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Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Trump

But her showdown with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped.

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Laurie Johnson: The Avengers theme composer dies

The veteran composer, who was 96, provided some of Britain's best loved TV themes and film music.

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Australia: 'Golden visa' scheme for wealthy investors axed

Critics say the scheme - which granted visas to wealthy investors - was attracting "illicit" funds.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Cameron Norrie loses to Alexander Zverev

Britain's Cameron Norrie suffers an agonising defeat in Melbourne as sixth seed Alexander Zverev edges an absorbing five-setter in a first-to-10 match tie-break.

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Shapps 'disappointed' by Netanyahu opposition to Palestinian state

It is the only solution to end conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, says the defence secretary.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants tougher action on racism after 'totally abhorrent' incidents

Fifa president Gianni Infantino calls for an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans commit racist abuse.

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Humza Yousaf 'very willing' to work with next Labour government

Scotland's first minister says it is inevitable that Labour will win the next general election.

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Maidstone: Man and woman die in crash while walking dog

Both pedestrians, who were in their 60s, and the dog died at the scene in Kent.

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Watch: Drone footage captures devastation of Bridgend blaze

A large building collapses in minutes after a large fire broke out, the fire service says

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Wakefield: Woman, 27, who died falling from van named

Leah Senior was seen falling from the van in Wakefield on Wednesday night, police said.

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Ministers admit losing track of 5,600 asylum claimants

The Home Office is urgently trying to re-establish contact with the asylum seekers, ministers say.

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Storm Isha: Dramatic weather change ahead with new storm named

Storm Isha will bring strong winds and rain from the weekend, with conditions also becoming less cold.

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