Sunday 31 December 2023

Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Saturday 30 December 2023

Ukraine war: Kremlin says 18 dead after attack on Russian city

Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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William Brown: Mother thanks King Charles for burial permission

William Brown, 7, was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Folkestone on 6 December.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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Friday 29 December 2023

Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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Thursday 28 December 2023

At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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Storm Gerrit: Stalybridge tornado 'was a whirlwind of madness'

A tree crashed into another woman's bathroom during the tornado near Manchester in Storm Gerrit.

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At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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Wednesday 27 December 2023

Police identify man found shot in Arizona desert in 1976

The decades-old case resurfaced on Tuesday after police identified the body as that of an El Salvador man.

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Junior doctors' strike: Thousands of NHS appointments hit by walkout

The NHS is braced for its longest strike after last week's walkout caused nearly 89,000 cancellations.

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Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.

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Tuesday 26 December 2023

Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Monday 25 December 2023

Richard Franklin: Doctor Who and Emmerdale star dies on Christmas Day

The 87-year-old - who also stood for parliament - died in his sleep, it has been confirmed.

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Sunday 24 December 2023

Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at her home in Surrey will live.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at her home in Surrey will live.

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Saturday 23 December 2023

Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction

The Smithfield Market's traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Smithfield Market pre-Christmas meat auction returns

The traditional meat market returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Friday 22 December 2023

Lawyers told ministers schools trans advice was 'high risk'

Leaked document suggests lawyers warned government guidance puts schools at risk of being sued.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

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Thursday 21 December 2023

Elle Edwards: Four more charged over Wirral pub shooting

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside a pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.

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Wednesday 20 December 2023

Venezuela: Americans freed in swap deal - and fraudster Fat Leonard returned

Venezuela releases a fraudster wanted by the US and 10 Americans, as part of a prisoner swap deal.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Tuesday 19 December 2023

Sam Ryder surprises shoppers in Reading

The Eurovision star wants to push his Christmas single to number one in the charts.

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Monday 18 December 2023

Infected blood scandal compensation payments still not available

The government says it cannot make a decision on compensation after losing a key vote on the scandal.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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Sunday 17 December 2023

Alex Batty: French couple give details about British teen’s life

Alex Batty is back in the UK after vanishing on a holiday in Spain in 2017 with his mother and grandfather.

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ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents related to Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana.

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Alex Batty: French couple give details about British teen’s life

Alex Batty is back in the UK after vanishing on a holiday in Spain in 2017 with his mother and grandfather.

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ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents related to Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana.

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Saturday 16 December 2023

Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Michelle Mone speaks to Laura Kuenssberg after PPE firm 'regrets'

Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman speak to the BBC in their first interview since becoming embroiled in a scandal around the supply of PPE during the pandemic.

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Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Friday 15 December 2023

What has Hungary's Orban got against Ukraine?

The Hungarian leader says his position is pragmatic as he argues Ukraine cannot win the war.

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Champions League 5th place: Man Utd and Newcastle exits may affect Premier League's hopes of additional spot

Manchester United and Newcastle's early European exits have left the Premier League currently missing out on an extra Champions League place.

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Thursday 14 December 2023

Christmas: Baubles stolen from 'Ireland's tallest tree'

People have also been seen climbing the Christmas tree and a giant bauble, the council says.

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Wednesday 13 December 2023

Accused boy was 'admiring trees' when Brianna Ghey killed

The boy denies murdering Brianna Ghey, saying his co-accused used his knife to carry out the attack.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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Tuesday 12 December 2023

Thames Water says it can't pay back £190m loan

Thames Water boss tells MPs it doesn't have enough money to pay back a loan due in April next year.

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Border Force seize big cat body parts and crocodile blood

Thousands of illegal wildlife products have been intercepted coming into the UK.

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Walthamstow: Kacey Boothe's killers found guilty of murder

Kammar Henry-Richards, Kay-O, boasted about killing rival gang member Kacey Boothe in a rap video.

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Turkish referee attack leaves crisis that goes beyond football

Halil Umut Meler may quit football after he was punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

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Monday 11 December 2023

Alicia Keys' surprise performance for London commuters

Watch the US artist sing and play on a public piano inside St Pancras International station.

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Prince Harry to pay legal costs to Mail on Sunday

The Duke of Sussex faces £48,000 in legal costs after losing part of an ongoing libel battle.

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Sunday 10 December 2023

Peter Kay plays secret homecoming shows to raise funds for Bolton Octagon theatre

The comedian breaks off from his arena tour to perform three intimate fundraising shows in one day.

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Peter Kay plays secret homecoming shows to raise funds for Bolton Octagon theatre

The comedian breaks off from his arena tour to perform three intimate fundraising shows in one day.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Saturday 9 December 2023

Gap between haves and have-nots widening, report warns

Issues including stagnant wages and mental health problems risk becoming entrenched, report warns.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Friday 8 December 2023

Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

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Royals post cards for children facing tough Christmas

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis post cards at their mother's carol concert.

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Thursday 7 December 2023

Watch: 'World's most famous Christmas tree' switched on

Trafalgar Square's famous tree has been lit up in a tradition dating back to 1947.

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Wednesday 6 December 2023

MPs attempt to revive animal welfare measures

Banning live animal exports, trophy hunting imports and criminalising dog theft are back on the agenda.

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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MPs attempt to revive animal welfare measures

Banning live animal exports, trophy hunting imports and criminalising dog theft are back on the agenda.

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Tuesday 5 December 2023

Washington DC house explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.

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Monday 4 December 2023

'World's most famous Christmas tree' arrives in Trafalgar Square

Every year since 1947 Norway has sent a tree to London to say thank you for its support during WW2.

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Sunday 3 December 2023

Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski rescues draw for Spurs

Dejan Kulusevski heads an equaliser in the 90th minute as Tottenham earn a dramatic Premier League draw against Manchester City.

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Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski rescues draw for Spurs

Dejan Kulusevski heads an equaliser in the 90th minute as Tottenham earn a dramatic Premier League draw against Manchester City.

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Saturday 2 December 2023

Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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Friday 1 December 2023

Brigit Forsyth: Still Open All Hours actress dies aged 83

The star was best known for TV shows Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? and Still Open All Hours.

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