Tuesday 30 April 2024

'Chaos': Hainault attack witnesses describe attack horror

How panic and violence erupted during the morning rush hour in a residential area of north-east London.

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More than 100 arrested in Spain over WhatsApp scam

A gang of scammers stole almost a million euros pretending to be relatives in distress, police say.

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'I'll never forgive nail bomber' - victim's father

Phil Maddock says the pain of his daughter's murder in 1999 still feels as raw today as it did then.

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Monday 29 April 2024

About 200 affected by 'fake funeral plans', says MP

MP Emma Hardy is appealing for banks to refund those who took out policies from a Hull funeral firm.

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister

The search begins for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's decision to leave the role.

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About 200 affected by 'fake funeral plans', says MP

MP Emma Hardy is appealing for banks to refund those who took out policies from a Hull funeral firm.

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Sunday 28 April 2024

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Saturday 27 April 2024

England beat France to seal Grand Slam hat-trick

England sealed a third consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam and sixth straight title with a clinical victory over 14-player France in Bordeaux.

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Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.

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Police operation sees 24 'sexual predators' jailed

The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as "abhorrent in the extreme".

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Friday 26 April 2024

Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump

US President says he is "happy" to face rival who claims he is ready "anytime, anywhere, anyplace".

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Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

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Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

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Thursday 25 April 2024

Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

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Wednesday 24 April 2024

Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed

He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.

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Tuesday 23 April 2024

Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses

Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.

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Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Monday 22 April 2024

Selby unsure of snooker future after round-one loss

Four-time world champion Mark Selby says he will consider his future in snooker after losing 10-6 in the first round against Crucible debutant Joe O’Connor.

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Sunday 21 April 2024

El Clasico: Real Madrid trail Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season.

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El Clasico: Real Madrid trail Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season.

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Saturday 20 April 2024

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

Surfer Sebastian Steudtner rides 28.57m wave

World record holder Sebastian Steudtner rides a wave measured at 28.57m in Nazare, Portugal - an unofficial new world record awaiting confirmation.

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Thursday 18 April 2024

West Ham out of Europe after Leverkusen draw

West Ham are knocked out of the Europa League after drawing 1-1 with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at London Stadium.

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Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

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Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

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Wednesday 17 April 2024

Dundee 0-0 Rangers: Hosts forced into early change

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

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Did cloud seeding cause the Dubai flooding?

Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.

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Dundee 0-0 Rangers: Hosts forced into early change

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

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Tuesday 16 April 2024

Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Monday 15 April 2024

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy.

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Sunday 14 April 2024

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m

Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now.

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Football fans in hospital after A1M minibus crash

Seventeen people are in hospital after the crash near Pontefract on Saturday night.

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Saturday 13 April 2024

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid.

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.

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Friday 12 April 2024

European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 6-10 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 3-7 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.

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Thursday 11 April 2024

'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson.

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Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law.

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Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law.

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Wednesday 10 April 2024

Usyk is too small to beat elite heavyweights - Fury

Britain's Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk is too small to compete with him in their undisputed heavyweight world title fight in May.

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Tuesday 9 April 2024

Listen: Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump

Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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Monday 8 April 2024

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and liberals.

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Sunday 7 April 2024

Deputy PM: It's still legal to sell arms to Israel

Oliver Dowden says Israel's war is "legitimate", but the UK has specific concerns about the country's conduct.

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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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Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine.

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Saturday 6 April 2024

Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League.

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Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton.

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Friday 5 April 2024

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year.

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year.

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Thursday 4 April 2024

Lara Croft voted most iconic video game character

Lara Croft beat old favourites Mario, Sonic and Pac-Man to claim the title, voted for by gamers.

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Lara Croft voted most iconic video game character

Lara Croft beat old favourites Mario, Sonic and Pac-Man to claim the title, voted for by gamers.

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Wednesday 3 April 2024

Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours.

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Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours.

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Tuesday 2 April 2024

EFL: Portsmouth face Derby & Doncaster host Wrexham - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two.

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EFL: Portsmouth face Derby & Doncaster host Wrexham - live text

Follow live text and score updates as Portsmouth face Derby in League One and Doncaster take on Wrexham in League Two.

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Monday 1 April 2024

Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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