Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout

More than 1.3 million households - most of the island's population - has been left in the dark.

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Monday, 30 December 2024

Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit.

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Banned driver hit garden wall after 90mph chase

Liam Woods ran red lights at up to 70mph and drove towards oncoming traffic during a police pursuit.

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Sunday, 29 December 2024

Nigeria celebrates 'Africa's biggest street party'

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

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Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course

As the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the top four.

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Forest lend retro feel to table - here's why they can stay the course

As the Premier League table adopts a retro feel, BBC Sport looks at five reasons Nottingham Forest can finish in the top four.

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Saturday, 28 December 2024

Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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Autistic teen 'let down' by police, says sister

The Police Ombudsman has been informed of the incident, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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Friday, 27 December 2024

Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run.

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Stoke sack Pelach after just three months in charge

Stoke City part company with head coach Narcis Pelach following a nine-game winless run.

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Thursday, 26 December 2024

Head of WHO at Yemen airport during Israeli air strikes

Israel claimed responsibility for the strikes, saying it had targeted Houthi "military infrastructure".

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'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea.

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'Silva's rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win'

Fulham manager Marco Silva's reputation has not simply been restored at Fulham, it has been enhanced after a historic win at Chelsea.

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Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.

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Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5

Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.

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Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

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Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Sudan slides deeper into famine, experts say

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

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Monday, 23 December 2024

Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed

Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.

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Amorim questions 'choices' of Rashford's advisors

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim questions the "choices" of people close to forward Marcus Rashford after he said he was ready for a "new challenge".

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Sunday, 22 December 2024

Heroism attributed to murder suspect Mangione alarming, says Mayorkas

Some have lionised the man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sharing anger at private insurers.

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'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool.

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'I'm going to stop answering these questions' - Postecoglou argues with reporter

Ange Postecoglou accuses Match of the Day's Steve Wilson of discounting the impact of Tottenham's defensive injuries after their 6-3 defeat by Liverpool.

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Saturday, 21 December 2024

'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race.

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'This is the time right now' – Why January is huge for Arsenal

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones and football analyst Statman Dave discuss why January is huge for Arsenal in this season’s title race.

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Friday, 20 December 2024

Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

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Wham are Christmas number one for a second time

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

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Watch: Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained

The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.

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Wham are Christmas number one for a second time

Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.

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Thursday, 19 December 2024

Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

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Jeremy Bowen: Syria's new ruler is politically astute - but can he keep his promises?

Ahmed al-Sharaa is intelligent, astute and reluctant to say what sort of country he wants.

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Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Couple who hid stillborn baby in bin sentenced

Sophie Harvey and Elliot Benham admit concealing the birth of their stillborn baby when they were teenagers.

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Grassroots coup could topple RFU chiefs by February

RFU bosses Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could face a vote of no confidence, with a motion calling for their dismissal gathering support.

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Tuesday, 17 December 2024

Globetrotting 'hothead' with work 'addiction' - incoming Wolves boss Pereira

As Vitor Pereira agrees to become Wolves manager, BBC Sport takes a closer look at his colourful career.

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Monday, 16 December 2024

Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

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Fear of a reckoning simmers in Assad's Alawite heartland

Quentin Sommerville is on patrol with HTS in Latakia, as they pledge to protect minorities.

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Sunday, 15 December 2024

Glasgow edged out by Toulon in Champions Cup thriller

Glasgow Warriors' late fightback is not quite enough to overhaul Toulon in a gripping Champions Cup encounter.

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'We have Fergie Time and magic happens' - Amorim revels in Man Utd fightback

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behind against Manchester City.

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'We have Fergie Time and magic happens' - Amorim revels in Man Utd fightback

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he never gave up believing his side could fight back from falling a goal behind against Manchester City.

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Saturday, 14 December 2024

Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier

Sam Burns was last in contact with friends on Friday morning ahead of going to ski alone in the Cairngorms.

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Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map

The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.

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Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier

Sam Burns was last in contact with friends on Friday morning ahead of going to ski alone in the Cairngorms.

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Friday, 13 December 2024

Chelsea 'best team in Premier League' - Frank

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

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'It's life limiting': Living with a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting

BBC readers share their experiences of having a diagnosible hatred of fidgeting.

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Chelsea 'best team in Premier League' - Frank

Chelsea are "maybe the best team in the Premier League right now", says Brentford manager Thomas Frank.

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Thursday, 12 December 2024

Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

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Stokes admits putting 'too much emphasis' on Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes admits he put "too much emphasis" on next year's Ashes in Australia and will now be "toning down expectations".

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Wednesday, 11 December 2024

What will Trump do about Syria?

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

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Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Ex-lawyer spared jail over false Iraq War claims

He was given a two-year suspended sentence over false claims of abuse made against UK troops in Iraq.

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Monday, 9 December 2024

Fan who flew 10,000 miles for derby meets team

Mackenzie had wanted to take in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park before the club's move.

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What Next for Syria?

Crowds gather at notorious Damascus prison, as Assad flees to Russia.

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Sunday, 8 December 2024

Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'

The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.

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Starmer welcomes fall of Assad's 'barbaric regime'

The UK prime minister said it was "early days" when asked whether the government would engage with Syrian rebels.

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Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised.

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Anora or Wicked? Golden Globe nominations to be announced

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also be recognised.

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Saturday, 7 December 2024

Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

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Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point

Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.

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Friday, 6 December 2024

Liverpool players are used to pressure - Slot

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League.

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Liverpool players are used to pressure - Slot

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League.

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Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.

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Raducanu begins work with fitness coach Nakamura

Emma Raducanu hopes to exploit her natural athleticism and reduce injury as she hires Maria Sharapova’s former fitness Yutaka Nakamura.

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Thursday, 5 December 2024

Amnesty accuses Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Israel denies the accusation, saying it is defending itself against Hamas attacks in accordance with international law.

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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Armband message one of truth & inclusivity - Guehi

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi says his 'Jesus loves you' message on his rainbow armband is one of "truth and love and inclusivity".

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Tuesday, 3 December 2024

'I worry every second': Mother of only British hostage in Gaza fears for her life

Mandy Damari tells the BBC she is increasingly concerned for her daughter Emily, who has been held for more than 400 days.

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Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

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Russian spies surveilled Ukrainian troops at US base, trial hears

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova, and Tihomir Ivanchev, deny a conspiracy to spy.

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Monday, 2 December 2024

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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Sunday, 1 December 2024

Liverpool were 'close to perfection' - Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his Liverpool side "came close to perfection" in their win against Manchester City.

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