Monday, 30 June 2025

Raducanu beats compatriot Xu at 'favourite tournament'

British number one Emma Raducanu cruises to a comfortable victory over compatriot Mimi Xu in her opening-round match at Wimbledon.

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Sunday, 29 June 2025

Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok

Trump says he thinks China's president will probably approve a sale to the unidentified group.

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Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity".

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Saturday, 28 June 2025

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

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Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

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Friday, 27 June 2025

Andrews' journey from set-piece expert to Brentford boss

Keith Andrews applied to be manager of League Two MK Dons in April - two months later he has been appointed boss of Premier League Brentford.

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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Kipyegon fails in bid to be first woman to run sub-four-minute mile

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

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Norris says he needs to make fewer mistakes

Lando Norris says he needs to stop making as many mistakes to ensure he has the best chance of winning the F1 drivers' title.

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Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.

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Tuesday, 24 June 2025

England chase 371 to seal brilliant win against India in first Test

Ben Duckett hits 149 and Zak Crawley and Joe Root both make half-centuries as England produce a brilliant run chase on the final day to win the first Test against India at Headingley.

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Monday, 23 June 2025

Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

Manchester United submit an improved bid of more than £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo.

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How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

Fast bowler Jofra Archer shows encouraging signs while making his first first-class appearance for four years for Sussex against Durham.

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How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

Fast bowler Jofra Archer shows encouraging signs while making his first first-class appearance for four years for Sussex against Durham.

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Sunday, 22 June 2025

Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

Day three highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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Saturday, 21 June 2025

England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

Day two highlights from the first Test match between England and India.

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Friday, 20 June 2025

Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill both hit centuries on the opening day of the first Test to give India early control against England.

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Thursday, 19 June 2025

Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

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Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

Hayley Butler, 40, died after falling ill following a procedure in Turkey, an inquest hears.

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Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran

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Is Donald Trump about to put the US at war with Iran?

The US president says his patience is “wearing thin” with Iran

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Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult.

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Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says sacking manager Ange Postecoglou after he led the club to victory in the Europa League was "emotionally" difficult.

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Monday, 16 June 2025

Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

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Grooming report pulls no punches - but will it lead to meaningful change?

For survivors of sexual abuse, practical on the ground change will be vital, writes social affairs editor Alison Holt.

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Sunday, 15 June 2025

Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

Footage from Reuters news agency shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa.

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Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

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Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

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Duplantis breaks men's pole vault world record for 12th time

Watch as Sweden's Armand Duplantis sets a new world record of 6.28m in the men's pole vault at the Diamond League in front of his home crowd in Stockholm.

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Saturday, 14 June 2025

Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

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Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

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Friday, 13 June 2025

Verstappen sets Canada pace after Leclerc crash

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashes in first practice at the Canadian Grand Prix as Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace.

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Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia.

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Q&A: Russian POWs, counting casualties and DIY bomb shelters

Your questions answered on conditions for captives

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Australia collapse to leave World Test Championship wide open

Australia suffer a dramatic second-innings batting collapse to leave the World Test Championship final hanging in the balance.

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Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell

George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?

Will protests spread to more American cities?

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Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment

Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.

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Boy whose father and nine siblings were killed in Israeli strike goes to Italy for treatment

Adam al-Najjar is evacuated to Milan, where surgeons can work to save his arm which was severely damaged in the attack.

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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

'Terrifically entertaining' - superb Smith knock puts England in charge

Jamie Smith scores 60 runs off 26 balls, including five sixes, to put England in a commanding position in the third T20 against West Indies in Southampton.

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Monday, 9 June 2025

Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced.

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Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley, with eight more actors announced.

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Sunday, 8 June 2025

Jobe Bellingham following brother's path but wants 'own identity'

Just as brother Jude did before him, Jobe Bellingham is set to move from the Championship to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

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'One of Europe's best technicians' - why Man City want 'genius' Cherki

Manchester City want to sign France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon, but who is he exactly and why is everybody so excited about him?

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

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Six games, six wins - but what have England learned?

England have started the summer by thrashing a depleted West Indies side - but what does it mean for the team's post-Ashes rebuild and World Cup hopes?

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Friday, 6 June 2025

Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president

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Elon Musk says Donald Trump is "in the Epstein files”

The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president

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Thursday, 5 June 2025

Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

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Eight injured on Ryanair flight hit by 'severe turbulence', police say

The flight's captain called ahead for medical assistance and the plane "landed normally" in southern Germany.

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Rangers on verge of Martin appointment

Rangers are close to finalising a deal with Russell Martin to become the club's next manager.

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Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say.

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South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

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Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

A man in his 30s is arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site in Windsor, police say.

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Monday, 2 June 2025

Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap

The two warring sides remain far apart on how to end the conflict after a second round of talks in Turkey.

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Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

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Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.

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Sunday, 1 June 2025

'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton.

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'I fought myself in the mind' - Alcaraz beats Shelton to reach quarters

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is through to the French Open quarter-finals after a four-set win over American Ben Shelton.

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Saturday, 31 May 2025

Norrie beats Fearnley after firework disruption

Cameron Norrie maintains focus to beat British rival Jacob Fearnley in a French Open match disrupted by loud fireworks outside Paris St-Germain's stadium.

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Norrie beats Fearnley after firework disruption

Cameron Norrie maintains focus to beat British rival Jacob Fearnley in a French Open match disrupted by loud fireworks outside Paris St-Germain's stadium.

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Friday, 30 May 2025

Embarrassing defeat and bizarre parade - inside Man Utd's troubled trip

The BBC's Simon Stone covered Man United's post-season tour of Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and the trip did not go to plan.

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Thursday, 29 May 2025

Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

Seventy-nine people were hurt when a car hit fans attending Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.

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Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw use a water cannon to stop trouble between Chelsea and Real Betis fans before the Uefa Conference League final.

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Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Wolves to reject Man Utd's five-year pay plan for Cunha

Wolves are set to reject Manchester United's proposal to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause over five years.

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Wolves to reject Man Utd's five-year pay plan for Cunha

Wolves are set to reject Manchester United's proposal to pay Matheus Cunha's £62.5m release clause over five years.

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Monday, 26 May 2025

'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett

The referees' body made a "poor management decision" in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester united, says former referees' boss Keith Hackett.

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'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett

The referees' body made a "poor management decision" in appointing Thomas Bramall to officiate Aston Villa's defeat by Manchester united, says former referees' boss Keith Hackett.

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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

The King and Queen are in Canada for a historic visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty.

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Sunday, 25 May 2025

Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League title aloft at Anfield - the first league title trophy lift in front of a crowd at Anfield in 35 years after their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

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Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League title aloft at Anfield - the first league title trophy lift in front of a crowd at Anfield in 35 years after their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

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Saturday, 24 May 2025

Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy

Lando Norris says his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix is a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season.

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Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy

Lando Norris says his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix is a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season.

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Friday, 23 May 2025

Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81

He was known for dramatic and unflinching black-and-white images of hardship, conflict and natural beauty.

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Thursday, 22 May 2025

Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

Centuries from Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett highlight a dominant batting display as England wrap up day one on 498-3 in the first innings of their single Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge.

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Wednesday, 21 May 2025

'Oh goodness me!' - Grimmond run out in bizarre fashion

West Indies' Realeanna Grimmond is run out in bizarre fashion to leave West Indies on 47-3 in their first T20 against England at Canterbury.

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Tuesday, 20 May 2025

French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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Her bravery shone through, says family of firefighter who died in business park blaze

Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, along with father Dave Chester, died in the fire.

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French paedophile surgeon says he is 'responsible' for deaths of two victims

Joel Le Scouarnec, who has been on trial since February, has admitted to sexually abusing hundreds of patients.

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Monday, 19 May 2025

Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

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Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

"Fear managed to defeat fury" is how one analyst interpreted liberal Nicusor Dan beating hard-right George Simion to the presidency.

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Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

Pedro Sánchez warns against "double standards" after Russia was banned from the song contest in 2022.

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Sunday, 18 May 2025

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson gives birth to twins

The former Little Mix singer says the two girls are "healthy and fighting strong" after being born prematurely

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'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says there are "lots of positives to take" from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he finished fourth from 12th on the grid.

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Saturday, 17 May 2025

Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history

A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club's history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

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Palace shock Man City to win first major trophy in their history

A first half goal from Eberechi Eze is enough for Crystal Palace to secure a 1-0 win over Manchester City and win the first ever major trophy in the club's history in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.

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Friday, 16 May 2025

Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife

The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together.

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Frank Skinner gets married after four rejections from his now-wife

The comedian announced on his podcast that he had married Cath Mason after 24 years together.

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Thursday, 15 May 2025

McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

American Ryan Gerard leads the US PGA Championship from Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald while Rory McIlroy endures a tough start on day one at Quail Hollow.

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Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Mayfair house owner told to scrap illegal basement

The council says the alterations, including removing historic features, were denied planning consent.

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Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 50, hospital says

The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.

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Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims

Cranswick says it has suspended "the team" at one of its Lincolnshire sites while it investigates.

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Monday, 12 May 2025

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

PM says UK risks “becoming an island of strangers".

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Blackmore - the humble pioneer who transformed racing

As trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore retires from the saddle, we look at her impact and success in jump racing.

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Sunday, 11 May 2025

'We are all frustrated' - Marinakis defends 'scandalous' confrontation

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo plays down owner Evangelos Marinakis' post-match intervention following the 2-2 draw against Leicester.

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Saturday, 10 May 2025

Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves.

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'Sorry if we got your hopes up' - Saints avoid unwanted record

Southampton avoid becoming an addition to a pub quiz question after moving past Derby County's record low total of 11 points.

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Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

At the age of 34, Danny Welbeck hits double figures for Premier League goals in a single season for the first time in 17 years in Saturday's 2-0 win at Wolves.

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Friday, 9 May 2025

Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

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Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.

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Women's World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2031

Fifa announces that the Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 tournament.

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Thursday, 8 May 2025

Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage.

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Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage.

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Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

Albert Alfonso, whose dismembered body was found in Bristol, sexually assaulted and blackmailed a teenager years earlier, a court hears.

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Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Arsenal need 'big balls and magic moments' - Rice

Declan Rice says Arsenal need "big balls" and "magic moments" if they are to overturn their semi-final deficit against Paris St-Germain and reach the Champions League final.

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Monday, 5 May 2025

'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time

Arsenal face a period of self-reflection as back-to-back WSL defeats threaten to derail what was shaping up to be a historic season.

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Sunday, 4 May 2025

Fourteen children bailed after boy's fire death in Gateshead

Eleven boys and three girls, aged 11 to 14, are being investigated on suspicion of manslaughter.

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Draper loses to Ruud in Madrid final

British number one Jack Draper misses out on a first ATP Tour clay-court title as Casper Ruud edges an absorbing Madrid Open final.

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McFly thrill fan after chance M4 services meeting

A chance meeting in a motorway services leads to a dream moment Joel, who has Down's syndrome.

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Saturday, 3 May 2025

Sabalenka beats spirited Gauff to win Madrid Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka beats Coco Gauff in a thrilling Madrid Open final.

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Friday, 2 May 2025

Guardiola to take coaching break after Man City

Pep Guardiola says he will take a break from management after he leaves Manchester City, though he does not know when he will retire.

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Thursday, 1 May 2025

Norris 'not worried at all' about title challenge

Lando Norris says he has "no reason to be worried" about this title campaign despite Oscar Piastri outperforming him at the start of the season.

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Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

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Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

Plus, President Trump receives bad economic numbers - but blames President Biden.

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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

English FA 'carefully reviewing' transgender policy

The English Football Association is "carefully reviewing" the decision made just weeks ago to allow transgender women to continue playing in women's football.

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Monday, 28 April 2025

O'Sullivan & Brecel race through to quarter-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan and Luca Brecel both take under 17 minutes to secure the one frame they required to clinch victories and move into the World Championship quarter-finals.

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Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

Exeter Chiefs suspend head coach Rob Hunter and attack coach Ali Hepher following their record Premiership loss at Gloucester.

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UN's top court begins hearings on Israel's legal duties towards Palestinians

Dozens of countries will give evidence at the ICJ hearings, which Israel has labelled a "circus".

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Sunday, 27 April 2025

Israel launches air strike on Beirut

Israel said it hit a Hezbollah missile store. The Lebanese presidency urged the US and France to press Israel to cease its attacks.

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'No-one expected this' - how Slot guided Liverpool to the title

As Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, BBC Sport explores the impact made by Arne Slot this season.

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Slot thanks Klopp moments after Liverpool win title

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pays tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp moments after the club clinched the Premier League title.

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Saturday, 26 April 2025

Highlights: Palace beat Villa to reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace reach the FA Cup final in spectacular style as Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr drive them to a fully deserved victory against Aston Villa at Wembley.

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Friday, 25 April 2025

Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

Women were trafficked to the UK from Romania and lived with their "controllers" at rented properties.

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Thursday, 24 April 2025

'One of my favourite wins' - Norrie battles illness to beat Landaluce

Britain's Cameron Norrie describes his first-round victory at the Madrid Open as one of his favourite wins in his career after overcoming illness to defeat Martin Landaluce.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.

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Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

Reports of interest first surfaced earlier this year but the Ibrox club has now confirmed "productive conversations" are ongoing.

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Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped.

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Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the incidents waste police time and calls for them to be scrapped.

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Monday, 21 April 2025

West Brom sack head coach Mowbray

Championship club West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Tony Mowbray after defeat by Derby County.

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Sunday, 20 April 2025

'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford.

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'If we don't score, nothing matters' - Man Utd lack 'a lot of things'

Manchester United's worst ever Premier League season hits another low as they fail to score in defeat by Wolves at Old Trafford.

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Saturday, 19 April 2025

Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open.

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Home-made Hawk-Eye? Sabalenka takes pic of ball mark to dispute call

Aryna Sabalenka takes a photograph on court of a disputed ball mark during her quarter-final victory over Elise Mertens at the Stuttgart Open.

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Friday, 18 April 2025

'Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety'

Inhabitants of Sudan's biggest camp for displaced people have had their lives upturned once again.

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Thursday, 17 April 2025

Flintoff 'didn't leave house for six months' after crash

The former England cricketer speaks about his recovery from the crash ahead of a new documentary.

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Wednesday, 16 April 2025

What does the 'definition of a woman' ruling mean for sport?

The UK Supreme Court's ruling could have wide implications, including in sport.

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Play Champions League Squares during Real Madrid v Arsenal

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

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Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Man murdered partner and neighbour on Christmas Day

Police describe 49-year-old Jazwell Brown's attack on the two women as "brutal".

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Man in court accused of threats to kill Nigel Farage

Afghan national Fayaz Khan is accused of threatening to kill the Reform UK party leader in a TikTok video.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/OcNYHWb

Man murdered partner and neighbour on Christmas Day

Police describe 49-year-old Jazwell Brown's attack on the two women as "brutal".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0YXl73y

Monday, 14 April 2025

Praised by Wolves - what happened when football manager joined happy fans in the pub?

Vitor Pereira lives up to the "first the points, then the pints" flag that appears at Molineux.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zVUcZqh

Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

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Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight

Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission

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Sunday, 13 April 2025

Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

It is now or never in the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou after Spurs capitulate again at Wolves, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

It is now or never in the Europa League for Ange Postecoglou after Spurs capitulate again at Wolves, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yvbplAV

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Piastri takes Bahrain pole with Russell second

McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix from Mercedes' George Russell with the second McLaren of Lando Norris down in sixth.

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Friday, 11 April 2025

RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

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Man guilty of selling fake halal meat to restaurants

Hamil Miah was found guilty of 10 counts of fraud and food safety offences on Friday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjTso7S

RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VfsbaTU

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?

People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FBTfSJ5

Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia sailing team has withdrawn its intention to challenge for the next America's Cup.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/475TWJr

Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

Welcome to Uefa Champions League Squares - the new BBC Sport game which you can play alongside the live match action.

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Monday, 7 April 2025

Watch: The Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests react to the weekend's football.

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Sunday, 6 April 2025

Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says derogatory chants about Phil Foden's mother from Manchester United fans showed "a lack of class".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HuZ9pCB

'The plan nearly worked' - will Maresca regret selection gamble?

Enzo Maresca stands by his decision to rotate his Chelsea team against Brentford - but will he come to rue the changes?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9Ylwvc

Saturday, 5 April 2025

An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title

European football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG - guiding them to successive Ligue 1 titles.

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An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title

European football expert Guillem Balague takes a closer look at how manager Luis Enrique has transformed PSG - guiding them to successive Ligue 1 titles.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2tw8KU

Friday, 4 April 2025

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

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Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/0f96a4l

Thursday, 3 April 2025

Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire.

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See all the Trump tariffs by country

A table showing all the new US tariffs announced by President Trump on Wednesday

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTVdQwY

Harris hawk captured after tormenting villagers

A resident says he was able to humanely catch the hawk, which has attacked an estimated 50 people.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/k2CKDp3

Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

Police and firefighters say two adults and five children survived the fire.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hHMrbz0

Wednesday, 2 April 2025

Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack

Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.

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Slovakia backs plan to shoot 350 bears after man killed in attack

Around a quarter of the country's brown bears will be culled after a man was attacked in a forest.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9OriUa2

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Girl missing in River Thames named as Kaliyah Coa

A recovery mission is now underway to find 11-year-old Kaliyah along the Thames, Met Police said.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/n3RQu74

Don't deport us over health issue, say British couple in Australia

A Macclesfield woman fears she will have to leave Australia due to her medical condition.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/AOVi1RQ

Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85

PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/7QpAe19

Monday, 31 March 2025

Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says

A spokesperson told the BBC Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

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Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious accident', spokesperson says

A spokesperson told the BBC Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9gpiSkm

Americanswers…on 5 Live! Could Trump run for a third term?

And why is Elon Musk handing out $1 million dollar cheques to voters?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/dDnIagX

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

Harry Kane hit his 22nd league goal on Saturday to reach a new milestone and move a step closer to ending his long wait for a trophy.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/grVklzO

More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble but hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3l59itg

Saturday, 29 March 2025

Should Forest have been awarded a penalty for this Mitoma challenge?

After a VAR review, referee Peter Bankes overturns his decision to award Nottingham Forest a penalty for Kaoru Mitoma's challenge on Elliot Anderson.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XKJGDlq

Kildunne scores hat-trick as 11-try England dominate in Wales

England may have put a different team out but the result was still the same as the Red Roses ran in 11 tries against Wales in front of a record crowd.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/6lDAWS4

Should Forest have had a penalty for this Mitoma challenge?

After a VAR review, referee Peter Bankes overturns his decision to award Nottingham Forest a penalty for Kaoru Mitoma's challenge on Elliot Anderson.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XKJGDlq

Friday, 28 March 2025

Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewm6yVS

Watch: Moment baby is born on Bangkok street after quake evacuation

A woman was seen giving birth to a baby shortly after evacuating from a hospital.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WQ2rHeF

Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests

Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewm6yVS

Thursday, 27 March 2025

RFU chief Sweeney survives no-confidence vote

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney survives a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/k2CeQEm

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wsc6H42

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Brisbane to build 63,000-seater stadium for 2032 Games

The Queensland Government confirms plans to build a new 63,000-seater stadium for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6abKYm

Monday, 24 March 2025

Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 helps Delhi Capitals clinch a dramatic one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GgJpDr9

Sunday, 23 March 2025

Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

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My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice

The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/vmtQlrS

Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

No group has claimed responsibility, but an official said the attack followed a pattern of raids by Islamist militant group al-Shabab.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GirFjXx

Saturday, 22 March 2025

At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RprEnxa

Police burn chemicals as running event cancelled

The popular Hastings Half Marathon was due to take place on Sunday.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsWnarI

Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

Home Office officials have discussed proposals to set up overseas "return hubs"

from BBC News https://ift.tt/IvVD6ia

Friday, 21 March 2025

Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century.

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Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

Joanne Sharkey hid what she had done from everyone for more than a quarter of a century.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/S9kjhHX

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcTrPXz

Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/mcTrPXz

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Players v tennis tours: why the lawsuit and what next?

BBC Sport tennis correspondent Russell Fuller looks at the key questions after a players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic began legal action against tennis' governing bodies.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UBZVAPm

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/j7odRsm

Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader says there has not been enough detail on the government's cuts to benefits.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/j7odRsm

Are Young Men in Crisis?

Gareth Southgate has said they are.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/jiBRDHI

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Teen killer of mum and siblings planned 'massacre of the century'

The 19-year-old will be sentenced on Wednesday after he admits to killing his mother, brother and sister.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GewUCut

Monday, 17 March 2025

'The party's not over yet' - Alan Shearer on Newcastle's ongoing celebrations

MOTD2 pundit and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer explains why his old club's EFL Cup final success to end their long wait for a trophy meant so much to him.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vvn7ORc

Sunday, 16 March 2025

Howe turns up 'drenched' to press conference after cup win

Watch the moment Eddie Howe arrives for his Carabao Cup final post-match press conference admitting to smelling "strange", following Newcastle's celebrations.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGdXTB7

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsO9CNk

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FsO9CNk

Saturday, 15 March 2025

England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff and keep alive their dreams of snatching a first Six Nations title since 2020.

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England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

England run in 10 tries to destroy woeful Wales in Cardiff and keep alive their dreams of snatching a first Six Nations title since 2020.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/wkPbULz

Friday, 14 March 2025

Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

Demand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/45DsPzq

Thursday, 13 March 2025

'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out

MOTD pundits analyse Julian Alvarez's "unfortunate" double-touch penalty that was disallowed for Atletico Madrid in their dramatic penalty shootout loss to rivals Real in the Champions League.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DSgjhP0

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

And can Elon Musk afford a tumble in Tesla's share price?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bavf9zc

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2whOKun

Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

Some are worried about the possibility of freezing payments for people with long-term conditions.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2whOKun

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fxp6MGs

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fxp6MGs

Monday, 10 March 2025

Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football

from BBC News https://ift.tt/lC01pnW

Sunday, 9 March 2025

'We need more Brunos' - Fernandes 'steps up all the time' for Man Utd

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the club need 'more' players like Bruno Fernandes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/8vRHW2a

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/a94wMEq

Six Nations Rugby

Highlights and opinion on a pivotal weekend of Six Nations action as Ireland face France.

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Six Nations Rugby

Highlights and opinion on a pivotal weekend of Six Nations action as Ireland face France.

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Saturday, 8 March 2025

Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/5F7f9Wc

PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day

The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2PREoY

PM pens heartfelt message to daughter on International Women's Day

The prime minister said he wants a future "defined by hope", not prejudice in a touching message to his daughter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2PREoY

Friday, 7 March 2025

'We're gutted' - Make-A-Wish trip cancelled after Eurostar disruption

Toni Mannion was looking forward to making "special memories" with her terminally ill daughter.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/VDvIcsm

Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

The case was one of the biggest of its kind in UK legal history, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/50LbqT7

Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

The case was one of the biggest of its kind in UK legal history, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/50LbqT7

Thursday, 6 March 2025

US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades

However the researchers say butterflies may be able to recover if urgent conservation measures are taken.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/9N8U35C

Cricket body apologises for Pope Francis Ashes post joke

The England and Wales Cricket Board apologises for a social media post joking that hospitalised Pope Francis "loves the Ashes".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/sQT5en1

Eddie the Eagle can fly v Ipswich - FPL tips & team of the week

With question marks around many of the top strikers this week, why not take a flyer on the likes of Eddie Nketiah and Beto, asks Thomas Woods.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7moD6j

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4FRDLuE

Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Millie Bobby Brown says journalists are 'bullying' her

The 21-year-old Stranger Things actress has reacted to headlines about her recent media appearances.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/by89uY2

Woman charged with murder of toddler found in pond

Annabel Mackey was discovered unresponsive in Kingsley Pond in Hampshire in September 2023.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/X1SoM9O

Millie Bobby Brown says journalists are 'bullying' her

The 21-year-old Stranger Things actress has reacted to headlines about her recent media appearances.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/by89uY2

Monday, 3 March 2025

Prince William's Welsh speech criticised by professor

A pre-recorded was published on social media video to mark St David's Day in Wales.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/su0LbyV

Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

President Macron proposes one-month ceasefire.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/E2g1UPC

Sunday, 2 March 2025

Gene Hackman loved acting but 'hated everything that went with it'

Those who knew him discuss his brilliance, as well as his disdain for the trappings of Hollywood.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kaiy43Y

Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

They held up pro-Ukraine signs on the route that the vice-president and his family were expected to take to go skiing.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/yqILC6c

Saturday, 1 March 2025

In pictures - Teddy Swims and Sabrina Carpenter lead way on Brit Awards red carpet

The world's biggest artists were on the red carpet at London's O2 Arena ahead of the ceremony.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/2BcQXnF

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuX02iz

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuX02iz

Bus crash kills at least 37 in Bolivia

About 30 people were also injured after two buses collided early on Saturday, police say.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqbfY97

Friday, 28 February 2025

Five issues for England after Buttler resigns

Picking the right captain and getting the best out of Jos Buttler are just two of the issues facing England after the captain's resignation.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/aF9Rwbm

Pope has 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says

The Pope suffers a sudden worsening of his respiratory condition, the Vatican says.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/3wePsnE

WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

Thousands of users reported problems on Friday, but the Meta-owned company says the issue is now resolved.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/GaEuNYc

Thursday, 27 February 2025

Gene Hackman's daughters and Clint Eastwood lead tributes to star

Morgan Freeman describes the actor as "incredibly gifted" while Clint Eastwood said he was "extremely saddened" by the news.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/FxRKMB2

King invites Trump for 'unprecedented' second state visit

Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EcDLFRZ

King invites Trump for 'unprecedented' second state visit

Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/EcDLFRZ

Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'

Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/HJhwx3F

Travel ban for man who 'tortured' women in Highland dungeon

The first order of its kind to be imposed by a Scottish court prevents Kevin Booth from leaving the UK for five years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/tR2DMpc

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BaPLRog

BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/WHXcvQK

American loses UK appeal to become legally non-binary

Lord Justice Singh says the issue is "better suited to resolution in Parliament than the courts".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/BaPLRog

Monday, 24 February 2025

M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

Police arrested the man after accusations against him were live streamed on social media.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kh0M5at

Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?

And will the president listen to European leaders this week?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/XoKYzsQ

Sunday, 23 February 2025

Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

George Mills wins the men's 3,000m title at the 2025 British Indoor Championship in a record time for the event.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/PQXFK8l

Saturday, 22 February 2025

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kq6Fg2U

Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/kq6Fg2U

Friday, 21 February 2025

Watch: Goat rescued from fifth-floor flat ledge in Madrid

A goat in Madrid was rescued by firefighters after it became trapped on a window sill of a tower block.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/4CdE6Gi

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

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Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/hcI0yBi

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

The Republican senator has spent 40 years in Congress, but said he has "unfinished business" before he goes.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/gqWkcN5

Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/f2SCtLo

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Netherlands to return stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

The Dutch Minister of Culture says he hopes this move will address the "historical injustice".

from BBC News https://ift.tt/phG0HAV

British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil says it is concerned over her disappearance.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/UBKcMiA

SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland

Debris from a Space X Falcon 9 rocket lit up skies across Europe before crashing into Poland.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGxpH4A

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Robson 'honoured' to bring women's game back to Queen's

Former British number one Laura Robson says it is a "huge honour" to welcome women's professional tennis back to Queen's for the first time in more than 50 years.

from BBC News https://ift.tt/pseg2Zw

What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?

Louis Rees-Zammit has re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but what does the deal mean for the former Wales rugby star?

from BBC News https://ift.tt/Kcz6t8o

Monday, 17 February 2025

Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club.

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Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

Neymar scores a penalty and sets up another goal as Santos beat Agua Santa 3-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, striking for the first time in his second stint at the club.

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Sunday, 16 February 2025

What’s up with Gen Z?

A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British.

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Saturday, 15 February 2025

Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

Neil Gourley breaks the men's British indoor 1,000m and Lina Nielsen does the same in the women's 300m at the Keely Klassic in Birmingham.

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Friday, 14 February 2025

£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top

The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League.

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£115m lottery winners invest in bid to take women's football club to the top

The directors hope the investment will lead to the club's promotion to the Women's Super League.

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Thursday, 13 February 2025

Two British nationals detained in Iran

The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses.

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NHS 'recovery plan' fails to deliver new dentists or more appointments

NHS leaders say the contract for dentists to carry out NHS work needs redrawing.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Elon Musk's 'take your kid to work' day

He brought his son to the Oval Office for a surprise press conference

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Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss

The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual.

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Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

Specialist officers are "negotiating" with a man at a building on Broad Street in Sheffield.

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Hundreds of tractors block Westminster in inheritance tax protest

Farmers from across the UK protesting in London against changes to inheritance tax.

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Chris Mason: Raids show ministers want to look tough on immigration

With high numbers still arriving in the UK, the government is keen not to appear wishy-washy on an issue that matters to so many people.

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Irish boxer John Cooney's family 'devastated' at loss of fighter

The family of a man who died a week after a title fight in Belfast say they are "touched" by condolences.

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why was Taylor Swift booed at the Super Bowl?

And is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content?

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Sunday, 9 February 2025

Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

The sportsman raised hundreds of thousands of pounds after being diagnosed with the disease.

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Saturday, 8 February 2025

Daly try gives England precious victory over France

England strike in the 79th-minute to win a roller-coaster Six Nations encounter against France at Allianz Stadium.

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Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

Watch as Joe Willock brings Newcastle United level against Birmingham City after a "very, very tight" goal-line decision in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Friday, 7 February 2025

Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos.

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What's on menu for King's Italian dinner with Tucci?

King Charles praises the culture of Italian cooking as he hosts a dinner ahead of a state visit to Italy.

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Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

Passengers are told the main line will not reopen until at least 22:00 GMT, after a day of rail chaos.

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Thursday, 6 February 2025

Spain's Hermoso was 'overwhelmed' after Rubiales World Cup kiss, court hears

Teammates of Jenni Hermoso have testified in a trial over a kiss between her and former football chief Luis Rubiales.

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Israel minister tells army to plan for Palestinians leaving Gaza

It comes after President Trump proposed for Gazans to relocate, drawing widespread condemnation.

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Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan

The resignation package offered by the White House is part of its plan to cut down on the number of federal employees.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

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Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government

Ministers say the plans will save money but some councils are worried they are diverting focus from other issues.

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Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

He says the move, which covers non-elite levels, restores fairness but human rights advocates have condemned it.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2025

Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

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Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.

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Monday, 3 February 2025

'Self-healing' roads aim to solve pothole crisis

Self-healing asphalt roads could soon offer a solution to the UK's pothole crisis, researchers say.

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Aston Villa sign PSG midfielder Asensio on loan

Aston Villa sign Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain until the end of the season.

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Sunday, 2 February 2025

Victims of Philadelphia air ambulance crash identified by jet company

Investigators have not been able to locate the aircraft's black box yet, which could provide clues into the cause of the crash.

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'The perfect batter for his time' - meet India's latest record-breaker

Meet India's latest batting superstar Abhishek Sharma, who struck a record-breaking 135 in their T20 win over England.

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Saturday, 1 February 2025

Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin.

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Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

Ireland score three second-half tries to launch their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin.

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Friday, 31 January 2025

Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder.

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Thursday, 30 January 2025

Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home.

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Wednesday, 29 January 2025

King involved in name change of Agincourt submarine that sparked 'woke' row

The name was changed to HMS Achilles reportedly over concerns that the original may have offended the French.

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White House rescinds memo on freezing federal grants and loans

The freeze on hundreds of billions of dollars of federal grants had been temporarily halted by a judge on Tuesday.

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Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

Author Neil Gaiman was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women - allegations he has denied.

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Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

The cinema in Leicester Square is one of the few remaining independents in central London.

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Monday, 27 January 2025

Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators.

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Sunday, 26 January 2025

Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.

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DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

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Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.

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Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.

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Saturday, 25 January 2025

'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?

Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers.

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'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?

Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers.

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Friday, 24 January 2025

UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile

The government says it will dispose of its 140 tonnes of radioactive plutonium - currently stored at Sellafield.

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Watch The Traitors series three's most iconic moments ahead of finale

Charlotte's fake accent, Linda's head turn and other memorable moments from this year's The Traitors.

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'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics.

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Thursday, 23 January 2025

Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

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Trump moves to expand 'fast-track' deportations

The new administration has also halted all refugee travel and processing, leaving thousands stranded as they wait to come to the US.

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Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain faecal bacteria

Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up.

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Monday, 20 January 2025

Sara Sharif's father's sentence referred to Court of Appeal as 'unduly lenient'

The Solicitor General has referred Urfan Sharif's sentence to the Court of Appeal.

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Sunday, 19 January 2025

Trump team's confidence is sky-high but warning signs abound

The new president's team is united for now but below the surface there are hints of trouble ahead, writes Katty Kay.

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Maybe the worst team in Man Utd history, says Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team "maybe the worst" in the entire history of the club after a 3-1 defeat by Brighton.

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Saturday, 18 January 2025

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.

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Friday, 17 January 2025

Luxurious Pompeii spa complex unearthed after 2,000 years

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home

The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

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Football tycoon's ex-wife wins £43.5m in divorce settlement

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.

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Thursday, 16 January 2025

After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear.

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Wednesday, 15 January 2025

'We're in a crisis now?' - Van Dijk calms concern over Liverpool form

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses any fears the Anfield side have suffered a blip in their Premier League title bid.

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Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Author Neil Gaiman faces more sexual assault allegations

The Sandman and American Gods author is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story.

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Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters snooker.

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Monday, 13 January 2025

King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration

The King will be at an event for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.

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King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration

The King will be at an event for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.

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Sunday, 12 January 2025

Girl's allergies so severe she tries new food outside hospital

Seren suffered her first anaphylactic shock at six months old and has needed her EpiPen six times.

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Saturday, 11 January 2025

Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

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Friday, 10 January 2025

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

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Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

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Thursday, 9 January 2025

Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband.

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Wednesday, 8 January 2025

Far-right group Blood and Honour has assets frozen by government

The sanctions affect neo-Nazi organisation Blood and Honour, linked to the skinhead music scene.

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Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

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Tuesday, 7 January 2025

'Lucky to be there next season' - Is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager?

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Monday, 6 January 2025

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City.

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Sunday, 5 January 2025

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Saturday, 4 January 2025

Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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Friday, 3 January 2025

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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'I lost my voice laughing': Dart fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

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Thursday, 2 January 2025

Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as a "faithful".

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Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

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Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

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Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

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