News Daily: More Brexit votes and Javid asks teachers for knife crime help

Your morning briefing for 1 April 2019.

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Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

Doan Thi Huong pleads guilty to a lesser charge of causing injury, and could be freed as soon as May.

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Brexit: Chief whip attacks cabinet's post-election strategy

The government should have made clear in 2017 that a softer Brexit was "inevitable", says Julian Smith.

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Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work.

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Japan reveals name of new imperial era

Japan's current era will end in a month when Emperor Akihito steps down in a historic abdication.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead in Los Angeles

The Grammy-nominated rapper was shot outside his clothing shop in South Los Angeles.

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Natalia Fileva: Russia airline co-owner dies in private plane crash

Natalia Fileva, one of Russia's richest women and S7's major shareholder, dies in a German air crash.

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Turkey local elections: Early result puts opposition ahead in Ankara

With Turkey in an economic downturn, the local polls are seen as a referendum on President Erdogan.

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Is our growing obsession with true crime a problem?

Over the last few years crime documentaries are everywhere, but ethical questions remain.

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Four things to expect this week

Two major new building projects open at last, and a huge trial begins in Asia.

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Uncovering Nazi massacre of Jews on Belarus building site

A thousand victims of Brest's wartime Jewish ghetto have been found as the city wakes up to its past.

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The butcher who went vegan in secret

Brian Kavanagh worked in the meat industry for about 15 years before becoming vegan.

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Can Northampton's 'dying' High Street be saved?

The town has lost three major retailers in five years. What can be done to stop the "downward spiral"?

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The Happy News: One woman's mission to 'make news less sad'

Emily Coxhead, creator of the Happy Newspaper, says she isn't covering over things with rainbows and glitter.

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'A lot of the team started to get ill'

How the UK's Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca won back confidence after a norovirus outbreak.

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The spirit of Somerset captured in black and white

A local photographer has portrayed Somerset life with monochrome images.

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Schools and NHS could be held accountable over youth crime

Nurses and teachers could be held accountable for not reporting concerns about children at risk.

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Minimum wage rates rise, but bills go up too

Two million UK workers on minimum wages receive a pay rise - but household bills have also increased.

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'She was so desperate, she swallowed a toothbrush'

The government's aim to move people with learning disabilities from secure units has failed, campaigners say.

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School LGBT teaching row: What is in the No Outsiders books?

The No Outsiders programme aims to teach children about the characteristics protected by the Equality Act - such as sexual orientation and religion.

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The Papers: Tory 'meltdown' and knife crime rethink

Minister calls on the Tories to appoint a Eurosceptic while prime minister outlines new knife crime strategy.

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Eurostar protest: Man charged with obstructing railway

A man was seen on a railway viaduct that crosses high-speed lines near St Pancras on Saturday.

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Ukraine comedian 'leads' in presidential election

Volodymyr Zelenskiy played the president on TV - now exit polls have him winning the the first round.

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Brexit votes: What happens next?

MPs are expected to vote for a second time on a range of Brexit options

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Labour plans national bank using Post Office network

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says the proposed Post Bank would protect community banking.

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Brexit fine: Ex-Vote Leave chairwoman does not apologise over spend

The former Labour MP Gisela Stuart says electoral laws needs "rewriting".

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Lion Mama: The woman who fought off her daughter’s rapists

Nokubonga Qampi killed one of three men raping her daughter and wounded two. When she was charged with murder there was a public outcry.

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Alex Jones hosted The One Show after miscarriage

The TV personality has revealed she realised she had had a miscarriage after a scan at 14 weeks.

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Zuzana Caputova becomes Slovakia's first female president

Zuzana Caputova, an anti-graft activist and political newcomer, beats the ruling party candidate.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Mother's Day card delivered to embassy

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband delivered the card to the Iranian Embassy as part of his campaign for her release.

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IS defeat: British fighters emerge after fall of Baghuz

The BBC has the first broadcast interview with Hamza Parvez, an ex-police cadet turned extremist fighter.

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The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart

From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life.

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Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone.

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Edmonton stabbings: Four people knifed in 'random attacks'

They were approached from behind and stabbed in the back in Edmonton, north London, police say.

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Grandparents' wartime love song recreated digitally

Stanley Bonds' 1945 composition for his wife is recreated digitally for her funeral by their grandson.

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Brexit: There are 'no ideal choices', says justice secretary

David Gauke said it would not be "sustainable" to ignore MPs if they voted for a softer Brexit.

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Teens charged over Birmingham Grindr date robberies

Victims were attacked after arranging meetings in Birmingham using the gay dating app Grindr.

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Model with alopecia wants people to embrace differences

Caitlin Leigh says fashion is for everyone after becoming a model since her alopecia diagnosis.

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My first Mother's Day without my mum

How do you cope on Mothering Sunday if you've recently lost your mum?

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'This is who I am': Three generations of transitions

Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories.

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'When his experience at Manchester ends, why not come here to Madrid?' - Zidane likes Pogba 'a lot'

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says Manchester United's Paul Pogba, who has been linked with a move to the Bernabeu, "knows how to do everything on the pitch".

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Why are university students catching mumps?

A poor vaccine uptake worldwide has led to an increase in mumps outbreaks, according to experts.

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North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

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Firefighters rescue hundreds of people stuck in toilets

London Fire Brigade has also rescued 17 children with their heads stuck in toilet seats.

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Brexit: Theresa May considers next step to break deadlock

Theresa May is under pressure from some senior Brexiteers to rule out a customs union with the EU.

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Ukraine election: Comedian is front runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

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Minimum wage: How high could the lowest salaries go?

The UK's lowest-paid workers are getting a pay rise - helping everyone from bar staff to carers.

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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

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Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit.

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Brexit: Will flights be disrupted?

The EU and UK have agreed a plan to try to avoid disruption.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sparkle'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "sparkle".

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More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says.

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Knife crime: More stop and search powers for police

Rules on searches without reasonable suspicion are being relaxed to tackle rising knife crime.

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The Papers: Tory 'civil war' over snap election idea

Sunday papers suggest Theresa May faces a backlash if she calls a snap election amid the Brexit deadlock.

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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Christchurch attacks: NZ gun suspect 'complains of treatment'

The accused Christchurch mosque attacker says he is being deprived of prison rights, media say.

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Honda workers march to save Swindon car plant

Hundreds of staff from the Swindon plant take part in a protest against the planned closure of the factory.

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Dominic Grieve criticises vote against him by local Tories

The anti-Brexit campaigner says he was the victim of "an orchestrated campaign" after losing a vote of no confidence.

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Crystal Palace 2-0 Huddersfield: Terriers' relegation confirmed at Selhurst Park

Huddersfield are relegated from the Premier League as second-half goals from Luka Milivojevic and Patrick van Aanholt earn Crystal Palace three points at Selhurst Park.

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When Drake turns up at your local club

Drake fans are delighted as the rapper plays an intimate aftershow set at small Leicester nightclub Republic.

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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants forced to sleep outside as US border patrol says processing facilities are overwhelmed.

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Ethiopian Airlines crash: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off.

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European Champions Cup: Edinburgh 13-17 Munster - visitors come from behind to reach semi-finals

Munster come from behind at Murrayfield to edge past Edinburgh into the European Champions Cup semi-finals.

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Llangollen priest to bless beer for 'real ale train'

Father Lee Taylor will say a prayer and splash holy water before the Llangollen real ale train departs.

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Man City go back to the top with easy win at Fulham

Manchester City cruise back to the top of the Premier League as they condemn strugglers Fulham to their eighth consecutive defeat.

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Hall of Fame honour for UK band who conquered the US

Keyboardist and vocalist Rod Argent and fellow singer Colin Blunstone were at the ceremony in New York.

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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

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'Duck-eating' fish removed from Lakeside shopping centre lake

The Environment Agency says the 25lb (11.3kg) catfish was seen eating ducks and other wildfowl.

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Gaza rallies to mark 'Great Return' protest anniversary

The rallies on the border fence with Israel began a year ago and left at least 189 Palestinians dead.

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Facebook to consider live video restrictions after NZ attacks

Sheryl Sandberg promises to explore limits on who can live-stream video, following the NZ attacks.

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BBC catches rogue traders selling black-market receipts

Traders filmed in a BBC investigation admitted selling up to £20,000 of receipts that could be used to cheat UK taxes.

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The male body positive Instagram influencer who ditched his six pack

Stevie Blaine, aka bopo.boy, struggled with an obsession over his body shape before a dramatic switch.

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Eurostar: Trains delayed by trespasser near St Pancras

Southeastern services are also affected by the incident near London's St Pancras International.

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Papery pyramid: A new look at the Louvre

French visual artist JR and a team of volunteers plaster paper around the Louvre's glass pyramid.

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Cyclone Idai: 'I hope help arrives soon'

Two weeks on from Cyclone Idai, BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports on the on-going problems in Mozambique.

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Trump threatens to shut Mexico border following migration surge

Mexico's president said he would not be drawn into confrontation and the threats were down to politics.

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Sala pilot David Ibbotson 'not qualified to fly at night'

David Ibbotson is thought to have been colour-blind, which prevents a night-flying qualification.

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The Brazilian butt lift and its effect on black body image

Shami, 23, wants a Brazilian butt lift. We follow her as she decides whether to go under the knife.

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Documents increase pressure on Canada's PM

An audio tape seems to show an ex-minister being asked to help avoid prosecutions in a corruption case.

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Brexit: Theresa May ponders fourth bid to pass deal

Theresa May is exploring ways to put her EU withdrawal agreement before MPs again, after its latest rejection.

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Tasmanian devils 'adapting to coexist with cancer'

There's fresh hope for the world's largest carnivorous marsupials whose numbers have been ravaged by disease.

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Week in pictures: 23 - 29 March 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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‘Now we get to tell them what to do'

Muses no more - after centuries of taking orders now women are the ones calling the shots.

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Ask children about social media use, psychiatrists urged

Questions about technology should be routine for children assessed for mental health problems.

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The Papers: Brexit: 'Mission unaccomplished'

Papers digest a third rejection by MPs of Theresa May's Brexit plan on the day the UK was due to leave the EU.

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Algeria: Hundreds of thousands march for President Bouteflika's removal

Police use water cannon and tear gas as protesters demand the resignation of President Bouteflika.

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Masterchef 2019: Squid risotto helps seal win in all-female final

The winning menu included squid risotto, griddled rosemary lamb chops and fig and hazelnut baklava.

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Brexit: After Theresa May's latest withdrawal bill defeat, what now?

Chris Mason on what was supposed to happen on Friday 29th March, what actually happened, and what might happen next...

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Big university gender pay gap revealed

Most British universities pay their average male employee more than they pay their average female employee.

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Betws-y-Coed houses are evacuated after mountain fire

The blaze spread to a forest and is now threatening properties.

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Mueller report into Russian interference to be released

US Attorney General William Barr says that "everyone will soon be able to read it on their own".

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Photographer's son pays tribute after her death in Harris

Photographer Agnes Proudhon-Smith died after being swept into the sea while taking pictures on the Isle of Harris.

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Clapham Common stabbing: Man killed outside Tube station

A man in his 40s dies after being attacked near Clapham Common Tube station in south-west London.

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'Grindr car-jacking' suspects arrested in Birmingham

Victims have been attacked after arranging dates on Grindr in a spate of incidents in Birmingham.

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Her's: Band's crash caused by 'wrong-way driver'

Liverpool-based duo Her's were hit by a driver in the wrong lane of a US highway, officials say.

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National Theatre faces gender backlash over new season

The National Theatre has been criticised for only hiring one female director for its new season.

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Keith Flint funeral: Prodigy fans line the streets

Thousands of Prodigy fans flocked to Essex to pay their respects to the band's late frontman.

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Bangladesh fire: Emergency exits in Dhaka high-rise 'were locked'

At least 25 people were killed in the fire that engulfed the tower block in Bangladesh on Thursday.

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Thunderbirds actor Shane Rimmer dies aged 89

He voiced Scott Tracy in the 1960s TV show and had roles in James Bond, Batman and Superman films.

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Brexit vote: Jeremy Corbyn calls for May to go

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn called for Theresa May to resign and call an election after MPs rejected her EU withdrawal agreement.

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Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months

Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago.

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Brothers who ran £2.5m drugs gang with their mother jailed

Two brothers led a crime gang supplying 42kg of cocaine over two years.

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Theresa May: 'A matter of profound regret'

Theresa May says the rejection of the EU withdrawal agreement will have "grave" implications.

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Brexit: Leave supporters rally outside Parliament

Crowds of Brexit supporters gather in Westminster to protest against the delay to Brexit.

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Brexit: How did my MP vote on the withdrawal agreement?

Check how your MP voted on the withdrawal agreement, covering the terms of exiting the EU.

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George Clooney calls for hotel boycott over Brunei LGBT laws

The actor urges a boycott after the country said homosexuality would soon be punishable by death.

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Toby Nye: Mum sentenced for gambling away cancer fund

Stacey Worsley stole more than £100,000 intended for Toby Nye's treatment.

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MPs reject May's EU withdrawal agreement

MPs reject Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement by 344 votes to 286, throwing the UK’s Brexit plans into more confusion.

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Easter eggs 'being pushed too early in shops'

Early sales of calorie-filled treats are fuelling the obesity crisis, a public health body says.

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Her's: Band killed in crash were 'lovely, lovely men'

Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens says Liverpool duo Her's were "sweet friends" who made "sweet music".

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First house price fall in England since 2012

But the Nationwide says house price rises in the other nations mean the UK average is still growing.

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St Paul's Cathedral suspected gunman arrested

Officers believe the man had a firearm in the grounds of the landmark in central London.

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Meet the rare tiger cubs making their debut at Sydney Zoo

The 10-week-old cubs - one male and two females - belong to a critically endangered sub-species.

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Agnes Varda: Influential film director dies at 90

Agnes Varda was one of Europe's most acclaimed film-makers, with films like Cleo from 5 to 7.

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Bahrain GP practice: Ferrari one second ahead of Mercedes in Bahrain practice

Ferrari dominate Bahrain Grand Prix first practice - one second ahead of Mercedes. Second practice 15:00 GMT.

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Van Barneveld reverses retirement decision less than 24 hours after announcement

Raymond van Barneveld says he will continue playing for the rest of 2019, a day after announcing his immediate retirement.

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Man Utd will make top four under Solskjaer - Giggs

Manchester United will finish in the top four under now-permanent manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, says former team-mate and Wales boss Ryan Giggs.

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Independent Group of MPs to become political party

The Independent Group names Heidi Allen as interim leader and registers for European elections if they go ahead.

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ITV boss says Love Island aftercare 'can't be forever'

The death of Love Island's Mike Thalassitis sparked a debate about how reality shows care for stars.

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Debenhams secures £200m lifeline with lenders

The chain completes a £200m deal to stay afloat, and leaves the door open for a bid from Sports Direct.

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The 'space burger' that fell to Earth

The unidentifiable frying object, landed in Colchester United's training ground on Wednesday night.

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Beyonce dedicates Glaad award to gay uncle who died from HIV

The singer says witnessing her uncle's battle with HIV was one of her "most painful experiences".

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Tom Hiddleston: Why China loves the 'creepy' Centrum ad

Hiddleston plays the role of a caring partner in an advertisement that has got Chinese women hooked.

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Australia 'focused on harmony' as Smith and Warner return after ball-tampering ban

The returns of Steve Smith and David Warner after suspension will not disrupt the Australia team, says the country's cricket boss.

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Britain's oldest men turn 111 years old

Alfred Smith, from Perthshire, and Bob Weighton, from Hampshire, were both born on 29 March 1908.

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LGBT people 'never felt more vulnerable' in Birmingham

Parents have been protesting same-sex relationship education at Birmingham schools since February.

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Boeing Ethiopia crash probe 'finds anti-stall device activated'

A flight-control feature activated before the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed, a report says.

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Jussie Smollett: Actor ordered to pay $130,000 to cover police time

The Empire actor is given seven days to pay costs for his assault case, which was dropped this week.

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Banksy: Devolved Parliament back on show at Bristol Museum

Devolved Parliament, his biggest known work on canvas, depicts politicians as chimpanzees.

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News Daily: Will Brexit deal finally pass? And Dando murder 'may never be solved'

Your morning briefing for 29 March 2019.

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Brexit: MPs face new vote on withdrawal deal

PM bids for support for the withdrawal agreement only but Labour says it won't back a "blindfold Brexit".

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Huawei sales top $100bn despite US-led pressure

The result comes against a backdrop of heightened scrutiny of the Chinese telecoms firm by the West.

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Keith Flint funeral: The Prodigy fans to line streets

Police expect a "large number of well-wishers" to line the streets of The Prodigy singer's hometown.

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'Russian hoax is finally dead', Trump tells Michigan rally

The US president rails against opponents at his first political rally since the Mueller report.

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Pink lake in Australia attracts and delights tourists

The spectacular natural phenomenon, caused by salt levels and algae, draws a crowd of admirers in summer.

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Woman dies in Waltham Abbey crash after police pursuit

Police had tried to stop a car on the M25 before the three-vehicle collision in Waltham Abbey.

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Fans of The Prodigy's Keith Flint to line procession route

A church service will be held for family and close friends but there will be speakers outside.

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Duo in Liverpool band Her's killed in US car crash

The duo from Liverpool and their tour manager died in a car accident on the way to a gig in California.

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Ukraine's presidential elections: five things to know

The seventh presidential elections in Ukraine will take place on 31 March.

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Quiz of the Week: Who's the 'culturally significant' rapper?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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First-time cover star at the age of 80

Retired teacher Beate Howitt has been taken on by top agency after winning a modelling competition.

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The Leavers marching 270 miles to ‘ensure we Brexit’

Brexit supporters on the March to Leave walk are reaching Westminster. We met them during the journey.

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'If you cut me open you’d see the British flag'

The comic giving a voice to teenagers waiting for British citizenship.

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‘Mobile barber shops will be a thing, trust me’

A start-up in London thinks it can shake up the barbering industry by persuading people to get their hair cut in a van.

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Climate change: How green is your parcel?

The Royal Mail is introducing e-trikes but what are other delivery companies doing to cut their emissions?

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Google, Facebook, Amazon: Should we break them up?

Some think the US tech giants are far too powerful. What would be the best way to curb their power?

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Slovakia election: Liberal Caputova bucks Europe's populist trend

Zuzana Caputova is new to Slovak politics, but she is the front-runner in Saturday's presidential poll.

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Connie Constance: 'British blood ain't all the same'

Rising star considers what it means to be young, mixed-race and British amidst the political 'mud' of 2019.

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Jill Dando murder case will never be solved, says detective

The detective who led the inquiry into the shooting of newsreader Jill Dando speaks to a BBC documentary.

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Newborn hip checks 'have failed to prevent late diagnosis'

Too many young children with hip problems are falling through the screening net, surgeons say.

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Killer frog disease 'part of Earth's sixth mass extinction'

A fungus that kills amphibians is responsible for the biggest loss of nature from a single disease.

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MPs call for inquiry into alleged forgery of signatures

MPs are pressing for an investigation into allegations that signatures on bank court documents were forged.

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Child killer Aaron Campbell's QC grateful to trial judge

The judge in the Alesha MacPhail murder trial told the court Aaron Campbell's advocate did not make up his defence.

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Trump backs off proposed Special Olympics funding cuts

Mr Trump faced backlash after his education secretary defended slashing $17.6m from the organisation.

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The Papers: 'One last chance' for May's Brexit deal?

Dramatic front pages mark the day the UK had been scheduled to leave the EU.

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Christchurch attacks: National remembrance service held

Cat Stevens is among performers at a memorial for the 50 people killed in two mosque shootings.

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Lyft valued at $24bn ahead of share market debut

The ride-hailing firm has priced its shares at the top of the expected range amid strong investor demand.

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Seven ways the world is not designed for women

From military equipment to smartphones - here are a few ways the world seems biased towards men.

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Van Barneveld retires with immediate effect after MVG defeat

Raymond van Barneveld announces his retirement with immediate effect after his defeat by Michael van Gerwen in the Premier League.

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Airlines face lawsuits over 'toxic' cabin air

Pilots and cabin crew are taking legal action saying they are exposed to "toxic" air during flights.

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Rare look at Myanmar military celebrations

The BBC is allowed rare access to Myanmar's huge military celebrations, marking the country's 74th Armed Forces Day.

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Regent's Park stabbing: Manhunt under way after man's stab death

Armed police have sealed off London Central Mosque, in Regent's Park, as part of the search.

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Big crowds can be norm for women's game, says Aluko

Ex-England striker Eniola Aluko says she can "absolutely" see a day when crowds of 40,000 are the norm in women's football.

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Mum's plea for girls to ditch leggings sparks protests

A letter from a mother worried about female students wearing leggings has sparked protests.

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'This is the IPL not club cricket' - furious Kohli brands missed no-ball 'ridiculous'

Virat Kohli furiously criticises the umpires after Royal Challengers Bangalore lost to Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

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Climate change: Global impacts 'accelerating' - WMO

The World Meteorological Organization says that the physical and financial impacts of global warming are speeding up.

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Scotland's best new buildings of 2019

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) announces its shortlist for its 2019 awards.

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Jump in antidepressant prescriptions in England

The number of prescriptions were dispensed last year exceeded 70 million for the first time.

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Sackler billions targeted in New York fraud lawsuit

The wealthy dynasty is facing new charges it fraudulently transferred money from opioid-maker Purdue.

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R. Kelly accuser breaks silence: 'I'm not ashamed any more'

Hairdresser Lanita Carter says watching R. Kelly's explosive TV interview prompted her to speak out.

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Saudi women's rights activists temporarily released

The three, named as Eman al-Nafjan, Aziza al-Yousef and Roqaya al-Mohareb, still face jail terms.

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Abdi Ali murder: Body-in-loft killer Gary Hopkins found guilty

Gary Hopkins killed Abdi Ali at his north London home and hid the body inside a duvet in the attic.

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Margam footballer guilty of hitting 11 boys with car

Amateur footballer Lee Taylor drove his BMW into 11 rival fans after his side lost 5-0.

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Brexit vote: What are MPs doing on Friday?

We explain the latest vote the government has given MPs and what it could mean for Brexit.

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Government plans Brexit vote on Friday

Commons vote on EU withdrawal agreement planned for Friday in fresh bid to break Brexit deadlock

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Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton calls for 'stricter' punishments for racism

World champion Lewis Hamilton says it is "crazy" that racism is "very, very prominent" in sport, and has called for stricter punishments.

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Managing Man Utd my 'ultimate dream' - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Sir Alex Ferguson was one of the first people he called after his position at Manchester United was made permanent.

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Pope says ring-kiss recoil was 'question of hygiene'

A video of the Pope pulling his hand away from worshippers attempting to kiss his ring went viral.

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Bangladesh woman with two wombs has twins one month after first birth

Doctors in Bangladesh performed a Caesarean on her after discovering she had twins in a second uterus.

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Three arrested in Labour anti-Semitism probe

Police say two men in their 50s and a woman in her 70s were arrested during March.

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Match of the Day Mix: Georginio Wijnaldum on the soundtrack to his life

Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum reveals the soundtrack to his life, including his son's favourite song, and the Kop anthem that still gives him goosebumps.

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I want to play in NFL - England striker Kane

England captain Harry Kane reveals he has a "real desire" to make a shock switch to play as a kicker in the NFL.

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Mother's anger after son's body lay in padlocked flat for weeks

The mother of a man found dead in Aberdeen tells BBC Scotland the council told her the property was not checked before it was locked.

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Don't you need a fireproof bra? What not to ask a W Series driver

W series drivers Alice Powell, Esmee Hawkey, Sarah Moore and Jessica Hawkins reveal some of the more ridiculous things they've been asked at motorsport events.

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Jussie Smollett: Donald Trump says case is 'embarrassment'

The US president says the FBI will be investigating after all charges were dropped against the actor.

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Nearly three million children in poverty despite parents working

Nearly three million children from working families in the UK are living in poverty, new figures show.

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Online child sex abuse case 'overwhelming Met Police'

Scotland Yard is missing chances to protect vulnerable children from exploitation, a report finds.

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BBC pays damages to Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko over report

The corporation apologises over an incorrect report claiming a payment was made to arrange talks with Donald Trump.

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One small step for man, but women still have to leap

Nasa does not have enough right-sized spacesuits for a planned all-female spacewalk, so a man will step in.

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Weary EU press say they're appalled by Brexit deadlock

There is harsh criticism and a sense of weariness over the UK parliament's Brexit paralysis

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Bangladesh fire: Huge blaze hits Banani building in Dhaka

Dozens of people are feared trapped inside a high-rise office block in the Bangladeshi capital.

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Half of babies born to families renting

Babies are now as likely to be born into rented accommodation as home-owning families.

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Grenfell Tower study: Cancer-causing chemicals found nearby

People living near the tower have health problems such as coughing up blood and breathing difficulties.

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India space: Has the country become a superpower in the stars?

Why is India in space and what is it doing there? BBC Reality Check takes a look.

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Migrant ship capture: Maltese armed forces take control of hijacked tanker

A special operations team seizes the tanker hijacked by migrants who did not want to return to Libya.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed Man Utd boss: How his dream became reality

When Jose Mourinho’s future was in the balance, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was not among the candidates to succeed him. How did he go from no-hoper to shoo-in?

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Watch: Simeon Jackson's horrendous failed Panenka penalty for St Mirren

Watch Canada international Simeon Jackson's horrendous failed Panenka penalty for Scottish Premiership relegation strugglers St Mirren against St Johnstone.

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How social media charted Solskjaer's journey - and vote if this is the right appointment

A social media timeline of how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer went from a 'joke' appointment to giving Man Utd fans the 'best night since Fergie retired'.

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Iceland's Wow airline collapses

The carrier says it has ceased operations and passengers should book with other airlines.

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Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appointed permanent manager

Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager on a three-year contract.

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England women thrash Sri Lanka to seal T20 series whitewash

England women make their second highest Twenty20 score as they beat Sri Lanka by 96 runs to complete a 3-0 series whitewash.

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Bafta TV Awards: Killing Eve leads but Bodyguard's Richard Madden misses out

Killing Eve's Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are up for awards but Bodyguard's Richard Madden misses out.

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News Daily: MPs reject eight Brexit options, and Facebook bans white nationalism

Your morning briefing for 28 March 2019.

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Two killed in 'senseless act' after gunman opens fire on Seattle street

A man shot at drivers and at a bus in what police describe as a "random, senseless act".

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Brexit: Push for May's Brexit deal after quit pledge

A day after saying she would resign, Theresa May still needs to win over the DUP and backbench Brexiteers

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Probation services: Part-privatised system 'flawed'

The chief inspector of probation says supervision of offenders should be brought back in house.

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Pinner stabbing: Murder arrest over shopkeeper death

Ravi Katharkamar was attacked while opening his newsagents in a "vicious and unwarranted attack".

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Prince William to honour Christchurch victims

Prince William will visit New Zealand on behalf of the Queen in late April, Kensington Palace announces.

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‘It’s vital children see that people like me exist’

Drag artist The Nightbus reads to children at a Drag Queen Story Time event in Liverpool and says it's important for children to hear stories that represent all ethnicities.

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Winning images explore social science

A selection of pictures by 14- to 18-year-olds explore the social sciences.

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Artificial intelligence used in kitchen bin

Can technology help to cut the vast amounts of food that never gets eaten?

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Has Brexit changed the city I knew?

Auliya Atrafi came to Hull as an asylum seeker. He returns to the city to see if it's still a welcoming place for immigrants.

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Can you stop your parents sharing photos of you online?

Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of her daughter Apple without her permission - was she wrong?

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'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'

Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment.

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Little Simz finally hits her stride

"I'm not gonna lie, I'm really happy," says the rapper, who's become 2019's highest-rated female artist.

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'My son's jawbone is all I have left of him'

Is the way in which the small fishing vessel industry regulated letting down our fishermen?

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Beto O'Rourke and the proliferation of white privilege accusations

The meaning of the term has evolved over the decades along with the way it is used and by whom.

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Tube sexual assault victim calls for CCTV on trains

One in four attacks happen on the Central Line, where trains do not have cameras installed.

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The woman who doesn't feel pain

Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation which means she feels almost no pain.

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5 Live celebrates 25 years: Watch the opening moments

Jane Garvey opens the station with the words: "Good morning. Welcome to a new network, Radio 5 Live. News and sport from the BBC, 24 hours a day."

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How many cigarettes in a bottle of wine?

A study suggests it is 10 for women and five for men, in a bid to communicate the health risks of drinking.

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'Fake' Botticelli painting is the real deal, English Heritage says

A supposed copy of a 15th Century masterpiece is actually found to have been created in his studio.

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Car theft rise prompts keyless warning

Insurers say £376m was paid out on claims last year following vehicles being stolen, a 29% rise on 2017.

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Should we kill cats and rats to stop extinctions?

Scientists call for a widespread cull of feral cats, rats, goats and pigs to save endangered species.

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Government ‘never met’ Seaborne Freight's financial backers

The Department for Transport held no face-to-face meetings with the backers of the ferry-less shipping firm Seaborne Freight, the BBC has learned.

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Firms drag their feet on gender pay gap reporting

Nearly two-thirds of big companies have yet to disclose their pay gap, figures show.

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Brexit: Firms tell MPs to 'stop chasing rainbows'

Businesses are 'angry and frustrated' at MPs for putting politics before prosperity.

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Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed.

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Boeing announces fixes for its 737 Max aircraft

The US planemaker is making cockpit alterations in the plane model involved in two fatal crashes.

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Man arrested over Grindr carjack robberies in Salford and Bury

The 21-year-old suspect is held after two men were stabbed and a third was threatened.

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The Papers: 'Therexit' and 'The end of May'

It's a day for playful headlines, after Theresa May offers to stand down to win backing for her Brexit deal.

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Rescued migrants hijack merchant ship near Libya - reports

More than 100 migrants are said to have acted after they were told they be taken back to Libya.

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Apology for Hispanic judge told to 'speak English'

A Texas official criticised a county judge for answering questions in Spanish during a news conference.

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No majority for any of Brexit options

Brexit deadlock: None of MPs' proposed options secures clear backing in Commons vote

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Explaining the US measles outbreak

According to officials there are 314 cases of measles currently reported in the US.

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Brexit votes: What options are MPs voting on?

MPs will vote on a range of Brexit options; what are they?

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U-turn over 'segregating' children at London housing development

Henley Homes now says it has "no objection" to communal access to play areas at a south London complex.

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Brexit: Theresa May faces Tory critics calling for her to quit

Theresa May is facing critics who want her to name a departure date at a meeting of Tory backbenchers.

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Game of Thrones' Sophie Turner: 'I love a soul, not a gender'

The Game of Thrones actress says she isn't attracted to people based on their gender.

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Air pollution: Residents told to stay on most polluted street

A council says it will not buy residents' homes on the most polluted street outside London.

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Take over pharma to create new medicines, says top adviser

Bits of the industry could be taken over as no new drugs are being made, says Lord Jim O'Neill.

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Jussie Smollett: Mayor says case makes Chicago look foolish

The Empire actor, who escaped hate hoax charges, "abused the city of Chicago", says the city leader.

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British-Canadian AI expert Geoffrey Hinton wins Turing Award

Geoffrey Hinton shares this year's award with two other leading figures in artificial intelligence.

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Avengers Endgame: Dead or alive? Marvel confirms surprise death... possibly

New Endgame posters suggest Shuri didn't survive Thanos's snap - but some fans don't believe it.

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Life expectancy drops among poorer women in England

It fell by 100 days in recent years in England, widening the gap between rich and poor, official data shows.

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How Brexit broke 'Team Ruth'

The 2017 election saw 13 Scottish Tory MPs united under the leadership of Ruth Davidson. But has Brexit cracked that unity?

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Tim Burton's Dumbo remake fails to fly with many film critics

Director Tim Burton has reimagined the Disney classic - but it falls flat with many reviewers.

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‘It’s sad I can’t use same playground as my friends'

Residents say children who live in private and social homes are being "segregated" in playgrounds at a south London complex.

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PFA boss Taylor set to stand down after 38 years

Gordon Taylor is set to announce he will step down as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) at the end of the season after 38 years.

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Two charged with rape over British girls' Ghana attack

Female victims on a school trip were "subjected to serious sexual assaults", say police.

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Jussie Smollett: Five big questions that remain unanswered

The Empire actor has had all charges against him of faking a racially motivated assault dropped.

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Typical council tax will rise by 4.7% in April

The second biggest rise for a decade means a £78 increase in April for a typical Band D property.

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Twitter birth-year hoax locks users out of accounts

The social network says that changing your birth year to 2007 won't launch a colourful design on the site.

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Barry Bennell abuse: Crewe Alexandra payout to ex-player

A solicitor for the former Crewe player said he hoped it meant other survivors would get justice.

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Government buys £12m luxury New York apartment for diplomat

The seven-bedroom Manhattan home "will help promote the UK", the Foreign Office says.

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Moment woman pushed in front of London bus

The victim, in her 60s, had a "verbal exchange" with another woman inside a Tesco, police say.

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Cardi B defends 'drugging and robbing' men

The rapper says "I did what I had to do to survive" while working as a stripper before finding fame.

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Brexit ASMR: whispering the Withdrawal Agreement

Finally, here's something that makes Brexit relaxing.

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Kvitova misses chance to become world number one by losing to Barty in Miami Open

World number two Petra Kvitova suffers a surprise defeat by Ashleigh Barty in the Miami Open quarter-finals.

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Have the Euro qualifiers taught us to love the Nations League? Lessons from first rounds

The Nations League seems a long time ago, the minnows might be getting better and tips for facing a Sergio Ramos penalty - things we learned from international week.

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Mike Ashley's Sports Direct considers Debenhams bid

Sports Direct considers making £61m buyout offer for the struggling department store chain.

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News Daily: More Brexit votes - and is this the end of speeding?

Your morning briefing for 27 March 2019.

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UK man arrested fleeing Australia on jet ski, police say

He almost reached Papua New Guinea before being captured on a remote island, police say.

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Brexit: MPs prepare for votes in bid to break deadlock

On the day the Commons takes control of the process, Theresa May meets Tory MPs to try and sell her deal.

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Austrian far-right activist probed over links to Christchurch attacks

Police investigate a donation to Martin Sellner, possibly from the suspect in the Christchurch attacks.

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Homeless children: One-year-old living in hostel

A single dad and his one-year-old who are living in a homeless hostel in County Antrim.

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How to draw the Prime Minister Theresa May as a cartoon

Dave Brown, from north London, has been caricaturing politicians for three decades.

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Road safety: EU plans vehicle speed limiters from 2020

The UK is urged to adopt similar rules to those provisionally approved by the EU, even after Brexit.

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India election 2019: Police seize $80m 'bribes' in raids

Indian elections are notorious for bribery - voters are wooed with cash, alcohol and freebies.

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New York county declares measles outbreak emergency

Unvaccinated children are barred from public spaces after 153 cases in Rockland County, New York.

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Longleat: Koala conservation scheme 'working despite death'

Longleat Safari Park says its project is still helping koalas despite criticism after one animal died.

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Type 1 diabetes insulin pump 'helps me just soar through my life'

Laura Dunion is one of the first NHS patients to get a new insulin pump that uses artificial intelligence to monitor her blood, so that her sugars stay within normal range.

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Children's joy at seeing dolls that look like them

A former social worker noticed that some children could not buy dolls that look like them. So she fixed that.

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The 'Angels' helping party-goers stay out of hospital

Volunteers for the Soho Angels work to reduce violence and keep late-night revellers safe.

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In pictures: From Blair to Brexit on College Green

Steve Forrest photographed a green outside the Houses of Parliament over several years.

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The first ever non-stop balloon flight across the globe

The first ever non-stop balloon flight across the globe

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Cycling heaven: The African capital with 'no traffic'

How Asmara in Eritrea unintentionally became a cycling paradise.

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How lunch with a friend caused years of trauma

Plans to reveal a new love interest to a friend over lunch ended in life-changing injury and mental health spiral for Bethany.

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Where is the Islamic State group still active around the world?

Iraq and Syria continue to see the most IS attacks, but the group is active in many other countries.

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How to create a period-friendly workplace

Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace?

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Lucy Rose wrote an album, then she realised she needed help

"I was sleepwalking through life before I heard my own lyrics," says the singer-songwriter.

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Van Gogh: How London inspired a genius

Tate Britain's new show highlights Van Gogh's three formative years spent learning about the capital and British art.

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Ranking Roger: The Beat singer dies aged 56

The two-tone singer died at home on Tuesday aged 56, surrounded by family, according to a statement.

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Craft workers 'need their own titles'

Skilled workers should be called "master craftsman" or "master craftswoman", a think tank says.

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The two sides in the Jussie Smollett case

The star insists he's been truthful, but Chicago's mayor calls dropping all charges a "whitewash of justice".

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Tate Modern overtakes British Museum as top UK visitor attraction

The London art gallery overtakes the British Museum's visitor numbers for the first time.

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The Papers: PM urged to quit... and an end to speeding?

MPs will tell Theresa May to say when she'll go, some papers report. Others lead on plans to limit road speeds.

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Sexual harassment on 'my first flight'

Stories of sexual harassment on planes.

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Derek Hatton withdraws bid to rejoin Labour

The ex-Militant man was only readmitted to the party last month three decades after being expelled.

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Islamic State group: What next for the families?

Kurdish authorities in northern Syria are struggling to cope with the thousands of captured IS families.

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Footballers speak out on racist behaviour by fans

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Raheem Sterling were among those who had racial abuse shouted at them at the England win in Montenegro.

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Yale revokes student's admission over '$1.2m bribe'

The family was allegedly part of the same scheme as celebrities Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman.

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Brexit: Petition to revoke Article 50 to be debated next week

The government responds and says cancelling Brexit would "break its promises" to the British public.

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Is Pope Francis kissing goodbye to ring tradition?

On Monday, the Pontiff snapped his hand away from 19 people trying to kiss the ring on his hand.

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Venezuela crisis: Day off as fresh power cuts shut down services

Power cuts have hit most of the nation, closing down hospitals, public transport and water supply.

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EU backs controversial copyright law

The Copyright Directive was backed by 348 MEPs, with 278 against.

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Rebecca Kenna quits snooker league over 'men only' rule

Rebecca Kenna says she was stopped from playing in two fixtures due to clubs operating a "men only" policy.

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Judge warns over 'professional beggars'

District judge Barney McElholm said professional groups of beggars are flying into Northern Ireland on a regular basis.

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Brexit: MPs set out plan to consider alternatives to PM's deal

The Commons will consider alternatives to Theresa May's deal in attempt to break current deadlock.

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Bees: Many British pollinating insects in decline, study shows

Rarer pollinators are struggling and scientists say this could threaten the UK's long-term food security.

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How the Jussie Smollett drama unfolded

The Empire actor is charged with filing a false police report after claiming he'd been attacked.

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Ryanair trolling of British Airways' mistake backfires

Ryanair's attempt to tease British Airways over its flight plan mistake backfires.

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Horned pit viper and tree frogs found at Indian airport

Nine boxes of rare animals were taken from a passenger by customs officials at Chennai airport in India.

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US drug company settles opioid lawsuit

The drug company owned by the wealthy Sackler dynasty is facing 2,000 claims over its painkiller.

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Charges against Jussie Smollett dropped

Prosecutors drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett which alleged he staged a homophobic attack - US media

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In pictures: Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Cuba

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have made history by becoming the first members of the Royal Family to visit Cuba.

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Wings Over Scotland: Kezia Dugdale stands by 'homophobic' tweet claim

Kezia Dugdale says it remains her "honest view" that a tweet by blogger Stuart Campbell was homophobic.

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European MPs vote to end summer time clock changes

EU states should be able to abolish daylight saving time from 2021, MEPs decide.

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Royal Albert Hall singer asked to change 'pro-EU' dress

Opera singer Anna Patalong had chosen to wear a yellow dress, featuring a blue sash with yellow stars.

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Viewer spots mystery face in the clouds

A surprise guest makes an appearance in the BBC Scotland weather forecast. But who is it?

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Brexit: MPs have voted for a process of indicative votes but what is that?

Newsnight explains the process after MPs opted to take control of Brexit and the parliamentary timetable.

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Petra Kvitova: Man who stabbed tennis star sentenced to jail

Her playing left hand was severely injured after the attack in 2016.

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Fart bullying case: Engineer contests A$1.8m court ruling

David Hingst says his boss at a Melbourne firm caused "stress" by breaking wind six times a day.

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Spider-Man spin-off Morbius films in Manchester's Northern Quarter

Starring Jared Leto and Matt Smith, Morbius - based on a comic book - is set for release next summer.

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Police response to disco crush investigated

The first police officers at the scene of the tragedy withdrew to await support, it has been revealed.

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Peterborough GP 'missing, feared dead' in French Alps

French authorities say Robert Bailey, 63, from Peterborough, set out on a hike on Friday.

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Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming sells 10 million copies

The memoir, published in November, could be the world's most popular autobiography, its publisher claims.

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Mattel unveils BTS dolls to mixed response from fans

US toymaker Mattel has unveiled a collection of BTS dolls and the response has been mixed.

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McGregor retires - has he quit for good or is it a negotiating tactic?

News of Conor McGregor's announced "retirement" may have set the internet ablaze but is it just a negotiating ploy from the UFC star?

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Montenegro charged with racist behaviour by Uefa

Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro following the Euro 2020 qualifier against England on Monday, with one of the charges relating to racist behaviour.

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Apple, Netflix, Amazon: The battle for streaming survival

As Apple moves into streaming TV what will it mean for Netflix, Disney and Amazon?

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Male pill - why are we still waiting?

Another male pill passes human safety tests - but it won't be widely available any time soon, experts say.

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Jack Shepherd: Speedboat killer to return to UK

Jack Shepherd's lawyers say he "agrees to be extradited" from Georgia where he was in hiding.

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Brexit options 'narrowing', says health secretary

Matt Hancock urges MPs to back the PM's deal, after MPs vote to take control of the Brexit process.

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Nasa's first all-female spacewalk scrapped over spacesuit sizes

The US space agency cites the lack of ready medium-size spacesuits that fit best female astronauts.

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England women beat Sri Lanka to win T20 series

England thrash Sri Lanka by eight wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their Twenty20 series against their hosts.

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'The great era we forecast may not happen - it is a heavyweight disaster'

Three elite heavyweights, three underwhelming fight announcements. Does the heavyweight scene resemble a 'disaster' and just what is going on?

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Brexit: Flu vaccine 'could be airlifted into UK'

Drugs firm Sanofi has plans to fly supplies into the UK if transport routes are disrupted by Brexit.

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'My life savings have been wiped out'

Investors face a two-year wait to see if they'll get any money back from a collapsed investment firm.

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Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor announces MMA retirement

Former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor says he has decided to retire from the sport.

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News Daily: MPs to vote on other Brexit plans and England players abused

Your morning briefing for 26 March 2019.

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Australian gun laws: One Nation party 'sought NRA money' in US

The minor One Nation party discussed softening Australia's strict gun laws with the NRA, videos show.

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US-Mexico border wall: Pentagon authorises $1bn transfer

President Trump declared a national emergency to bypass Congress and divert funds for the project.

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Councils fixed more potholes as budgets grew

But nearly £10bn is needed to bring all roads up to scratch, an annual survey suggests.

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Mexico demands apology from Spain and the Vatican over conquest

President López Obrador says the indigenous peoples were subjected to human rights abuses.

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Brexit: Action urged to preserve EU citizens' rights to benefits

EU nationals who have paid UK taxes for years could be denied benefits after Brexit, says a report.

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In pictures: Sony World Photography Awards shortlist

A selection of images from this year's World Photograph Awards.

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Is China's fishing fleet taking all of West Africa's fish?

The BBC investigates illegal and unsustainable fishing off the west coast of Africa to find out how one of the most fertile ecosystems on earth has been pushed to the brink.

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The ex-poachers saving snow leopards in Russia

In Sailugemsky National Park, snow leopards have found an unlikely ally - ex-poachers

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In pictures: Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache's London house

The house of Kenyan artist Khadambi Asalache has become London's newest museum.

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Brexit debate: Do petitions ever work?

More than five million people have signed a petition against Brexit - but do petitions ever work?

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The amateur sleuth who searched for a body - and found one

An indigenous mother goes missing in North Dakota. Why did it take a volunteer group to bring her home?

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'I paid £160 for a pair of limited edition nappies'

How collecting colourful washable nappies can become a costly and even somewhat addictive hobby.

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Surgeons who want you to touch knife crime

A medical team is trying to intervene to stop stabbings, rather than waiting to treat them when they happen.

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Line of Duty: New series is 'scariest yet'

AC-12 are hunting "Balaclava Man" and his gang of murderous criminals as the hit TV drama returns.

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‘Exonerated’: Arkansans celebrate Mueller report’s findings

Enthusiasm for the president has not dimmed in Russellville, where locals cheer an "exonerated" Mr Trump.

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Eve Myles and Moby for Hay Festival line-up

The line-up for this spring's Hay Festival is unveiled, including Keeping Faith star Eve Myles.

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Michael Avenatti: Stormy Daniels lawyer accused of fraud

Michael Avenatti is charged with trying to extort more than $20m from sports apparel giant Nike.

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Coroners could investigate stillbirths, say ministers

Coroners may be given new powers to investigate stillbirths so that each death is independently assessed.

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Breast ironing awareness 'needed in school'

The practice involves ironing a girl's chest with hot objects to delay breasts from growing

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Joe Lycett calls for better LGBT dialogue

The comedian says people need to be 'compassionate' when they communicate online.

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Top bosses' £4m pay packet ‘damaging’ to UK reputation

Excessive executive pay is undermining the reputation of British companies, says the business committee.

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The Papers: MPs 'seize control of Brexit'

Front pages ponder whether Remainers have "stolen Brexit", the PM might resign, or the UK will have an election.

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Brexit: How did my MP vote on taking control?

Check how your MP voted in the latest Brexit vote.

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Rio Ferdinand and Olly Murs pick Premier League poetry winners

A class of five-year-olds beat 25,000 entries to win a Premier League poetry competition.

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Norfolk toddler suffocated by baby monitor cord

Jessica Duggan's parents say they thought they were doing "the right thing" by using the device.

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MPs back votes on Brexit alternatives by 329 votes to 302

MPs vote to take control of Commons business in unprecedented move to try to find majority for any Brexit option .

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Crack use up in England after 'aggressive marketing'

Health workers say there is less stigma about the form of cocaine and new users are being attracted.

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Wheelchair user refused nightclub entry as music 'too rowdy'

A BBC journalist says she was refused entry to a nightclub because the music was not suitable.

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Apple launches its own credit card

The tech giant confirmed that it was branching out into personal finance at a live event in the US.

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Scott Walker: A life in music in pictures

The star, who has died aged 76, first found fame in the 1960s with The Walker Brothers.

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The desperate head teacher battling unpaid school bills

A head teacher has risked her job by inviting BBC Panorama to film the financial chaos at her school.

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Trump hints at payback for 'evil' enemies over Mueller report

Speaking in the Oval Office, Mr Trump says no other president should face such "a false narrative".

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Birmingham LGBT lessons row school staff 'distraught'

Hazel Pulley, CEO of the trust which runs Parkfield Community School, said classes have been paused.

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Emiliano Sala: Cardiff set to claim transfer deal 'not legally binding'

Cardiff City football are set to tell Fifa the deal to buy Emiliano Sala from Nantes for £15m was not legally binding.

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Horsford United FC: Life ban for goalkeeper who punched referee

Aaron Wick of Horsford United FC knocked a referee unconscious after a penalty was awarded.

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Potholes mean marathon now called 'multi-terrain'

The race held in Cape Wrath as a road event for more than 15 years is now having to be described as "multi-terrain".

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New brain cells made throughout life

The study could lead to new ideas for treating Alzheimer's disease, say the researchers.

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Britons get 'bad deal' from broadband giants

Slow speeds and poor value for money top lists of complaints about big UK broadband providers.

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Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza after rocket hits house

Israel blamed the militant group Hamas after seven people were injured in a rocket attack.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z help boost Louvre visitors in 2018

The museum partly attributes a record-breaking year to a music video filmed in front of the Mona Lisa.

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Jeremy Corbyn egging: Brexiteer jailed for 28 days

John Murphy admits assaulting the Labour leader at a mosque in London and is jailed for 28 days.

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Bohemian Rhapsody opens in China, minus all the gay bits

The Oscar-winning biopic debuts in China with references to Freddie Mercury's sexuality censored.

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Dr Dre removes university boast post about daughter

He said his daughter got in to USC 'all on her own' but was criticised over large college donation.

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BA plane lands in Edinburgh instead of Dusseldorf by mistake

The mistake only became apparent when the "welcome to Edinburgh" announcement was made.

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Kezia Dugdale's homophobia claim about blogger's tweet 'absurd'

Blogger Stuart Campbell takes the former Scottish Labour leader to court after she publicly called his tweets "homophobic".

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Automation could replace 1.5 million jobs, says ONS

The jobs of women, the young and part-time workers are most at risk from automation, the ONS says.

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British no more: Why some UK citizens face Brexit dilemma

Austria rarely allows dual citizenship, and for some Britons this is a problem.

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Mueller report: Trump triumphant after being cleared of collusion

The US president claims he was exonerated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.

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Seven injured as Gaza rocket hits home in central Israel

It is the furthest a Palestinian rocket has reached in Israel since a 2014 conflict in Gaza.

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'The biggest EU story since the fall of the Berlin wall'

Two foreign correspondents in Brussels gave us the European view on covering Brexit

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Rock enigma Scott Walker dies aged 76

Scott Walker, one of the most enigmatic and influential figures in rock history, has died aged 76.

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Majestic Wine to close stores and rebrand as Naked

The wine retailer is planning to rename itself Naked Wines and focus on its online business.

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Big Sean talks about struggle with anxiety and depression

Sean says he has coped with mental health issues for many years but needed professional help in 2018.

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Meet Northern Ireland's first amputee football club

Belfast Amputee Football Club is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.

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Sackler Trust suspends new UK donations

The Sackler family halts new charitable donations and denies claims it helped fuel the US opioid crisis.

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Harry Potter: Tonna fan bags memorabilia world record

A YouTuber amasses a collection of more than 3,600 items to "Slytherin" to the record books.

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Anglesey man's autism helped by mountain hikes

He's 47 and can't wash, feed or dress himself - but long walks help Spencer Kay come into his own.

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We expect hostile environment in Montenegro - Southgate

Gareth Southgate says England's young players need to prepare for a "hostile environment" when they play in Montenegro on Monday.

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Fans booing caused nerves in Scotland win over San Marino, says McLeish

Scotland's play was affected by nerves as a result of fans booing during the 2-0 win in San Marino, says boss Alex McLeish.

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First and second class stamp prices rise

Royal Mail had to apologise for the rise which broke Ofcom rules, but said the increase was kept to a minimum.

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News Daily: Trump cleared of Russia conspiracy and May to meet cabinet

Your morning briefing for 25 March 2019.

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Christchurch attack: New Zealand's Ardern orders top-level inquiry

Jacinda Ardern orders the highest level of public inquiry to examine whether more could have been done.

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Brexit: Cabinet to meet amid pressure on May

It comes after a weekend of speculation about the PM's leadership and claims of a plot to oust her.

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Cyclone Veronica: Destructive winds and rain lash Australia

Cyclone Veronica has brought destructive winds and torrential rains, prompting safety warnings.

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Preventable deaths? The story of Grenfell Tower flat 113

Firefighters risked their lives to save residents of Grenfell Tower, but could they have rescued more than they did?

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Delhi Crime: New drama tells story of bus rape investigation

A new series follows the woman who led the investigation into a brutal attack that shocked the world.

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What's happening this week?

Our round-up of the world's most interesting news events of the next seven days.

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'Muslims don't date, we marry'

The British entrepreneur who has set up a global dating app specifically for Muslims.

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Bisexuality: 'A straight couple raped me because I'm bi'

Sali shares her story with Radio 1 Newsbeat as part of our new documentary Battling To Be Bi.

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Brexit: What is Common Market 2.0?

What do politicians mean when they talk about Common Market 2.0 or a Norway plus solution?

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Drugs smuggled into Guys Marsh prison in dead rats

The find "shows the extraordinary lengths criminals will go to smuggle drugs", the Prison Service says.

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'At 11 years old, my dad sold me for sex'

After years of abuse, Kayti shares the horrors she lived through in a US town and how she finally got out.

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Might this Nazi-stolen painting be returned?

The Uffizi Gallery has replaced it with a copy, and the exact location of the original is a mystery.

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Instagram cleaners: Using housework as therapy

Harriet Knock shares cleaning tips on Instagram and encourages people to talk about mental health.

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Tim Peake joins Scouts Association to launch a new science badge for scouts.

Tim Peake says the new science badge for scouts will help highlight different career opportunities for the youth.

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'Make people want to try harder'

If you have a happy workplace culture, staff will work harder, says beer firm boss Alistair Hargreaves.

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Invoice scams hit 40% of firms, says report

Scams take place when fraudsters trick firms into transferring money by posing as legitimate payees.

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10 years of Grindr: A rocky relationship

A look back at the highs and lows from the first 10 years of dating app Grindr.

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MPs' expenses editor 'more resolute' after Queen talk

The editor who broke the MPs' expenses scandal says a royal chat encouraged him to keep investigating.

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Figges Marsh 'shooting': Woman and girl, 11, injured

Police are trying to trace a group of people seen in Figges Marsh, London, before shots were fired.

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Prince Charles and Camilla make history in Cuba

The couple are the first members of the royal family to visit the country in an official capacity.

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Knife crime: Tony Blair says police losing knife crime battle

The former prime minister says "the emergency" means he is more worried about his own children.

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Newspaper headlines: May's premiership and 'children damaged by cannabis'

The newspapers again focus on Theresa May's position ahead of a critical week for Brexit.

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Thailand election: Pro-military political party takes lead

Palang Pracha Rath Party gains more than seven million votes, preliminary election results show.

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Kenyan science teacher Peter Tabichi wins global prize

A science teacher who gives most of his salary to support poor pupils wins the Global Teacher Prize.

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Mongolia's toxic warning to the world

A cities are grappling with air pollution but the small capital of Mongolia is suffering from some of the worst in the world.

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Trump-Russia inquiry: President 'did not conspire with Russia'

The president's campaign "did not conspire" with Russia during the 2016 election, Robert Mueller's report says.

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Harry Potter-themed Tenby beach art proposal proves a winner

Ben Griffiths surprised girlfriend Nia Roderick by commissioning sand artist Marc Traenor to propose.

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McLeish booed as Scotland labour to win in San Marino

Scotland boss Alex McLeish is booed as his side labour to a Euro 2020 qualifying win over minnows San Marino.

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Player Rater: Have your say in San Marino v Scotland

Rate the players as Alex McLeish's Scotland try and bounce back against San Marino in Euro 2020 qualifying.

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'Sexist' cycle safety campaign sparks storm

An attempt by the German transport ministry to mix sex with cycle helmets meets a mixed response.

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Wales 1-0 Slovakia: Ryan Giggs' side begin qualifying campaign with win

Wales beat one of their main Euro 2020 qualifying rivals Slovakia thanks to Daniel James' first-half strike in Cardiff.

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Arsenal thrash Liverpool to move top of WSL

Beth Mead scores twice as Arsenal move top of the Women's Super League with a resounding victory at Liverpool.

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The Disney-Fox giant in five charts

What Disney's takeover of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox means for the industry - in charts.

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Cyclone Idai: What the aftermath looks like

BBC reporter Pumza Fihlani gives a glimpse of what the trail of destruction in Mozambique looks like.

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Yellow vest protests: Injured protester's family to press charges

The 73-year-old woman was seriously injured at a banned yellow vest protest in Nice.

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Driver stranded at high tide on Holy Island causeway

The man had attempted to drive across in a campervan an hour after the safe crossing time ended.

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Australia's Warner scores 85 on IPL return

Australia batsman David Warner scores 85 on his IPL comeback after missing last year's tournament for his involvement in a ball-tampering scandal.

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Norway cruise ship heads to port after passenger airlifts

The vessel got into difficult off Norway's coast and hundreds of passengers were airlifted off.

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Mum begs thief for daughter's lock of hair from stolen bag

Kirsty Baldwin said the lock of hair was "all we had left" of her two-year-old daughter who died.

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Britons tell of 'frightening' Norway cruise ship rescue

Some 200 Britons are rescued as a cruise ship is stranded off the Norwegian coast.

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Huge fossil discovery made in China's Hubei province

The fossils found on a river bed in eastern China are estimated to be about 518 million years old.

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The Great Escape remembered 75 years on

Only three Allied prisoners managed to escape the German PoW camp, 50 were executed.

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Man found stabbed to death in Pinner

The man was found stabbed to death in a property in Pinner, north-west London, at about 06:00 GMT.

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Jenny Lewis: 'I'm a barf bag poet'

The singer discusses writing a "rebound album" on scraps of paper and aeroplane sick bags.

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Banksy-style artwork the talk of Portstewart

Local traders say mystery guerrilla street art is bringing more tourists to the north coast town.

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Erdington crash: Children, aged 3 and 5, among injured

Five people are taken to hospital following a crash involving a people carrier and a car in Birmingham.

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How Pope Francis could shape the future of robotics

Pope Francis hosts discussions on the future of robotics and ethics at the Vatican in Rome.

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Mueller report: US Congress awaits key findings from Attorney General Barr

The Attorney General is expected to submit key conclusions from the report on Sunday.

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Thailand votes in first post-coup election

The military says the vote will restore democracy, but it is expected to remain influential.

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Brexit: May urged to quit to help deal pass

Senior Tories may back the PM's deal if they know she will not lead the next stage of EU negotiations.

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Aerial footage shows scale of Brexit protest

Nine minutes condensed into just 90 seconds - protesters walk from Park Lane to Parliament Square.

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Caerphilly burns survivor enters beauty pageant

Laura Masters spent years hiding her scars but wants to help other burns survivors boost their confidence.

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'I'm from a crime family but I'm no criminal'

Marguerita Vonral's grandad was a gangster but it was the women of the family who made her strong.

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What's going on with the UK economy?

Employment is soaring but growth is tepid, so what should we make of the state of the UK economy?

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Christchurch shootings: The people killed as they prayed

The lives and stories of those killed in the two Christchurch mosque attacks.

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The grieving mum helping underprivileged students

How a grieving mother created a trust to help underprivileged students embarking on university life.

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How Great Escape veteran Alan Bryett was foiled in 1944

Alan Bryett helped dispose of mud and sand as the tunnels were being dug at the German prison camp.

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Eurovision: Iceland embraces Hatari's bleak message for Israel contest

The band are called Hater. Their lyrics are dark and political and they want to cause a stir at Eurovision.

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Cyclone Idai: How prepared was southern Africa?

The tropical cyclone took governments by surprise and caused widespread destruction across the region.

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Kosovo war: The conflict that won't go away

It's been 20 years since Nato bombed Serbia, ending the Kosovo war. But for some, the war lives on.

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Mary Berry: Quick-fire questions with cookery supremo

The cookery writer and broadcaster on everything from food she avoids to her motto.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'in bloom'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "in bloom".

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Newspaper headlines: Cabinet 'coup' and speedboat killer 'to return to UK'

Sunday's newspapers focus on Theresa May's leadership and possible moves to replace her.

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Transplant service at 'breaking point'

A leading transplant surgeon says that services are struggling to keep up with demand.

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McCarthy 'hated every minute' of Republic win over Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy describes his side's 1-0 Euro 2020 qualifier victory away to Gibraltar as a "horrible game".

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Rafi Eitan: Mossad spy who captured Adolf Eichmann dies

Rafi Eitan was a Mossad spy who led the team that captured Nazi Adolf Eichmann in Argentina in 1960.

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Southgate takes cue from Ferguson to manage pressure on young stars

England manager Gareth Southgate takes inspiration from Sir Alex Ferguson as he aims to get the best out of Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

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Trump vows to 'crush' remaining Islamic State group militants

The Islamic State group remains a threat, the US president says, after its five-year "caliphate" ends.

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Watch: 'Costly mistakes' end Downie medal hopes

Great Britain's Ellie Downie slips and falls during her uneven bars routine at the All-Around Gymnastics World Cup, ending her hopes of a medal in Birmingham.

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Serena Williams pulls out of Miami Open with knee injury

Eight-time winner Serena Williams withdraws from the Miami Open because of a knee injury.

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McCarthy's second Republic of Ireland spell begins with narrow win in Gibraltar

Mick McCarthy second spell as Republic of Ireland manager begins with a laboured victory against Gibraltar in their Euro 2020 qualifier.

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Is this America's most hated family?

Purdue Pharma has generated billions for the family that own it from selling controversial painkiller opioids.

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Premiership: Saracens beat Harlequins 27-20 at London Stadium

Premiership champions Saracens overturn an 11-point half-time deficit to beat local rivals Harlequins at London Stadium.

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Tearful Des Lally ascends Pen y Fan for 365th time in a year

Des Lally has braved blizzards, 5ft snow drifts, 80mph winds and countless torrential downpours.

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Josh Hanson murder: Shane O'Brien detained in Romania

Suspected killer Shane O'Brien was was placed on Europol's most wanted list in April 2018.

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Michael Jackson: Barbra Streisand criticised for abuse comments

Barbra Streisand says she believes the abuse claims but said it "didn't kill" the victims.

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Norway cruise ship evacuated after engine problems

About 1,300 people are being evacuated from the cruise ship after it suffered engine trouble.

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'Cancel Brexit' petition woman receives death threats

The "Stop Brexit" petition on the Parliament website has broken the record for most signatures.

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M5 near Oldbury shut by 'unexploded device'

A member of the public found the suspected device under the motorway, say police.

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Figure Skating World Champs: France's Papadkis and Cizeron retain free dance crown

Gabriella Papadakis and Gillaume Cizeron get a standing ovation and a rapturous response from the BBC Sport commentary team after winning the free dance gold medal.

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Police call handler awarded for saving suicidal teen

Megan Brunt had earlier taken a call at work about the young woman who had self-harmed.

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Brexit march: Thousands join referendum protest

Protesters demand a "People's Vote" as MPs struggle to agree a way out of the Brexit impasse.

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Cyclone Idai: More bodies under floodwater - UN

At least 417 people have now been declared dead in Mozambique a week after it was hit by a deadly storm.

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Ramsey out of Wales' opening Euro qualifier against Slovakia

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey will miss the opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia in Cardiff on Sunday.

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'I am preparing myself for the next one' - Mourinho eyes June return to management

Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he wants to return to management in the summer, but is waiting for the right job.

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Smuggled orangutan seized at Bali airport

A Russian is arrested on suspicion of trying to take it back home to keep as a pet.

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Libby Squire: Mum has 'lost most precious thing'

Lisa Squire posted on social media she was "so sorry" she could not have kept her daughter safe.

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The stats which show Scotland's regression under McLeish

Alex McLeish has reached the Nations League play-offs but are Scotland improving under his leadership?

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Formula E: Jean-Eric Vergne wins Sanya E-Prix as Antonio Felix da Costa goes top

Jean-Eric Vergne wins the Sanya E-Prix as Antonio Felix da Costa climbs to the top of the Formula E drivers' championship.

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IPL 2019: BBC to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary

The BBC signs a two-year deal to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary of the Indian Premier League, starting on Saturday.

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Formula E: Jean-Eric Vergne beats Oliver Rowland win Sanya E-Prix

Watch highlights from an incident-packed race as Jean-Eric Vergne beats Oliver Rowland in the Sanya E-Prix with Antonio Felix da Costa third in China.

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The rise and fall of the Islamic State group: The long and short story

The US and its allies have reclaimed the last territory in Syria held by Islamic State (IS) militants.

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Djokovic beats Tomic in Miami in bid for record seventh title

Novak Djokovic returns to winning ways with a straight-set victory against Australia's Bernard Tomic to reach the Miami Open third round.

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Islamic State group defeated as final territory lost, US-backed forces say

US-backed forces declare the territorial defeat of the IS, but the group is said to remain a major threat.

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Winx races to 32nd consecutive win in Australia

Australian racehorse Winx extends her record-breaking win streak to 32 with victory in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.

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Argentina lose to Venezuela despite Messi's return

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi makes a disappointing return to Argentina duty after being injured in a 3-1 defeat by Venezuela.

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers out of play-off race - what has gone wrong?

LeBron James will not be playing in the NBA play-offs for the first time since 2005 - what has gone wrong for the Los Angeles Lakers this season?

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Mark Duggan family to sue Met Police over death

The 29-year-old shot was shot dead by police in London in 2011 sparking riots across England.

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Christchurch attacks: Al-Noor mosque reopens to worshippers

Small groups are let in to the Al-Noor mosque where dozens of people were killed on 15 March.

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Isleworth stabbing: Teenage boy dies in fight

Police launch a murder investigation into the death of a boy, who is thought to be 17 years old.

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Tag in Cairngorms trial would give 'instant fix' on dead eagles

Birds of prey are being fitted with the device as part of a trial in the Cairngorms.

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What’s it like to have 19 children?

Big families are not unusual in the Ukrainian village of Glynn, but one couple has gone further than most.

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'He's turned full circle' - hat-trick continues Sterling's England redemption

Raheem Sterling's hat-trick in England's win over the Czech Republic shows he has "turned full circle" with the national team, says manager Gareth Southgate.

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