Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Six Nations 2024: Robbie Henshaw and Joe McCarthy to start for Ireland against France

Injury to Garry Ringrose means Robbie Henshaw will start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France, with Joe McCarthy named at lock.

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Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Paris FC 0-4 Chelsea: Blues finish group stage unbeaten with ruthless win

Chelsea finish their Women's Champions League group stage unbeaten with a comfortable victory at Paris FC.

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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

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Monday, 29 January 2024

Disposable vape ban: 'It can't come soon enough'

The BBC speaks to young people, a parent and a vape shop owner about the proposed disposable vape ban.

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France protests: Farmers block major roads around Paris over falling incomes

Hundreds of thousands of farmers take to the streets to protest against falling incomes and rising red tape.

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Constance Marten trial: Baby wearing only a nappy on cold night, court told

Ms Marten and Mr Gordon are accused of the manslaughter of Victoria, whose body was found in a shed.

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Police face probe over Nottingham killer's alleged assaults

Leicestershire Police investigated Valdo Calocane weeks before he killed three people in Nottingham.

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Sunday, 28 January 2024

It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band

"He is so down to earth, he sang in Urdu, what can be bigger than that?" say Pakistani band Aur.

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Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

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Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village

The Japanese macaque was filmed helping himself from a bird feeder in Kincraig.

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Saturday, 27 January 2024

Georgia's stolen children: Twins sold at birth reunited by TikTok video

Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold.

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Friday, 26 January 2024

Hamas attack: US pauses UNRWA funding over claims of staff involvement

US pauses funding to UNRWA after Israel accuses 12 workers of being part of 7 October outrage.

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Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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'I’m preparing to get bullied' - Mia's final voice note

Schoolgirl Mia Janin's last voice note is released to the BBC as an inquest into her death concludes.

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Thursday, 25 January 2024

Post Office told robbed postmasters to pay for stolen money

Postmasters tell the BBC the Post Office was ‘not concerned’ about them after they endured armed robberies.

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Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Holocaust survivors criticise plans for new Westminster memorial

MPs are told the proposals are "completely idiotic" and could fuel antisemitism.

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New Wales captain Jenkins 'shaken' by Gatland phone call

Dafydd Jenkins admits he was left "shaking" by the Warren Gatland phone call that asked him to be the new Wales captain for the Six Nations.

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Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Nottingham attacks: Victims' families condemn 'savage' killer

Valdo Calocane faces the families of three people he stabbed to death in court.

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China appears to U-turn on 'obsessive' gaming crackdown

The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited the time and money spent gaming.

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Monday, 22 January 2024

UK officials probe Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students

A watchdog is investigating videos of online speeches urging students to join an "apocalyptic war".

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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

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Bath University makes students resit exam after giving answers

A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and is making students resit.

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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power

Two men die in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.

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Sunday, 21 January 2024

Great Yarmouth: Murder charge after woman's body found

Further tests are being carried out into the cause of death, Norfolk Police say.

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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Norwich: Two of four found dead in house were stabbed - police

Norfolk Police investigating the deaths of four people in Costessey, say two adults died from stab wounds.

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Saturday, 20 January 2024

Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch 'vehemently denies' sex trafficking allegations

Mike Jeffries claims the allegations fall outside statute of limitations, and are "meritless".

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Great Yarmouth murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog due to "previous contact" prior to the death.

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Friday, 19 January 2024

Alec Baldwin faces fresh manslaughter charge over 'Rust' shooting

A New Mexico grand jury charges the actor anew over a fatal shooting on the set of Rust in 2021.

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DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.

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Thursday, 18 January 2024

Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on Bafta nominations and infamous bathtub scene

Emerald Fennell's film has received five Bafta Award nominations and become an internet sensation.

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Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Yemen strikes: Houthis to be re-designated as terror group by US

It forces US financial institutions to freeze funds belonging to the group and bars members from the US.

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Frederik X: Danish king's surprise book set to become bestseller

In his book Frederik X discusses Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.

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Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

Angola's public prosecutor accuses Ms Dos Santos, the former president's child, of 12 crimes.

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Monday, 15 January 2024

Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term

Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences and has been in jail almost continuously since 2010.

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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Sunday, 14 January 2024

Straw bear burned in festival ceremony

Thousands of people attend the three-day festival which ends with the burning of a bear effigy.

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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Saturday, 13 January 2024

Newcastle United 2-3 Manchester City: Oscar Bobb scores stoppage-time winner

Oscar Bobb scores a stoppage-time winner at Newcastle as Manchester City move within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes

Mr Biden's comments followed a second US strike on the Houthis, who has attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

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Friday, 12 January 2024

Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts - experts

It may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives, according to experts.

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Donald Trump asked to pay NY Times nearly $400,000 in legal costs

The expenses are for a failed lawsuit the former president filed against the paper and its reporters.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Shed Seven score first number one album - three decades after debut

The York group's chart success coincides with their 30th anniversary.

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Thursday, 11 January 2024

Minister Alex Burghart seeks to avoid outsourcing AI projects to tech firms

Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says he wants build up the government's in-house expertise instead.

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Huge ancient city found in the Amazon

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption.

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Wednesday, 10 January 2024

How Ecuador descended into gang violence

A closer look at what is behind the wave of violence which has engulfed once-peaceful Ecuador.

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Ex-Royal Marine's prosthetic legs stolen in Premier Inn car park

Mark Ormrod said the legs were taken from his car overnight while it was outside a Premier Inn.

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Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

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Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Eaglescliffe woman found not guilty of 'home abortion'

Bethany Cox was accused of child destruction and using misoprostol to procure her own miscarriage.

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Timo Werner: Tottenham complete loan signing of Germany forward from RB Leipzig

Tottenham Hotspur sign Germany striker Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig until the end of the season.

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Monday, 8 January 2024

Suspected Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hezbollah commander

Hezbollah confirmed the death of Wissam Tawil, marking a further escalation of tensions with Israel.

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More than 200 jobs lost as housebuilder Stewart Milne goes bust

The north-east Scotland based Stewart Milne Group failed to attract any viable offers after being put up for sale.

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Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US.

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Biden tells heckler he's pushing Israel to leave Gaza

The president made the comments after being interrupted by ‘cesasefire now’ chants during a speech in South Carolina.

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Sunday, 7 January 2024

FA Cup 2024: Liverpool reach fourth round after 2-0 victory over Arsenal

Watch highlights as Liverpool progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup after two late goals secures Jurgen Klopp's side a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Saturday, 6 January 2024

Ukraine-Russia war: missiles kill 11, including children, Ukrainian official says

Five children are among those killed in a missile strike in the east, the local governor says.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa: Matty Cash hits deflected 87th-minute winner

Aston Villa's Matty Cash hits an 87th-minute winner against Middlesbrough to earn his side a first win in the FA Cup since 2016 at a vibrant Riverside Stadium.

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Friday, 5 January 2024

Iowa school principal distracted gunman before being shot

The principal's daughter said he distracted the shooter to give students an opportunity to escape.

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Liverpool triple shooting probe: Man charged

The disturbance saw gunfire outside Liverpool's Showcase Cinema, a newsagents and a house.

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Thursday, 4 January 2024

Vorderman hits back at Tory peer's 'pathetic' response

Presenter Carol Vorderman hits out at Tory politician Sean Bailey after he criticised her on GB News.

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When are London Underground walkouts?

There will be "little to no Tube service" on the London Underground, Transport for London warns.

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

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Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Simon Rimmer's vegetarian restaurant in Didsbury shuts after 33 years

Simon Rimmer blames a 35% rent rise and increased costs for the closure of Greens in Didsbury.

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Israel to fight South Africa's Gaza genocide claim in court

South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, triggering Israeli outrage.

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Monday, 1 January 2024

Newspaper headlines: Cost of Red Sea attacks and 'virtual rape' investigated

The i reports on fears Red Sea attacks on ships will have a knock-on effect on key supplies to the UK.

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Teenager killed in three-car collision on New Year's Day

An 18-year-old passenger was killed and three other people injured in the crash on New Year's Day.

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Man dies in shooting outside Granton pub before New Year bells

Another man is in hospital after what police described as a targeted attack at the Edinburgh bar.

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