Thursday, 31 October 2024

Morrissey donates £50k to help save youth club

The Smiths singer makes a donation to the Salford Lads Club, which features on one of the band's album sleeve.

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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Electioncast USA: One week to go!

How are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approaching the final week?

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Chris Packham settles case over axing of green policy

The TV presenter says the previous Tory administration was "reckless" to scale back climate policy.

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Monday, 28 October 2024

Sunday, 27 October 2024

'A reason why people pay', but Palmer vows to stay grounded

With a goal and a pass described as one of the best in Premier League history, Cole Palmer is why fans pay to watch football, according to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca.

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Saturday, 26 October 2024

Watch: Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day’s five Premier League games.

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Is Wolves' late fightback a turning point for O'Neil?

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil hopes his side can build on Saturday's battling late draw at Brighton and climb the table.

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Guardiola 'will learn' from Southampton boss Martin

Their teams are at opposite ends of the Premier League table, but Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he "will learn" from Southampton boss Russell Martin.

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Friday, 25 October 2024

Russell fastest as Bearman crashes with Albon in Mexico

Mercedes’ George Russell sets the pace in a first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix punctuated by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alex Albon.

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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

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Thursday, 24 October 2024

Kamala Harris Calls Donald Trump ‘A Fascist’

And why is Keir Starmer facing questions about reparations for slavery?

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Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Usyk asks Fury to sign picture of him being punched in the face

A sedate news conference ends with Tyson Fury tickling Oleksandr Usyk during their face-off.

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Bianca Gascoigne accuses Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault

The model alleges she was groomed by the ex-Harrods boss when she was 16-years-old.

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Prisoners freed early (again)

Plus, Newscast is heading to America!

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Monday, 21 October 2024

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba

Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.

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Harrods settling over 250 claims against Al Fayed

The store says the women alleging sexual misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed came forward after a BBC documentary aired.

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What leaked US assessment of Israeli plans to strike Iran shows

US investigators are trying to find out how the highly classified intelligence documents were leaked online.

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Sunday, 20 October 2024

Man City winner at Wolves a 'grey area' - but what does law say?

What was the fall-out of John Stones' late winner for Manchester City against Wolves, with the goal given following a VAR check after initially being ruled out.

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Saturday, 19 October 2024

Russian cash-for-votes flows into Moldova as nation heads to polls

Sunday's presidential election is seen as a vote on whether the country looks east to Russia or west to the EU.

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We showed we are together - Man Utd boss Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes the comeback victory against Brentford is proof of the "togetherness" in his squad.

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Friday, 18 October 2024

Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.

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Thursday, 17 October 2024

Netanyahu says focus on hostages after Sinwar death

Sinwar, who topped Israel's most-wanted list, was a key figure believed to have been behind the 7 October attacks.

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US fugitive tells Utah court he used alias of Irish orphan

Rossi was extradited from Scotland despite claiming to be an Irish orphan who had never been to the US.

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Wednesday, 16 October 2024

William addresses his privilege in helping homeless

Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness.

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From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry?

New England assistant Anthony Barry played with Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and started his coaching journey with Accrington Stanley Under-16s.

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Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Weight Loss Jabs for Jobs?

Health Secretary says jabs could be given to help people get back into work.

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Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film

The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.

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Monday, 14 October 2024

Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.

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Can Labour Climb The Investment Summit?

And, the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings begins.

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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

'A camp riddled with chaos & confusion - England need clarity'

England's latest international camp has been riddled with confusion on the pitch and off it, as Phil McNulty looks at what comes next for Lee Carsley and the Football Association.

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Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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Saturday, 12 October 2024

Former Great Britain athlete dies aged 28

Paying tribute, his club Brighton Phoenix says he was "one of our most cherished athletes".

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Wigan beat Hull KR in Grand Final to seal quadruple

Wigan Warriors seal the quadruple and become the first side to win all four trophies in a season as they beat Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final.

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Friday, 11 October 2024

MrBeast: The King of YouTube?

As the world's biggest YouTuber faces controversy, will his empire crumble?

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Thursday, 10 October 2024

Where is Hurricane Milton now?

Milton hit western Florida near Siesta Key, with US officials warning of "life-threatening" storm surge.

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Djokovic & Federer lead tributes to retiring Nadal

Rafael Nadal is described as a "legend" and "one of the greatest of all time" after the tennis icon confirms he will retire at the end of this season.

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Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Gavin and Stacey cast 'in tears' as show wraps

The final episode of the sitcom, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, will air on Christmas Day.

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Robert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch

The final two Conservative leadership candidates.

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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies aged 86

His death was announced by the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

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Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Troubled HS2 rail line may now run to central London, minister says

The Transport Secretary says it would make "no sense" to have the line terminate in west London.

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The Boris Johnson Interview (Unpacked)

Plus, another candidate is eliminated in the Tory leadership race.

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Monday, 7 October 2024

Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests

Keith Edwards is thought to be the oldest person charged in the wake of widespread disorder.

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'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor

Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve.

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Sunday, 6 October 2024

Ghost guns and transgender care: Major cases before US Supreme Court

The top US court is back in session with cases that may affect American life - and its standing in the public.

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Saturday, 5 October 2024

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.

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Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl released on bail

A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London.

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Floods and landslides leave 16 dead in Bosnia

Towns and villages are cut off and homes almost submerged by flash floods in central Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Friday, 4 October 2024

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions.

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'I felt my heart was going to stop': At the scene of an IDF strike in Beirut

An apparent attempted assassination tore through a Beirut tower block, far from Hezbollah's base.

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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.

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Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months, meaning he can play again in March

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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Thursday, 3 October 2024

Watch: Jeremy Bowen presses Hamas deputy leader on 7 October attacks

One of the most senior leaders of Hamas - a group designated a terrorist organisation by the UK and others - speaks to the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.

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Melania Trump signals support for abortion rights

Her apparent support of abortion access puts her at odds with her husband, who has taken credit for helping to overturn Roe v Wade.

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Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim

The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up".

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Wednesday, 2 October 2024

Four Tory leadership hopefuls take the stage

Four MPs who hope to become the next Conservative leader had 20 minutes each to deliver a speech to conference.

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Chris Mason: Cleverly makes his mark - but will it be enough?

The ex-home secretary is looking to close the gap with frontrunners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch.

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Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Why are the Conservatives so happy?

For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat.

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