Diplomacy, Defence and... Daddy?

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

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

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

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Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo

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

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How did Archer fare on his red-ball return?

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

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'We're not Rottweilers': Behind the scenes at a GP 8am scramble

The BBC goes behind the scenes at a GP surgery dealing with the high demand for appointments.

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Suicide bombing at Damascus church kills 20, Syrian authorities say

The interior ministry said a man affiliated with IS entered a church and opened fire before blowing himself up.

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Cricket: Today at the Test

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

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England v India - highlights of day two of first Test

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

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Gill & Jaiswal tons punish England toss decision

India captain Shubman Gill and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit sublime centuries as England toil on day one of the first Test at Headingley.

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Jaiswal & Gill star as India dominate England on day one

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

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Blake Lively and Taylor Swift messages can be included in legal case, judge rules

Lively's team had claimed they were irrelevant to the ongoing legal case but the judge disagreed.

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Doctor's warning over Turkish weight loss surgery

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

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'New season, fresh me' - Foden shines after 'rough' ride

Manchester City stepped into a new era in their Club World Cup opener - but it was their old boy Phil Foden who stole the show.

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Gambling and social media abuse of women in sport - what is going on?

BBC Sport looks at what is going on with the relationship between gambling, tennis, women in sport and online abuse.

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Chelsea's Mudryk faces FA ban after doping charge

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is facing up to a four-year ban after being charged by the Football Association with doping offences.

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

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

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Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse

Tennis players call for the introduction of identity verification on social media after British number two Katie Boulter shared her experiences of online abuse.

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Sacking Postecoglou was emotionally difficult - Levy

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

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'Don't let beautiful Tehran become Gaza': Iranians tell of shock and confusion

Iranians say they are caught between their country's regime and Israeli destruction as the conflict intensifies.

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The Grooming Gangs Report

“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.

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

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

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Footage shows burning cars after missile strike in Israel

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

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Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada

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

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

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

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England knocked out of World Cup of Darts by Germany

England's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler are out of the World Cup of Darts after a shock defeat by hosts Germany in the last 16.

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Museum's plea after couple break crystal-covered chair

An Italian museum says the special chair has since been restored, but the culprits haven't been found.

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Leinster dominate Bulls in URC final for ninth title

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

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Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory

Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of victory in the ICC World Test Championship on day three of the final against Australia.

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McIlroy falters as Spaun sets pace at bruising US Open

Rory McIlroy is among many to find Oakmont Country Club a bruising challenge as JJ Spaun sets the early pace on day one at the US Open.

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A gamble for Frank - but Dane has earned Spurs chance

Thomas Frank's move to Spurs is a risk for the charismatic Dane - but he has earned the big opportunity, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Frank replaces Postecoglou as Tottenham manager

Tottenham appoint Brentford head coach Thomas Frank as their manager, replacing Ange Postecoglou.

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How a peaceful protest descended into hate-filled violence

Why did a peaceful protest in a County Antrim town end up in two nights of attacks on police?

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'For the sake of truth': A Weinstein victim's decision to take the stand again

Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse.

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Did Donald Trump deliberately provoke the LA protests?

Will protests spread to more American cities?

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

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

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

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

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R360 rebel circuit is flawed - Premiership boss

The breakaway R360 event, which aims to sign top stars, does not have a clear route to reality say Premiership Rugby bosses.

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'It will make a lot of difference': Reactions to winter fuel payment U-turn

Pensioners react to the government's decision to change the eligibility rules for winter fuel payments.

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Bafta-winning stars announced for Harry Potter TV show

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

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

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

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Dawn French says sorry for posting 'one-sided' Gaza video

The video sparked a backlash with critics accusing her of appearing to "mock" the 7 October 2023 attack.

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

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

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The cracks the Europa League lustre could not hide

An in-depth look at why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou 16 days after their Europa League success.

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Defending champion Alcaraz into French Open final after Musetti quits

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz moves into the French Open final after Italian opponent Lorenzo Musetti retires injured in their semi-final.

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

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

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Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 more children

Charities have welcomed plans to extend free school meals to all children in England whose parents receive Universal Credit.

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

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

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Madeleine McCann search goes on but is it 18 years too late?

Searches have resumed in Portugal nearly two decades after the three-year-old went missing.

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Rangers on verge of Martin appointment - what can fans expect?

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

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England thrash Windies to seal 3-0 series win

England romp to a 3-0 series clean sweep over West Indies with a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international at The Oval.

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Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds

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

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Major study shows exercise improves colon cancer survival rates

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

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'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Defending champion Iga Swiatek battles back from a disastrous start to beat Elena Rybakina 1-6 6-3 7-5 and reach the French Open quarter-finals, where she will play Elina Svitolina who upset fourth seed Jasmine Paolini.

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

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

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Hamilton says new front wing rule 'waste of money'

Lewis Hamilton says the introduction of a new rule clamping down on front wing flexibility at the Spanish Grand Prix was "a waste of money".

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Norrie beats Fearnley after firework disruption

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

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

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

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Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash

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

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Mars phases out controversial colour additive in Skittles in US

Confectionery giant Mars said it had stopped using titanium dioxide in its Skittles portfolio in the US.

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Are (even more of) Israel’s allies turning against them?

EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas

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Fans arrested after clashes before Conference League final

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

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Yamal signs new six-year Barcelona contract

Lamine Yamal signs a new six-year Barcelona contract following a breakout season in which he helped the Catalan club win a domestic treble.

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

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

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'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman scores a sensational individual goal to open the scoring for England against Czechia in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

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

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

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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

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

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Police officer critically hurt in crash is named

PC Christopher Miller, 38, is being treated for serious injuries after the incident.

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Van Dijk lifts Premier League trophy at rapturous Anfield

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

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Shinnie 'could retire today and be a happy man' after Scottish Cup win

Graeme Shinnie says he "could retire today and be a happy man" after achieving his dream of captaining Aberdeen to a historic Scottish Cup triumph.

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

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

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British woman held in Sri Lanka on drug offences

Charlotte May Lee, 21, from south London, denies knowing drugs were in her suitcase.

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to stop Harvard enrolling foreign students

It comes a day after the administration said it had revoked Harvard's access to student visa programmes.

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Is it time for injury replacements in Test cricket?

As Zimbabwe toil against England a bowler light because of injury, BBC Sport asks whether the rules around substitutes in cricket should be changed.

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Pope, Crawley & Duckett hit centuries as England dominate Zimbabwe

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

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National parking platform seeks to end 'hassle' of multiple parking apps

The frustration of having to download multiple apps to pay for parking may go if a new platform is widely adopted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Spanish PM calls for Israel ban at Eurovision

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

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Can anyone stop 'unrivalled' Chelsea after treble?

After wrapping up a domestic treble with their Women's FA Cup win over Manchester United, can anyone stop Chelsea?

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'More to come' from Ferrari, says Hamilton

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

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Norris 'just not good enough' in qualifying

McLaren's Lando Norris says "I always go slower" when other people improve as his qualifying struggles continue at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

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Ferrari 'P-nowhere' with Hamilton 'devastated'

Lewis Hamilton is "gutted" by Ferrari's performance at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix while team-mate Charles Leclerc says it "hurts".

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

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

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Caudery wins pole vault at Diamond League in Doha

Britain's Molly Caudery begins her 2025 outdoor season with victory in the pole vault at a Diamond League meeting in Doha.

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Rock band Sleep Token score first UK number one with new album

The mysterious rock group reach the top spot with their latest, even in Arcadia.

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

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

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McIlroy struggles as Ryder Cup captains impress at US PGA

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

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

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

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Arrest over suspected arson on properties linked to Keir Starmer

Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties in London and a car blaze.

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Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims

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

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(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

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

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Blackmore - the humble pioneer who transformed racing

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

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

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

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Champions League race hots up as Man City slip & Villa win

Manchester City have dropped points in the race for the Champions League - so who needs what?

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Welbeck ends 17-year wait to hit double figures

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

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Southport attack officers nominated for awards

Merseyside Police says three officers who were first to the Southport attacks showed great courage.

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Mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

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

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Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

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

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PSL considering postponing rest of season

The Pakistan Super League is considering postponing the remainder of its season amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

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Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

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Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal

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

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Man whose remains found in suitcase raped teenager, court hears

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

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Play Champions League Squares during Inter Milan v Barcelona

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

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Arsenal need 'big balls and magic moments' - Rice

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

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Murder arrest after man's death on cruise ship

An altercation on a cruise ship led to the death of a 60-year-old man, police say.

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

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

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McFly thrill fan after chance M4 services meeting

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

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Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest

Cole Palmer's return to his brilliant best could be the defining moment in Chelsea's quest to reach Champions League, says Chief Football Writer Phil McNulrt

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Draper loses to Ruud in Madrid final

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

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Sabalenka beats spirited Gauff to win Madrid Open

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

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Guardiola to take coaching break after Man City

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

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Hundreds arrested in crackdown on May Day protests in Istanbul

More than 50,000 police officers are deployed to the Turkish capital and public transport is shut down.

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Norris 'not worried at all' about title challenge

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

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BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?

BBC Verify: How did rebels train to overthrow the President of Syria?

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

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

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Gaza medic detained during deadly Israeli attack released, Red Crescent says

Assad al-Nassasra was missing for weeks following last month's attack, in which 15 emergency workers were killed by Israeli troops.

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Exeter suspend coaches Hunter and Hepher after record loss

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

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

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

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

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

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Highlights: Palace beat Villa to reach FA Cup final

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

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Raducanu out of Madrid Open after loss to Kostyuk

Emma Raducanu loses to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the second round of the Madrid Open.

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Gang members trafficked women to UK as sex workers

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

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Signal chats, leaks, and sackings... What's going on in the Pentagon?

And is the defence secretary in trouble?

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An inner drive mistaken for laziness: The makings of Van Dijk

As Virgil van Dijk prepares to lift his second Premier League title with Liverpool, we look at how the 33-year-old centre-back learned from early setbacks to become one of the best in the world.

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Istanbul residents flood streets after 6.2-magnitude quake

Many people have prepared to spend the night outside to safeguard against another strong tremor.

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Rangers confirm takeover talks with US investors

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

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What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

And, Adam and Chris answer listeners political questions on Radio 2.

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Tories push to ban recording of non-crime hate incidents

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

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Leeds United promoted back to Premier League

Leeds United are promoted back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship.

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Raducanu happy with 'informal' coaching set-up

Emma Raducanu pauses the search for a new full-time coach, saying she is happy to "keep things informal" in her partnership with Mark Petchey.

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West Brom sack head coach Mowbray

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

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'A club at a crossroads' - relegated Leicester in need of rebuild

The banner flown over the King Power Stadium made its point before a second relegation in three seasons, and instant return to the Championship, was confirmed soon afterwards for Leicester City.

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

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

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US Supreme Court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans

The accused gang members are being sent to a notorious jail in El Salvador under a 19th-Century law.

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

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

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

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

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Norris being forced to drive in 'uncomfortable ways'

Lando Norris is leading the drivers' championship but says he is being forced to drive in a different way in order to get the best out of his car.

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Murder arrest as golf course crash victim named

The woman died in hospital on Tuesday, after being struck by a van involved in a police chase on Friday.

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

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

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Play Champions League Squares during Real Madrid v Arsenal

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

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Person who spat on Van der Poel during race fined

The person who spat on cyclist Mathieu van der Poel during last month's E3 Saxo Bank Classic is identified and fined by Belgian police.

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Man murdered partner and neighbour on Christmas Day

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

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El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

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

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

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

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

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What's gone wrong for Man City in trophyless season?

Women's Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread, an interim manager in charge and no silverware - what has gone wrong at Manchester City this season?

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Van Dijk cryptic on when new Liverpool contract to be announced

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk subtly refuses to confirm when his reported new contract with the club will be announced.

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Leaky Spurs leave Postecoglou facing date with destiny

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

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Piastri takes Bahrain pole with Russell second

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

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Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs

Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics.

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RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

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

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

People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…

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Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

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

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Ineos' Britannia abandons challenge for next America's Cup

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

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Play BBC Sport's new Champions League game

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

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Trying to be Guardiola - Why promoted teams are struggling in the Premier League

Match of the Day 2's Troy Deeney, Shay Given and Mark Chapman look at why newly promoted teams are getting in a "muddle" in the Premier League, after confirmation of Southampton's relegation.

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Elon Musk's X to clamp down on parody accounts

Some users have complained about Elon Musk parody accounts on the platform.

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Man Utd are improving - Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his side are "improving" but admits that "doubts" affected both sides in the Manchester derby as the Red Devils and Manchester City played out an uninspiring goalless draw.

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Fans 'should be ashamed' of Foden chants - Guardiola

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

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'Raging' Ferguson 'not scared to make changes' after fifth Ibrox loss in row

Interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson fulminates after his side suffered a fifth consecutive home defeat.

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

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

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Steve Rosenberg: Trump takes US-Russia relations on rollercoaster ride

Trying to follow each twist between the US president and Moscow can leave you giddy, says the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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UK sees hottest day of the year, with parts warmer than Ibiza

Temperatures go above 23C in parts of the south of England, which is hotter than Ibiza, Rhodes and Cyprus.

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Americans could pay more for these everyday basics

The next cup of coffee, Shein shopping haul and more may soon cost more as tariffs take effect

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Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

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

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Influencers 'new' threat to uncontacted tribes, warns group after US tourist arrest

North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.

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Girl, 13, killed in blaze as seven others escape

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

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Jagtar Singh Johal 'moved to solitary' after acquittal

The Scottish activist from Dumbarton was detained on a trip to Punjab after his wedding in 2017.

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Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade

Many Palestinians say they are going hungry after Israel stopped all aid deliveries to put pressure on Hamas.

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

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

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

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

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'Hands-on' prison governor denies fling with inmate

Kerri Pegg denies two counts of misconduct in public office and one count of possessing criminal property.

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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

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

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FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'?

The FA Cup "seems to have its sparkle back" - but will Manchester City stop there being a "fairytale ending" for Aston Villa, Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest?

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Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy?

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

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Yates scores winning penalty to send Forest through to semis

Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991.

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

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

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle.

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

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

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Woman charged with stalking McCann family

A 60-year-old woman from Cardiff is due to appear in court on Friday, police say.

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Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites

The planned cuts represent 7% of Sky's total workforce and would mean the closure of three sites.

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William visits first resident helped by homeless charity

The prince also toured Aberdeen by foot as he celebrated the success of his Homewards project.

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Baby slings unsafe for hands-free feeding, charities warn

Parenting charities, including the NCT, have updated their advice saying slings and carriers are unsafe for feeding.

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Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

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

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A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.

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Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious".

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

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

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Radio host Chris Stark diagnosed with testicular cancer

The Capital Breakfast host said he was 'effectively cured' after the disease was caught early.

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Ashutosh stars as Delhi beat Lucknow in IPL thriller

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

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The Women's Football Show

Highlights from the Women's Super League, including Manchester City v Chelsea.

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England 'will be better' after Italy test as 2025 starts with win

Head coach John Mitchell says England will learn from being tested by Italy, as the Red Roses make a winning start to the Women's Six Nations.

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Six Kenyan police personnel killed in ambush near Somalia

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

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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

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

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Government considering sending failed asylum seekers to Balkans

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

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Police burn chemicals as running event cancelled

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

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Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'

The coroner at newborn baby Ida Lock's inquest highlights eight opportunities that were missed.

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Depression led mum to kill baby after secret birth

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

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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?

Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas.

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BBC Verify: Assessing Israel's renewed ground operation

Israel has sent more troops into Gaza after resuming airstrikes on what it calls "terror targets". The bombing has killed more than 500 people in the last 72 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at where the Israeli troops are now operating and the impact it's having on Palestinians in the territory.

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Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner

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

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300-year-old Polish beech voted Tree of the Year

The win by Poland’s Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills tree marks Poland’s fourth victory in a row.

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Welfare uncertainty is stirring up fear, says Davey

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

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

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

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Netflix drama Adolescence hailed as 'flawless' TV

The show is called "an early contender for the best thing you will see on the small screen this year".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Haaland reaches 100 goal involvements in record time

The records may have slowed down as his goalscoring enters more human levels, but Erling Haaland reaches another landmark in Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Brighton.

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Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

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England rout Wales to keep title dream alive

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

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Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mount

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

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Uefa to discuss penalty rules with lawmakers after Alvarez miss

Uefa says it will enter discussions with football's lawmakers over rules around penalties after Julian Alvarez's spot kick was controversially disallowed in Atletico Madrid's Champions League exit.

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

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

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Can Donald Trump afford a trade war with Canada?

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

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Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs

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

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Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

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

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More than 80% of USAID programmes 'officially ending'

Humanitarian organisations have warned that the end of USAID programmes is already impacting millions.

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Monday Night Club

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football

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

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

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Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

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

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Six Nations Rugby

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

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'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

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Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says

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

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

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

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Meghan's new Netflix show renewed for second series

The Duchess of Sussex launched With Love, Meghan on Tuesday.

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

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

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Four sentenced over £200m money laundering plot

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

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

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

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Home Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales express their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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Paddy Power ordered to pay £1m jackpot to winner offered £20,000

Corrine Durber was told her jackpot was a computer error, but a judge ruled in her favour.

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'I lost trust' in Gaza film, says BBC boss Tim Davie

The BBC removed the programme after it emerged the 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.

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Millie Bobby Brown says journalists are 'bullying' her

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

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Is a truce between Ukraine and Russia possible?

President Macron proposes one-month ceasefire.

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Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont after clash with Zelensky

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

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Full list of winners at Brit Awards 2025

Charli XCX, Ezra Collective and Fontaines DC were among the big winners on the night in London.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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

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

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Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

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

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WhatsApp says it has resolved technical problem

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

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Five issues for England after Buttler resigns

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

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

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

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King invites Trump for 'unprecedented' second state visit

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

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

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

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

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

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What did we learn from Ferguson's Rangers unveiling?

Barry Ferguson speaks about his expectations, coaching staff and route to the job at his first media conference as interim Rangers manager.

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The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House

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Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in French child abuse trial

Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.

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M4 death investigated after online 'predator' sting

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

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Mills wins 3,000m indoor title with championship record

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

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England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.

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Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

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

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

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

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

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Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts

The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.

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Mitch McConnell announces he will not run for re-election

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

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SpaceX rocket debris crashes into Poland

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

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What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?

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

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What does new Jaguars deal mean for Rees-Zammit?

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

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Draper and Alcaraz through to last 16 at Qatar Open

Jack Draper produces a dominant performance to defeat Alexei Popyrin and reach the second round of the Qatar Open.

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Neymar scores first goal after Santos return

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

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What’s up with Gen Z?

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

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Gourley & Nielsen break British records at Keely Klassic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Armed police in stand-off at Sheffield city apartments

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

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The World Cup kiss that's gripping Spain

Spain's former football boss accused of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso

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

And is TikTok blocking anti-Trump content?

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Motor neurone disease campaigner Sam Perkins dies

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

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Newcastle score controversial goal against Birmingham

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

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Swedish school shooting victims were seven women and three men

Families have been identifying victims of the attack - all between 28 and 68 years old.

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Repairs under way after car plunges onto rail line

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

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How long could the Santorini 'seismic crisis' last?

Scientists say it is unclear if more earthquakes will come to the idyllic Greek island.

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Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan

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

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Trump to sign order banning transgender women from female sports

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

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Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs

The flagship ITV soaps will lose an hour a week of schedule time between them in a move bosses say will make the shows more "streaming-friendly".

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Illegal meat on most UK High Streets, official says

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

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Aston Villa sign PSG midfielder Asensio on loan

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

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

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

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Liverpool pass 'tough challenge' with flying colours

Liverpool are nine points clear in the Premier League and cleared their latest hurdle with a battling win over an impressive Bournemouth side.

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Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US

The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees.

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Hundreds of new families added to maternity review

The findings of the review will now be published in June 2026, nine months later than the original date.

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Holders Ireland seal bonus-point win over England

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

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New York food bank receives 13,000 salmon. The catch? The fish are still alive

A salmon farm's closure led to a race against time as volunteers helped process 13,000 fish.

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Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

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

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Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

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

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Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

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

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Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

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

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Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

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

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

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

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

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

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'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election

Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.

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'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families

The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.

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

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

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UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile

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

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Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

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

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Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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

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

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Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain faecal bacteria

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

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

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

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Who are the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas?

Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari have been freed 471 days after being taken hostage.

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

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

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Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.

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Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years

Comet C/2024 G3 could shine as bright as Venus due to its close proximity to the Sun.

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Molly-Mae 'as never before' and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

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US special counsel who investigated Trump quits

Jack Smith's exit comes amid a dispute over his report into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

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Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

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

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Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

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Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

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

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

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

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

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

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Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

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West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

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

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Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

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

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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

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

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

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

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Trump to be sentenced in hush money case 10 January

The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time.

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How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

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

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

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

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Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza.

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

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

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Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

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

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

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