Friday, 31 January 2025

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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Thursday, 30 January 2025

Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

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

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Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

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

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Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

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

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Monday, 27 January 2025

Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

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

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Sunday, 26 January 2025

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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Saturday, 25 January 2025

'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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Friday, 24 January 2025

UK to dispose of radioactive plutonium stockpile

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

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Thursday, 23 January 2025

Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

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

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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

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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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain faecal bacteria

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

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Monday, 20 January 2025

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

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

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Sunday, 19 January 2025

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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Saturday, 18 January 2025

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

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

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Friday, 17 January 2025

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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Thursday, 16 January 2025

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

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

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Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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

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

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Tuesday, 14 January 2025

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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Monday, 13 January 2025

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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Sunday, 12 January 2025

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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Saturday, 11 January 2025

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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Friday, 10 January 2025

Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

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Thursday, 9 January 2025

Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

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

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Wednesday, 8 January 2025

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

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

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Tuesday, 7 January 2025

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

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

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Monday, 6 January 2025

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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Sunday, 5 January 2025

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

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

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Saturday, 4 January 2025

Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

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

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

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

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Friday, 3 January 2025

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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Thursday, 2 January 2025

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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Wednesday, 1 January 2025

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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