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After Renee Good's killing in Minneapolis, calls grow for accountability in the shooting of Keith Porter Jr on New Year's EveFamily and friends of a Los Angeles man who was killed by an off-duty US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer over the holidays are urging local officials to arrest and prosecute the federal agent.Keith Porter...

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Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to 'stop this campaign of retribution' as he threatens to deploy militaryHere are some images coming in overnight on the wires from Minneapolis:Hello and thank you for joining us on the US politics live blog.A group of US parliamentarians is visiting Copenhagen today for talks with senior Danish and...

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Andrew Bailey says he and heads of other institutions have duty to 'challenge back' populist narrativesBusiness live – latest updatesThe governor of the Bank of England has urge the world's leading global institutions to fight back against the rise of populism, warning that it represents one of the biggest threats to improvements in living...

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Reform leader calls the child sexual abuse offender 'a good man, a really good guy' in 27-second Cameo video clipNigel Farage has fallen victim to another prank on the paid video service Cameo, this time paying tribute to the child sexual abuse offender Ian Watkins.Cameo allows fans to pay celebrities to make personalised video messages, with the...

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Pair will be absent 'for short period' from vocational trainer, whose charity is under investigation by Charity CommissionThe two most senior executives at City & Guilds have been put on leave shortly after a scandal over millions of pounds of bonuses triggered a Charity Commission investigation into the vocational training body.City &...

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Jeff Landry, the US special envoy to Greenland, said Donald Trump is 'serious' about his plans to control GreenlandMeanwhile, Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto does not seem to be convinced about the merits of European military deployments to Greenland.Speaking to journalists, he wondered "what a hundred, two hundred, or three hundred...

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Badenoch said 'Nigel Farage is doing my spring cleaning for me' by 'taking away my problems''Not so clever after all': how Jenrick was ejected before he defectedKemi Badenoch said Robert Jenrick is now "Nigel Farage's problem” and that he creates "instability” wherever he goes.The Conservative party leader told the Press Association that Tories...

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Judge finds Durham trust violated nurses' dignity and created intimidating environment by allowing use of single-sex spaceA group of nurses who complained about a trans colleague using single-sex changing rooms at work suffered harassment, an employment tribunal judge has ruled.The judge found the nurses' dignity was violated and they encountered...

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Russian attacks on Ukraine's power plants as severe frost set in have been described as 'crimes against humanity'Outside the main pumping station for Bucha, three engineers, bundled up in parkas, are working on the emergency generator keeping the Ukrainian city supplied with water.One holds a heat gun to the generator's filter in an effort to...

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Move comes as calls for Australia-style social media ban for under-16s grow around worldTikTok will begin to roll out new age-verification technology across the EU in the coming weeks, as calls grow for an Australia-style social media ban for under-16s in countries including the UK.ByteDance-owned TikTok, and other major platforms popular with...

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Exclusive: Jesse Binnall and Joe Flynn, who campaigned to overturn 2020 election, seek to win Bosnia deal for little-known US firmLeading members of Donald Trump's campaign to overturn the 2020 presidential election are seeking a huge European pipeline contract, the latest figures from the US president's circle to mix business and geopolitics.Jesse...

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US to lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% as chip and tech businesses pledge $250bn spending in US operationsThe US said on Thursday that it had signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the democratic island, while increasing Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies' investments in America.The agreement, the US commerce...

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Mark Carney holds talks with Xi Jinping on rare Beijing trip as Canada seeks to diversify trade links away from USBusiness live – latest updatesCanada's prime minister, Mark Carney, has hailed a "new strategic partnership” with China as he held talks in Beijing with President Xi Jinping, the first visit by a Canadian leader in eight...

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Soaking fabrics in a commonly used insect repellent is a simple and effective tool as mosquito bites become more common during daytime, study showsFrom Africa to Latin America to Asia, babies have been carried in cloth wraps on their mothers' backs for centuries. Now, the practice of generations of women could become a lifesaving tool in the fight...

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Artist and beekeeper who highlights eco crisis plans to spend £40,000 award on building cultural centre in PeruAn artist and beekeeper from a remote corner of the Andes has won one of the UK's most prestigious contemporary arts awards and plans to spend the £40,000 prize on building a cultural centre in the Peruvian mountains.Antonio Paucar was...

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$1.6m project drew outrage over ethical questions about withholding vaccines proven to prevent disease The controversial US-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines among newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been halted, according to Yap Boum, a senior official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."The study has been cancelled,”...

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This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: The medal may be in Trump's hands, but peace prize is not his, Nobel officials sayDonald Trump is in Washington today. He's due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela's opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that's closed to the press but we'll let you know if that changes...

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Manchester United boss Marc Skinner gives fitness update on Ella Toone as Sweden striker Ellen Wangerheim becomes the club's latest January signing.

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Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool next week with boss Arne Slot saying he would be pleased to have the forward back even if he had "15 attackers".

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British heavyweight Anthony Joshua returns to the gym following the recent car crash which killed two of his close friends and team members.

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Wayne Rooney says caretaker head coach Michael Carrick will "steady the ship" at Manchester United, but fans shouldn't be fooled by his calm persona.

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Returning to England on the Orient Express, Hercule Poirot must investigate a murder.

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The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.

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The latest instalment of the 28 Days Later horror franchise is the first of the series to have a female director.

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Love Island star Dr Alex George is calling for improved waiting times for neurodivergent assessments.

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A government report says 800 children were placed in illegal settings for an average of six months last year.

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Surrey Police says all other options had been considered and were "unfortunately not viable".

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The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.

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The visit comes after high-level talks in Washington failed to dissuade Trump from his plan to annex the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

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Veteran president holding off main challenger Bobi Wine after campaign marred by violence at opposition ralliesThe veteran Ugandan president, Yoweri Museveni, held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday, as conflicting accounts emerged of violence after the vote.Museveni, who is 81 and has ruled Uganda since...

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Flood warning raised to highest level with roads washed away and rain forcing evacuation of Kruger national parkLarge areas of north-eastern South Africa and neighbouring Mozambique have been inundated for several days with exceptionally heavy rainfall. Some locations in South Africa recorded hundreds of millimetres of rain over the weekend, such...

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Era-defining rivalries continue and career Grand Slams could be unlocked as the Australian Open starts on Sunday.

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A man and woman were found in a burning house in Barnet, north London in the early hours of Friday.

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Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

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How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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Yoon Suk Yeol's conviction for obstructing own arrest separate from main trial that could lead to death penaltyA South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for mobilising presidential security forces to block his own arrest and abusing his powers. It is the first judicial ruling linked to the events...

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As players demand greater reward from the Grand Slams, some are optimistic about progress. Others are not so sure.

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Jafar Panahi, director of Palme d'Or winner It Was Just an Accident, says Iranian leaders want to destroy countryThe Khamenei regime will not be able to maintain control over Iranian society after the violent suppression of the latest wave of protests, one of the country's leading film-makers has predicted."It is impossible for this government to...

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The incident at Gunnedah near Tamworth is the third fatality involving police in the state this yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man armed with a bow and arrow has been shot dead by police in New South Wales as they carried out a welfare check – the third fatality involving officers this year.Authorities attended...

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Floods predicted for NSW south coast after severe storms dumped 180mm in six hours on Victoria's Lorne and Wye River, washing cars into the sea on the Great Ocean RoadFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAuthorities have defended the timing of warnings for holidaymakers...

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No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

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The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

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Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

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Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.

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Women allege Spanish singer subjected them 'to inappropriate touching, insults and humiliation … in atmosphere of control'The Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has broken his silence over allegations that he sexually abused two women who worked in his Caribbean mansions, saying he has never "abused, coerced or disrespected any woman”.The...

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With Michael Carrick returning to Manchester United as caretaker manager, BBC Sport takes a look back at some of his best moments for the club as a player in the Premier League.

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Ashley St Clair files lawsuit in state of New York over deepfakes that appeared on social media platform X The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his company – alleging explicit images were generated of her by his Grok AI tool, including one in which she was underage.Ashley St Clair has filed a lawsuit with the supreme court of the...

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This blog is now closedPenny Wong says Sussan Ley's leadership 'unsalvageable' after Coalition flags opposition to new hate lawsCould Labor's hate speech laws damage Australia's free speech? Here's what you need to know about the contentious billGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarissa Waters, the Greens' leader, also says...

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The OFC Professional League kicks off this week and a Baltic League has been proposed, so is there a future for cross-border football competitions?

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The NFL play-offs are the most open - and "most unusual" - they have been for years, but which two teams do you think will reach Super Bowl 60?

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This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.

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Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.

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Italy's Giorgia Meloni and France's Marine Le Pen among figures showing support for Hungary's prime ministerRightwing leaders from around the world have come together to endorse Hungary's Viktor Orbán, hinting at the symbolism that the country's elections hold for global far-right movements even as the populist leader lags in the polls.A campaign...

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Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old's death in hospitalNigerians have called for urgent reforms to the healthcare sector after the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son prompted an outpouring of grief and accounts of negligence and inadequate care.In a leaked WhatsApp message, the...

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Residents face ongoing disruption after two separate unexploded WW2 bombs were uncovered in Devon.

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Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.

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The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cuba's foreign entanglements.

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Trump heaped praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting him with 'her Nobel peace prize for the work I have done'The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has presented her gold Nobel peace prize medal to Donald Trump after meeting him in the White House, nearly a fortnight after he ordered the abduction of Venezuela's...

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Former Conservative shadow minister Robert Jenrick joining Reform UK hours after he was sacked by Kemi Badenoch, is the main focus of Friday's papers.

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The rarely used law allows the president to use active-duty military personnel for law enforcement.

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Parents say the scheme helps them bond with their babies and establish early literacy skills.

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The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.

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After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.

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Trump thanked Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, calling it "a wonderful gesture of mutual respect".

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Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.

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Lesbos court clears aid workers of people smuggling, a move Human Rights Watch called a vindication of their lifesaving activities at seaTwo dozen aid workers, who had faced up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of smuggling migrants into Greece, have been acquitted by a court on Lesbos.The verdict was met with cheers, tears and cries of...

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Waverley to consult with NSW government, the families of victims and the Jewish community over whether bridge should be pulled downGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe future of the Bondi footbridge has been placed on hold after a meeting of Waverley council heard it was "really upsetting” that the matter had ignited...

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BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on WWE superstar Drew McIntyre - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

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John Higgins produces a vintage fightback to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong on the black in a final-frame decider and reach the semi-finals of the Masters.

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This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Iran, read our coverage:Trump says Iran has told him 'killing has stopped' as he pulls back from strike threatsFamilies of protesters killed in Iran tell of heartbreakTrump has told Reuters in that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether...

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There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

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Even Nigel Farage looked taken aback by the news Honest Bob was about to join his flock, but he quickly saw the upside UK politics live – latest updatesOne is too many and 1,000 never enough. Addiction is a tricky business. What starts as fun inevitably, insidiously, tears away the soul. And there are signs that Nigel Farage's press conference...

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Calls for clear guardrails and consumer education before wider rollout of OpenAI's health advice platformFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 60-year-old man with no history of mental illness presented at a hospital emergency department insisting that his neighbour was...

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Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading banGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 4.7m social media accounts held by Australians who platforms have judged to be under 16 years of age were deactivated, removed or restricted in the...

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World champion Luke Littler brushes aside veteran Paul Lim 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Bahrain Masters.

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US allies' lobbying appears to have helped persuade president to hold off for now on military assaultSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Oman urged Donald Trump not to launch airstrikes against Iran in a last-minute lobbying campaign prompted by fears that an attack by Washington would lead to a major and intractable conflict across the Middle East.The...

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Almost 2.5 tonnes of narcotic seized and 30 people arrested after 15-month investigation into drug-smuggling network Falling price of cocaine forces drug traffickers to reuse narco-submarines, say Spanish policeSpanish police have arrested 30 people and seized almost 2.5 tonnes of cocaine after breaking up a criminal network that used teams of...

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The band pulled out over treatment of Randa Abdel-Fattah but delayed revealing their decision before confirming 27 February gig Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe British indie band Pulp will play at the Adelaide festival in February after initially pulling out of the event in protest at the cancellation of Palestinian...

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Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.

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BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.

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Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.

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Relative calm in Tehran and authorities say they have no plan to execute protesters but internet shutdown continuesIran's nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities that has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on...

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England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.

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The US, China and Russia all have interests in Central Africa

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Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.

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What does Mohamed Salah's future hold for Liverpool and Egypt after their Afcon disappointment?

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Edinburgh and Leeds will host the opening stages of the men's and women's Tour de France in 2027, with the UK Government saying it will be "the most accessible major sporting spectacle ever held in Britain".

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Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel prize winner had been sidelined by White House after US seized MaduroDonald Trump will host María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel peace prize winner, at the White House on Thursday for high-stakes talks on the oil-rich nation's future following the US capture of Nicolás...

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Watch this spectacular Tommy Fleetwood putt in Dubai.

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The Princess of Wales hosts England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their World Cup success in September.

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The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.

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Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

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Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."

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Record 3.5 million visited in 2025 and plans are afoot to ensure gallery does not become overburdened like LouvreThe head of the Prado has said the Madrid art museum does not need "a single visitor more” after it welcomed a record 3.5 million people last year, adding that plans are being drawn up to ensure it does not become a victim of its own...

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British troops among those to take part in joint exercises as Trump's desire to own Greenland still 'intact' despite talksThe Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said Greenland's defence was a "common concern” for the whole of Nato, as troops started arriving from across Europe as a result of Donald Trump's threats to take the Arctic island...

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Wine calls for voters to 'reject the criminal regime' on tense day of voting as some poll stations remain closed for hoursUganda's most prominent opposition presidential candidate has accused the government of ballot stuffing and arresting and abducting his party's officials during Thursday's general election, which took place against against the...

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France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.

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Igor Thiago's route to the Premier League has been far from straightforward - BBC Sport charts the rise of Brentford's record-breaking Brazilian striker.

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England's front-row stocks take a hit as prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is ruled out of the Six Nations with a shoulder injury.

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Football managers' authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a "significant melting pot of problems and pressure".

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Why has Kemi Badenoch given Robert Jenrick the boot?

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Emir and Ouday Hikary's south Wales businesses have both made the top 10 UK takeaways.

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As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.

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BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world's finest sporting images from this year's competition.

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US transportation safety board releases initial report on November 2025 crash that killed 15 people in LouisvilleAn engine part suspected of causing the crash of a UPS cargo plane and loss of 15 lives in Louisville in November was the subject of at least four previous failures on three separate aircraft, investigators have found.A preliminary...

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Experts at the Mauritshuis in The Hague believe Paulus Potter toned down The Bull to respect 17th-century sensibilitiesThe Bull by Paulus Potter is one of the star paintings at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, a bucolic image of animals and a farmer.But new research suggests the painting has unexpected hidden depths: conservators restoring the artwork...

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The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".

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Scott Robertson's sacking is just the most high-profile symptom of a deeper malaise in New Zealand rugby union.

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Manchester City had their goal disallowed, while Arsenal's was allowed to stand. But the VAR should not look to be consistent with a previous bad decision.

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Charities say employers will still be able to certify themselves without employing "a single disabled person".

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The bodies of 32 soldiers killed during the US action are set to be received in Havana on Thursday.

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The Army tells the BBC "substance abuse is unacceptable" after 23 soldiers from the same regiment failed compulsory drug testing.

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After starting out in the British amateur game, Aden Durde is now two wins from the Super Bowl and could become the NFL's first British head coach.

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The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

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Supply failures are dramatic example of way climate crisis threatens basic human needs – and with it political stabilityIran protests – live updatesGripped by a terrible drought now entering its sixth year, Iran's cities are on the brink of what its meteorological organisation calls "water day zero”: the boundary beyond which supply systems...

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Key maps show the growing strategic importance of Greenland as Arctic ice melts under global heatingLying between the US and Russia, Greenland has become a critical frontline as the Arctic opens up because of global heating.Its importance has been underscored by Donald Trump openly considering the US taking the island from its Nato partner Denmark,...

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Liverpool's Andy Robertson on contract talks, a "stressful summer" and why he "wants to play" rather than sit on the bench.

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Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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The agent was acting in self-defence after being attacked with a shovel, said the Department of Homeland Security.

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With more than half the season gone, we have enough stats to get a good idea of how well Premier League teams have been playing and therefore how things are likely to unfold in the months ahead.

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What is this new era of global politics and where it does it leave Europe?

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Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.

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Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.

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Tehran closes its airspace to almost all flights after threatening to strike US bases in Middle East if it carries out pledge to intervene in IranIran protests: live updatesHundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospitalIran protests: what we know so far about the anti-government demonstrationsThe US and UK have evacuated some...

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US president says he has been assured by Tehran 'there's no plan for executions' of protesters Iran protests – live updatesIran crisis explained: what we know so farAnalysis: why western diplomats are wary of predicting regime's end daysDonald Trump has at least temporarily pulled back from threats to strike Iran, saying he has been assured the...

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is not planning to seek a move away from the club this month.

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The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

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The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

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The ACCC recalls Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser after it was identified as containing a high concentration of methanolGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA person was hospitalised with acute methanol poisoning after ingesting a now-recalled hand sanitiser while staying at Australia's largest privately owned hotel chain,...

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The best moments from BBC Sport's Confession Cam featuring WSL stars Khadija Shaw, Ella Toone, Chloe Kelly and more.

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Britain's Arthur Fery qualifies for his first overseas Grand Slam by beating Dino Prizmic to reach the Australian Open main draw.

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Scott Robertson is sacked as head coach of New Zealand after two years in charge of the All Blacks, following an internal review of the 2025 season.

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Emma Raducanu is handed a potential third-round match against world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

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Noel Thomas, from Anglesey, was jailed for nine months in 2006 when his books fell short by £48,000.

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.

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The Guardian - World (A day ago)

Woman camping at flooded Wye River with her daughters says 'it's just heartbreaking, strangers are hugging strangers'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHundreds of people have evacuated a major camping ground after a severe thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Wye River, closed a major scenic tourism road and washed cars...

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French interior ministry issues 'territorial bans' after reports of anti-migrant activities by members of Raise the Colours movementFrance's interior ministry has announced a ban on 10 British anti-migrant activists who travelled to the country.Officials said they took action after reports that members of the Raise the Colours movement had...

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Claim comes after former festival board member Tony Berg accused Louise Adler and Randa Abdel-Fattah of 'hypocrisy' in their accusations of repressing freedom of speech Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New York Times columnist at the centre of a second controversy engulfing Adelaide writers' week has said he was...

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Opposition leader says government took 'a month to deliver this bad bill' as Labor criticises Liberal 'hypocrisy' on proposed hate lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor's proposed hate speech and gun laws look set to fail in federal parliament without a significant...

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This blog is now closedLabor's hate speech and gun laws set to fail as Coalition and Greens rule out supportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIranian Australians left distraught with no confirmation their family is safeAlmost a week into Iran's communication blackout, Iranian Australian activist Mohammad Hashemi received a...

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United Nations says man experienced 'serious violence' in detention but Australia argues it did not control PNG facilitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia exposed an Iranian asylum seeker to torture and ill-treatment during his years in detention, a UN...

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The BBC understands that one of the protesters was taken to hospital earlier on Wednesday in a poor condition.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.

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Family stayed up until dawn waiting for news of Erfan Soltani who was due to be executed on WednesdayIran latest – live updatesThe family of Erfan Soltani, the first Iranian protester sentenced to death since the current unrest began, have been told his execution has been postponed.Soltani, a 26-year-old clothing shop employee, was arrested in...

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Joe Bennett says his parents are in a "dangerous position" amid Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-regime protests.

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US president says 'important sources' told him executions are not going ahead. This live blog is now closed – our new blog is hereFor the first time in days, Iranians were able to make calls abroad from their mobiles on Tuesday, according to reporting by Associated Press. Texting services have not been restored, however, and nor has the...

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The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train.

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Police believe no one hurt but urge public not to pick up explosive devices and say more may be foundFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNearly a dozen pipe bombs, some of them already detonated, have been found on footpaths and in parks in the nation's capital, sparking a...

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Apology comes as former Adelaide festival board member accuses Louise Adler of hypocrisy after she resigned citing free speech concernsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe new Adelaide festival board has issued a public apology to Palestinian Australian academic Randa...

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The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup.

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BBC - World (A day ago)

The three easiest plants to keep alive and how to make sure you keep them healthy all year round.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

If it seemed Hearts made a statement by winning with 10 men at Dundee on Sunday, they upped the ante against St Mirren four days later.

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Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior defends goalkeeper Robert Sanchez following two mistakes in his side's 3-2 defeat at home to Arsenal on Wednesday in their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg tie.

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Arsenal's 3-2 win at Chelsea seizes control of their EFL Cup tie - and overcoming their poor record in semi-finals will be the big positive for Mikel Arteta.

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BBC - World (2 days ago)

The global tensions from Greenland and Iran feature prominently on Thursday's front pages.

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Crane in use on high-speed rail project hits passing train, causing it to derailAt least 32 people in Thailand have been killed and scores injured after a crane collapsed on to a passenger train and derailed it, officials said.Footage from the scene verified by Agence France-Presse showed the crane's broken structure resting on giant concrete...

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Talks fail to solve 'fundamental disagreement' over Arctic island controlled by CopenhagenDonald Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the US needs Greenland and that Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island, even as he said that "something will work out” with respect to the future governance of the Danish overseas territory.The remarks,...

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BBC Sport examines the stunning numbers behind Bayern Munich's record-breaking start to the Bundesliga season - and what records they could topple.

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