Thursday, November 30, 2023

Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Israel recalls ambassador in war spat with Spain PM Pedro Sánchez

Pedro Sánchez deepens a row, saying he has "serious doubts" Israel is complying with humanitarian law.

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Swedish murder: Five teenagers found guilty over taxi driver's killing

The victim was lured to a nature reserve after one of the teenagers reported him for rape.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Elijah McClain: Trial of paramedics charged in death begins

The trial has begun for two paramedics charged over the 2019 death of the 23-year-old Colorado man.

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South African man jailed for inciting pro-Jacob Zuma riot in 2021

The former security guard is the first person to be convicted over the unrest in 2021.

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Germany teens held for alleged Christmas market attack plot

Police are said to have intervened to be on the safe side, after a specific target was identified.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Crowds and dignitaries gather for Rosalynn Carter memorial service

A host of former US presidents and first ladies will attend the tribute service in Georgia.

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Freed Hamas captives tell of fear, squalor and hunger

Israelis released from Gaza say they endured very little food, intimidation and no word from outside.

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Dutch version of Scobie royal book withdrawn over 'translation error'

A translation error has meant the Dutch edition of Endgame has been suspended.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award.

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Slick videos or more 'authentic' content? The Israel-Gaza battles raging on TikTok and X

Pro-Palestinian TikTok posts gain traction with Gen Z, while slicker Israeli content is popular on X.

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Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

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Davis Cup final 2023: Italy beat Australia to win first title for 47 years

Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur in straight sets to secure Italy's first Davis Cup title for 47 years.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Ukraine war: Fierce row erupts over 2024 election

Some right-wing US politicians want Ukraine to vote as scheduled next year. Ukrainians don't.

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The Papers: Dettori's '£100m insurance' and 'Harry's a fool'

A broad range of stories in Sunday's papers including the latest on the situation in the Middle East.

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Italy rallies to condemn violence against women draw huge crowds

Crowds gathered in major cities after a the killing of a student sent shockwaves across the country.

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Aircraft pulled through streets of Southampton

The Solent Sky Museum saved part of the BAC 1-11 from the scrapheap.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

What Geert Wilders' victory means for Dutch society

After his Dutch election win. will the anti-Islam populist leader be able to effect any of his ideas?

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Davis Cup Finals 2023: Great Britain trail Serbia after Jack Draper loses to Miomir Kecmanovic

Cameron Norrie needs a shock win over Novak Djokovic to keep alive Great Britain's hopes of beating Serbia and reaching the Davis Cup semi-finals.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Boy's asthma death was 'consequence of healthcare failures'

A coroner says 10-year-old William Gray's death was a consequence of failures.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering

Changpeng Zhao will also step down as chief executive of the world's largest crypto-exchange.

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Wales 1-1 Turkey: Wales forced to settle for Euro 2024 play-offs after draw in Cardiff

Wales are held to a 1-1 draw by Turkey in Cardiff and now face a play-off semi-final in March after Croatia pip them to automatic Euro 2024 qualification.

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Can Joe Biden's plan stop the flow of fentanyl to the US?

The US president has a new plan to take on the illegal drug that is killing tens of thousands.

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King Charles speaks Korean at state banquet to honour president

His speech at Buckingham Palace opened with words of welcome to the South Korean president and his wife.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

North Macedonia 1-1 England: Three Lions secure top seeding at Euro 2024

Group C winners England get the point they needed to secure a top seeding at Euro 2024 with an unconvincing draw away to North Macedonia.

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BBC assesses footage of hostages and tunnels released by Israel

BBC Verify assesses footage of a tunnel and hostages released by Israel to prove Hamas used Gaza's al-Shifa hospital as a command centre.

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Abu Dhabi-backed fund poised to take over Telegraph

The fund, run by former CNN boss Jeff Zucker, says it has the money it needs to rescue the newspaper.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Evacuated premature babies arrive at Gaza hospital

The babies were moved from al-Shifa hospital to receive urgent care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

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British actor and White Mischief star Joss Ackland dies aged 95

The stage and screen actor appeared in films including White Mischief and 1989's Lethal Weapon 2.

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US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center confirms that Rosalynn Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Johnson's teammates tap sticks on ice in memorial game

Ice hockey players and fans pay tribute to the late Adam Johnson at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.

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France 14-0 Gibraltar: Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick in record win

France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.

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March reaches Jerusalem calling for release of Israeli hostages

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.

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Twyford 'pleased' after long wait for apostrophe

A successful campaign to correct a road sign's punctuation has been reported around the world.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Tanzanian student taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead

Clemence Felix Mtenga was an agriculture intern in Israel at the time of the Hamas attack.

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AI boss Sam Altman ousted by OpenAI board

OpenAI said it 'no longer had confidence' in his ability to lead the artificial intelligence firm.

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Meet the 13-year-old game developer picked up by PS5

Maximus Trest is taking a year off school to focus on Astrolander, his action-adventure game being released next year.

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Ashling Murphy: Victim impact statements from her family and boyfriend

A court hears about the pain of Ashling Murphy's mother, sister and boyfriend, as her killer is sentenced.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Two 12-year-old boys charged with murdering Wolverhampton man

Shawn Seesahai, 19, died when he was fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton on Monday evening.

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Oldest pygmy hippo in North America turns 50

Hannah Shirley celebrated with presents and a cake made of a watermelon base, papaya frosting and spaghetti squash.

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Stephen Port: Met Police officers investigated over serial killer

Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were all murdered by Stephen Port.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Church of England backs services for gay couples

While not formal weddings, the services will be able to include the wearing of rings, prayers and a blessing from a priest.

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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate.

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Plane forced to return to airport after horse escapes crate

"We have a horse problem" -The jet was flying to Belgium when an equine passenger escaped its crate.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

VAR review: Howard Webb says video officials must challenge on-field referees more after incorrect penalty for Newcastle v Wolves

Video assistant referees are asked to be more proactive in challenging officials following a series of controversial decisions.

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King Charles to get 75th-birthday call from Prince Harry

The King is making a food-poverty project the centrepiece of events marking his milestone birthday.

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Women's Champions League: Emma Hayes says leading Chelsea to glory would be 'fairytale'

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says winning the Women's Champions League in her final season at the club would be a "fairytale".

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Connor Coghill: British featherweight forced to retire after a bleed on his brain

British featherweight Connor Coghill reflects on being forced into retirement after suffering a bleed on the brain following defeat by Hopey Price in October.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.

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Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial

The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York.

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Donald Trump Jr praises 'genius' father in New York fraud trial

The younger Mr Trump is the first defence witness in the family's civil fraud trial in New York.

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Maryanne Trump Barry, retired judge and Trump's older sister, dead at 86

Mrs Barry, who served as a federal judge in New Jersey, was the former president's eldest sister.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Film: Super Gran hopes to get Peter Rabbit and Paddington-style reboot

The 1980s children's TV series could be set for a reboot after Welsh scriptwriter wins top accolade.

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

The leaning Christmas card honouring Crooked House pub

The deliberately slanting greetings are proving to be a labour-intensive job for printers.

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Welcome to Wrexham, Philadelphia and the Welsh language

From place names to police badges and even a St Asaph church, Pennsylvania has strong Welsh links.

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Nottinghamshire industrial waste site engulfed in huge fire

Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Gucci and Moschino designer Davide Renne dies aged 46

Davide Renne, ex-head of women's wear at Gucci, joined Moschino as creative director just nine days ago.

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Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival

Police say the investigation is at an "early stage".

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Lancashire supermarket chain Booths ditches self-service tills

Booths says removing its self-service checkouts is the right thing to do and what customers want.

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Fentanyl-laced envelopes sent to US election officials

Poll officials in Georgia and Washington describe the suspicious letters as "terrorism".

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Muslim students at University of Connecticut received threats over Israel-Gaza war

Containing violent language and racial slurs, the threats are another example of campus tensions.

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A52 Bingham: Man dies after car stopped in murder investigation

Police say the man was found with a serious head injury after his car was pulled over by officers.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Prosecutors charge 16 alleged Gambino mafia members in US and Italy

The suspects, arrested on racketeering and other charges, are allegedly part of the Gambino crime family.

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Minister Michael Matheson racks up £11k roaming fee on parliament iPad

Michael Matheson said he was using the device for constituency work while on holiday in Morocco.

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British nationals and dependents stopped from leaving Gaza with families

Two men say Egypt sent them back to a warzone after they waited for days at the Rafah crossing.

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President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Deer soars over two cars in New Jersey

Video shows the deer flying into the back of a truck, just as the owner was about to sell it.

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PSNI: Jon Boutcher appointed as new chief constable

Previous chief constable Simon Byrne resigned in September following a series of crises.

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Israel-Gaza war: Civilians leave northern Gaza along evacuation corridor

For several hours, hundreds of people were on the move, some on carts pulled by donkeys but most on foot.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

K-Pop group STAYC tell Ibrox crowds 'we love Rangers' after top 'mix-up'

STAYC members made headlines after they accidentally wore retro Rangers tops during a gig in Texas.

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Jenni Hermoso: Spain forward received threats amid Luis Rubiales kiss scandal

Jenni Hermoso says she "received threats" amid the controversy of Luis Rubiales kissing her on the lips during the World Cup trophy presentation.

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Lead singer of indie band The Night Cafe dies aged 26

The Night Cafe band members say they are "devastated" by the death of their "childhood best friend".

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Police petrol bombed in Edinburgh Bonfire Night disorder

About 100 young people threw firebombs and fireworks at riot police deployed to the Niddrie area of Edinburgh.

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Footballer Díaz begs father's ELN kidnappers to free him

Colombian-born Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz begs for his father's kidnappers to free him immediately.

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Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

CBeebies' Rebecca Keatley to see other side of screen with baby due

Rebecca Keatley is seeing her work in a new light as she prepares to become a parent this winter.

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Adam Johnson: Crowds gather to pay tribute to ice hockey player

Ice hockey fans and mourners come together in memory of 29-year-old Adam Johnson.

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BBC visits scene of Bognor Regis flooding

One local man describes the damage to his home as 'catastrophic'.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Pentagon acknowledges flying unarmed drones over Gaza

The US military said the drones, first spotted by journalists, were searching for hostages.

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Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy

Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend.

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Moment cars swept away by floodwaters as Storm Ciarán hits Italy

Storm Ciarán brought the heaviest rain to hit Tuscany in 50 years, with more forecast for the weekend.

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Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Nigeria's House of Representatives reject plan to buy presidential yacht

A senior lawmaker announced the decision after a public outcry over plans to spend $6m on the yacht.

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When they called their mother, Hamas answered the phone

Ditza Heiman, 84, is being held in Gaza and her daughter wants Israel to find a diplomatic solution.

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Redditch nurse faked having baby during lockdown

Alexandra Gregory told her ex-partner she had given birth to a very ill daughter, the court hears.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez continues fine form to send Reds into last eight

Substitute Darwin Nunez scores a stunner to send Liverpool through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at the expense of Bournemouth.

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Donald Trump Jr testifies in New York civil fraud trial

The ex-president's eldest son cracks jokes and denies wrongdoing in the Manhattan court.

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'I simply don’t want to die at 24' - Gaza woman trapped at Rafah crossing

Tala Abu Nahleh and her family recount their harrowing experience as they desperately try to cross into Egypt.

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Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

A 32-year-old man is detained after live rodents were released into restaurants in Birmingham.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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