Irish President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital

He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ.

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'No hearse' for Navalny as family prepares funeral

Alexei Navalny's team say undertakers have been warned not to provide a vehicle to carry his body.

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Curb Your Enthusiasm star Richard Lewis dies aged 76

He died peacefully in his home after suffering a heart attack, his publicist told US media.

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Apple unplugs electric car project, reports say

The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers.

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Murder-accused mother 'caned' son as 'bible allowed'

Three-year-old Dwelaniyah Robinson died in hospital in November 2022.

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'Hero' binman rescues man, woman and dog from fire

The fire is believed to have started when an e-bike battery exploded while on charge.

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Boys arrested after animals killed at college

Some animals died and a barn owl is missing following the incident at a west London college campus.

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Prison inmates moved over radon gas levels

The Prison Service says "higher-than-normal" levels of the radioactive gas were found at the site.

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Top US court reviews social media free speech case

Supreme Court justices seem torn as they weigh laws which may limit tech giants' right to police posts.

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Welsh miners in Ukraine to repay 1984 strike help

A convoy drives 2,000 miles from south Wales to Ukraine to repay a 40-year-old favour.

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Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC.

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Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC.

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Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Brazil's former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress.

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RMT leader backs Corbyn for general election

The former Labour leader is the independent MP for Islington North after being suspended from the party.

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Four women and a girl killed in Vienna in 24 hours

The victims were killed in separate, unrelated incidents in the Austrian capital on Friday.

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Former England and QPR forward Bowles dies aged 75

Former England and Queens Park Rangers forward Stan Bowles dies aged 75.

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Special year ahead for R&B, says new 1Xtra host

The presenter is taking over from DJ Ace, who left the the station after 21 years.

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Lucky escape as passer-by spots attic fire

Firefighters spent the night tackling a large fire at a house, with the occupier escaping unharmed.

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Four people rescued from sinking fishing boat

When the lifeboat arrived, they discovered two members of the crew clinging onto a life-raft.

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Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

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How has Haley's tone on Trump changed?

Nikki Haley avoided mentioning her former boss during the first months of 2023 but that's changed in 2024.

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Suspected WW2 explosive device found in garden

People have been evacuated from houses on a residential road after the discovery in Devon.

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Strictly's Amy Dowden: TV work gave me something to get up for

The dancer was filming the second series of Dare to Dance when she was diagnosed with cancer.

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Huge explosions as Israel strikes southern Lebanon

Israel's military says it hit weapons depots in response to a drone launched by Hezbollah.

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Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers in error.

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Swansea: Mum gives birth in traffic jam on way to hospital

Freya delivered her 9lbs 8oz son with no pain relief while her mum drove her to hospital.

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Oppenheimer's Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr scoop Bafta Film Awards

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr and Christopher Nolan all win Bafta Film Awards for Oppenheimer.

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Bristol: Two boys charged with murder of Darrian Williams

The 15-year-olds are charged with the murder of 16-year-old Darrian Williams in Bristol.

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Online campaign seeks Easter Island statue's return from British Museum

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

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The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end.

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Ukraine troops pull out of key eastern town Avdiivka

Ukraine's top commander says he has acted to avoid encirclement by Russian forces in the town of Avdiivka.

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The Papers: Putin 'must pay for Navalny' and Harry reaches out

The reported death of Putin critic Alexei Navalny and a possible royal rapprochement lead the papers.

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Sir Keir Starmer paid nearly £100,000 in taxes in 2023

The Labour leader's tax bill was lower than Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who paid £508,308 last year.

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Greece legalises same-sex marriage

Parliament's vote for equality in marriage and adoption was opposed by the Greek Orthodox Church.

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Christian Horner: Red Bull team boss says allegations are 'distraction'

Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead.

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Dune 2 stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya thrill fans at premiere

Screaming fans greeted the Hollywood heartthrobs at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London.

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Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972.

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Several injured in shooting at Super Bowl parade in Kansas City

Two armed people are in custody following the shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Scrabble romance scam: Oldham woman, 83, loses £20k to fraudster

The Oldham widow was duped by a conman posing online as a 60-year-old American millionaire.

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Soho Theatre bans comedian Paul Currie after Jewish audience members felt 'unsafe'

The theatre says Mr Currie "aggressively demanded" Jewish members leave his Saturday night show.

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NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life

The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made.

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Kiptum's last BBC interview before fatal accident

The Kenyan athlete spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eliud Kipchoge's marathon world record.

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Trump takes immunity challenge to Supreme Court

He is fighting a lower court ruling that he can be tried for allegedly plotting to overturn 2020 election.

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Kylie Minogue to receive Brits global icon award and will perform at ceremony

The singer will be the fifth recipient of the award that is "reserved for truly exceptional artists".

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Israel to act on soldier misconduct after BBC investigation

A BBC Verify investigation found videos showing detainees that legal experts say may breach international law.

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Biden says Israel needs civilian safety plan in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Lunar New Year: London welcomes Year of the Dragon

The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.

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King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

In his first statement since being diagnosed, Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort".

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In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon.

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Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

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Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it.

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Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution

The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian Horner finishes without resolution.

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Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water.

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Blue cards for sin-binned players to be trialled by football's lawmakers Ifab

Football's lawmakers Ifab are to trial sin-binning players and issuing blue cards, it will be announced on Friday.

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Where can people turn for help with 'digital addiction'?

The BBC speaks to three people in a 12-step programme for "digital addiction".

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Jennifer Crumbley: When a child commits a mass shooting, are parents to blame?

After a boy murdered four schoolmates, his parents will be the first to stand trial for manslaughter.

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Tucker Carlson to interview Russia's Putin

The ex-Fox News host will be the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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McDonald's sales dented by Israel-Gaza boycotts

The chain said its fourth quarter sales failed to meet its target for the first time in four years.

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Zanzibar beer: Alcohol shortage hits Tanzania's spice islands

"They need cold beer on these beaches," one businessman tells the BBC on the Indian Ocean islands.

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What do we know about King Charles' cancer diagnosis?

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer, but Buckingham Palace has not said what type it is.

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Parisians vote for rise in parking fees for SUVs

The vote was called by mayor Anne Hidalgo, who says SUVs are dangerous and bad for the environment.

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World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June.

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The Papers: 'We'll hold Iran to account' and O'Neill 'steps into history'

Sunday's papers include an interview with Lord Cameron, as fresh air strikes hit Houthi targets in Yemen.

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Village sign warns potholes could 'break your soul'

The road near Nantwich is riddled with potholes but the council says it will repair them.

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Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued

Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain.

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Six Nations 2024: Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scots survive stunning comeback

Scotland resist a stunning Wales comeback to hang on for a first victory in Cardiff in 22 years in a Six Nations spectacular.

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Italian Culture Minister Vittorio Sgarbi resigns amid stolen painting allegations

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of stealing the 17th-Century painting and altering it to conceal its provenance.

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Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.

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Newspaper headlines: Chemical attack manhunt and Gazza's plea to Rashford

Friday's papers have the latest on the search for a man accused of throwing a substance over a family.

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Bristol stabbings: Four more charged over teenagers' deaths

Two boys, aged 15 and 16, are charged with murder, and two men are charged with assisting an offender.

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