Sunday, March 31, 2024

'Stern and steely Arsenal not going away in title race'

Almost a year since their collapse, Arsenal prove at Manchester City they are not going away in the Premier League title race.

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Stop stealing from Air Force One, journalists told

Pillowcases and plates are among items that have reportedly vanished from the US president's plane.

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Match of the Day

Immerse yourself in the thrills and spills of a bumper day of Premier League action.

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Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Rees-Zammit signs with NFL champions Chiefs

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit joins back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Leicester sack Kirk after relationship allegation

Leicester City sack manager Willie Kirk, who had been suspended by the Women's Super League club.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Sewage hits the fan, again

Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.

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Father of three among Baltimore bridge victims

Six people are presumed dead after the bridge collapsed, but what do we know about them?

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

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UN rights expert accuses Israel of acts of genocide

Francesca Albanese says Israel seeks to destroy Palestinians, in a report Israel calls "outrageous".

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Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza truce talks

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas has been emboldened by the demand for an immediate ceasefire.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

Trump: I don't need to borrow money to pay bond

The former US president has 10 days to pay a lesser amount of $175m, which he said he will do before the deadline.

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Marten 'told partner to lie to police' on baby death

Constance Marten was giving her final day of evidence in her trial at the Old Bailey.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

The Jewish settlers who want to build homes in Gaza

They see an opportunity to push for a return of Jewish settlements to the Palestinian territory.

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Russia charges four men over Moscow concert attack

Suspects appear in a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.

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Russia charges four men over Moscow concert attack

Suspects appear in a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.

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Murder arrest at Heathrow after man hit by car

A 33-year-old man was arrested at the airport on Sunday afternoon, following the death of another man, 35.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

'We don't live, we're just alive': Afghan girls despair at Taliban school ban

The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Nationwide payments back to normal after delays

The building society says the problem has now been resolved and a payment backlog has been cleared.

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Border Force at Heathrow Airport vote to strike

Staff carrying out immigration controls and passport checks may walk out from 8 April.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Appeal for clues in 'Black Boy' portrait mystery

A museum is hoping to find vital clues about the identity of the child in the beguiling portrait.

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Waspi women get stung again?

Report finds women affected by change in state pension “owed” compensation

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New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords

At 28-years-old, Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Poland's 'Heart of the Garden' named tree of 2024

A monumental Polish beech has been crowned European Tree of the Year 2024.

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What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like

Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sabalenka to play in Miami Open after boyfriend's death

Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open following the death of her boyfriend, former ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov.

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Egg Freezing and Me

Inside the world of one of the fastest growing fertility treatments in the UK.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Drive Fast Die Young

The story of a teenage road death told by his family and first responders.

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Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London

Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.

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Banksy is back, plus the new deep sea treasure hunting

Mystery artist confirms new London tree mural is his work

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Watch: Putin thanks Russia after predictable win

President Vladimir Putin thanks Russians for putting their trust in him as he celebrates his election win.

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Iceland state of emergency after volcanic flare-up

Powerful lava flows began late on Saturday - but authorities say they have since diminished significantly.

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New London mural prompts Banksy speculation

Banksy documentary maker James Peak believes the work, near Finsbury Park, is by the elusive artist.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Chris Mason: How will Welsh Labour change under Gething?

As soon as Vaughan Gething was announced as Welsh Labour's new leader, thoughts turned to the general election.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Aid reaches shore in Gaza after first sea delivery

The first crates of food are on dry ground, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear.

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Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election

Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

GPs wore bin bags for aprons during the pandemic

The Scottish Covid Inquiry hears GPs felt they did not have adequate PPE in the early days of the pandemic.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Watch: Abbott stands to catch Speaker's attention 46 times

A spokesperson for the Speaker said he "ran out of time" to call the MP during PMQs.

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Inside the US plan to get food into Gaza by sea

Building a floating dock poses logistical and security challenges - how might it actually work?

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Lockyer thanks 'hero' medics who saved his life

Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer calls the medics who saved his life "heroes" as he returns to Bournemouth to thank them.

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RFK Jr eyes NFL star and wrestling legend as VP picks

The independent candidate's campaign says Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura are on the shortlist for the role.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Baptisms 'a ticket' for some asylum seekers - vicar

A vicar tells MPs most baptism requests he had from asylum seekers were during their appeal stage.

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Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine

It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.

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'Wales felt like second-class citizens in pandemic'

Then-health minister Eluned Morgan says Welsh people felt like "second-class citizens" during Covid.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

King misses Commonwealth Day service but calls for unity

The King used his virtual address to thank the public for their support and call for Commonwealth unity.

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Boeing whistleblower found dead in US

Prior to his death, whistleblower John Barnett was testifying against Boeing over concerns about standards.

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Vinyl records and air fryers added to inflation measure

Vinyl music sales – led by Taylor Swift's success - return to the basket of goods used to track prices.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Britt denies misleading voters in Biden rebuttal

Katie Britt was criticised for citing a sex trafficking case which happened in Mexico almost 20-years-ago.

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Six skiers go missing in Switzerland during tour

The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls.

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Six skiers go missing in Switzerland during tour

The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls.

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The outfits: Stars turn on the style for the Oscars

The fashion is as important as the films at the glittering Hollywood award ceremony.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

The Biggest Political Gossip of the Week?

And why are some cabinet members criticising the budget?

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Friday, March 8, 2024

US condemns expulsion of aid workers from Zimbabwe

The US says the workers were legally admitted to the country to support democratic reform.

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Ex-president of Honduras found guilty of drug crimes

A New York jury found Juan Orlando Hernández guilty of conspiring to import cocaine to the US.

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Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight bout

Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Couple tie the knot on Paddington to Swansea train

Vince Smith and Leah Anderson met on a train and have now exchanged vows on the railway too.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Families of Gaza hostages plead for their return

"All suffering" would end "on both sides" if hostages are released, one father says.

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Why do I pay tax on my pension? And other Budget questions

BBC experts tackle questions about what the 2024 Budget means for your finances.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Minister's claim about academic cost taxpayer £15,000

The science secretary has accepted her original comments about Professor Kate Sang were wrong.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Watch: What would you do if you were in charge of the Budget?

People in Kent share their finance stories ahead of Wednesday's Budget. Would you share yours?

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Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer?

The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?

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Suspected bird poisonings threaten much-loved Serbian owls

The death of hundreds of birds could harm the wider ecosystem, including a population of long-eared owls.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

How gangs came to dominate Haiti

Gang leaders have seized control of large swathes of Haiti, a country without any elected officials.

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Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify

BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know.

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Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify

BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know.

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Murder investigation after girl, 10, dies

Officers say a 33-year-old woman has been arrested after the child was found dead by police.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Why Macron hopes abortion rights are a political winner

French president is to enshrine right to abortion in the constitution. Critics question his motives.

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'No option of life on benefits for young' - Labour

Liz Kendall is expected to say young people have a "responsibility" to take up jobs and training.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Off with his head! Prince William pours dodgy pint in pub trip

Prince William admits the drink will take about an hour to settle after his trip to a Wrexham pub.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

What's at stake for Biden and Trump as both visit border

Both are talking tough on immigration - an issue that could decide the presidency, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Seven hostages killed in Gaza, Hamas says

The group blamed the deaths on Israeli bombardment and said a "number" of its fighters were also killed.

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Seven hostages killed in Gaza, Hamas says

The group blamed the deaths on Israeli bombardment and said a "number" of its fighters were also killed.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas's most prominent leader until his death in July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wRnvGdP