Tuesday, April 30, 2024

BBC on board Philippine ship hit by Chinese water cannon

The BBC’s Jonathan Head witnessed a confrontation in the disputed South China Sea.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Zelensky urges faster delivery of arms to frontline

The call from Ukraine's leader comes as Russia intensifies its offensive in the east.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Match of the Day

Highlights of the day’s seven Premier League matches, including West Ham v Liverpool.

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Thousands rally for Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez

More than 12,000 people rally to urge the prime minister to stay in office as he decides whether to resign.

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Hayes laments 'worst decision in Champions League history' as Chelsea beaten by Barcelona

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Kadeisha Buchanan's sending-off against Barcelona was the "worst decision in Champions League history".

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Liverpool agree £9.4m Slot deal with Feyenoord

Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Man City thrash Brighton to go second in Premier League table

Manchester City move to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal by thrashing Brighton 4-0 at Amex Stadium.

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Man City thrash Brighton to go second in table

Manchester City move to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal by thrashing Brighton 4-0 at Amex Stadium.

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Royal Navy destroyer shoots down Houthi missile

The HMS Diamond was deployed in the Gulf of Aden when its crew used her Sea Viper missile system.

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Supreme Court divided on whether Trump has immunity

The justices discussed immunity, coups, pardons, Operation Mongoose - and the future of democracy.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Impressive Everton win to hit Liverpool title hopes

Everton take a giant step towards safety and deliver a huge blow to Liverpool's title aspirations with a thoroughly deserved victory.

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Semenyo seals Bournemouth win against woeful Wolves

Antoine Semenyo scores the only goal of the game as 10-man Bournemouth win at Wolves to move into the top half of the table.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

'Show respect', victim's mum urges over graphic post

Emma Webber has urged the author of a graphic post in a police Whatsapp group to contact her.

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Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Unease as Rwanda gears up for arrival of UK migrants

Rwanda is gearing up to welcome deported asylum seekers once the landmark UK bill is passed.

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'It is the end for Ten Hag - there is no coming back'

Erik ten Hag's time as Manchester United manager is reaching an end and there is "no coming back", says Chris Sutton.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

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Watch: Match of the Day 2

Highlights, reaction and expert analysis from the day’s four Premier League games.

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‘They will talk about this forever’ – Coventry close to ‘greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

'Chelsea pain self-inflicted as Man City show mentality of champions'

Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino are unable to shake off the unwanted label of nearly men after suffering their latest agonising Wembley defeat in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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'It's not acceptable' - Guardiola hits out at schedule despite reaching final

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it is "unacceptable" his side had to play an FA Cup semi-final so soon after a Champions League quarter-final.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

UK rejects EU free movement for young people offer

The EU Commission said UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect'

The FA and Premier League are accused of "a total lack of respect for the football pyramid" over changes to FA Cup replays.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Blunt Rangers' title bid hit again in Dundee draw

Rangers suffer a second blow to their Scottish Premiership title hopes within three days as they are held to a goalless draw away to Dundee.

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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke

Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.

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Chelsea bounce back from cup exits to beat Villa

Chelsea return to the top of the Women's Super League by beating Aston Villa - as they bounce back from the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Cup and losing the League Cup final.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Brigitte Macron to be subject of new TV drama

The life of the French first lady will be turned into a six-part TV drama series.

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Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Dormice ladders built in the Forest of Dean

The ladders are helping the rodents move around following the loss of diseased Ash trees.

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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump

Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.

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BBC Verify examines video from Iran's attack on Israel

Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Israel says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.

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Ukraine army chief says Russia making gains in east

Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi said Russia is making tactical gains and benefitting from warmer weather.

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Come Dine With Me winners part of drug import plot

Members of a gang to import cannabis were foiled after reports of a theft, police say.

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'Boutique' music festival scrapped

Meadowfest was due to take place in Malton at the end of July.

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Former shadow minister readmitted to Labour Party

The MP for Enfield Southgate is reinstated as an investigation into a claim about his conduct ends.

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Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

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Billionaire twins invest in ninth-tier football club

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Leverkusen strike late to beat stubborn West Ham

Bayer Leverkusen score twice in the last 10 minutes to break West Ham's resistance and take the advantage after the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

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Ohtani interpreter charged with stealing over $16m

Prosecutors say Ippei Mizhuara impersonated the baseball star to banks to steal millions for betting.

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Liverpool suffer shock home defeat to Atalanta

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Atletico hold on to edge Dortmund in first leg

Atletico Madrid hold off a late Borussia Dortmund fightback to hold the advantage after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

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Christensen gives Barcelona slender lead over PSG

Five-time winners Barcelona come from behind to earn a slender advantage over Paris St-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in France.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Labour vows to fund pledges by tackling tax dodgers

The party says its plans would raise £5.1bn a year but the government warns that more taxes will result.

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Watch stunning first images of total eclipse in North America

See moment the Moon completely obscures the Sun, turning day to night and revealing dazzling corona.

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'It's just amazing' - BBC reporter stunned by eclipse over Texas

BBC North America Correspondent Nomia Iqbal says the eclipse is "indescribable".

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

'Worst floods in decades' hit Kazakhstan and Russia

Tens of thousands are evacuated in northern Kazakhstan, amid warnings that floods are spreading in Russia.

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President says world failed Rwanda over 1994 genocide

President Paul Kagame addressed world leaders at a ceremony marking 30 years since the brutal killings.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

The Papers: 'Gaza famine' warning and Corrie 'budgeting row'

Headlines include warnings over Gaza and Coronation Street actors angry over their hours being cut.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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Thousands of Israelis rally to demand hostage deal

The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.

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PM marks six months of Israel-Gaza war as UK sends Navy ship for aid

Rishi Sunak says Israel has the right to defend itself but he is "shocked by the bloodshed" in Gaza.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NBA legend James' son Bronny to enter 2024 draft

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron, is to enter the 2024 NBA draft.

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Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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Liverpool battle past Sheff Utd to return to top

Liverpool battle to a win over Sheffield United to move back to the top of the Premier League and maintain control of the title race.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Foden scores hat-trick as Man City beat Villa

Phil Foden strikes a stunning hat-trick as Manchester City continue to apply pressure to their Premier League title rivals.

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Brentford and Brighton share points in dull stalemate

Ivan Toney's run without a Premier League goal extends to seven games as Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion play out a dull draw.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Parents of Chibok girls heartbroken - again

Some of their rescued daughters have chosen to stay married to their abductors, with government approval.

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London River Thames section is 'worst place' for sewage

Members of the Henley Mermaids campaign group claim London is facing the brunt of sewage dumping.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Bangladeshi women left 'suicidal' by TikTok troll

Women from the Bangladeshi community say a TikTok troll is ruining their lives, the BBC finds.

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Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile.

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Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Three people were injured in the incident, which took place outside a market in Santiago, Chile.

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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