Sunday, June 30, 2024

We would do anything to protect this manager - Rice

Midfielder Declan Rice says England's players would "do anything to protect" under-fire manager Gareth Southgate after they booked a last-eight meeting with Switzerland in dramatic fashion.

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Analysis: France's far right now dominant political force

The right-wing National Rally is projected to top the first vote - but all is still to play for.

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Avril Lavigne on waiting 22 years to play Glastonbury

The 39-year-old Canadian singer performed at the festival as part of her greatest hits tour.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

India beat South Africa in thriller to win T20 title

India end their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back for a thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final.

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One dead and five injured in York bus crash - police

A 31-year-old man died at the scene of the crash involving a Tesla and a bus, police say.

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Storm temporarily stops Germany v Denmark game

The Euro 2024 last-16 game between Germany and Denmark at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion is suspended because of a major thunderstorm.

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Rail fares, small boats and Brexit - Green and Reform claims tested

Train fares, small boats and Brexit - BBC Verify checks Adrian Ramsay's and Nigel Farage's answers.

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England fan denies sleeping during Euro match

Freddie Hahn, who lives in Crawley, was photographed having a nap at England’s match with Slovenia.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Our interactive guide to the latest voting trends

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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India crush England to reach T20 World Cup final

England defence of the T20 World Cup is over after they slump to a 68-run thrashing by a superb India in the semi-final in Guyana.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Retirement tax, net zero, small boats - BBC Verify tests key claims

The Conservative and Labour leaders have taken audience questions in a live BBC debate. Here their claims are fact-checked.

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Soldiers storm Bolivian presidential palace in apparent coup attempt

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom

The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Floods break through US dam causing major damage

A dam in Minnesota fails from heavy flooding prompting evacuations

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Greens' tax rises are modest, insists co-leader

Adrian Ramsay tells the BBC his party's tax take would be "fairly normal" by European standards.

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AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

Record labels say the unauthorised use of music to train AI is a threat to the music industry.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

The Papers: Labour 'changing gender plans' and 'betting investigation widens'

Labour's plans to ease transition rules and claims of a broader election betting investigation lead the papers.

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Daku given two-game ban after offensive chants

Albania forward Mirlind Daku has been banned for two matches after leading his country's fans in derogatory chants.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter takes top two spots in UK singles chart

Please Please Please has overtaken Carpenter's own hit, Espresso, to reach number one on the UK charts.

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No guns for domestic abuse suspects, top US court rules

The court showed there are limits to the right to bear arms as it upheld a gun ban for those under restraining orders.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

Suspended Labour candidate says he has been 'hung out to dry'

Andy Brown suggests his Facebook account may have been hacked and says he has been "hung out to dry".

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Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned' in Hajj heat

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

SNP manifesto: Key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the SNP manifesto.

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Louisiana orders every classroom to display Ten Commandments

Law requires a poster in all public schools classrooms, up to university level, by 2025.

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Limousine, tea set and 'busts' among Putin and Kim gifts

The Russian president gives car enthusiast Mr Kim a luxury Russian-made Aurus car during his visit.

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Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend star

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Bacon ice cream and nugget overload sees misfiring McDonald's AI withdrawn

The voice recognition system seems not to have recognised what customers were really ordering.

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White House hits back at Netanyahu's weapons delay claims

The White House affirmed its military support of Israel, saying only one shipment had been paused.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chief

Jens Stoltenberg tells the BBC China should face "costs" for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

'A win is a win': England fans react to opening match

England fans celebrated England's win over Serbia, but are still unsure if the team can win the Euros.

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Highlights: England hold on for winning start against Serbia

Jude Bellingham's first half header secures victory for England in their opening Group C Uefa Euro 2024 match at the Arena AufSchalke.

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Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Tributes to Kevin Campbell show his amazing character, says Southgate

Tributes from the world of football to Kevin Campbell show he was a hugely popular amazing character, England boss Gareth Southgate says.

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Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority?

And why is Grant Shapps worried about one?

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president

It follows a coalition deal between the governing African National Congress and opposition parties.

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Wales politician in expenses probe stripped of Tory job

Laura Anne Jones is asked to "step back" from shadow cabinet while police investigate her expenses.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

UK weather: When is it going to improve?

June has started colder than average, are there any signs of warmer weather on the way?

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

The Papers: Starmer 'prioritises growth' and election 'flutter'

Labour's manifesto pledge to prioritise growth and a Tory aide placing a bet on the election lead the papers.

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Buenos Aires rocked by clashes over Milei reforms

Police in Argentina's capital fire tear gas on crowds near Congress, as MPs debate budget-slashing reforms.

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Crime here is hurting, whatever the statistics say

In some areas, getting a grip on crime is a major election issue.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

US lifts weapons ban on Ukraine's Azov brigade

The brigade, whose origins were mired in far-right controversy, hails the move as blow to Russia's propaganda.

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SDP backs industry in first manifesto for 37 years

The Social Democratic Party is standing 122 candidates at the election, the most since 1987.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

The struggle for justice in one English town

With Crown Court delays close to a record high, the BBC speaks to those who have waited years for justice.

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

The Papers: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced' at EU elections

Michael Mosley's body being found in Greece and a big defeat for France's president lead the front pages.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Narendra Modi sworn in for third term at grand ceremony in Delhi

Modi's NDA alliance won the Indian election with a reduced margin while the opposition saw a resurgence.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Labour pledge planning law move to boost prison places

The party says it would by-pass local objections in order to increase prison capacity by 20,000.

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Four hurt after London funfair ride 'malfunctions'

The incident, at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, happened on Saturday evening.

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England's T20 World Cup defence in danger after Australia loss

England now will likely have to win their final two games in the tournament after a 36-run defeat by Australia in Barbados.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Hunter Biden's daughter gives surprise testimony at trial

Naomi Biden told the court that her father seemed "great" around the time he bought a gun in 2018.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

Tories vow to let high earners keep more in child benefits

The party says it would increase the salary threshold at which a household starts to lose its child benefits.

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Zelensky and D-Day veteran call each other 'hero'

Ukraine’s president hugged the World War Two soldier at a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup super over

The United States pull off one of the biggest shocks in cricket history by beating Pakistan in a super over in Dallas.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Tories pledge to tackle 'confusion' over legal definition of sex

Rishi Sunak says the changes would make the law around single-sex spaces clearer.

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'Tornado-like' storm devastates town in South Africa

A 'tornado-looking' storm has killed at least 10 people after it hit several provinces on Monday.

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Boy's family seek justice after crash with Ghana actor

Relatives are mourning a three-year-old who died after a car crash with popular Ghanaian actor Lil Win.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Lib Dems pledge free personal care for adults

The party wants to tackle the shortage of workers by introducing a carer's minimum wage, at £2 above the standard.

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Farage’s return means turbulence for the Tories

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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BBC announces dates for election TV debates

A seven-party debate is to be held on Friday, before a Question Time special and head-to-head event.

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US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran in July

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