Monday, March 31, 2025

Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.

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Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal

The call comes after sources at No 10 say the government is prepared to retaliate against US tariffs if needed.

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FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - but will there be a 'fairytale ending'?

The FA Cup "seems to have its sparkle back" - but will Manchester City stop there being a "fairytale ending" for Aston Villa, Crystal Palace or Nottingham Forest?

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Saturday, March 29, 2025

GB win first world figure skating medal since 1984

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson win GB's first figure skating World Championship medal since Torvill and Dean in 1984 with ice dance bronze in Boston.

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Yates scores winning penalty to put Forest through to FA Cup semi-finals

Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991.

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Friday, March 28, 2025

Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one

The influencer-turned-musician is topping the charts after turning trauma into music that heals.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect".

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North Sea crash oil tanker to have cargo of fuel removed

Barrels of jet fuel are being removed from the Stena Immaculate before it is towed to Newcastle.

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Thursday, March 27, 2025

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be seeking to fight off a resurgent opposition and win a second term.

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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'

The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.

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N Korea's Kim inspects test of 'AI suicide attack drones'

Analysts said the development of the technology was likely assisted by Russia.

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Men make sacrifices many women don't for top jobs, Farage says

The Reform leader makes the comments on the role of women in the workplace at an event in Westminster.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

French film star Depardieu denies sexual assault allegations at trial

The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star's lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs.

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Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years

Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.

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'So surreal' - teenager Eala stuns out-of-sorts Swiatek

Second seed Iga Swiatek suffers a monumental shock as Filipino teenager Alexandra Eala continues her dream run to reach the Miami Open semi-finals.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

Meghan launches online shop for fans to buy her fashion favourites

The ShopMy platform is marketed at "elite creators" for them to earn money from links they have shared.

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Raducanu powers into Miami Open quarter-finals

Emma Raducanu is through to her first WTA 1,000 quarter-final after a blistering straight-set win over 17th seed Amanda Anisimova.

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Erdogan calls Turkey protests 'evil' as unrest continues

Protesters gather for a sixth night in Istanbul after city Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest.

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Rate England's players against Latvia

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's second game as head coach against Latvia? Rate the players here

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Sunday, March 23, 2025

'A return to Scotland's worst of times under Clarke'

Scotland's alarming defeat by Greece in the Nations League play-off leaves head coach Steve Clarke with much to ponder, writes Tom English.

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Can Chelsea script perfect ending to Man City mini-series?

Chelsea have the edge over Manchester City, but who will triumph in their fourth meeting in the space of 13 days? BBC Sport takes a look at the intriguing battle so far.

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Saturday, March 22, 2025

Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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Protesters in Turkey rally 'for justice' after mayor's arrest

Protesters have taken to the streets for a fourth night after Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained.

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At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea

Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Raducanu earns remarkable Miami win over top-10 opponent

Emma Raducanu shows fight to beat world number 10 Emma Navarro in a gripping Miami Open contest which she ranks as her best victory of the season.

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'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region.

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Watch: How the Heathrow disruption unfolded

BBC Verify's Nick Beake explains how Europe's busiest airport was taken out of action.

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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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'They're playing politics with my little boy': Parents on US Department of Education cuts

Mass firings at the Office of Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanish

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Fingerprints identify Paraguayan woman seven years after death

Ainoha Izaga Ibieta Lima, 33, was found dead in a poultry shed attached to a farmhouse in Spain's Girona province in 2018.

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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?

Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.

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IOC presidential race reaches finish line - key questions answered

BBC Sport looks at the key questions before Thursday's IOC presidential vote.

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PM reveals he watches Adolescence with family and backs call to tackle misogyny

The drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Harry's US visa records unsealed after drug claims

They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.

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Labour’s Benefits Crackdown

And what happened when Trump phoned Putin?

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Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Witnesses reveal shocking details into the disappearance of a young South African girl.

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Davina McCall 'feels amazing' returning to work after brain tumour

TV presenter Davina McCall says going back to work is "like the final piece of the jigsaw."

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Putin urged to prove Russia wants peace ahead of Trump talks

The UK and France challenge Russia's president to agree a ceasefire, ahead of Trump-Putin talks on Tuesday.

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Watch: Kate drinks Guinness, pets mascot in St Patrick's Day celebration

The Irish Guards regiment toasts the Princess of Wales, who has been its colonel since 2023.

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Cup final loss ends tough week for Liverpool - Slot

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle at Wembley ends a "tough week".

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Saturday, March 15, 2025

Could Starmer be in for a benefits rebellion as tribes clash in his own party?

Labour may have ditched its factional in-fighting - but deep welfare cuts could reignite tensions.

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Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website

The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump's orders on ending diversity while restoring information.

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Friday, March 14, 2025

No quick fix to stronger sales, says Asda boss

Asda plans to spend more on reducing prices and improving product ranges for customers, but says its profits will suffer.

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Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy

Tuscany's president advises residents to exercise "the utmost attention and caution".

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Thursday, March 13, 2025

Meta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoir

Social media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Tributes to 'secret hero' of Glasgow terror attack

Builder Stephen Clarkson, who took down one of the attackers, has died from cancer, aged 59.

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BBC reports from 'blistered and burnt' oil tanker in North Sea

While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

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Iran rejects nuclear talks as UAE delivers Trump's letter

The US president says he has proposed talks on a deal to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to avert military action.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Government to tighten law on online suicide drugs

Two young people from Southampton died after taking substances suggested by pro-suicide forums.

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Monday, March 10, 2025

What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

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Sunday, March 9, 2025

England shine in the sun but Cardiff cauldron awaits

England delivered the scoreline and style that their fans craved, but they will face a stiff test to repeat that feat on the final day.

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Saturday, March 8, 2025

'Does it always have to be so dramatic, Scotland?'

Scotland earn their second win of the 2025 Six Nations, but only after doing things the hard way, writes Tom English.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

Grandmother gets X-rated message after Apple AI fail

Louise Littlejohn said she was shocked and then laughed when she received the error strewn voicemail transcription.

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GB's Walcott-Nolan wins 1500m bronze at European Indoors

Great Britain's Revee Walcott-Nolan wins 1500m bronze at the European Athletics Indoor Championships as gold-medal favourite Georgia Hunter Bell misses out.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters

The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.

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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams.

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Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia for 19 years

James Scott Rhys Anderson is the first UK citizen to be convicted by Russia during the war with Ukraine.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Wales' largest theme park shuts down after 40 years

Oakwood Theme Park, which opened in 1987, employed up to 200 people.

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'Game's best chaser' - Kohli hailed after more ODI heroics

Australia captain Steve Smith lauds Virat Kohli as "arguably the best chaser" in history but what do the statistics say and what makes the India great so good?

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Monday, March 3, 2025

Crowds of 273 to Champions League - rise of Europe's 'hottest property'

Before Club Brugge face Aston Villa on Tuesday, manager Nicky Hayen is being touted as one of Europe's "hottest properties".

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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff.

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Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say

People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

They lost their families in a plane crash - then came the online hate

Families of those killed in the Jeju Air crash have been smeared as "fake victims" and "scammers".

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Starmer gives Zelensky 'full backing' in warm No 10 welcome

A £2.26bn loan was signed during Zelensky's No 10 visit, which came ahead of a summit on ending the war in Ukraine.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance.

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'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling

Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at...