Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

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'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle

"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.

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Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles

A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

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Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

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What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

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The Morgan McSweeney Evidence

And, MPs vote against Starmer facing parliamentary inquiry over Mandelson vetting.

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Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season's Champions League and four remain - so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

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The King Arrives In The US, But Can He Mend The Special Relationship?

The King lands in Washington for four day state visit.

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Fire breaks out on ship carrying 1,000 tonnes of scrap metal

The fire service says there is no threat to life and crews remain on scene to tackle the blaze.

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'It's not done' - Arsenal back up Rice's words with crucial win

Arsenal deliver on Declan Rice's promise that the Premier League title race is "not done" with an important win over Newcastle.

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Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war

Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Trophyless to treble? Man City's quest for more history

Manchester City were in a state of turmoil this time last year – staring at a first trophyless season since 2017 – but they are now in with a chance of a domestic treble.

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Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office confirms it has "sufficient information" to launch an investigation, but does not say if it involves fraud.

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Leeds stay top with eight-try win over Catalans

Leeds Rhinos stay top of Super League as they run in eight tries to steamroller Catalans Dragons at Headingley.

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Bristol go fourth with big win at Newcastle

Bristol Bears run in eight tries to move back into The Prem's top four with a 52-19 win at Newcastle Red Bulls.

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New Zealand great Bates to retire from internationals

New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after this year's Women's T20 World Cup, ending an illustrious 20-year career.

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Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?

China prepares for the last-16 match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong – the country's first ranking event winner and trailblazer against its first - and the defending - world champion.

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Respecting the ball, losing the players - inside Rosenior's reign

Liam Rosenior lasted just 106 days at Chelsea. So what went wrong? And how did it go wrong so quickly?

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Brighton beat Chelsea to heap more pressure on Rosenior

Brighton heap more pressure on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior as they ease to a comfortable 3-0 win thanks to goals from Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck.

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How Leicester went from Premier League champions to League One in a decade

Ten years ago, Leicester were days away from winning the Premier League. Next season, they will play in League One. How?

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Why Wolves' relegation had been coming after slow decline

Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League.

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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic

Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.

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Will lack of a ruthless match-winner cost Arsenal the title?

Arsenal's lack of killer instinct is looking like it could damage their chance of a first league title in 22 years.

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Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

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Arteta must prove he won't be remembered as Arsenal's 'nearly man'

Arsenal and manager Mikel Arteta may still have a season of glory - but must prove they are not 'nearly men' after Manchester City loss, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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How Hampton's heroics bailed out Lionesses in win against Iceland

Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton says she just "did my job" in pulling off three crucial late saves as England held on to beat Iceland 1-0.

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Bayern keen on Villa's Rogers - Sunday's gossip

Bayern Munich are keen on Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Curtis Jones is preparing to leave Liverpool, and Real Madrid are considering appointing Jose Mourinho again.

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How Coventry earned Premier League return after 25 years

Coventry City are back in the Premier League after 25 years. Here's how they achieved promotion under the guidance of Frank Lampard.

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O'Sullivan chasing eighth Crucible title aged 50

In 2001, Ronnie O'Sullivan won his first World Snooker Championship. Now, a quarter of a century later, the Rocket is aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.

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School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mourns

An expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".

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Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says

The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.

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Clayton beats Littler in Rotterdam to extend lead

Jonny Clayton delights the Rotterdam crowd as he beats Luke Littler 6-4 to extend his lead at the top of the Premier League table.

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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

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Players told LIV Golf to run 'for many years' amid collapse rumours

Sergio Garcia says LIV Golf's players were told earlier this year the event would run for "many years" as rumours swirl the Saudi-backed venture is on the verge of collapse.

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Slot fears Ekitike injury is 'really bad'

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Hugo Ekitike's injury 'looks really bad' after the France striker was taken off on a stretcher during Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris St-Germain.

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Success over Spain - but how can England get best out of classy James?

How can Sarina Wiegman get the best from one of England's most talented footballers, Lauren James?

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US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says.

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Okafor fires Leeds to first league win at Old Trafford since 1981

Leeds boost their Premier League survival hopes with a 2-1 win against 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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Man Utd's Martinez sent off for hair-pull against Leeds

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is sent off after 56 minutes for pulling the hair of Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Old Trafford.

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'A truly historic moment': BBC reports from Hungary as Viktor Orbán concedes election

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.

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Trio of birdies send Rose to the top of the leaderboard

Justin Rose hits three birdies in a row to move up from fourth to the top of the leaderboard in the final round of The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

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Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights from five Premier League games as the season enters the final stretch.

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Fortune favours the brave - will Slot start Ngumoha against PSG?

Liverpool's 17-year-old star Rio Ngumoha stole the show against Fulham - will Arne Slot now start him against PSG?

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Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.

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People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continue

The Irish military will be deployed to move vehicles "blocking critical infrastructure".

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Jolly Fury takes aim at heavyweight rivals & even Spurs

A jolly Tyson Fury delivers typically theatrical monologue as he takes aim at rival heavyweights and even a struggling Premier League club.

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Trapped miner rescued from flooded Mexican tunnel after 14 days

The 42-year-old gold miner was standing in waist-high water when rescuers found him in a flooded tunnel.

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Rowland starts as much-changed England face Ireland

England utility back Helena Rowland will start at inside centre in a much-changed team for their Women's Six Nations opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity

One of the biggest mysteries in publishing is solved, as The Housemaid writer reveals her real name.

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Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire on how his mum defended him in his lowest moments, his return to form, new contract and bright future

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Dominant PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-final first leg

Goals from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia give PSG a 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

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'I'm as sharp as I've ever been' - Fury on Makhmudov fight

Tyson Fury says he is "as sharp as I've ever been" ahead of his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is keen to take on fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, after Saturday's bout.

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What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.

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Legendary manager Lucescu dies days after resigning

Legendary manager Mircea Lucescu dies aged 80, five days after stepping down as Romania's head coach.

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Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings

The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.

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Boulter suffers first-round exit to Ruse in Austria

Britain's Katie Boulter suffers a first-round defeat to Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open.

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Arteta calls for perspective as Arsenal look to avoid slump

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants his side to channel the pain of back-to-back defeats when they take on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals.

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Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Chantelle Cameron put on a dominant performance to beat Michaela Kotaskova and claim the vacant WBO light-middleweight world title at the Olympia in London.

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Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach Champions Cup last eight

Sale Sharks hold off a second-half comeback from Harlequins to progress to the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

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Trump seeks $152m to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi calls the plan a "stupid notion that would be nothing more than a waste of taxpayer dollars".

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Search for missing airman presents serious test for US

The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.

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Marshmallows fall from the sky at annual Michigan Easter event

At the annual 'Great Marshmallow Drop', more than 15,000 fluffy treats fell from a helicopter as kids raced to collect them.

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Price wins in Manchester after Littler and Van Veen spat

Gerywn Price secures victory in Manchester after Gian van Veen accuses Luke Littler of being "out of order" on night nine of the Premier League.

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Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say

The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say.

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World's oldest known tortoise, Jonathan, dies aged 193

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".

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Bompastor angry with VAR after McCabe hair pull

Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor criticises VAR after Arsenal's Katie McCabe avoids a red card for pulling Alyssa Thompson's hair during their Women's Champions League quarter-final.

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