Just Stop Oil activists target MI5 and Home Office buildings
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Monday, October 31, 2022
Shanghai Disney: Visitors unable to leave without negative Covid test as park shuts
Rides are continuing to operate for those trapped inside The Happiest Place on Earth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TeUlEym
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Woman dead and another injured in Dagenham double stabbing
A 28-year-old man who police believe was known to both women has been arrested. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Slocsgi
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Morbi bridge collapse: Gujarat witnesses describe scene of tragedy
People who were at the scene when a bridge in India's Gujarat state collapsed told the BBC what they saw. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves its young
Sorrow, bewilderment and questions follow one of the worst tragedies in South Korea's recent history. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Hundreds plunge into river after India bridge collapses
The suspension bridge collapse in Gujarat kills at least 32 people as hundreds are thrown into a river. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Royal Mail staff call off planned strike action
The strikes planned for the next two weeks will not take place but action will resume on 12 November. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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South Korea: How the Halloween tragedy unfolded
The incident occurred on Saturday night, as tens of thousands celebrated Halloween in Itaewon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Qra8CGf...
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King to hold event to mark COP27 summit he will miss
King Charles is not going to the climate conference, but will host a pre-summit gathering in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/p...
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Michael Gove commits to 300,000 homes target
Former PM Liz Truss had cast doubt on the aim, saying she would scrap "Stalinist" housing targets. from BBC News - Home https://...
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S Korea Halloween crush: 'I was trapped on ledge, watching people die'
Survivors have been speaking of their horror at watching friends and strangers suffocate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ITfUuVg
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Keeping tips from workers could be illegal under new law
Under a new law, employers would have to pay workers all their tips without any deductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6IRZUnB
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Saturday, October 29, 2022
Ukraine war: Russia halts grain deal after 'massive' Black Sea Fleet attack
The UN says it is vital not to imperil the deal, as Ukraine accuses Russia of "using a false pretext". from BBC News - Home http...
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Don't believe it's back to boring, says Laura Kuenssberg
Rishi Sunak will be a different kind of PM but it's not the end of the drama, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Dying dad's Scunthorpe Utd gift to daughter given to charity in error
A Scunthorpe Utd shirt, bought for a girl by her dad before he died, was given to charity in error. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ri...
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Fallowfield student stabbing: Man held in murder inquiry
Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of 19-year-old Luke O'Connor. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
The price of the things we spend our money on is again rising at its highest rate in 40 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7jecnRK...
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Trevor Noah: I never said entire UK racist, says comic after Rishi Sunak row
TV host Trevor Noah was criticised for saying there had been a backlash in the UK to Rishi Sunak. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qo2d...
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Friday, October 28, 2022
Rihanna releases Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Lift Me Up is taken from the soundtrack of the forthcoming movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TuajN...
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Neymar: Prosecutors drop fraud charges against Brazil & Paris St-Germain forward
Prosecutors in Spain drop corruption and fraud charges against Brazil forward Neymar in a trial over his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcel...
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People's memories projected on to Worcester buildings
A "time travel trail" in Worcester sees special displays of photos and videos of residents reminiscing. from BBC News - Home htt...
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'Devious' killer who decapitated friend must serve 34 years
Jemma Mitchell killed her friend Mee Kuen Chong to try to inherit her estate for home renovations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MaY...
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What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?
The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hETB...
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Thursday, October 27, 2022
Poland demolishes Soviet-era monuments
The statues were torn down in response to a law that prohibits totalitarian regimes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k658l47
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Warning over private over-the-counter blood tests
Doctors are concerned the tests can put extra pressures on GPs and cause anxiety for patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8oC0l5p...
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Lloyds predicts UK house prices will fall 8% next year
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says property prices will drop next year then stagnate for another four. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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The cold-hearted woman who killed, decapitated and dumped her friend
How two Christian women's friendship ended with one dead and the other facing a life behind bars. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban
Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gA2i...
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Sleaford: Referee Michael Grant dies after being hit by football
Michael Grant, a well-known figure in grassroots football, died on Monday from a bleed on the brain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/O...
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LGBT football fans told to be respectful at Qatar World Cup
Labour called Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's remarks about the World Cup"shockingly tone-deaf". from BBC News - Home htt...
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Pound holds gains after delay to economic plan
The currency has rallied against the dollar in recent days, and rose further on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7ftSKyZ
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Mercedes-Benz becomes latest Western company to pull out of Russia
The company said it did not expect the move to have a significant effect on profitability. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZmcriP6
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UK's most premature twins to live turn one
The siblings were born just 22 weeks and five days into their mother's pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rgcjIhZ
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Culture of abuse found at three Doncaster special schools - review
Safeguarding review identifies "serious abuse and neglect" at three residential homes in Doncaster. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Rishi Sunak warns of difficult decisions ahead in first speech as PM
In his first speech in Downing Street as PM, Rishi Sunak vows to "fix" errors made by his predecessor, Liz Truss. from BBC News ...
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James Corden tells viewers he was 'rude' to restaurant server
The Late Late Show host speaks publicly about the controversial incident for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1lFAVX9
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Sunak on Truss: 'Some mistakes were made'
New PM Rishi Sunak pays tribute to his predecessor, saying her errors were not borne of ill will. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uYif...
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Rishi Sunak speaks for first time as prime minister
The new British prime minister gives his first address to the nation from Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EHp6yIC
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Hu Jintao: Fresh China congress footage deepens mystery over exit
It shows more of what happened before China's former leader was led out of a party congress session. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Akshata Murty: Tech heiress and Rishi Sunak's wife
The daughter of an Indian billionaire, she has previously come under the spotlight over her tax affairs. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Liz Truss speaks for last final time as prime minister
Lis Truss says it has been a “huge honour “ to be prime minister of the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0YOgkMF
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Monday, October 24, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian spy chief blames West for nuclear tension
The head of Russia's foreign intelligence service falsely accuses the West of nuclear war threats. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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University staff latest to agree to go on strike
Lecturers, librarians and admin staff across the UK vote to take action over pay and pensions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TYeRslE...
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What does the prime minister actually do?
Liz Truss has resigned as UK PM, but what does the job involve? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y6xXM5E
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Doctor Who: Critics praise Jodie Whittaker's swansong
Reviews of Sunday's finale were broadly positive, although some said too much was packed into the episode. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Protesters throw pies on King Charles waxwork
Activists throw custard pies into the face of King Charles's waxwork at London's Madame Tussauds. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Escaped Essex serpent gives woman shock in bedroom
After the woman flees, an RSPCA officer has to search the room again to find the reptile hiding. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XUTHb...
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UK set to be sick man of Europe, says Tory backer
Guy Hands, a leading investor, says the UK faces higher taxes, lower benefits and a possible IMF bailout. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Sunday, October 23, 2022
General Election: When is the next one and could it be called sooner?
The decision to hold an early election usually rests with the prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0UaJsfA
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T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli takes India to incredible victory over Pakistan
A Virat Kohli-inspired India beat rivals Pakistan in an extraordinary finish to a Men's T20 World Cup classic at the Melbourne Cricket G...
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Russian fighter plane crashes in Siberian city of Irkutsk
The Sukhoi Su-30 military jet was on a test flight when it came down in Irkutsk, authorities say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Pk8K...
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Penny Mordaunt denies deal talks with Boris Johnson team
The minister, who was the first to formally enter the race, has said she remains "in it to win it". from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Shetland's damaged subsea cable now repaired, says operator
A break in the lines connecting Shetland to the mainland had cut internet and phone services. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/jIVtMQK ...
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Boris Johnson 'clearly' going to stand to be PM, supporter says
It comes after Boris Johnson held talks with his rival Rishi Sunak, amid speculation they could strike a deal. from BBC News - Home https:...
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China congress: Xi cements power by packing top team with loyalists
The Chinese leader moves into a historic third term in power in a break from decades-long tradition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h...
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Saturday, October 22, 2022
Sunak leads among Tory MPs but Johnson camp claims growing support
Sources planning ex-PM's possible campaign say he has 100 MPs behind him, but Rishi Sunak's supporters call for proof. from BBC Ne...
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Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street
Paramedics "battled to save" the 29-year-old but he was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Rugby League World Cup: England 42-18 France - Shaun Wane's side close to knockouts
England all but secure their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-18 victory over France in Bolton. from BB...
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Tory leadership: Why would anyone want to be prime minister now anyway?
An economy in crisis and an unruly party await the new Tory leader, writes Laura Kuenssberg. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0tWrviR
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Grantham's Margaret Thatcher statue vandalised for third time
The bronze statue, which is subject to CCTV surveillance, has been targeted again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PdwXiMb
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Northern regional mayors late for rail briefing after train cancelled
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram held the briefing to demand more funding for train operators. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1GS7IXq ...
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Ukraine war: Russia air strikes target more power facilities
Amid military reverses in the south, Russia continues its effort to cripple Ukraine's energy grid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Boy, 12, dies after garage wall collapses in Clacton
Police say a man, in his 30s, was rescued from the rubble but the boy died at the scene. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LNhpfTi
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Friday, October 21, 2022
Tesco raises meal deal price as food costs soar
It is the first time in 10 years the popular lunch choice has gone up for all customers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SJwIMPW
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Travis Scott: Rapper privately settles Astroworld lawsuit
A lawyer for the family of Axel Acosta has announced a "confidential" settlement has been agreed. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Ralph Lauren apologises after Mexico indigenous 'plagiarism' claim
The fashion giant was accused by the wife of the Mexican president of copying indigenous designs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iYd9...
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Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt: Who are MPs backing?
Conservative MPs have started declaring who they want to become Britain's next prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vjZ...
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Could Boris Johnson really make a comeback?
The former prime minister is considering a return to Downing Street three months after being ejected. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Falling pound: What does it mean for me and my finances?
The pound has fallen against the dollar as the UK's financial and political turmoil continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B8N...
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Ukraine war: Zelensky accuses Russia of plot to blow up dam
Ukraine's leader wars of a "large-scale disaster" if Russia targets the Kakhovka hydroelectric plant. from BBC News - Home h...
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Harry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death
Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving after a three-year transatlantic row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Liz Truss: The teenage Lib Dem who lasted just 45 days as PM
Liz Truss has resigned as prime minister after a chaotic 45 days in Downing Street. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T196Lx5
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General Election: When is the next one and could it be called sooner?
The decision to hold an early election usually rests with the prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mqyr6FJ
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Liz Truss: A quick guide to the UK's outgoing prime minister
Here's what you need to know about Liz Truss, the UK's shortest serving PM. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t8kcHOW
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Child sex abuse: The horrific findings of a seven-year injury
The inquiry, launched after the Jimmy Savile scandal, took seven years - so what have we learned? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oIQE...
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Investors remain calm despite political chaos
One analyst says investors are "watching in a kind of stunned, open-mouthed horror" at political events. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Bangladesh deaths: Fourth Cardiff family member dies
A woman whose husband and two children were killed by suspected carbon monoxide poisoning has died. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FD...
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How did jet crash into a block of flats in Russia?
An investigation is underway into the crash of a fighter jet into a block of flats in Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VHxCG5u ...
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Police investigate damage to Man City's team coach
The windscreen was damaged following City's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xJX9yWg
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Devon head teacher brings in mother to help cash-strapped school
"It is mission impossible" as staff quit for better paid supermarket jobs, he says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Dytl6w ...
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Great Scottish Run 150m short: Eilish McColgan records invalidated
The European and British 10,000m records set by Eilish McColgan in the Great Scottish Run are invalid after the course was found to be 150m ...
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
British Gymnastics to name banned coaches in 'zero tolerance' plan on abuse
British Gymnastics vows to put athlete welfare ahead of winning medals as it issues a 40-point action plan in response to "systemic...
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Troubled maternity service still beset by problems - BBC investigation
BBC News hears concerns from families and staff that problems continue at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Kanjuruhan stadium: Indonesia to demolish site of arena disaster
More than 130 people died at the Kanjuruhan stadium after police fired tear gas, causing a stampede. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f...
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Chinese diplomat involved in protester attack, says UK MP
It follows speculation that a man who fought protesters in Manchester was China's consul-general. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Ezra Miller: The Flash actor pleads not guilty to burglary
The Flash actor is accused of entering a neighbour's home without permission and stealing alcohol. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Workers at breaking point over pay, TUC warns
The union body says UK employees are facing two decades of pay failing to keep up with price rises. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0n...
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Glastonbury 2023: 'Challenging times' blamed for ticket price rise
Emily Eavis says the festival is "still recovering" from the financial cost of Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGsHzx...
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Monday, October 17, 2022
Eurovision: Montenegro and North Macedonia pull out of Liverpool contest
Some countries faced increased participation fees following Russia's ban in the song contest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KgY...
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Lutfunisa Kwandwalla: Dead cult member to have Kenya autopsy
British citizen Lutfunisa Kwandwalla was found dead at the home of a spiritual leader in Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xGpMYw...
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Everton woman who stabbed boyfriend to death is jailed
Emma Walsh struck her partner with a fatal stab wound to the chest in a row at their Liverpool home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Y...
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'Liz Truss the Brief?' World reacts to UK political turmoil
The UK's political chaos has been watched around the world - and commentators haven't held back. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Watch the chancellor's speech in full
The chancellor confirms in an emergency statement that plans to cut corporation tax won't go ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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T20 World Cup: Scotland shock West Indies in Group B
Scotland, ranked 15th in the world, start their T20 World Cup campaign in brilliant fashion with a shock victory over West Indies. from BB...
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Sunday, October 16, 2022
Clannad founder Noel Duggan dies aged 73
Clannad's remaining members said they were "heartbroken" by the sudden death of Noel Duggan aged 73. from BBC News - Home ht...
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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Civilian bloodbath warning as offensive escalates
Cities in Tigray are reportedly being carpet bombed as food and medical supplies are running out. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EprU...
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UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border
The men were found alive on the Greek-Turkish border, but exactly what happened is not clear. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kRXr5hy ...
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Mourne Mountains: Three young people injured in Slieve Binnian fall
Mourne Mountain Rescue Team helped the group after two members fell 30m on Slieve Binnian from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n6vpRGe
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Mum creates inclusive toy brand to 'positively' represent her son
Essex toy creator Desriee Asomuyide wants every child to see themselves in toys and books. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ECPDGVA
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China Communist Party Congress: What matters to people in Beijing?
As China's Communist Party Congress kicks off in Beijing, people tell the BBC what they want from the event. from BBC News - Home http...
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Police probe after man's body found in woodland in Loughton
Death of man found on land close to an industrial estate is being treated as suspicious, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/J...
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Tesco warns public faces hardship in wake of interest rates rise
John Allan told the BBC he feels a "moral responsibility" to help those affected by rates going up. from BBC News - Home https:/...
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Saturday, October 15, 2022
Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape and assault
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood, 21, is due in court on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CdmYUEo
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MPs remember Sir David Amess on anniversary of his murder
Liz Truss and Keir Starmer lead tributes to late Southend MP while tree is planted in his memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/unUm...
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Creeslough explosion: Creeslough father and child had 'a beautiful love'
The funeral of Creeslough victims Robert Garwe and his daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe has taken place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Electric Mini production to move to China
The first electric Mini was built in Oxford in 2020, but most will now be made in China. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N8csvrU
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My life is on pause until I'm old enough to get my pension
Linda Jeffrey had to give up work after her husband died last year and now has to rely on food banks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Rugby World Cup: France 7-13 England - Red Roses claim statement win
England continue their successful start to the World Cup with a 13-7 victory against a determined France in New Zealand. from BBC News - H...
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Friday, October 14, 2022
Markets rally on talk of mini-budget U-turn
Shares climb and government borrowing costs fall on speculation over possible changes to the PM's economic plan. from BBC News - Home ...
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What is corporation tax and who has to pay it?
The government is under pressure to change its mind about its changes to corporation tax. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PiqVrFN
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England in Australia: Third Twenty20 abandoned because of rain in Canberra
England miss the chance to complete a series clean sweep over Australia as their third T20 in Canberra is abandoned because of rain. from ...
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Crimea bridge: Russia 'to repair blast damage by July 2023'
The Russian government says work on the vital blast-hit bridge must be finished by July 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/REH8QDv ...
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Study links coronavirus lockdowns to birth rate drop in Europe
January 2021 saw a 14% birth rate drop in Europe in comparison with previous years, research suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Boy, 11, is Blackpool crime spree ringleader, MP says
Tory MP Scott Benton says the boy, who attacked a police officer, is part of a gang in Blackpool. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zBvl...
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Scoring less, conceding more - but is there new hope for Liverpool?
After beating Manchester City in July, Liverpool were full of optimism, but that good feeling has taken a nosedive - how can it return? fr...
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
Fabrice Muamba: Snapchat CPR lessons will save lives
Snapchat releases a "lens" that teaches people how to use chest compressions for cardiac arrest. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Edenfield Centre: Minister backs public inquiry over abuse
An undercover BBC investigation found patients being humiliated, verbally abused and bullied by staff. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Republic of Ireland: Uefa to investigate women's players over pro-IRA chant
Uefa opens an investigation into "potential inappropriate behaviour" by Republic of Ireland women's players after their win ov...
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Rugby League World Cup: Dominic Young set for first England cap against Samoa
Winger Dominic Young is preferred to England's leading try-scorer Ryan Hall for Saturday's game against Samoa in Newcastle. from B...
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Lucy Letby trial: Murder-accused nurse wrote 'I am evil', trial told
Post-it notes were found at Lucy Letby's home including one reading "I killed them", her trial hears. from BBC News - Home h...
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Queen premiere previously unheard Freddie Mercury song Face It Alone
The song, called Face It Alone, was originally recorded for the band's 1989 album The Miracle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9AC...
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Sepsis: Quadruple amputee on waiting list for double hand transplant
A quadruple amputee says a rare double hand transplant will be "such an amazing gift". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d0ZT2...
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'Rare' Roman mosaic found in Rastan, Syria
Officials say the 1,600-year-old panel depicting classical myths is the most complete of its kind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zeV...
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Housing slowdown warning after mortgage rates rise
The warning comes as the Bank of England says the number struggling to pay mortgages could hit a 15-year high. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Xbox v PlayStation: Giants clash over Call of Duty
Microsoft hits back at claims its proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard could harm its rival Sony. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Dorset farmer's Bentley stored in shed for 50 years sells for £66k
The 3.5-litre V5 Bentley failed its MOT in 1968 and has languished in a farmer's shed ever since. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Maya Jama to host new series of Love Island
The TV presenter replaces Laura Whitmore for series nine of the popular ITV2 dating show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/4Ift9Rr
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US midterm elections: Why are they so important?
Americans will be reshaping Congress but the impact of this vote will be far-reaching. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt...
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Jacob Rees-Mogg blames interest rates for economic turmoil
The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget sparked market uncertainty. from BBC News - Home...
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Storm Julia: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
The storm travelled through Central America, causing thousands to evacuate their homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B8axIQU
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How Iran’s economic woes created conditions ripe for protests
Poverty and poor prospects had left many Iranians angry with their rulers even before Mahsa Amini's death. from BBC News - Home https:...
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Jamie Oliver calls for free school meal extension
The celebrity chef says all children in households on universal credit should get free school meals. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x...
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Ex-wife of Dubai royal pleads for help from UN in child custody battle
Lawyers ask the Human Rights Council to intervene to ensure Zeynab Javadli and her children's safety. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Heathrow regains crown as Europe's busiest airport, data shows
Despite beating its rivals, the west London airport says air travel demand "remains uncertain". from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Singer Rex Orange County charged with sexual assault
The chart-topping singer-songwriter pleads not guilty and is due to stand trial next January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mPbK9OZ ...
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New artwork illuminates Cutlog Vennel in Perth
It is part of Perth and Kinross Council's ambition to create a permanent light art trail in the city. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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T20 World Cup: Alex Hales says no 'clear the air talks' needed with Ben Stokes
Alex Hales denies "clear the air" talks were needed with Ben Stokes - but has spoken with his England team-mate as part of their W...
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Monday, October 10, 2022
Azeem Rafiq & Andrew Gale among five reprimanded for historical social media posts
Azeem Rafiq and former Yorkshire coach Andrew Gale are among five players reprimanded by the England & Wales Cricket Board for historica...
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Jet pack demonstration alongside Royal Navy flagship
HMS Queen Elizabeth was in New York when a demonstration of jet pack technology took place. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eV8DJLB
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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Russia launches missiles at cities across Ukraine days after a blast damaged a key bridge linking Russia and Crimea. from BBC News - Home ...
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Hundreds of pooches take paw-fect plunge in Cheltenham
Dogs and their owners from across the country took part in the annual event in Cheltenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rtE69eZ
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Enock Mwepu: Brighton midfielder forced to retire with heart condition
Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is forced to retire from football because of a hereditary heart condition. from BBC News - Home https://if...
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Sunday, October 9, 2022
Anger as truck triggers memories of Bianchi F1 death
Formula 1 drivers and team principals condemn race officials for putting a recovery vehicle on track in wet conditions at the Japanese Grand...
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Energy use advice campaign pulled due to cost, Zahawi says
The cabinet minister tells the BBC the public information campaign would have cost up to £15m. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DSP0dKU...
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Gambia cough syrup scandal: Police investigate deaths linked to medicine
Senior officials are called for questioning after 66 children died with acute kidney injuries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vVmOJP1...
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Euro 2024 qualifying: England drawn with Italy, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland discover groups
England are drawn in the same group as Italy - the team that beat them in the Euro 2020 final - in qualifying for Euro 2024 in Germany. fr...
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Rugby World Cup: Wales 18-15 Scotland highlights - late penalty seals thriller
Watch highlights as Wales beat Scotland 18-15 after Keira Bevan converts a last-minute penalty following a thrilling match. from BBC News ...
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Zaporizhzhia attack: Russian shelling in 'annexed' city kills 17
The city is controlled by Ukrainian forces, but is in a region illegally annexed by Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QD9ZFab
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Nicola Sturgeon 'will never give up' on independence
The first minister tells Laura Kuenssberg she is confident a Scottish referendum can happen in 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0...
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Saturday, October 8, 2022
Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law
The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q48Iw3G
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Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker making last appearance as Time Lord
The Power Of The Doctor episode will end her time on the sci-fi series after five years in the lead role. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Peter Tobin: The horrific crimes of a serial killer
Tobin was only unmasked after his final victim was found hidden under the floorboards of a church. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BKz...
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Men charged with murder over stabbing outside Coventry mosque
Haji Choudhary Rab Nawaz, 52, died after police were called to a fight on 2 October. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SKslGIR
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Russell Crowe's £5,000 donation wows Norwich bookshop
A store's owners say the £5,000 donation will have a "huge impact" on its ability to survive. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast
The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams. from BBC News - Home https://ift.t...
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Friday, October 7, 2022
Complutense University: Spain investigates student 'whores' chants at women
Videos have circulated for days of male students chanting obscene misogynistic abuse in Madrid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Scd3GX...
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Marshmallow ruling helps Loughborough firm in VAT fight
A company successfully argues its extra large mallows are a baking ingredient rather than a snack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/luc...
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Alexei Navalny: Russia's jailed vociferous Putin critic
Russian anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny has built up huge support on social media. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fkSIMHZ
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Rare woodpecker returns to Dorset 'due to organic farming'
The Dorset Wildlife Trust spied the lesser spotted woodpecker at Hollis Mead farm in Corscombe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WmOBbZ...
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Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Ales Bialiatski?
Ales Bialiatski founded a human rights centre in response to repression by President Aleksander Lukashenko. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Thursday, October 6, 2022
LIV Golf: No ranking points available at Bangkok and Jeddah, says OWGR
LIV Golf players will not be able to earn world ranking points at upcoming events in Bangkok and Jeddah, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) ...
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Homes face winter power cuts in worst-case scenario, says National Grid
Cuts would probably occur at peak times and customers would be warned in advance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bm01BsM
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Children with limb difference to get 'life-changing' prosthetic arms
Families raise thousands to pay for functional Hero Arm prosthetics. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l9kXYde
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Fat Bear Week: Race is on for Alaska's bulkiest bear
Alaskan bears stuffing themselves for the winter have gained a loving audience around the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SZgxM...
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Annie Ernaux: French writer wins Nobel Prize in Literature
The French writer wins for "the courage with which she uncovers the collective restraints of memory". from BBC News - Home https...
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Eric Weinberg: Scrubs writer and producer charged with 18 sexual assaults
The Los Angeles County District Attorney says Eric Weinberg allegedly lured women to photo shoots. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ugc...
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Iran protests: Women hang 'blood-soaked' map over highway
Three women are seen hanging a banner off a bridge in Isfahan and waving their hijabs in the air. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Aaxy...
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson phrases added to Oxford English Dictionary
Twelve new football-themed entries are added to the Oxford English Dictionary before the men's Fifa World Cup in Qatar. from BBC News ...
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'Miracle' rescue of horse stuck in septic tank on Skye
Nikki Veen said her local community on Skye rallied around the rescue of her Irish Cob O'Malley. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h...
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Benefits: Who receives them and how much do they cost?
The government will not commit to increasing benefits in line with rising prices. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XtJqVc0
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Gateshead stabbing: Tomasz Oleszak, 14, named as victim
Tomasz Oleszak, from Gateshead, was fatally injured in the Springwell Estate on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lHpVQh
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The fans who solved the clues to unearth musician's new album
Erland Cooper planted the master tape in peaty soil at a secret location then gave clues to its location. from BBC News - Home https://ift...
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Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona: Xavi furious at 'injustice' in Champions League defeat
Inter Milan edge out Barcelona to leave the Spanish club at risk of a second successive group-stage elimination in the Champions League. f...
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Mortgage rates still rising as big lenders revise deals
The average rate of a new two-year fixed rate mortgage is 6% as the UK's biggest lenders change prices. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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Ukraine war: Liberated town shows human cost of Russia's defeat
The BBC's Orla Guerin finds desolate scenes in Lyman, a town Ukraine recaptured from Russia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7Tetz...
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Alex Scott on the abuse she says she endured at the hands of her father
The commentator responds after her father denies being violent to her, her brother and her mother. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k9C...
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Education: New Wales GCSEs to put less emphasis on exams
Plans are to change the names and teaching of some subjects, including science and Welsh language. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/shj...
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WATCH: Coyote strays into California school toilets
The animal was given the nickname "Wile E." after the Warner Brothers character. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cguUTYZ
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Tory conference: Liz Truss declines to say she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng
The prime minister was asked several times if she trusts Kwasi Kwarteng with future policy decisions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/...
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Chris Kaba: Inquest opens into death of man shot dead by police
A coroner offers his condolences to the family of Chris Kaba as he opens an inquest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Kd3DA8P
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Monday, October 3, 2022
King Charles to host South African president for first state visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit next month will be the first of King Charles' reign. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G...
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Mr Doodle: Why I covered my entire house with doodles
Artist Sam Cox, known as Mr Doodle, is living his childhood dream in a house he's adorned with his own art. from BBC News - Home https...
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Crowds cheer King Charles during visit to Dunfermline
The visit to Scotland is the King and Queen Consort's first joint public appearance since the end of the mourning period. from BBC New...
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Ukraine war: Questions over France's weapons supply to Kyiv
Paris's relative absence in its supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves eastern European countries wary. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Iran protests: Students clash with security forces at Tehran university
Security forces clash with students at a Tehran university, as anti-government protests continue. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/NaDy...
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Brazil election: The presidential race is far from over
Lula and Bolsonaro go head-to-head after a closer than expected first-round result. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/9LMgbcW
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Sunday, October 2, 2022
Man City beat Man Utd with two hat-tricks
Manchester City's Erling Haaland becomes the first player to score three successive Premier League home hat-tricks as Manchester United ...
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Bellator 286: Watch fast start between AJ McKee and Spike Carlyle
Watch the fast start between AJ McKee and Spike Carlyle in the Bellator 286 lightweight fight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EJM93rW...
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Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US
A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial. from BBC News - Home https://i...
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London Marathon 2022: Amos Kipruto and Yalemzerf Yehualaw win first titles in elite races
Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw win their maiden London Marathon titles with breakaway victories in the elite...
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a 'dark day' for football after Indonesian stadium disaster
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says it is a "dark day" for football after at least 174 people are killed in a crush at a match in...
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Lina Nielsen on MS diagnosis & support from twin sister Laviai
BBC Sport talks to British 400m hurdler Lina Nielsen on her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and the support from her twin sister Laviai. from...
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Saturday, October 1, 2022
Remains of WW2 pilot buried 78 years after fatal flight
Flight Sergeant William Robert Stephen Hurrell's remains were discovered in the Netherlands in 2019. from BBC News - Home https://ift....
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Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv
The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says. from BBC News - Home https://...
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Redcar steelworks demolition biggest in 75 years
The Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) Plant was brought down using 1.6 tonnes of explosives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xSTRuaV
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Lev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V...
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Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners beat 10-man rivals to extend lead at top of Premier League
Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus and Granit Xhaka score as Arsenal overcome 10-man Tottenham to go four points clear at the top of the Premier L...
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That isn't me, Kwarteng tells Mirror over wrong image
The Mirror newspaper apologises after mistaking another man for the chancellor in an online story. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fVo...
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Storm Ian: Protests as Cuba capital Havana remains in darkness
Cuba's capital lost power when Hurricane Ian hit days ago, and parts still remain in the dark. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Cqu...
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Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus
The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YXLodpz
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Former Iran detainee 'determined' to finish Marathon
Anoosheh Ashoori, 68, says he is taking part to raise awareness about others held captive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/EcUFp9l
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