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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts - reports

The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.

Women working at home risk missing out on opportunities, Nationwide boss says

The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.

What we know about why Trump supporters are clashing over US visas

A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

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US says Guantanamo inmate sent back to Tunisia

The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.

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Monday, December 30, 2024

London New Year's Eve ticket scam warning

The mayor is calling on people to be vigilant of scammers trying to sell fake tickets.

Disruption at Gatwick continues for fourth day

The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday.

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Salah 'far away' from new Liverpool deal

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is 'far away' from signing a new deal at the club.

Mum of man missing in Sardinia 'living in limbo'

Cristina Pittalis is urging a British woman from Jersey to come forward over her missing son.

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Sunday, December 29, 2024

Kiefer Sutherland grew up unaware of dad Donald's success

Only when he moved to Hollywood to pursue his own career did he realise his dad was a great actor.

Third murder arrest after Christmas Day pub row

Police have arrested three men after Kirk Marsden, 37, was hit by a car and died from his injuries.

Inside a Syrian 'reconciliation centre' where Assad's soldiers give up their weapons

Former regime fighters tell the BBC they want to regain civilian status and had nothing to do with atrocities.

Video captures moments before South Korea plane crash

The Jeju Air flight landing at Muan Airport had 181 passengers on board when it crashed off the runway.

Tailend runs give Australia edge after riveting day

Crucial lower-order runs keep Australia in the ascendancy on a gripping fourth day of the fourth Test against India in Melbourne.

Chargers thrash Patriots to book NFL play-off place

The Los Angeles Chargers book their place in the NFL play-offs with a dominant 40-7 victory at the New England Patriots.

Saturday, December 28, 2024

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How a town got together to cut crime by a third

Baildon in West Yorkshire "feels safe", residents say, after a Neighbourhood Watch scheme exploded.

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Israel forcibly evacuates Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza

The hospital's nursing director says ICU patients in comas and on ventilation machines are being forced out.

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Friday, December 27, 2024

Imposter Syndrome: Sir Richard Branson

Does a successful entrepreneur still experience self-doubt despite all his success?

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South Korea votes to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo

Han took over the role after President Yoon was impeached by parliament two weeks ago.

'I can't put my life on hold' - Israel's war-weary reservists look for an end to fighting

Under the burden of military service, some reservists are refusing to return to Israel's front lines.

India batters Kohli & Jaiswal in 'terrible' run-out

Watch as Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal are involved in a "terrible" run out as Australia take control of the fourth Test against India at the MCG, Melbourne.

Smith century puts Australia on top against India

Steve Smith continues his revival in form with a magnificent century to put Australia on top against India on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne.

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Thursday, December 26, 2024

Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing

Two women die after reports of a stabbing and two others are seriously injured.

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Mahomes, Jackson, Beyonce star on Christmas Day in NFL

Patrick Mahomes steered the Kansas City Chiefs to the AFC top seed, Lamar Jackson enhanced his MVP claims and Beyonce wowed on Christmas Day in the NFL.

Did Smithy say yes to Nessa in Gavin and Stacey special?

The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.

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Konstas shines on Australia debut but India rally

Australia Test debutant Sam Konstas hits a pulsating half-century on a thrilling opening day of the fourth Test against India.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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Royals to attend Christmas Day service at Sandringham

The Prince and Princess of Wales will be attending the service, but the Duke of York will be absent.

Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

La Liga strugglers Valencia appoint West Bromwich Albion boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach.

Man shot dead by armed police on Christmas Eve

West Mercia Police refers itself to the policing watchdog after a man was shot in Redditch.

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Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

There were 67 people on board when the plane crashed near the city of Aktau.

Are mince pies good for you?

It's worth remembering there are some health benefits to the food piled onto your festive plates.

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Dancing Queen Gladys turns 108 on Christmas Day

The whole community has thrown a party for her every year since the Abba fan became a centenarian.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Person caught in train doors pulled along platform

A passenger’s hand became trapped in the closing doors of a train leaving Ealing Broadway station.

Konstas, 19, to make Australia debut in Boxing Day Test

Opener Sam Konstas is set to become Australia men's youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years in the Boxing Day Test against India.

Embiid ejected after confronting referee

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is ejected from their 111-106 win against the San Antonio Spurs after confronting a referee.

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Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.

Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail

Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man.

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Australian towns evacuated over Christmas as fires rage

Conditions could mirror those of Australia's worst fire seasons on record, authorities say.

Monday, December 23, 2024

Morrisons customers complain loyalty card discounts not working

The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

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Weather improves for final Christmas travel dash

Conditions are improving across the UK ahead of last-minute Christmas journeys and shopping trips.

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UK economy failed to grow between July and September

The economy fared worse than previously estimated in the quarter before the Budget, official figures suggest.

Sunday, December 22, 2024

German police probe market attack security and warnings

German police said they evaluated if the perpetrator could be a potential threat a year ago.

School Santa gets visit from reindeer in hospice

Mick Hodgson is not able to be Santa for the first time in 20 years but loved the reindeer visit.

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'A stroke left me with an Italian accent'

Althia Bryden says she has never even been to Italy but has now gained a distinct accent.

Watch: Match of the Day

Highlights of the day's Premier League matches, including Aston Villa v Manchester City.

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Saturday, December 21, 2024

'It's never a red card in a million years'

Motherwell's Dan Casey was sent off for this incident, with referee Chris Graham's decision standing after a VAR review.

How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination

From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.

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England 1966 World Cup squad member Eastham dies at 88

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, dies aged 88.

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'We have to be more bold': Syria's musicians await future under new Islamist leaders

A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next.

Friday, December 20, 2024

Watch: Crowds boo President Macron in Mayotte

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

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'Has there been a worse display from two keepers in the same game?'

Goalkeepers Fraser Forster and Altay Bayindir both have a night to forget during Tottenham's 4-3 win over Manchester United.

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Government borrowing lower than expected in November

Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Lawson replaces Perez at Red Bull for 2025

New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen following the team's decision to ditch Sergio Perez.

Water set to return to thousands after fault

Almost 60,000 homes in and around Southampton have been without water.

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Better than the Bernabeu? How a new Man Utd stadium could take shape

With Manchester United set to decide on whether or not to build new stadium, BBC Sport talks to industry experts, journalists and fans to find out what a new Old Trafford could end up being like.

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Water bills to rise by £31 per year over next five years

Water bills to rise by £X a year on average in England and Wales over the next five years, regulator says

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead brand after backlash

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying.

The retailers living in fear of violent shoplifters

One retailer in Edinburgh's plush Morningside district was knocked to the floor and throttled by a thief

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Why has our station waited 18 years for lifts?

Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson shares the "frustration" of other wheelchair users.

UK inflation rate rises for second month in a row

Prices rose at a faster rate in the year to November.

Russia detains suspect over general's killing in Moscow

A 29-year-old Uzbekistan citizen has been detained over the death of Kirillov and his assistant, state media says.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

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Igor Kirillov: Notorious mouthpiece and man behind Russia's chemical weapons

Kirllov, who has been killed in Moscow, was accused by the West of overseeing the use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Former First Minister Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election

The former first minister and SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish parliament.

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Pay growth jumps for first time in over a year

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.

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Monday, December 16, 2024

Twelve dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort

The bodies of 11 foreigners and one Georgian were found in a sleeping area above a restaurant in Gudauri.

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Vigil held for 'shining star' Sara Sharif

A representative of the local mosque says Sara's death is "heartbreaking".

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BBC presenter revisits 'mortifying' blunder that went viral

Ben Boulos sat down with Teresa Wickham to discuss the neurological condition dystonia after their on-air interaction was posted on TikTok.

Cavendish wins BBC Lifetime Achievement award

Sir Mark Cavendish to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Sunday, December 15, 2024

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Two Russian oil tankers sink in Black Sea , reports say

Video appears to show one of the tankers broken in half and sinking amid a heavy storm, with oil visible in the water.

Wolves sack manager O'Neil

Wolves sack manager Gary O'Neil in the wake of a 2-1 defeat by Ipswich Town which left the Molineux club 19th in the Premier League.

Can Rangers find a way to dent Celtic domination?

Can Rangers manager Phillipe Clement find a first win over Celtic in Sunday's League Cup final or will Brendan Rodgers continue his impressive Old Firm record?

Some pubs start to run out of Guinness as supply limit bites

Several pubs say they've run dry of the stout as its owner Diageo seeks to avoid festive panic buying.

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Australia says 'Bali Nine' drug smugglers have returned home

The five remaining members of the drug ring have returned home after almost 20 years in Indonesian prison.

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Saturday, December 14, 2024

Questions over Andrew's judgement and finances raised again

The prince making a "close confident" of someone now suspected of being a Chinese spy raises questions over the royal's judgement, writes BBC royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.

Watch: South Korea has voted to impeach President Yoon - now what?

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie explains what happens next following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.

Family's tribute to 'beautiful' teen killed at docks

Zacharias Atkinson, 19, was fatally injured in an industrial incident in Bootle, Merseyside.

Giant 5kg mushroom feeds family for a week

Alissimon Minnitt says she spotted the giant mushroom while on a walk, and knew it was safe to eat.

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Banksy which appeared in Margate returns to town

The piece - called "Valentine's day mascara" - can now be viewed at The WonderWorks in Margate.

Friday, December 13, 2024

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François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis?

It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield.

Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot Wins Game of the Year

The "Oscars of Gaming" takes place in Los Angeles at a star-studded ceremony with some big reveals.



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Former Syria prison head charged with torture in US

Samir Ousman Alsheikh is accused of torturing and ordering the torture of prisoners at Adra Prison.

Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets

It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance.

UK economy shrinks for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but data shows it contracted by 0.1%.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice

In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.

Mobo Awards founder Kanya King reveals cancer diagnosis

Kanya King, who launched the ceremony in 1996, says she wants to raise awareness of early detection.

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Selena Gomez announces engagement to Benny Blanco

The singer and actress wrote "forever begins now" as she posted an engagement ring picture on Instagram.

Savings targets could cost 10,000 civil service jobs

A government source tells the BBC the increasing size of the civil service cannot continue.

Syria rebel leader vows to shut down notorious Assad prisons

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani also said he would dissolve the former regime's security forces, in a statement seen by Reuters.

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Rap group Bad Boy Chiller Crew sue record label

The Brit Award-nominated Bradford collective claim they're owed £400,000 by the House Anxiety label.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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