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Father of Southport victim Alice da Silva Aguiar says community is ‘so kind’
Read Latest News Watch: Sergio Aguiar says his daughter would be “very proud” of his fundraising to build the playground The father of one of the girls killed at a dance class in Southport last year says his local community has been “so kind” and “amazing with us” as he prepares to run a fundraising…
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Democratic Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Read Latest News On Friday, Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, found himself in a particularly uncomfortable position. President Donald Trump was singing his praises. And former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other influential Democrats were expressing their dismay with him – or worse. This was…
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Elon Musk says first SpaceX mission to Mars will launch next year
Read Latest News SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said his Starship rocket will head to Mars by the end of next year, as the company investigates several recent explosions in flight tests. Human landings could begin as early as 2029 if initial missions go well, though “2031 was more likely”, he added in a post…
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Premiership Rugby rivals and CVC to fund Newcastle Falcons loan | Money News
Read Latest News English rugby union’s top teams and the sport’s private equity backer are in advanced talks to fund a multimillion pound loan to Newcastle Falcons to help it meet financial criteria allowing it to play next season. Sky News has learnt that the nine other Gallagher Premiership Rugby sides, which include current league…
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US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
Read Latest News Rushdi Abu Alouf Gaza correspondent EPA More than 90% of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged, says the UN Talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire have failed to reach an agreement, a Palestinian official has told the BBC, as the US accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands at meetings…
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Australian Grand Prix: ‘No Lewis Hamilton fairytale as Lando Norris and McLaren deliver on potential’
Read Latest News Hamilton at Ferrari – his personal quest for success, and the internal battle with Leclerc – is one of the dominant narratives at the start of this season. Another is whether Norris can deliver on his ambition to mount a season-long title challenge from the off, rather than having to play catch-up…
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Supercar dispersal order in affluent village
Read Latest News Kaleigh Watterson BBC Cheshire political reporter Google Supercar drivers are blighting the village of Alderley Edge, councillors say People living in an affluent village have said the number of supercar drivers flocking to the area is damaging local businesses. Alderley Edge has seen a number of so-called “supercar meets” in recent years,…
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North Sea collision ship captain appears in court
Read Latest News The captain of a cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea has appeared in court charged with gross negligence manslaughter over the death of a crew member. The Portuguese-flagged Solong and US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate crashed off the East Yorkshire coast at about 10:00 GMT on Monday.…
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Deadlock in Ukraine | World News
Read Latest News 👉Listen to The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim on your podcast app👈 With diplomatic talks between Russia and America stalled, the killing on the battlefields continues. Richard reports from the frontline of Mykolaiv, witnessing continued Russian bombardment of the region, while Yalda reveals what the Russian ambassador in London told…
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Russian captain of ship in North Sea crash appears in court | UK News
Read Latest News The Russian captain of a ship involved in the North Sea crash has appeared in court. Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, was remanded into custody after appearing at Hull Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. He has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Motin had been captain of the Solong, a container…
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Felixstowe Landguard Fort damaged after ’40 golf balls hit walls’
Read Latest News Alice Cunningham BBC News, Suffolk Getty Images The exterior of Landguard Fort, pictured here in 2018, was damaged after someone hit golf balls into it A historical fort has been damaged after 40 golf balls were hit into its walls, according to police. Landguard Fort, on Point View Road in Felixstowe, Suffolk,…
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Divers assess crack in hull of new Glen Sannox ferry
Read Latest News Divers are inspecting the new Glen Sannox following the discovery of a crack in the ship’s hull. The brand new vessel only began operating in January after being delivered almost seven years late and costing more than four times the original contract price. All of the Glen Sannox’s Saturday sailings have been…
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Away fans prepare for return to Old Firm clash
Read Latest News Chris McLaughlin BBC Scotland sports news correspondent SNS Huge nets have been installed at Celtic Park and Ibrox to prevent fans being struck by missiles The nets are up, the police say they’re ready and both managers have welcomed a return to something approaching Old Firm normality. On Sunday, it’s over to…
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Dad says donating kidney to son in Leeds was ‘a gift for me’
Read Latest News Seb Cheer BBC News, Yorkshire Supplied Dr John Roberts donated a kidney to his son Alex at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds A dentist has said it was a “gift for me” to be able to donate a kidney to his son, who was facing end-stage kidney disease. Alex Roberts was…
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Man charged after two women stabbed in Downpatrick
Read Latest News A 26 year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after two women were stabbed in Downpatrick, County Down. The man is also charged with possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. Police received a report that a man, armed with two knives, was attacking two women…
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Germany is back, says Merz after historic deal on defence and spending
Read Latest News Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Reuters The deal is a personal victory for Friedrich Merz, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Germany’s conservative leader, Friedrich Merz, has clinched an enormous financial package to revamp defence and infrastructure, ahead of a crunch vote in parliament next Tuesday. Merz, who aims to lead a government with the Social…
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Five people charged and another arrested over woman’s fatal shooting | UK News
Read Latest News Five people have been charged and another arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney in South Wales. Ms Penney, 40, died after being shot on 9 March in Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green. Five people, two women and three men, have now been charged in connection with her death. They…
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Murder charges after Joanne Penney shot dead
Read Latest News Four people have been charged with murder after a 40-year-old woman was shot dead at a block of flats on Sunday. Joanne Penney died after being shot at Green Park in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Police said they were considering several lines of inquiry, including that Ms Penney could have been…
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At least five dead after road collapses during construction in Thailand | World News
Read Latest News An under-construction road has collapsed in Bangkok, killing at least five people, officials have said. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday morning in the southwest of the Thai capital. Another 24 people were injured at the construction site, transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said. No road users were affected,…
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Six Nations: Will Scotland’s ‘France-lite’ spoil Les Bleus title party?
Read Latest News Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend says that the rugby world will be glued to their screens on Saturday night – and he’s probably right. France are so watchable, so compelling, so vulnerable at Twickenham and so imperious in Dublin. They’re a drama unto themselves. Everybody loves a flawed genius and here it…
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US expels South African ambassador for being ‘race-baiting politician’ | World News
Read Latest News The United States has expelled South Africa’s ambassador for being a “race-baiting politician who hates America”. Secretary of state Marco Rubio posted on X late on Friday to say Ebrahim Rasool is “no longer welcome in our great country” because he “hates America and @POTUS [President of the United States]”. “We have…
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Six Nations 2025: Who can win the Championship? Title permutations & points explained
Read Latest News Wales are competing against Italy in the battle to avoid the Wooden Spoon for finishing bottom of the table. Wales, who finished sixth last year after losing every match, have secured three bonus points this year, but are propping up the standings after four straight defeats. Italy have yet to pick up…
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Llandudno waiters to be separated by retirement after 42 years
Read Latest News Empire Hotel John Paul Rodrigues, 63, Nelson Rodrigues, 65, and David Ellerton, 65, are fondly known as the three amigos by staff and guests at the Empire Hotel For the past 42 years they have waited tables together from morning until night, but are about to be separated by retirement. David Ellerton,…
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My sister’s months at sea after whale sunk boat
Read Latest News Samantha Noble & Pamela Gupta BBC News, Derby BBC Pat Brewin said she did not know how her sister and brother-in-law lived to tell the tale The first Pat Brewin knew about her sister and brother-in-law being shipwrecked at sea in a dinghy and rubber life raft – tied together for nearly…
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Rats and other rodents posing ‘huge’ public health risk amid Birmingham bin strikes | UK News
Read Latest News Rats and other rodents are posing a “huge” public health risk amid the ongoing bin strikes in Birmingham, a pest control expert has warned. The rodents are said to be flourishing on the “banquet” of rotting food left out for them. On Tuesday, nearly 400 council bin workers in the Midlands city…
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Tree damage from storm ‘unprecedented’
Read Latest News Elaine Mitchell BBC News NI BBC Gregor Fulton surveys damage at Rowallane gardens in County Down The scale of the devastation of Storm Éowyn is coming to light with Forest Service Northern Ireland describing it as “unprecedented”. Storm Éowyn brought winds of more than 90mph when it hit on 24 January. Hundreds…
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Six Nations 2025: England face Wales aiming to plot route to unlikely title win
Read Latest News If it is uncharacteristic for this coach, it is not in keeping with the fixture either. The vision of 18-year-old Mathew Tait being slung under Gavin Henson’s arm in 2005 lingers. The Principality has rarely been the place for England to experiment or christen new talent. But, while the usual city-centre storm…
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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City boss hits back at Fabio Capello’s ‘arrogant’ jibe
Read Latest News After their 1-0 defeat at third-placed Nottingham Forest last weekend, Capello gave an interview to Spanish newspaper El Mundo in which, while praising Guardiola’s tactics, he said the City manager was “arrogant” and had “caused enormous damage” to Italian football because coaches tried to imitate his tactics. Guardiola was clearly aware of…
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Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole with Lewis Hamilton eighth
Read Latest News The final Briton on the grid, Haas driver Oliver Bearman, will start last after a difficult weekend. His gearbox failed on his first lap out of the pits in qualifying, after a crash in second practice and a spin into the gravel in the final session cost him track time at the…
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‘His miserable life was terminated’ says Trump after airstrike kills head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria | World News
Read Latest News The head of Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria has been killed in an airstrike in western Iraq, according to Iraqi officials and US military commanders. Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social the “fugitive leader of ISIS in Iraq was killed” after being “relentlessly hunted down by our…
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Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Read Latest News A senior Islamic State (IS) group leader in Iraq and Syria has been killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service along with US-led coalition forces, the Iraqi prime minister has said. Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa, also known as Abu Khadija, “was considered one of the most dangerous…
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Thomas Tuchel turns to veterans for first England squad – with World Cup success his main focus | UK News
Read Latest News Thomas Tuchel spent five months planning his first England squad. There were some frustrations from a coach used to being around players constantly at club level from Paris Saint-Germain to Chelsea and Bayern Munich. “I missed the dressing room humour,” he said in response to a Sky News question today at Wembley.…
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‘It felt like my own personal October the 7th’: Gang jailed for kidnapping Jewish-Israeli music producer | UK News
Read Latest News A Jewish-Israeli music producer said he felt like he experienced his own “personal October 7” when he was kidnapped by a gang in West Wales and held captive. Faiz Shah, 23, from Leeds, Mohammad Comrie, 23, from Bradford, and Elijah Ogunnubi-Sime, 20, from Wallington, were jailed at Swansea Crown Court on Friday.…
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Nazi flag in Ton Pentre leads to man’s arrest
Read Latest News A man has been arrested after a Nazi flag was tied to a wire over a street in a village. South Wales Police officers were called at about 07:00 GMT on Friday to reports that a swastika flag had been hung above Bailey Street in Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf. A 52-year…
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BBC visits Mexican cartel ‘extermination’ site
Read Latest News Will Grant Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondent Reporting fromTeuchitlán, Mexico Getty Images Three human crematory ovens were located at the Izaguirre Ranch at the beginning of March The gates to the Izaguirre Ranch look much like any others you might find in the state of Jalisco. Two prancing horses on the…
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Why wildlife in the Falkland Islands is more vulnerable than most | Science, Climate & Tech News
Read Latest News You can hear them before you see them. And smell them. At this time of year – the South Atlantic summer – the penguins of the Falkland Islands mob together in rookeries on these isolated beaches to raise their fluffy chicks. And we’re surrounded by them. The beach at Volunteer Point on…
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Does Kyiv think a ceasefire would work?
Read Latest News The BBC has been speaking to people in Kyiv to find out whether people in the Ukrainian capital believe a ceasefire deal could be a step towards ending the war with Russia. Ukraine agreed to a plan for a 30-day ceasefire earlier this week, following talks with the United States. Russia’s President…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to updated indictment
Read Latest News Sean “Diddy” Combs has pleaded not guilty to an amended indictment that includes new allegations of forced labour. The superseding indictment alleges the rap mogul forced employees to work long hours under threat of physical and reputational harm and forced at least one worker to engage in sex acts with him. Mr…
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Gangs Of London is back – here’s what you need to know | Ents & Arts News
Read Latest News Gangs Of London is one of the most violent shows on television and has gripped audiences since its release in 2020. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, it follows undercover police officer Elliott Carter, played by Sope Dirisu, working in the heart of a top-level criminal organisation after infiltrating the infamous and powerful…
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90s cult classic film gets musical rebrand
Read Latest News Yasmin Rufo Culture reporter Getty Images A healthy dose of 90s nostalgia… Clueless is back Cher Horowitz has brought her life of Beverly Hills high fashion, friendship and matchmaking to London’s West End, as classic 1990s teen film Clueless has been given a musical makeover. Clueless has been brought to the stage…
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Children ‘being rejected’ by NHS mental health services if they’re autistic, parents say | UK News
Read Latest News Damien Dalmayne, 17, is autistic. He also battles mental health issues that have left him unable to get out of bed and contemplating harming himself. Warning: This story contains references to suicide “There were thoughts of me doing stuff to myself. I never did but there were stages where it would get…
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‘Benefit cut for 1m’ and ‘Putin must not play games’
Read Latest News A mix of stories lead Saturday’s papers, with a few focusing on cuts to the UK’s benefit spending which are expected to be announced next week. The Times reports that a million people could lose their disability benefit, with changes that mean “only the most severely disabled will qualify”. The paper also…
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Josef Fares says studios should ‘stick to vision’
Read Latest News Peter Gillibrand and Tom Richardson BBC Newsbeat EA/Hazelight Studios Video game director Josef Fares says his studio is “the best in the world” at making co-operative adventures Think of video games, and you’ll probably think of something competitive. Some of the most popular titles in the world, such as Fortnite and Call…
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Young men are in crisis due to fatherlessness
Read Latest News Charlie Jones BBC News, Essex Harley Watson Harley says he was a lost and troubled kid but is now thriving Harley Watson was on a path to what he calls a “gangster” life. The 17-year-old, from Clacton, in Essex, was a “lost and troubled kid”, having grown up without a dad. “I…
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Will scrapping NHS England help improve patient safety?
Read Latest News Michael Buchanan Social affairs correspondent PA After Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement this week that NHS England (NHSE) is to be disbanded, the BBC looks at whether the changes present a new opportunity to improve patient safety within the NHS. A hospital chief executive once described NHSE as “the biggest kiss…
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says there is a ‘good chance’ of ending war in Ukraine | World News
Read Latest News Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said there is a “good chance” to end the war with Russia. The embattled Ukrainian president was speaking after he accepted a proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire and Vladimir Putin stuck to his red lines on needing certain conditions to be met. “Right now, we have…
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Under-20 Six Nations: Wales 23-13 England – Mark Mapletoft’s side miss out on Grand Slam and title
Read Latest News Wales: Bowen; Rees-Weldon, Roberts, S Emanuel, Boshoff; Wilde, Davies; I Emanuel, Thomas, Scott, Jenkins, Gemine, Gwynne, Beddall (capt). Replacements: Wood, Trevett, O James, Evans, C James, Edwards, Price, Woods. England: Pearson; Bracken, Hall, Allison, Kinder; Coen, Hanson; McEachran, Tuipulotu, Raymont, Sodeke, Burrow (capt), Kpoku, Timmins, James. Replacements: Gulley, Scola, Maka, Ainsworth-Cave, Treacey,…
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US influencer who snatched baby wombat in Australia apologises after video sparked outrage | World News
Read Latest News The American influencer who snatched a baby wombat from its distressed mother has said “thousands threatened” her life, and that she is “truly sorry” in an Instagram post. Sam Jones, who describes herself as an “outdoor enthusiast and hunter”, wrote a lengthy statement on social media, saying she was “extremely concerned” about…
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SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return
Read Latest News Watch: Moment SpaceX launches rocket with crew to relieve stranded astronauts SpaceX has launched a rocket carrying a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a plan to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home. The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight…
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‘Stranded’ NASA astronauts are finally heading home – but what can being in space for so long do to your health? | Science, Climate & Tech News
Read Latest News Experienced astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024 thinking it was a routine eight-day stay. Little did they know they would end up stranded in space for nine months, as the aircraft that brought them there – Boeing’s new Starliner – suffered…
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Wes Streeting ex-aide Sam Gould resigns as Redbridge councillor
Read Latest News A former senior aid of Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from his role as a Redbridge councillor after being convicted of indecent exposure. Sam Gould, 33, pleaded guilty to two separate counts at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court in Ilford on Monday. Announcing Gould’s resignation, Redbridge Council’s Labour leader Kam Rai said he…
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Starmer to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ – and demand ‘concrete commitments’ on Ukraine | Politics News
Read Latest News Sir Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss peacekeeping in Ukraine, and he will use the call to say that now is the time for “concrete commitments”, Downing Street has said. Around 25 leaders are expected to join the call on Saturday morning, in which they will…
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Thomas Tuchel: England boss says he must earn right to sing national anthem
Read Latest News England manager Thomas Tuchel says he has to “earn the right” to sing the national anthem. Tuchel, 51, named his 26-man squad for this month’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia on Friday and said he will not sing God Save the King before those matches. “I feel that it is…
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Rocket with replacement crew for NASA astronauts stranded for nine months finally launches | Science, Climate & Tech News
Read Latest News A long-awaited rocket with a replacement crew for two stranded NASA astronauts has finally launched to the International Space Station (ISS). US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been stuck on the ISS for nine months, having had their journey home repeatedly delayed. Mission Crew-10 was initially scheduled to launch the…
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Plea for billionaire’s son suspected of student’s murder to return to UK
Read Latest News A new plea to the son of a billionaire suspected of raping and murdering a Norwegian student in London 17 years ago to return to the UK has been issued by the Metropolitan Police. The body of 23-year-old Martine Vik Magnussen was discovered in a Great Portland Street basement in 2008. The…
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will.i.am and Sean Paul on embracing artificial intelligence in music | Ents & Arts News
Read Latest News How artificial intelligence will affect our lives going forward is a question being figured out across pretty much all industries right now. While many in the arts have expressed concerns over how algorithms learn from their work, Black Eyes Peas star will.i.am believes it actually should “inspire you to create”. An early…
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William and Kate set for Wales v England rivalry
Read Latest News The Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales, will resume their rugby rivalry at the Wales vs England Six Nations match. It has been announced the pair will attend the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday 15 to watch the two teams face off. The match has a special significance for…
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Rat rise in Cardiff leaves resident scared to open front door
Read Latest News Contributor photo Callouts about rats in Cardiff are on the rise A man has said he lives with “constant worry” about rats getting into his home as reports of infestations across Cardiff rise. David Armstrong, 62, who has lived in the city for 15 years, said the rat problem near his home…
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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal boss expected Chelsea to be title ‘contenders’ this season
Read Latest News Chelsea had briefly looked like being the closest challengers to Liverpool in December when they moved to within two points of top spot following a five-game winning run. Yet they have managed just four victories in 12 games since, with a number of frailties, particularly in defence, exposed. While Chelsea’s style of…
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Snag clothing gets 100 complaints a day that models are too fat, says boss
Read Latest News Jennifer Meierhans Business reporter, BBC News Snag Sophie models for Snag and gets positive and negative comments about her weight The boss of online clothing brand Snag has told the BBC it gets more than 100 complaints a day that the models in its adverts are “too fat”. Chief executive Brigitte Read…
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BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Read Latest News Barbara Plett Usher BBC News, Khartoum Ken Mungai / BBC Asma Mubarak Abdel Karim told the BBC the RSF’s treat was terrifying – she heard them raping a woman in her neighbourhood amid the fighting The BBC has heard evidence of atrocities committed by retreating fighters in a battle raging for control…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to new indictment as trial looms | Ents & Arts News
Read Latest News Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment, accusing him of threatening to punish employees who did not assist in his alleged two-decade sex trafficking scheme. Combs, one of the most successful rappers and hip-hop producers in the US, was also accused of forcing employees to work long hours…
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US had ‘productive’ talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
Read Latest News US President Donald Trump has praised talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the US-proposed ceasefire deal in Ukraine as “good and productive”. This comes after Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff met in Moscow on Thursday evening, during which they exchanged information and shared the US’s “cautious optimism” over a…
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Liverpool stun Man Utd in Women's Super League
Read Latest News Manchester United suffer only their second Women’s Super League defeat of the season as Olivia Smith scores twice for Liverpool in a 3-1 win at Anfield. Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the hottest picks everyone’s talking about!…
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Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Read Latest News Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of trying to “sabotage” diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire. In a post on social media, he urged the US to put more pressure on the Russian president, saying only the “strength of America” could end the war. The Ukrainian leader said Putin…
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John Hunt returns to commentary after seeing family’s killer Kyle Clifford jailed | UK News
Read Latest News Racing commentator John Hunt has returned to the airwaves three days after witnessing the killer of his wife and two of his daughters jailed for the rest of his life. Kyle Clifford was handed a whole-life order at Cambridge Crown Court on Tuesday for murdering his ex-partner Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah…
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‘For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life’
Read Latest News A US influencer who was filmed taking a wild baby wombat away from its distressed mother in Australia has said she is “truly sorry” and received thousands of death threats over the incident. Sam Jones, who calls herself an “outdoor enthusiast and hunter”, was filmed picking up the joey on the side…
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Iran using drones and phone apps to monitor strict dress code for women
Read Latest News Imogen Foulkes Geneva correspondent, BBC News EPA Refusing to wear the hijab in public can lead to imprisonment in Iran Iran is using drones and intrusive digital technology to crush dissent, especially among women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic’s strict dress code, the United Nations has said. Investigators say Iranian…
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Politicians unite against Trump’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’
Read Latest News Greenland’s leading political parties have issued a joint statement to condemn Donald Trump’s “unacceptable behaviour”, after the US president seemed to escalate his campaign to take over the island. The show of unity saw all leaders of parties in the Inatsisartut – the parliament – release a joint message saying they “cannot…
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American Airlines passengers share how they fled burning plane in Denver
Read Latest News “Nerve-wrecking, terrifying and horrific.” That is how one witness described her experience getting off an American Airlines flight that caught fire after it was forced to make an emergency landing in Colorado. Some of the 172 passengers travelling on the flight bound for Dallas were seen standing on the plane’s wing after…
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Mark Carney sworn in as first new Canadian prime minister in nine years
Read Latest News Watch: Mark Carney’s first hours as Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney, an economist and political newcomer, has been sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister and delivered a speech vowing to “never” become a part of the United States. He takes office on Friday just days after being elected leader of…
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Russian captain of ship in North Sea crash charged with gross negligence manslaughter | UK News
Read Latest News The Russian captain of the Solong container ship involved in the North Sea crash has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, Russia, has been remanded in police custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court tomorrow, Humberside Police said. On Monday morning, about 13 miles off…
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Ship captain charged/released over North Sea collision
Read Latest News BBC The captain of a cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter. The Portuguese-flagged Solong and US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate crashed off the East Yorkshire coast at about 10:00 GMT on Monday. A crew member of the Solong is missing…
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Glen Sannox: Fiasco-hit ferry removed from service after crack found in ship’s hull | UK News
Read Latest News A newly launched ferry, which was at the centre of a fiasco, has been removed from service and trips on it have been cancelled after a crack in the ship’s hull. MV Glen Sannox is out of action for the rest of Friday and Saturday, according to the vessel’s operator CalMac. Divers…
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Charities accuse Keir Starmer of misleading jumping spider claims
Read Latest News Conservation charities have accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of making “misleading” claims that rare spiders had stopped a new town from being built. Sir Keir has spoken about what he believes is unnecessary “blocking” by regulators and other bodies which he says is holding back housebuilding. The government has pledged to…
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Ex-Man Utd player Brandon Williams did 99mph before crash
Read Latest News Reuters Williams (right) had loan spells with Norwich City and Ipswich Town. Former Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has admitted dangerous driving after being caught doing almost 100mph. Williams, 24, was spotted driving at high speeds and in an erratic manner in an Audi A3 on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, on…
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Tributes to Edgar Riches killed in Nairobi motorcade crash
Read Latest News BBC Mr Riches worshipped at Poole’s St Joseph and St Walburga and Our Lady of Fatima Churches A British man killed in a suspected hit-and-run involving a vehicle in the Kenyan president’s motorcade was “incredibly generous” and “always pleasant”, a friend has said. Edgar Riches, 79, from Poole, Dorset, died on Thursday…
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Does cutting benefits work?
Read Latest News BBC Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is set to unveil details of how the government plans to cut billions of pounds from the working-age welfare bill. The focus will be on reducing spending on health-related and disability benefits. That bill is rising rapidly and many argue it needs to be curbed…
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Trio locked up for Israeli record producer kidnap ambush
Read Latest News Watch the moment three kidnappers were found hiding in a field and arrested after trying to abduct a record producer Three men lured a record producer to an isolated cottage in a botched kidnap attempt due to his Israeli heritage, a court heard. The kidnappers were motivated by political and religious reasons,…
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Pick your England XI for World Cup qualifiers
Read Latest News BBC Sport readers have already been having their say on the squad, with the selection of Ajax midfielder Henderson, 34, a big talking point – and not in a good way. Richard in Kent said: “Rather disappointed with the England squad. It’s almost like Southgate hasn’t gone. If the answer is Henderson,…
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Four female news presenters settle age and sex discrimination tribunal claims with BBC | UK News
Read Latest News The BBC has agreed a settlement with four of its female news presenters over employment tribunal claims including age and sex discrimination, Sky News understands. Presenters Annita McVeigh, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera and Martine Croxall launched an employment tribunal against the BBC, which was due to start next week. Ms McVeigh, Ms…
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First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria
Read Latest News Early on Friday morning, a group of Syrian men crossed into the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights through a UN-monitored buffer zone. With no diplomatic relations between Syria and Israel, Syrians crossing here would normally risk being shot or arrested. This visit, by religious leaders from Syria’s Druze minority, signals the dramatic changes in…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will ‘never ever be part of US’ and talk of nation becoming 51st state is ‘crazy’ | World News
Read Latest News Mark Carney has been formally sworn in as the new prime minister of Canada, following the resignation of predecessor Justin Trudeau. Mr Carney, a former governor of both the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, will try to steer his country through a trade war brought by Donald Trump. Mr Trump…
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England squad: Thomas Tuchel praises Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford after recalls
Read Latest News England manager Thomas Tuchel says Jordan Henderson “embodies everything we want” and praises Marcus Rashford’s impact at Aston Villa after selecting both in his first squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Albania and Latvia. READ MORE: Rashford returns as Tuchel names first England squad Source Link ~ Read More…
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The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Read Latest News Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week. Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the hottest picks everyone’s talking about! ~ AliExpress’s Most-Loved Finds Are Here! Don’t miss out on these Top Treasures &…
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Decision to cut winter fuel payment complied with Equality Act, court told | UK News
Read Latest News A decision to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners complied with the Equality Act 2010, the Attorney General has told a court. Pensioners Peter and Florence Fanning are taking legal action against the decision to remove the universal element of the benefit. The change was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves last July,…
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Has Tuchel’s first squad revealed England’s short-term strategy?
Read Latest News The selection of Henderson and the return of Rashford demonstrates that Tuchel is prepared to start with a clean slate. Henderson’s call-up came out of the blue after it looked like his England career was over when he, like Rashford, was left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2024. The former…
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Apple encrypted data row case begins in secret
Read Latest News Apple’s encrypted data case against the UK government has begun in secret at the Royal Courts of Justice. The Home Office has demanded the right to access data from Apple users that have turned on Advanced Data Protection (ADP), a tool that prevents anyone other than the user – including the tech…
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Asda says spending to cut prices will hit profits
Read Latest News Asda has warned that the money it will spend on lowering prices for customers and improving product availability will mean lower profits this year. Britain’s third largest supermarket has been struggling to keep up with its competitors, losing market share to its bigger rivals such as Tesco and discounters Aldi and Lidl…
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New Arran ferry Glen Sannox out of service due to cracked hull
Read Latest News Claire Diamond BBC Scotland News BBC The Glen Sannox only made its first sailing earlier this year The new Glen Sannox ferry has been removed from service because of a crack in the ship’s hull, according to the ferry operator CalMac. The brand new vessel only began operating in January after being…
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Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl jailed – as Girls Aloud singer feared for her and her son’s safety | Ents & Arts News
Read Latest News A man who stalked pop star Cheryl has been jailed for 16 weeks after leaving her “terrified”. The Girls Aloud singer said she feared for her and her child’s safety after Daniel Bannister turned up at her Buckinghamshire home last December. Bannister was already banned from doing so after being handed a…
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Carabao Cup final: ‘Newcastle win against Liverpool would change everything’ – Alan Shearer
Read Latest News I spoke to the players two years ago before their Wembley trip and that didn’t work, so I wont be giving any advice this time. It is not just about turning up to win it – you also need a little bit of luck in finals, so let’s hope lady luck is…
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Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits northern Italy
Read Latest News John Hutchinson BBC Weather EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Red alerts for flooding and landslides were issued for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna There has been flooding and landslides in parts of northern Italy as red alerts cover cities including Florence and Pisa. Torrential rain prompted the alerts for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, with heavy…
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Lizzo makes comeback after ‘dark’ time amid legal battles
Read Latest News Lizzo has played her first live show for nearly two years, telling fans she came though a “dark depression” after being sued and accused of harassment by three of her former dancers. Performing in Los Angeles, the Grammy winner told the crowd she went through a period where she “didn’t want to…
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Where do the Democrats go from here?
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Donatella Versace defied the doubters
Read Latest News Annabel Rackham Culture reporter Getty Images Donatella Versace is stepping down as brand designer after 27 years As Donatella Versace steps down from designing after 27 years at the helm of the Italian brand, the fashion world has been reflecting on her achievements and what this means for the future. The 69-year-old…
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Uninvited otter wreaks havoc in family kitchen
Read Latest News An otter was caught on camera causing chaos in the kitchen of a family in Shetland. Donna Mouat spotted the mammal outside her home in South Nesting while cooking dinner. The family went for a look, but the otter then dashed inside, and proceeded to knock things off shelves, and even went…
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Former social worker Peter Livingstone jailed for abusing boys at East Lothian children’s home | UK News
Read Latest News A former residential social worker who preyed on boys at a children’s home has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Peter Livingstone, 67, physically and sexually abused five children while working at Tyneholm House in Pencaitland, East Lothian, between 1979 and 1983. The home – which in its later years accommodated children with…
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Six Nations right deal: BBC and ITV agree four-year partnership to 2029
Read Latest News BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Men’s Six Nations to 2029. The BBC will provide live TV coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the championship, including five live matches involving Scotland and Wales each year. ITV will broadcast 10 live…
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Hamas offers to release American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander and return four more bodies | World News
Read Latest News Hamas says it has offered to release Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier who holds American citizenship, and the bodies of four other dual nationals. However, two officials from the group told the news agency Reuters the release was conditional on beginning the talks on the second phase of a ceasefire and lifting…