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Archive for October 2023
Two former key advisers to Boris Johnson discuss how Downing Street worked during the pandemic.
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Covid inquiry: Key points from Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain evidence
King Charles addressed the "wrongdoings" of the colonial era during a banquet at the start of his state...
King Charles says 'no excuse' for Kenya colonial violence
An amber warning for heavy rain is in place from Monday night to Tuesday morning in Armagh, Antrim and...
Police issue no-travel warning in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain
The party says comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were "deeply offensive".
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Andy McDonald: Labour suspends MP after speech at pro-Palestinian rally
Andy Murray smashes racquet after agonising opening-round defeat by Australian Alex de Minaur at the...
Paris Masters: Andy Murray smashes racquet after opening round Alex de Minaur loss
Marseille's Ligue 1 home match with Lyon is postponed after Lyon boss Fabio Grosso is injured when the...
Marseille-Lyon game postponed after Lyon team coach attacked on way to match
Rachel MacLean says the bill would restore "true homeownership" but Labour says it is "thin gruel".
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Leasehold law will be in King's Speech, says housing minister
The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing in Friends, has been described as a "true gift to us...
Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor
Erling Haaland scores twice and Phil Foden once as Manchester City beat Manchester United comfortably...
Manchester United 0-3 Manchester City: Erling Haaland and Phil Foden secure derby victory
Hamas-run authorities say hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the past day, with 377 people killed.
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Gaza sees heaviest night of Israeli bombardment since start of war
How is Israel responding to the deadly attack by Hamas?
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What is happening in Israel and Gaza, and what is Hamas?
The Spanish World Cup winner fell off the stage at a launch event for a new footballing tournament in...
Shakira's ex and former footballer Gerard Pique falls off stage
The Woldehiwots had been the only family still living in their block of flats for the last two years.
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Family who refused to leave estate facing demolition evicted
The supermarket warns some packs contain the bug which can cause serious illness.
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Sainsbury's recalls some own-brand chorizo over listeria concerns
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick made a number of claims about the government's record on asylum...
Is the asylum backlog going down and other claims checked
The government wants to end contracts with hotels for housing asylum seekers, in order to cut costs.
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Where are asylum seekers being housed in hotels in the UK?
Steven Nelson aimed an object at officers who went to his aid at the side of a busy motorway.
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Watch: Motorway man aiming 'weapon' at police
A summer of blockbuster trades, a generational talent, and the in-form stars of old - BBC Sport previews...
Blockbuster trades and in-form legends: NBA 2023-24 preview
A wax figure unveiled in Paris appeared to present the mixed race actor with a lighter skin tone.
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The Rock urges skin tone change to wax figure in Paris museum
Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.
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Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France
The world of football has united in tribute to Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton,...
'England’s greatest ever player' – football pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton
Video shows a tree toppling and being washed away as the Balruddery Burn is hit by Storm Babet.
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'Get out the way!' - Stream turns to torrent during Storm Babet
Unverified video of a "free Palestine" chant on the train's intercom is investigated by authorities.
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Police investigate London Tube driver's pro-Palestinian chant
Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.
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Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaos
Jim Jordan's sudden demise shows how hard it will be for any candidate to unite the party in the House.
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Republicans back to square one as Speaker crisis deepens
The BMA will ask some doctors if they want to strike over pay if no progress is made by 6 November.
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Specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government
The latest Nintendo adventure follows the gang through the new Flower Kingdom.
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Super Mario Bros game Wonder a 'notebook of chaos', critics say
Replays in the third and fourth rounds of the FA Cup and two-legged EFL Cup semi-finals are expected...
FA Cup: Reforms to the English football calendar could see third and fourth round replays scrapped
The almost 500-year-old tree has been standing since Queen Elizabeth I was on the throne.
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Tree of the Year 2023: Wrexham's sweet chestnut wins competition
The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed.
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Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems
She tells BBC News she regrets not leaving the SNP sooner and repeats her claims of a "toxic" culture.
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MP Lisa Cameron rejects calls for a by-election
Surveillance video shows the moment a fury burglar entered a Connecticut home looking for lunch.
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Bear enters house and helps herself to frozen lasagne
Screenshots appear to show Fadzai Madzingira describing Israel as an "apartheid state".
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Ofcom online safety director suspended over anti-Israel posts
It emerged last week the couple have been living apart since 2016, despite regularly appearing together.
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Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith 'healing relationship'
Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume will be laid to rest in Illinois on Monday, a day after he was fatally...
Joseph Czuba: No bail for suspect in killing of Muslim boy in Illinois
"I prefer slack Welsh to slick English," says expert calling criticism of Mike Phillips embarrassing.
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Rugby star Mike Phillips's Welsh praised after S4C boss sacked
Right-wing Law and Justice leads, the poll suggests, but may struggle to secure a third term.
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Polish ruling party set to lose majority - exit poll
Hundreds who attended call for the release of more than 100 hostages taken during the attack on Israel.
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London vigil for victims of Hamas attack held
New Zealand end Ireland's World Cup dream and set up a semi-final against Argentina with a 28-24 win...
Ireland 24-28 New Zealand: All Blacks break Irish hearts and set up Argentina semi-final
Zaka volunteers are used to being called to traumatic scenes, but nothing prepared them for the past...
Zaka: The volunteers giving dignity to Israel's dead
The annular solar eclipse crossed North, Central, and South America on Saturday.
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Annular Solar eclipse 2023: Ring of fire sweeps over Americas
France is put on its highest counter-terrorism alert, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a...
France raises security level after school knife attack
A BBC Arabic team was driving to back to a hotel when they were stopped and dragged from their car.
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BBC journalists held at gunpoint by Israeli police
Activists at the event held for Shaun Bailey's campaign team were invited to "jingle and mingle".
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Fines to be issued for Covid Christmas party at Tory HQ
Meet the team protecting the hundreds of sunken ships and planes around Northern Ireland's coast.
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Finding shipwrecks and planes lost at sea
The UK sending help to Israel and an ex-Formula One boss pleading guilty to fraud lead Friday's papers.
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The Papers: 'Sunak sends military' and 'Ecclestone's £400m fraud'
Yaz Ashmawi regrets "compromising" the Labour leader's safety but says throwing glitter was "fine".
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Keir Starmer glitter protester Yaz Ashmawi apologises
A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.
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Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed from Hadrian's Wall site
Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time.
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February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told
The entire set of circulating coins have been given a makeover to mark the new monarch and the natural...
King Charles III new coin designs revealed
The release is part of efforts to reintroduce the species after their extinction 400 years ago.
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Ealing: Beaver family released in west London wetland
Our political editor reflects on a Labour conference filled with expectation about its prospects.
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Chris Mason: Don't go big, don't do flash - inside Labour's strategy
At least 60 people have killed themselves in India after being extorted by a global racket.
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Inside the deadly instant loan app scam that blackmails with nudes
But PM Benjamin Netanyahu describes any claim Israel received a specific warning as "totally fake news".
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Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says
The state visit will come on the 60th anniversary of the country's independence from the UK.
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King Charles to acknowledge 'painful' Kenya history on state visit
Thousands of children have still not returned to lessons in school because of unsafe buildings.
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Unsafe buildings leave 'forgotten' pupils learning from home
A fundraiser was set up after a crucial advertiser pulled out, threatening the paper's future in print.
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University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved
The 1975 frontman read a prepared speech from his phone as the Dallas crowd cheered and applauded.
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Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas
In Kfar Aza, Israeli soldiers tell the BBC they have uncovered a massacre of civilians, including children...
Inside Kfar Aza where Hamas militants killed families in their homes
A spokesperson says access to London Luton Airport is restricted because of the blaze.
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Luton Airport access restricted after large car park fire
The indie band makes the announcement after a "whirlwind" 10 days.
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Easy life: Band to change name after easyJet brand legal action
The show could go on with new presenters, or ITV may take the opportunity to shake up the schedule.
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Holly Willoughby: What next for This Morning after presenter's exit?
It is still unclear what caused a leak on the Baltic-connector, which is shared with Estonia.
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Finland investigates suspected sabotage of Baltic-connector gas pipeline
The Irish-American businessman's foundation donated about $570m to causes in Northern Ireland.
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Chuck Feeney: Entrepreneur and philanthropist dies
The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert.
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Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media
A report in the Wall Street Journal claims that Iran gave the go-ahead for the attack on Israel over...
Did Iran support plan for attack on Israel?
Chief constable Jo Farrell intends to drive "an anti-discriminatory agenda" at Police Scotland.
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Police Scotland is institutionally racist, says new boss
The history of hip-hop is dominated by men but a new BBC documentary sets out to correct the record.
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Five female MCs who changed hip-hop? Eve makes her choice
Scientists in the US are trying to find enzymes or bacteria that will decompose manmade fibres.
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The hunt for a new way to tackle clothing waste
Monday's papers continue their coverage on Israel-Palestine in the aftermath of deadly attacks.
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The Papers: 'US sends warships' and 'pawns of terrorists'
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud...
Kiptum shatters marathon record and moves within reach of two-hour mark
An anti-corruption commissioner would target £7.2bn lost to fraud, the shadow chancellor will say.
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Labour's Rachel Reeves to set out plan to recover Covid fraud billions
The key architect of New Labour says the party needs to ensure it can attract private investment.
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Don't tilt too far towards unions, warns Peter Mandelson
Sunday's headlines focus on Israel suffering its biggest attack in years at the hands of Palestinian...
The Papers: 'Human shield horror' and Israel's '9/11 moment'
Watch the footage of unprecedented scenes in Israel and Gaza, verified and explained by the BBC.
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Watch: How Hamas' shock attack on Israel unfolded
Ireland dismantle Scotland to reach the World Cup quarter-finals and send their opponents crashing out...
Rugby World Cup: Ireland 36-14 Scotland - Imperious Irish crush Scots to reach quarter-finals
The family of legendary black footballer Jack Leslie present his FA cap to Plymouth Argyle.
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Jack Leslie's cap presented to Plymouth Argyle
The smell has been blighting the seaside town of Brightlingsea for some time.
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Calls for more action on Brightlingsea's mystery stench
Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.
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Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
It now goes to 14:00 on Sunday for parts of Angus, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland.
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Amber rain warning extended for north and east of Scotland
North Yorkshire Council say they will return to complete the work at a later date.
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Scarborough road resurfaced around parked car
The Epsom and Ewell MP and former Transport Secretary says he will step down at the next election.
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Surrey MP Chris Grayling to step down after cancer diagnosis
Police cameras capture the moment a driver loses control of his car on the M25 at night.
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Watch: Video shows moment driver loses control on motorway
Images shared by Israeli police show the two ancient Roman sculptures lying broken on the floor.
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American tourist arrested for smashing Israel Museum statues
US officials say they are legally obligated to move ahead with a new section the southern border wall.
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Biden approves border wall as Mexico crossings rise
AI-powered facial recognition has been used in real time by police forces and private companies.
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AI facial recognition: Campaigners and MPs call for ban
Video from the Italian fire brigade shows smoke at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
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Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue in Rome
Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears.
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Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says
Art meets science as Prada designers help create the spacesuits for the 2025 moon mission.
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Prada to design Nasa's new moon suit
The attack in the Kharkiv region is described as one of the area's "bloodiest crimes".
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Russian airstrike kills 51 at a funeral in Ukraine
The evening performance, in London's West End, was halted and did not resume.
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Just Stop Oil: Five arrested after protesters disrupt Les Miserables
The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".
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Sam Bankman-Fried: FTX crypto empire 'built on lies' - prosecutors
Bradley, eight, was out playing with a friend when they picked up the firework which blew up.
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Fireworks: Boy, eight, almost loses sight in explosion
Flowers, cards and teddies are laid at the spot where the 15-year-old was killed a week ago.
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Hundreds at vigil to remember girl, 15, killed on way to school
The four officers received a settlement from Police Scotland after they were told to shave their facial...
Police Scotland pays out £60,000 to officers over beard ban
In his first speech as leader to Tory conference, the PM also makes pledges on smoking ban and new post-16...
Sunak scraps HS2 leg saying 'the facts have changed'
Measure aims to ensure children of today would not be able to buy cigarettes in future.
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Plan to ban smoking by raising legal age to buy cigarettes
Jack Benham and Sian Hedges are accused of murdering 18-month-old Alfie Phillips during lockdown.
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Toddler died with 70 visible injuries, court hears
Wednesday's papers largely reflect on the home secretary's Conservative Party Conference speech.
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The papers: Braverman's migration 'hurricane warning' and 'Beckham Netflix shock'
Police say another man, in his 50s, has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries".
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One arrested after man 'seriously injured' in Shiney Row dog attack
The BBC's analysis editor examines the first ever criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child.
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Ros Atkins on... Why Hunter Biden is in trouble
Rishi Sunak is expected to set out alternative projects in his Conservative Party conference speech...
HS2 West Midlands-Manchester line to be scrapped
The bus crashed off an overpass in the Mestre district on the mainland, officials say.
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At least 20 dead as Venice bus plunges from bridge
Half-eaten food at abandoned positions reveal how fast Karabakh Armenians lost control to Azerbaijan.
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Deserted Nagorno-Karabakh reveals aftermath of lightning-fast Armenian defeat
The alleged leader is accused of illegally harvesting kidneys from more than 300 people in Pakistan.
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Pakistan police bust organ trafficking ring that took kidneys from hundreds
BBC Sport looks at key questions around the VAR incident involving Tottenham and Liverpool and what...
Liverpool vs Tottenham VAR Q&A: What do the Reds want? What happens now?
Anna Bearne says she had "no clue" her partner was going to propose at the Cardiff Half Marathon.
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Cardiff Half Marathon: Runners get engaged near finish line
Policy announcements and political intrigue emanating from the Tory conference dominate Monday's papers.
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The Papers: 'Tories eye PM's throne' and 'Schools phones ban'
The comedy writer tells a free speech debate his views on gender have made it hard to find places to...
Graham Linehan attacks cancel culture at Conservative conference fringe event
Michael Beale has been sacked as Rangers manager after slipping seven points behind Celtic after seven...
Rangers: Michael Beale sacked as manager; Steven Davis takes interim charge
The actor was best known for his roles in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Channel 4 drama GBH.
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