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Archive for February 2024
The Angliolini report says failures in vetting, recruitment and investigation left Couzens free to offend.
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How three police forces failed to stop Sarah Everard killer
The former Conservative strongly denied allegations of sexual assault made against him.
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MP Julian Knight will face no criminal charges
Around 50 migrants were said to be on the small boat when it got into trouble off the French coast.
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One dead and two missing after Channel rescue
Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the...
Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time
The electronics chain says US company Elliot's £757m offer "significantly undervalued" it.
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Currys rejects second takeover offer from US firm
The US and the UK are among those to say they will not deploy troops after remarks by Emmanuel Macron.
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Nato allies reject Macron idea of troops to Ukraine
News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console.
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Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours
Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward.
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Compensation for Post Office victims to be sped up
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy...
College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift
Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of...
Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77
Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival.
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Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up
Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron.
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Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain".
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MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed
The case stems from a lawsuit brought by three couples whose frozen embryos were lost at a clinic.
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What does Alabama ruling mean for fertility patients?
Darryl George has been in school isolation for the length of his locs hairstyle since August.
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US teen segregated over hairstyle gets choked up
The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire...
Watch: Chaos in the Commons over Gaza ceasefire vote
Darryl George has been in school isolation for the length of his locs hairstyle since August.
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US teen segregated over hairstyle gets choked up
The Christian church, known as The Truth, has been recently rocked by a sexual abuse scandal.
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FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC
The bird native to Australia appears to have "made itself quite at home" here, a wildlife trust says.
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Kookaburra spotted living in Suffolk countryside
He is helped by a film-maker who shares video online of him coming to the aid of stranded drivers.
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Watch: Driving instructor rescued from floodwater
"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers...
Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error
In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in...
Alexei Navalny: Widow vows to continue his work
The second challenge to plans for a two-mile tunnel at the World Heritage site has been dismissed.
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Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge
A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.
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Online campaign seeks Easter Island statue's return from British Museum
See the full list of nominees for this year's Bafta Film Awards, and the winners as they happen.
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The list of nominees and winners at the Bafta Awards 2024 - updating live
Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.
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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong
The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end.
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The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?
A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm.
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UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island
One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.
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Two teenagers charged over shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade
Reports claim the work could be in preparation for Palestinian refugees - something Egypt publicly denies.
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Israel Gaza war: Satellite images show construction on Egypt's border
The Succession star appears in a stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray.
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Sarah Snook: The Picture of Dorian Gray is 'unmissable', theatre critics say
With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.
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Ukraine war: Is Russia about to win another victory?
The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972.
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Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago
Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as...
Christian Horner: Red Bull team boss says allegations are 'distraction'
The trial will mark the first time a former US president has to face criminal charges in court.
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Donald Trump's New York criminal trial set to start next month in historic first
The calf was captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of the Scottish...
Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney
The Oldham widow was duped by a conman posing online as a 60-year-old American millionaire.
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Scrabble romance scam: Oldham woman, 83, loses £20k to fraudster
Autopsy reports obtained by the BBC show Elianna and Adam Wentz suffered gunshot wounds.
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Kimberlee Singler: Children of US mum arrested in London were shot
The officers were socialising in a bar nearby when they intervened.
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Dramatic moment off-duty police team charge at knifeman in London
The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made.
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NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life
PLM-N leader Nawaz Sharif plans to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif to be prime minister.
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Pakistan election: Imran Khan's rivals PLM-N and PPP reach deal to form government
Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.
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UAE: A hailstorm in the desert? Rare weather phenomenon shocks residents
Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about...
Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate after recording emerges
A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration.
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Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage
The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.
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Biden says Israel needs civilian safety plan in Rafah
Partially-sighted Squid the penguin, who developed cataracts as a chick, now has a guide to help.
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Farnham penguin finds 'guide bird' in one of her friends
The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.
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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'
The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale.
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Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape
A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon.
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In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year
In his first statement since being diagnosed, Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort".
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King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis
Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it.
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Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks
England overturn another half-time deficit in the Six Nations to edge past a youthful and spirited Wales...
Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - hosts fightback to edge to victory
The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian...
Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution
The Israeli PM's order comes after the US warned against an unplanned invasion of the Gazan city.
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Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu orders military to plan evacuations from Rafah
England captain Jamie George says he will be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first...
Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales
The BBC speaks to three people in a 12-step programme for "digital addiction".
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Where can people turn for help with 'digital addiction'?
The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year but Labour calls the figure "bogus".
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Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan
Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by...
Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter
The announcement appears to be a concession to farmers who have been protesting tighter regulations.
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Europe farmers protests: EU scraps plans to halve pesticide use
The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often.
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Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles is being treated for a form of cancer.
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Buckingham Palace statement in full
Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer.
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Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced
The Duke of Sussex spoke to his father about the diagnosis and will travel to the UK to visit him.
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King Charles: Prince Harry to visit his father in coming days
The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium...
World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July
Gabriel Martinelli capitalises on a calamitous defensive mix-up as Arsenal reduce the gap to Premier...
Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: Gunners move within two points of Premier League leaders
Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain.
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Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued
Scotland resist a stunning Wales comeback to hang on for a first victory in Cardiff in 22 years in a...
Six Nations 2024: Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scots survive stunning comeback
More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.
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Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed
The presenter, 79, says she suffered a serious asthma attack but is now "dancing fit" again.
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Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' after asthma attack on Strictly tour
Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions.
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Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped
BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their captivating sunrise photos.
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Can Atlantic storms affect the colour of sunrise?
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, are charged with murder, and two men are charged with assisting an offender.
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Bristol stabbings: Four more charged over teenagers' deaths
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season and join Ferrari on a multi-year deal...
Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver will join Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year deal
The timeline on how an executive will be formed with a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time.
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