Wednesday, July 31, 2024

17-year-old charged with murder of three girls in Southport attack

Three girls, aged 6, 7, and 9 were killed at a dance class in Southport on Monday.

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Three men accused of plotting 9/11 reach plea deal - Pentagon

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices will plead guilty in Guantanamo Bay trial, say US prosecutors.

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Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel that "challenging days lies ahead" after Iran threatened "harsh punishment".

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Dua Lipa festival aiming to change Kosovo’s image

Dua Lipa and her dad's Sunny Hill Festival saw artists like Stormzy, Burna Boy, Bebe Rexha as headliners.

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Southport left numb by mass stabbing

Crowds gathered in the centre of Stockport for a vigil in memory of the victims of Monday's attack.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

‘It doesn’t look that bad’: Would you swim in the Seine?

Parisians and visitors tell the BBC whether they would take a dip in the River Seine.

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The Papers: 'Two children dead' and '10 million lose out'

Tuesday's papers focus on the attack in Southport and Labour cutting the winter fuel allowance for 10 million people.

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Faisal Islam: 'Bean counters' get their revenge

Experts and officials look like they will get more of a hearing than under the last government.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

The 'upside-down' sex life of a rare Indian frog revealed

In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found.

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Former Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92

The Scottish sports coach appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Rachel Reeves' promise to be honest is a risky move

Monday's plan seems to be part of a process leading to tax rises in the Autumn Budget.

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The Papers: 'Council house revolution' and '£20bn black hole'

Headlines include Labour pledging to kickstart home building and a reported shortfall in public finances.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

Doctor Who spin-off to star Tovey and Mbatha-Raw

The War Between The Land And The Sea "will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations", says showrunner Russell T Davies.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Jewell and Yarros among winners at 2024 TikTok Book Awards

More than 80,000 TikTok users voted for their favourite authors, books and #BookTok creators.

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The Papers: Potential 'autumn tax raid' after '£20bn hole in public finances'

A mix of stories lead Friday's papers, including a look ahead to a big speech by the chancellor on Monday.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

We owe public apology, says new Welsh Labour leader

Eluned Morgan confirmed as Welsh Labour leader and Wales' first woman to be first minister.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Papers: BBC 'sorry' over Strictly and plan to get people into work

A range of stories feature in Wednesday's papers, including the latest on Strictly Come Dancing.

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How retired Australian striker earned Olympic comeback

Michelle Heyman's comeback has been called one of the greatest in Australian sporting history.

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Surge in attacks brings fear to calmer parts of Kashmir

An uptick in violence, particularly in Jammu, has stoked fears of a resurgence of militancy in the region.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Why did it take so long to look for Katie's killer?

A senior PSNI officer is accused of being resistant to investigating Katie Simpson's death as murder.

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Shipyard support was ‘too risky for taxpayers’

The loss-making shipbuilder had applied for a loan guarantee of up to £200m.

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The Papers: Kamala Harris 'anointed' as 'dollars pour in'

Most of the papers focus on the latest from the US, as Kamala Harris wins more endorsements and donations.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Biden has endorsed Harris. What happens next?

The path for a Democratic nominee is less than clear months before the election.

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And says it's "in the best interest of my party and the country".

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The Papers: Biden 'bows out' and 'quits the race'

A look at what's making the newspaper headlines this morning.

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

People with visible differences put in the frame

An exhibition is raising awareness of the prejudice people face for looking different.

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The decline of the 'free' coffee

Pret A Manger has become the latest coffee chain to row back on its generous subscription scheme.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Inside Canada's booze battle over canned cocktails

The ready-made drinks are at the heart of a labour dispute that saw thousands of Ontario liquor board workers walk off the job.

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The Papers: 'Day the world stood still' and 'holidays in chaos'

The cybersecurity bug that caused IT outages around the world on Friday dominates the front pages.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Weekly quiz: Which film was Shannen Doherty’s breakthrough?

Test how closely you've been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days.

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Term-time holiday fines here to stay - education secretary

In her first interview, the education secretary says parents should keep their children in school.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Uncontacted indigenous people sighted in Peru

An uncontacted indigenous people in Peru has been spotted close to where logging companies have concessions.

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Voting for 16-year-olds fails to make King's Speech

Commons leader Lucy Powell says the measure remains a Labour commitment for the current parliament.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

A timeline of how the Strictly saga has unfolded

The BBC show has been hit by allegations concerning two of its professional dancers.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

Lammy urges immediate ceasefire during Israel visit

On one of his first trips as foreign secretary, David Lammy says the war in Gaza has "gone on too long".

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

'England have the best squad, but not the best team'

Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Alan Shearer and other pundits react to England's defeat by Spain in the Euro 2024 final.

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Instagram influencer and ex-model jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Watch: Fans in Madrid erupt with joy as final whistle blows

Huge crowds celebrate in Madrid after Spain's 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2024 final.

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Firefighters tackle major blaze in Newry

At one stage, 50 firefighters were dealing with the incident in the Greenbank Industrial Estate.

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Video shows moment Trump ducks and swarmed by security

Video shows the moment loud bangs are heard and the former president is surrounded by security.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Tributes as 'broadcasting titan' Kirsty Wark leaves Newsnight

A host of former political leaders wished Kirsty Wark well as she presented her final Newsnight.

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More human remains found in London as Bristol suitcase suspect named

Police say the remains in west London are linked to those found in Bristol and there are still two victims.

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Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

England fans surround 'Bellingham bus'

Fans piled on the vehicle, dancing and singing in celebration as it moved through Shoreditch High Street, London.

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'Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin' - Biden with Ukraine leader

Biden later corrected himself, saying his gaffe was because he's 'so focused on beating' the Russian president.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

'Southgate stands on brink of glorious vindication'

Gareth Southgate has been pelted with beer cups and criticism but now stands on the verge of history with his England team, writes Phil McNulty.

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'Crossbow horror' and England's 'last-minute glory'

Thursday's front pages feature reports of a deadly crossbow attack in Hertfordshire and England's Euros semi-final win.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Could maths help in taking the perfect penalty?

Taking a penalty is an art, but Billy Watson says he has found a way to turn it into a science.

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Israeli strike on Gaza camp kills 29, hospital says

The strike reportedly hit a camp for displaced people outside a school in Abasan al-Kabira.

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The Papers: England bid for Euro glory and Starmer's defence plan

Many front pages look ahead to England's Euro 2024 semi-finalz, while the PM's plans for defence spending also feature heavily.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Will England make it? Sutton's semi-final predictions

BBC pundit Chris Sutton makes his predictions for the semi-finals of Euro 2024 - and you can make yours too.

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Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

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The Papers: PM urged to up defence spend as Kyiv hospital struck

The general election may be over but Tuesday's front pages are dominated by UK politics.

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White House fights back against doubts on Biden fitness

The president calls in to a TV news show, angrily daring critics to “challenge me" at the party convention.

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

How fetching water is holding back India's women

Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.

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The Papers: 'Surprise surge' for France's left, and Reeves to unveil housing plans

Monday's pages lead on France's second round of parliamentary elections, and Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans for growth.

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France's far right 'sad and disappointed' over election result

With the champagne on ice, they thought they were on the brink of victory - but it didn't happen.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Last two migrants bound for Rwanda to be bailed, Home Office says

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms the scheme is now "dead and buried".

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The Papers: England through to semi-finals, and Rwanda plan 'dead'

Sunday's front pages lead on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's first cabinet and England's Euros success.

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Highlights: Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey

Watch highlights as Netherlands come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in Berlin to set up a Euro 2024 semi-final against England.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Raducanu dismantles Sakkari to reach Wimbledon last 16

Emma Raducanu makes a strong statement of intent by beating Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari to reach the Wimbledon fourth round.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Uefa investigating Turkey's Demiral over goal celebration

Turkey defender Merih Demiral says his goal celebration against Austria was pre-planned, but is now under investigation by Uefa.

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Theresa May and 'bionic' MP awarded peerages

New honours and peerages are announced just minutes before polls closed in the general election.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Ukraine calls them meat assaults: Russia's brutal plan to take ground

Russia is throwing wave after wave of men forward in Ukraine to make ground. The tactic is working.

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Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day

Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

The Papers: Water firms 'facing lawsuits' and 'prisons near capacity'

A Supreme Court ruling on sewage and the crisis of overcrowding in the UK's prisons lead the papers.

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Chris Mason: We stand on the threshold of a landmark election

The Tories are braced for defeat, as Labour prepares for victory but polling day could still bring surprises.

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Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back

Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Which issues barely get a mention in party manifestos?

BBC audiences have asked for more detail on issues such as fly-tipping, income tax thresholds and assisted dying

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Trump immunity ruling sets dangerous precedent, says Biden

The US president condemns a Supreme Court verdict giving his predecessor partial immunity from prosecution.

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Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale

BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast. from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/n...