Monday, September 30, 2024

Mum fears for Belfast toddler who won’t be leaving Lebanon

The BBC speaks to a father in Beirut after the High Court rules he should be returned to his mother in Belfast.

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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

'Israel steps up attacks' and Badenoch 'sparks maternity pay row'

Monday's front pages are dominated by reports of Israel's air strikes on Yemen and its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.

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Saturday, September 28, 2024

The debate: Should smartphones be banned for under 16s?

How much are smartphones harming children and what should we do about it? BBC InDepth hosts a debate between a campaigner and an academic.

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The Papers: Labour MP resigns over gifts row and Iran warns Israel over assassination

The current situation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and Rosie Duffield's resignation feature.

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SpaceX begins mission to bring two stranded astronauts home

A capsule heads to the International Space Station, where two crew are spending months longer than planned.

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing more allegations of sexual assault

The music mogul faces mounting legal troubles including a 12th lawsuit, from an unnamed woman, which alleges drugging and assault.

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Lana Del Rey reportedly marries alligator tour guide in Louisiana

The Grammy-nominated singer is reported to have tied the knot with Jeremy Dufrene near a bayou south of New Orleans.

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Papers: Johnson's 'pep talk' with Harry and Treasury rethinks non-dom plan

Making a number of Friday's front pages is Boris Johnson's memoir, Unleashed, published next month.

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Can diplomacy bring Middle East ceasefire? Early signs don't bode well

The new plan packages up a series of regional objectives that have remained out of reach for diplomats for nearly two decades.

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Michael Mosley honoured at the British Podcast Awards

Just One Thing, the podcast presented by the late Dr Mosley, is inducted into the awards' Hall of Fame.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

New queens prepare to land on Drag Race UK runway

The hit series is set for another rhinestone-covered ride to find the country's next drag superstar.

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'Twente wanted it more' - so are Man Utd showing any improvement?

As Manchester United were held to a 1-1 Europa League draw by Twente, BBC Sport looks at what improvements, if any, the Reds are showing this season.

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Wreckage shows how Titan's hull came apart

Experts told the US Coast Guard on Wednesday there were safety problems with Titan's hull.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Moment North Carolina beach house collapses into ocean

It's the fourth house to fall down in only five weeks in the area of Rodanthe as a result of coastal erosion.

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Ryan Routh charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Routh, 58, is being held in jail awaiting trial on two federal gun crime charges.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

Bird on a wire and other winning photos

Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced

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'No money and no answers' two years after collapse of funeral firm

Margaret and David Fee paid thousands for funeral plans, then discovered the company they used had collapsed.

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Royals really cost £510m, anti-monarchists say

Campaigners against the monarchy claim there are hidden costs for taxpayers from the royals.

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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Private school VAT hike 'unfair' for SEND pupils, parents say

Parents of dyslexic children say there aren't the places or support at state schools.

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The Papers: 'Labour war on tax cheats' and winter fuel 'revolt'

Rachel Reeves speech at Labour's party conference on Monday dominates many of the front pages.

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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Mysterious hate letters turn quiet village to 'poison'

The anonymous letters are described as “personal, obscene and targeted.”

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Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

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The Papers: 'No more austerity' and 'Sir Shameless at it again'

Comments from Sir Keir Starmer on the public finances ahead of Labour's annual conference are among stories on the front of Sunday's newspapers.

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Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah

Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Paratroopers mark 80 years since Operation Market Garden

A commemorative parachute jump is to be held in the Netherlands to remember the 'bridge too far'.

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Letby seeks attempted murder conviction appeal

The former neonatal nurse murdered seven babies and attempted to murder seven others.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

China spent millions on this new trade route - then a war got in the way

The BBC visits the border with Myanmar, where a war is raging on China’s doorstep.

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The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed

Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays.

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Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 as volunteers face 'meat grinder'

More than 70,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine - volunteers now make up the highest number of deaths.

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The Papers: Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'

Friday's headlines include Sir Keir Starmer defending his position and sex attack claims against Mohamed Al Fayed.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Boy, 8, dies after falling from window of house

The boy was taken to hospital but did not survive his injuries, said police.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope

Despite facing a catastrophic combination of challenges, there is optimism in the African country.

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'I did it my way' - Duggan announces retirement

Former England forward Toni Duggan says her career has been "more than I could ever have dreamed of" as she announces her retirement.

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Hezbollah blames Israel after pager explosions kill nine in Lebanon

Nine people have been killed and 2,800 wounded by the blasts, the Lebanese health ministry says.

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Monday, September 16, 2024

Brie Larson 'excited' for London theatre debut

The Oscar-winning actress will star in Elektra, a Greek tragedy translated by poet Anne Carson.

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The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'

Tuesday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards.

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Sunday, September 15, 2024

100 dead in Myanmar floods after Typhoon Yagi

The storm is Asia's most powerful this year and has wreaked havoc in other countries including Vietnam.

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

'Pitch perfect delivery': Match of the Day meets Last Night of the Proms

To mark the 60th anniversary of Match of the Day, the football pundits had a go at some Proms commentary.

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Huw Edwards scandal: Shock, anger and damage limitation in the BBC

Discovering that the presenter was guilty of such horrendous crimes rocked people in the newsroom, BBC's Katie Razzall writes.

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'Pitch perfect delivery': Match of the Day meets Last Night of the Proms

To mark the 60th anniversary of Match of the Day, the football pundits had a go at some Proms commentary.

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth - minister

Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee tells the BBC there is "absolutely a potential buyer" for the oil refinery.

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Rosenberg: Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles

Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine using the West's long-range missiles would mean Nato countries "fighting with Russia".

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

UK weather: Arctic air will give way to a warmer weekend

It has turned cold this week with ground frosts and snow over Scottish mountains - but higher temperatures are on the way.

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The Papers: UK missiles 'vital' to stop Putin, and 'nanny Starmer's ad ban'

Friday's papers cover a mix of stories, including the upcoming UK and US talks on the war in Ukraine.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

In pictures: Stars at the National Television Awards

The biggest names in British TV walk up the red carpet for the ceremony in London.

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The Papers: 'Biggest NHS reform' coming after 'damning' report

Most of the newspapers focus on the major report into the state of the NHS being published on Thursday.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Sony reveals much more expensive and powerful PlayStation 5 Pro

UK gamers will have to shell out £699.99 when the upgraded console launches on 7 November.

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The Papers: Ukraine missile 'go-ahead' and' winter fuel 'fight'

Reports the US could lift a ban on long-range missiles being used by Ukraine and the winter fuel payment vote feature on the front pages.

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Monday, September 9, 2024

'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer

Moses Swaibu was one of the brightest prospects in Crystal Palace's youth ranks, but he ended up in a shady world of cash, danger and fixing rather than football's limelight.

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The Papers: Kate's cancer recovery and winter fuel 'rebel MPs'

Many front pages lead on the release of a video by the Princess of Wales in which she revealed she has completed her course of chemotherapy.

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Sunday, September 8, 2024

The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'

The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.

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Saturday, September 7, 2024

Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters

Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.

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The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Thieves snatched his phone in London - it was in China a month later

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

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Sick Draper loses to Sinner in dramatic US Open semi-final

Britain's Jack Draper throws up on court during a dramatic US Open semi-final defeat where world number one Jannik Sinner ultimately proves a step up in class.

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The Papers: Rich 'ready to quit UK' and England's Carsley 'won't sing anthem'

Saturday's stories include England interim manager Lee Carsley suggesting he may not sing the national anthem.

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting is arrested

Colin Gray, 54, is charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children.

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'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

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Babies and children among 300 bodies found in unmarked grave

The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Storey extends record as GB win 13 medals on Wednesday

A summary of Wednesday at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris as Great Britain win 13 more medals.

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Term-time holiday fine rise won't stop us, say parents

Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

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The child-killing wolves sparking panic in India

Since April, wolf attacks have terrorised villages near the Nepalese border, killing nine children.

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Secret relationship shaped singer's award-winning film

Kim Carnie was in the same-sex relationship for six years before opening up to friends and family.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

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US charges Hamas leaders over 7 October attack on Israel

Six top members of Hamas are charged with crimes including the murder of Americans and terrorism.

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Monday, September 2, 2024

India’s Bangladesh dilemma: What to do about Sheikh Hasina?

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India means new diplomatic challenges for Delhi.

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Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services

Deprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds

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Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

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Netanyahu asks 'forgiveness' over hostage deaths as protests continue

It comes as Hamas said more hostages could be "returned to their families in shrouds" if a ceasefire isn't reached.

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Sunday, September 1, 2024

Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'

Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park".

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Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing".

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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...