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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Will Tesla's truck recover from its shattering start?

Tesla is due to host an event promoting the first deliveries of its new "cybertruck".

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Booking.com hackers increase attacks on customers

Researchers say cyber-criminals are offering big sums for hotels' log-in details to target holidaymakers.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Sticky Vicky: Legendary Benidorm dancer dies aged 80

The X-rated performer had a legendary status among Brits travelling to the Spanish resort on holiday.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Wonka: Timothée Chalamet says people didn't want him to 'mess up' role

The film based on one of Roald Dahl's most beloved characters has its world premiere in London.

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Dutch version of Scobie royal book withdrawn over 'translation error'

A translation error has meant the Dutch edition of Endgame has been suspended.

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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: How the 17-day India rescue unfolded

Forty-one construction workers were freed after over two weeks trapped in a tunnel.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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James Cleverly issues Commons apology for 'inappropriate language'

Home secretary admits using "inappropriate language" to describe Labour MP - but not Stockton North.

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Britain's Got Talent: David Walliams reaches 'amicable resolution' in privacy case

The comic was suing the production company after private comments he made were leaked to the media.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sunak welcomes foreign firms' £29.5bn 'vote of confidence'

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

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Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The dystopian novel depicting an Ireland slipping into totalitarianism bags the prestigious award.

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Israel-Gaza: Four-year-old girl among released hostages

Avigail Idan, who turned four while she was held hostage by Hamas, was among nine children released.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny creatures'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The Papers: Dettori's '£100m insurance' and 'Harry's a fool'

A broad range of stories in Sunday's papers including the latest on the situation in the Middle East.

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Aircraft pulled through streets of Southampton

The Solent Sky Museum saved part of the BAC 1-11 from the scrapheap.

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Brentford 0-1 Arsenal: Kai Havertz's late header sends Arsenal top

Substitute Kai Havertz scores a late winner at Brentford to send Arsenal top of the Premier League in Mikel Arteta's 200th game in charge.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals

The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.

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Dublin riot saw most riot police deployed in Irish state history

Justice minister defends police's response to street "thuggery" that flared after school knife attack.

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What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?

The ex-first minister is believed to be seeking damages of up to £3m over events which go back five years.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway medicinal leech find 'incredibly important'

It is the first time the medicinal leech has been found in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Pakistan charging refugees $830 to leave

Pakistan is charging undocumented refugees an $830 exit fee to leave the country if they arrived without a visa.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wayne Rooney denied Freedom of Derby honour

Councillors vote against plans to honour the former Derby County manager.

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Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Record Thanksgiving crowds due to flood US roads and skies

An historic 30 million people are traveling by air, all with the hope the weather will cooperate

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Liam Gallagher, Calvin Harris and Gerry Cinnamon to headline TRNSMT 2024 in Glasgow

The biggest music festival in Scotland will return to Glasgow Green in July 2024.

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Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

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Nicki Minaj responds to Nigerian fan's complaint about tour venues

A fan of the rapper is overwhelmed at her responding after asking Minaj to add Nigeria to her tour.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Everton points deduction to be heard in Parliament with early day motion

Everton's 10-point deduction by the Premier League will be discussed in Parliament after a Liverpool MP calls the punishment "grossly unfair".

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Phil Taylor: 16-time world champion to retire at the end of 2024

Phil Taylor will retire from competitive darts for the second time after the 2024 World Senior Darts Tour.

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Jamala: Ukrainian Eurovision winner added to Russia's wanted list

Jamala, the song competition's 2016 winner, is critical of the Kremlin and its invasion of Ukraine.

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Benjamin Mendy to take former club Manchester City to employment tribunal

Benjamin Mendy is taking former club Manchester City to an employment tribunal over millions of pounds he claims he is owed in unauthorised wage deductions.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Man Utd 1-3 Man City: Visitors win Manchester derby to boost WSL title hopes

Manchester City bounce back from successive defeats to beat rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford and put their Women's Super League title challenge back on track.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Hospital evacuees flee Gaza City with tanks on street

Hundreds of Palestinians left al-Shifa hospital on Saturday and headed south on foot.

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ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner beats Daniil Medvedev to set up Turin title shot

Jannik Sinner becomes the first Italian to reach the final of the ATP Finals after his victory over Daniil Medvedev.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Beatles' hits albums denied number one (again)

The Fab Four's hopes of correcting a historic blip in their chart record are dashed by Taylor Swift.

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Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

50 Cent fan, 64, goes viral after Birmingham gig

Rapper 50 Cent takes to social media to praise Mary Jane Farquarson.

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Gaza faces communications blackout due to lack of fuel

Israel defends blocking fuel deliveries, as the UN warns this could lead to a breakdown of civil order.

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Historic Fury-Usyk fight to take place in February in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will contest the undisputed heavyweight title on 17 February in Saudi Arabia.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Aria Awards: Troye Sivan wins big and Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam

Kylie Minogue wins with Padam Padam at the Aria Awards, while Troye Sivan takes home four awards.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Chris Mason: A 'direct, unflinching assault'

The former home secretary isn't going quietly and isn't finished yet, says the BBC's political editor.

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Suffolk MP Therese Coffey says she nearly died due to stress

The Suffolk MP tells the BBC how she was particularly ill while working in government.

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Leeds city centre buildings evacuated over crane safety fears

People are warned by police to avoid part of Leeds city centre due to the "industrial incident".

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Finland accuses Russia of aiding illegal migrant crossings

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Russian officials helped some asylum seekers reach the Finnish border.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton: Family man, football hero, statesman

Heartfelt eulogies to Sir Bobby Charlton at a service to commemorate his life paint a picture of much more than a footballing legend, writes Simon Stone.

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Brother of Hamas victim fears antisemitism in UK

Colin Cowan's brother Bernard, from Glasgow, was killed by Hamas gunmen in his home on a kibbutz in Israel.

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British-Palestinians ask PM for urgent meeting over Gaza

A group accuses the government of "double standards" in its handling of Palestinians in the UK.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue

Nine officers were injured and 145 arrested, most of whom police said were right-wing counter-protesters.

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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Welcome to Wrexham, Philadelphia and the Welsh language

From place names to police badges and even a St Asaph church, Pennsylvania has strong Welsh links.

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Nottinghamshire industrial waste site engulfed in huge fire

Video shows huge flames and plumes of grey smoke rising into the sky in Newark.

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International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong

While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival

Police say the investigation is at an "early stage".

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Echidnas, snails and scary plants... species named after Sir David Attenborough

A dragonfly, carnivorous plant and plesiosaur are among some of the species bearing Sir David's name.

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The Beatles top singles chart 60 years after their first hit

Sir Paul McCartney says their final song Now and Then reaching the top spot has "blown my socks off!"

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Komfo Anokye kola tree: Ghana outrage after 300-year-old tree felled

The famous tree dates back to 17th Century Ghana and was reportedly planted by a renowned priest.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Hunter Biden and other family members subpoenaed by House committee

Republicans want to talk to the president's son and brother as part of their impeachment inquiry

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'A strange, crazy night' - managers reflect on marathon 44-penalty shootout in BetMcLean Cup

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin and Coleraine counterpart Oran Kearney had contrasting fortunes of agony and ecstasy in a marathon penalty shootout at the Warden Street Showgrounds on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Watch: Man proposes to Aldi cashier, with help of bagpiper

Lynne Fuller was working on Aldi's checkout when her boyfriend surprised her with a proposal.

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Delay to law on e-scooters criticised

No mention of legislation on e-scooters in the King's Speech but trials will be extended to 2026.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson referred to Treasury as 'pro-death squad'

The ex-PM used the term while discussing easing lockdown rules in January 2021, the Covid Inquiry heard.

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Narges Mohammadi: Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate begins hunger strike

Narges Mohammadi is being denied medical care in jail for refusing to wear a hijab, her family says.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Ukraine war: Military chiefs in Kyiv under pressure over deadly Russian strike

President Zelensky demands answers after Russia hits Ukrainian soldiers said to be at an award ceremony.

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British Gaza evacuees have three days to leave Egypt

The deadline means people with non-British family who need to apply for UK visas risk overstaying.

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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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Met Police cuts ties with adviser Attiq Malik after chant video emerges

Attiq Malik was recorded in 2021 ending a speech with the chant "from the river to the sea".

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

'We had to give up our Halifax bedroom for the Beatles'

Gail Moss recalls the night the Fab Four stayed at her family home in Halifax.

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BBC visits scene of Bognor Regis flooding

One local man describes the damage to his home as 'catastrophic'.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Scampton asylum plan could cost £260m over 3 years

A Home Office memo concluded housing asylum seekers on RAF Scampton represented "marginal" value for money.

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Luton airport fire car park to be 'fully demolished'

The airport says cars parked inside the burnt-out multi-storey "are not recoverable".

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Storm Ciarán: Car washed into sea and roofs blown off

Homes were damaged, cars were submerged and huge waves battered the coast.

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Israeli army says Gaza City completely encircled

The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says more than 9,000 Palestinians have been killed.

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Footballer Díaz's father 'kidnapped by rebels'

Luis Manuel Díaz was seized by armed men at a petrol station on Saturday in his Colombian hometown.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested

A 32-year-old man is detained after live rodents were released into restaurants in Birmingham.

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Rio Ferdinand racially abused: Staffordshire fan guilty

Jamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021.

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