How three police forces failed to stop Sarah Everard killer

The Angliolini report says failures in vetting, recruitment and investigation left Couzens free to offend.

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TikTok singer Cat Janice dies of cancer, aged 31

The Dance You Outta My Head hit maker was diagnosed with a rare cancer, called sarcoma, in 2022.

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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.

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MP tries to block cat abduction offence

Sir Christopher Chope wants pet abduction laws to be initially limited to dogs potentially delaying the bill.

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Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console.

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College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

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Body of boy found after lake search

The 17-year-old was found after going missing in the water, prompting a search lasting almost 20 hours.

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'Tubeathon' teens visit 271 Underground stations

The challenge saw 27 groups walk across the capital, visiting all but one of London's Tube stations.

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Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up

Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival.

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Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris

Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron.

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MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain".

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Watch: Chaos in the Commons over Gaza ceasefire vote

The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire votes.

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FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC

The Christian church, known as The Truth, has been recently rocked by a sexual abuse scandal.

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Kookaburra spotted living in Suffolk countryside

The bird native to Australia appears to have "made itself quite at home" here, a wildlife trust says.

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Watch: Driving instructor rescued from floodwater

He is helped by a film-maker who shares video online of him coming to the aid of stranded drivers.

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Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers in error.

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Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge

The second challenge to plans for a two-mile tunnel at the World Heritage site has been dismissed.

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Baftas 2024: Hollywood stars light up red carpet

Hollywood stars join the Prince of Wales at the 77th British Academy Film Awards, in London.

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Luton's Taylor Swift moment? Harry Styles pops up in Kenilworth Road crowd

Fans joke that the star's appearance is the UK version of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.

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The list of nominees and winners at the Bafta Awards 2024 - updating live

See the full list of nominees for this year's Bafta Film Awards, and the winners as they happen.

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Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

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The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end.

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UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island

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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Ukraine war: Is Russia about to win another victory?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make.

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Two teenagers charged over shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade

One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.

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Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972.

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Donald Trump's first criminal trial set to begin next month

A New York judge refused to dismiss a hush money case against the former president and set the trial for 25 March.

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Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney

The calf was captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of the Scottish Islands.

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Scrabble romance scam: Oldham woman, 83, loses £20k to fraudster

The Oldham widow was duped by a conman posing online as a 60-year-old American millionaire.

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Kimberlee Singler: Children of US mum arrested in London were shot

Autopsy reports obtained by the BBC show Elianna and Adam Wentz suffered gunshot wounds.

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NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life

The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made.

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UAE: A hailstorm in the desert? Rare weather phenomenon shocks residents

Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.

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Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate after recording emerges

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad

The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad.

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Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage

A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration.

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Lunar New Year: London welcomes Year of the Dragon

The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

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Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale.

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In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon.

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Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it.

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Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns over child abuse pardon scandal

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.

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Adam Peaty: Swimming star on his love-hate relationship with the pool

Adam Peaty has won just about every major swimming title - and is now "at peace" and excited about the Paris Olympics following mental health problems.

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Prince Harry says his mission against the media continues – what does he hope to achieve?

The prince has settled his claim with the Mirror group, but will he fight other newspaper publishers?

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Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel

Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel before their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga.

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Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan

The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year but Labour calls the figure "bogus".

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Mike Freer: Man admits making threatening call to north London MP

Mike Freer, a north London MP, is already standing down at the next election over safety fears.

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Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often.

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Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed

The five men bought up empty properties in Hull and used a fake estate agent shop as cover.

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Hertfordshire policeman demoted for selling his trousers

The officer is guilty of gross misconduct and his rank has been reduced following a police hearing.

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Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer.

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King postpones public duties as cancer treatment begins

The King "remains wholly positive about his treatment" which began on Monday, says Buckingham Palace.

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World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June.

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Bristol stabbings: Teenager charged with murder of two boys

A 17-year-old boy is due before magistrates over the deaths of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.

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Rishi Sunak begins Northern Ireland visit marking power-sharing's return

Rishi Sunak is due to meet NI political leaders on Monday after devolved government was restored.

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Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued

Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain.

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Six Nations 2024: Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scots survive stunning comeback

Scotland resist a stunning Wales comeback to hang on for a first victory in Cardiff in 22 years in a Six Nations spectacular.

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Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.

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Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' after asthma attack on Strictly tour

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a "serious asthma attack" but is now "dancing fit" again.

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Captain Tom spa pool in Marston Moretaine demolished

A hot tub is seen being hoisted away from the complex at the army veteran's former home.

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Can Atlantic storms affect the colour of sunrise?

BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their captivating sunrise photos.

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Palace sign teenage Blackburn midfielder Wharton for £18m

Crystal Palace sign midfielder Adam Wharton from Championship side Blackburn Rovers for an initial fee of £18m.

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