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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

'I'll never forgive nail bomber' - victim's father

Phil Maddock says the pain of his daughter's murder in 1999 still feels as raw today as it did then.

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Monday, April 29, 2024

US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister

The search begins for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's decision to leave the role.

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Household Cavalry horses need 'patience to heal'

Two soldiers and two horses are still recovering from the events of last week.

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Sunday, April 28, 2024

Is Myanmar's army reversing its losses? It's complicated

A rebel group that took a key town lost it to the junta two weeks later. But there's more to the story.

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World Central Kitchen to resume food aid in Gaza

The aid organisation had stopped distributing food in Gaza after an Israeli strike killed seven workers.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Hayes laments 'worst decision in Champions League history' as Chelsea beaten by Barcelona

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says Kadeisha Buchanan's sending-off against Barcelona was the "worst decision in Champions League history".

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Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k

The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.

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Sheffield United relegated after defeat at Newcastle

Sheffield United's relegation from the Premier League is confirmed as Newcastle recover from a sluggish start to thrash Chris Wilder's side at St James' Park.

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Friday, April 26, 2024

Liverpool agree £9.4m Slot deal with Feyenoord

Liverpool agree a £9.4m deal with Feyenoord to allow Arne Slot to become the new Reds manager, succeeding Jurgen Klopp.

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Biden says he's ready for election debate with Trump

US President says he is "happy" to face rival who claims he is ready "anytime, anywhere, anyplace".

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Bairstow century leads Punjab to record T20 run-chase

Jonny Bairstow's astonishing 108 from 48 balls leads Punjab Kings to the highest-ever successful T20 run-chase.

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider

England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

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Crystal Palace put £60m price tags on Olise and Eze

Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Take a look at this year's Turner Prize nominations

Glasgow-born Jasleen Kaur is one of four artists nominated for this year's prestigious art award.

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Ex-DUP leader Donaldson in court over rape and sex offence charges

The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Olly Alexander to bring Eurovision magic to EastEnders

This year's UK Eurovision entrant will make a surprise visit to Walford next month.

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A wine a mile: Marathon runner tastes 25 glasses

Tom Gilbey sampled 25 wines in a blind taste test challenge correctly identifying 21.

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Male hippo in Japanese zoo found to be female

A DNA test was carried out because Gen-chan did not display typical male hippo behaviour.

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Family leaves several restaurants without paying

The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.

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Smart motorways: How safe are they?

BBC Panorama finds the technology behind England’s smart motorways stops working on a regular basis.

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AC Milan v Inter Milan - Inter take lead as they look to clinch title

Follow live text commentary as Inter Milan look for a win to seal the Italian title in the derby with arch-rivals AC Milan.

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Sunday, April 21, 2024

‘They will talk about this forever’ – Coventry close to ‘greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".

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Fridge-wearing marathon runner gets down on one knee

Daniel ran the London Marathon wearing a household fridge and proposed to his girlfriend en route.

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El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona - live text

Follow live text commentary as Real Madrid host Barcelona in the final 'El Clasico' of the season.

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Saturday, April 20, 2024

Premier League: Wolves 0-1 Arsenal - Gunners heading top as it stands

Follow live updates as Wolves host Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Investigation launched as man and woman found dead

Police say there is no wider threat to the community after two bodies were found at a house.

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Three men killed in retail park car crash named

The car they were travelling in broke through a fence at a retail park and hit a footbridge.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

'Humpty Dumpty house' put up for sale

The ditty is said to have been inspired by events at the site of the property almost 500 years ago.

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Women secretly filmed on nights out 'feel unsafe'

The videos taken of women on nights out without their knowledge have gained millions of views.

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk

The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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'Swatting' hostage hoaxer led police to shoot man

Robert Walker-McDaid, who rang a US terror hotline, is the first UK defendant in such a case.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect'

The FA and Premier League are accused of "a total lack of respect for the football pyramid" over changes to FA Cup replays.

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Martinez stars in shootout as Villa reach Euro semis

Aston Villa reach their first major European semi-final since 1982 with a chaotic penalty shootout victory over Lille in the Europa Conference League.

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Chinese cities sinking under their own weight

Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Scottish Premiership: Can Rangers beat Dundee to narrow gap?

Follow live text and radio coverage as Dundee take on Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Cloudy skies stop sun sparking Olympic torch journey

A Greek actress playing the role of a high priestess lights the Olympic flame in ancient Olympia, Greece.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case?

Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway finale pulls in 4m

Girls Aloud, Holly Willoughby and Olly Murs helped the duo bid farewell to the show - for now.

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Football fans in hospital after A1M minibus crash

Seventeen people are in hospital after the crash near Pontefract on Saturday night.

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US tells Israel it won't participate in Iran response

Officials said Joe Biden urged Israel to "think carefully" before launching a response to the attack.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Perfect day for Guardiola as Man City take top spot

A 5-1 home win over Luton was the ideal fixture for Manchester City, nestled between two Champions League ties with Real Madrid.

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Fernandes double earns Man Utd point at Bournemouth

Manchester United twice come from behind to deny Bournemouth victory but their winless Premier League run extends to four games.

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Friday, April 12, 2024

Man jailed for life for rugby player murder

Jake Hill, 25, has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years for the murder of Michael Riddiough-Allen.

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European Challenge Cup: Gloucester 0-0 Ospreys - radio & text

Listen to BBC commentary and follow live text as Gloucester host Ospreys in the European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Kingsholm.

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Liverpool suffer shock home defeat to Atalanta

Liverpool face a huge battle to stay in the Europa League after a shock home defeat to Atalanta in the quarter-final first leg at Anfield.

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Polish MPs debate liberalising right to abortion

Abortion in Poland is heavily restricted, but the new prime minster has pledged to liberalise the law.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Champions League: PSG host Barcelona & Atletico Madrid face Dortmund

Follow live text updates as Paris St-Germain host Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in Champions League quarter-finals.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Can US pressure deliver Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar remain far apart on key issues after six months of war.

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Listen: Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump

Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago

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RAF takes part in largest airdrop of aid to Gaza

Aircraft from nine countries drop 10 tonnes of aid on the coast of Gaza to mark the end of Ramadan.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Let states decide abortion rights, Trump says

His statement on the contentious election issue was criticised by both conservatives and Democrats.

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

Russia-friendly populist elected Slovak president

Peter Pellegrini accused his rival of being a warmonger who would send Slovak soldiers to fight in Ukraine.

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

PM marks six months of Israel-Gaza war as UK sends Navy ship for aid

Rishi Sunak says Israel has the right to defend itself but he is "shocked by the bloodshed" in Gaza.

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Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League.

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Arsenal beat Brighton to move top of Premier League

Arsenal maintained their pursuit of a first Premier League title for 20 years as they moved top of the table with an impressive away victory over Brighton.

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge.

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher file for divorce

The couple, who wed in 2010, announced on social media that they filed to end their marriage last year.

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Watch: Moment New York landmarks shaken by earthquake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas, the region's most significate quake in decades.

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Premier League: Nunez puts Liverpool ahead from Blades mistake

Follow live text commentary as Liverpool host Sheffield United and Chelsea play Manchester United in the Premier League.

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Vingegaard suffers broken collarbone & ribs in crash

Reigning Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard suffers a broken collarbone and several broken ribs in a crash at the Itzulia Basque Country stage race.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Brentford and Brighton share points in dull stalemate

Ivan Toney's run without a Premier League goal extends to seven games as Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion play out a dull draw.

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Dessert brand accuses Aldi of copying product

Dessert brand Pleese says Aldi is using an almost identical product name, slogan and flavours.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

US veteran refuses to pay fine over pro-Hamas sign

Ex-US Navy pilot Michael Rabb, from Colorado, is convicted following a protest in Sheffield in 2023.

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What do we know about the aid convoy strike?

BBC Verify sets out what we know about the strike.

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Bangladeshi women left 'suicidal' by TikTok troll

Women from the Bangladeshi community say a TikTok troll is ruining their lives, the BBC finds.

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Moment woman steals guard's gun and opens fire

Live-streamed footage captured the moment a detainee stole a gun from a guard and opened fire in Chile.

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Israeli government says it will ban Al Jazeera

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would "act immediately" to close the Qatari network's local office.

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