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Sunday, June 30, 2024

Bellingham rescues England with injury-time overhead kick

Watch as Jude Bellingham scores a stunning injury-time goal to send England in to extra time against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match at Gelsenkirchen.

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More wounded Palestinians tell BBC the Israeli army forced them on to jeep

Two more Palestinian men tell the BBC they were shot and forced on to the bonnet of an Israeli jeep.

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Saturday, June 29, 2024

Switzerland await winners - England's path through knockouts

BBC Sport takes a look at England's possible routes through the Euro 2024 knockout stage after the Three Lions top Group C.

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Lauper's Glastonbury set beset by sound problems

The US star struggled to be heard, and to hear herself, during a much-anticipated Pyramid stage set.

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Friday, June 28, 2024

Katty Kay: Reality sinks in as Democrats weigh Biden's future

Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate.

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Critics say Mean Girls musical is pretty fetch

Tina Fey has finally made fetch happen with her West End musical adaptation of Mean Girls.

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Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

Our interactive guide to the latest voting trends

How do people say they will vote in the UK general election? Our poll tracker measures the trends.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Soldiers storm Bolivian presidential palace in apparent coup attempt

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

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AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom

The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge.

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.

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Four arrested at PM's constituency home

Four men are arrested on suspicion of trespassing at Rishi Sunak's Richmond home.

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Greens' tax rises are modest, insists co-leader

Adrian Ramsay tells the BBC his party's tax take would be "fairly normal" by European standards.

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AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

Record labels say the unauthorised use of music to train AI is a threat to the music industry.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday's attack.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Manchester Airport boss sorry for 'difficult day' after power-cut chaos and cancellations

An investigation will be held after flights from Terminals 1 and 2 were cancelled after a power cut.

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Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Fourth Tory official reportedly investigated over bets

A fourth Tory is being investigated for allegedly placing dozens of bets on the general election date.

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Why aren't politicians talking about social care?

In England, the care system is struggling but the main parties have steered away from detailed plans.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Friday, June 21, 2024

No guns for domestic abuse suspects, top US court rules

The court showed there are limits to the right to bear arms as it upheld a gun ban for those under restraining orders.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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LGBT Awards: Posthumous honour for Strictly dancer

Robin Windsor will be honoured with a special award by his former dance partner Lisa Riley.

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Thursday, June 20, 2024

We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw.

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Some Dali crew to leave after months on ship in Baltimore

The 21 sailors have been on-board the container ship in Baltimore since it struck the Key Bridge in late March.

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Highlights: England play out frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark

Watch highlights as England play out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Denmark in their second Group C game of Euro 2024 in Frankfurt.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Newscast

Newscast and Newsnight unite in Birmingham

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Israel and Hezbollah play with fire but neither wants another war

On Israel's northern border, the line between deterrence and desire for war is getting harder to see.

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Labour would need an effective opposition, says Hunt

The chancellor is the latest senior Tory to acknowledge his party could be on course for defeat.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

White House hits back at Netanyahu's weapons delay claims

The White House affirmed its military support of Israel, saying only one shipment had been paused.

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Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert

The Nevada monolith is one of number of similar structures have been found around the world in recent years.

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Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Murray says retiring at Wimbledon or Olympics 'would be fitting'

Andy Murray says he would prefer to retire at Wimbledon or the Paris Olympics as his tennis career draws towards an end.

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Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police.

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England fans involved in incident before Serbia game

England fans were involved in "an altercation" with Serbia supporters before their teams' opening Euro 2024 match in Gelsenkirchen.

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Saturday, June 15, 2024

Irish government must push harder for United Ireland - Varadkar

The former Taoiseach said preparations must be stepped up for a possible end to the border

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Who can I vote for in the general election?

Find out which constituency you are in, who you can vote for and where you can vote using our postcode search.

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Wales politician in expenses probe stripped of Tory job

Laura Anne Jones is asked to "step back" from shadow cabinet while police investigate her expenses.

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Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

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Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.

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Sunak aide admits placing bet on general election

Craig Williams reportedly placed a bet on the date of the election three days before it was called.

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Wrong flight couple sent 1,500 miles to Lithuania

A couple hoping for a holiday in the sun ended up in Lithuania after a flight mix-up.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Selecter frontman Gaps Hendrickson dies

Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson dies after a short illness, a spokesperson for The Selecter says.

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Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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Monday, June 10, 2024

Thousands of Swifties made 'unbelievable impact' on Edinburgh

Businesses amid the frenzy of excitement for Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows record bumper sales.

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Sunday, June 9, 2024

Labour pledges 100,000 new childcare places

The funding will come from Labour's plan to levy VAT on private schools, the party says.

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The Papers: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced' at EU elections

Michael Mosley's body being found in Greece and a big defeat for France's president lead the front pages.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi.

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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Mills & Glave earn GB's first medals as Jacobs wins 100m

George Mills wins men's 5,000m silver and Romell Glave claims men's 100m bronze for Great Britain at the European Athletics Championships.

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England's T20 World Cup defence in danger after Australia loss

England now will likely have to win their final two games in the tournament after a 36-run defeat by Australia in Barbados.

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Watch as rescued Israeli hostages are reunited with families

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Giorgia Meloni gets personal as Italy votes in EU poll

The Italian prime minister has been enjoying steady poll ratings since 2022, while her allies lose support.

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Friday, June 7, 2024

100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional airports

Restrictions on liquids are already in place at London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.

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Confident Putin warns Europe is ‘defenceless’

The Russian leader seems to believe that in the current stand-off, the West would blink first.

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Amanda Knox 'tired' after reconviction but vows to fight

Amanda Knox says she is "determined to keep fighting" after a Florence court re-convicted her for slander.

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup super over

The United States pull off one of the biggest shocks in cricket history by beating Pakistan in a super over in Dallas.

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Ex-Trump strategist Bannon ordered to prison

A US court has ordered ex-Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon to turn himself in by 1 July.

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Watch: Space X Starship makes successful splashdown

The rocket made it much further in its planned mission profile than on previous tests, splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

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Grealish and Maguire out of England Euro 2024 squad

Crystal Palace pair Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze are named in England's Euro 2024 squad, with Jack Grealish, Harry Maguire and James Maddison left out.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder.

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French police arrest Russian-Ukrainian man on bomb-making charges

A man is under investigation after being badly burned in an explosion in his hotel room near Paris.

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FM won't quit after losing vote of no confidence

Vaughan Gething says he will stay in post after losing the vote when Labour members were sick.

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Dad's death on day of baby's birth 'preventable'

Thomas Gibson, 40, could have been saved if his heart defect was not missed, a coroner finds.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Labour candidate told police not to respond in row

Barking council leader Darren Rodwell told a podcast he planned to confront a resident at their home.

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Abbott says she intends to run and win for Labour

The veteran politician says she intends to run for Labour at the election after a bitter selection row.

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Monday, June 3, 2024

'Don’t waste a moment' - Rob Burrow's final message

The message to be used only after his death was recorded for a new BBC documentary.

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Sidemen take on Love Island with £1m reality show

The YouTube superstars launch their own reality show, locking 10 influencers in a house for a week.

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Sunday, June 2, 2024

Burrow a sporting great and inspirational MND campaigner

A champion on and off the field, Rob Burrow's determination, courage and humility ensures a legacy that stretches way beyond rugby league.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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