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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Morrissey donates £50k to help save youth club

The Smiths singer makes a donation to the Salford Lads Club, which features on one of the band's album sleeve.

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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year's worth of rain in eight hours

Rescue workers are searching for missing people after Spain was hit by severe flooding.

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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Orban swipes at EU and says disputed Georgian vote was fair

Hungary's prime minister praises Georgia's election despite numerous violations and criticism from the EU.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Why tuition fees are set to rise - and what this means for students

With the cost of living rising, many students are concerned about the growing financial pressures at university

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Americanswers... on 5 Live! Could a joke about Puerto Rico give Kamala Harris the Latino vote?

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described the territory as a "floating island of garbage"

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Ten Hag blames 'injustice', but is poor finishing costing Man Utd?

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says it feels "unfair and unjust" that his team lost after West Ham were awarded a late controversial penalty.

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

Watch: Match of the Day

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the day’s five Premier League games.

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King Charles returning to 'normal' schedule next year

The King is planning to return to a fuller schedule of UK and international trips, say palace officials.

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Is Wolves' late fightback a turning point for O'Neil?

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil hopes his side can build on Saturday's battling late draw at Brighton and climb the table.

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Guardiola 'will learn' from Southampton boss Martin

Their teams are at opposite ends of the Premier League table, but Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he "will learn" from Southampton boss Russell Martin.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Ex-Abercrombie CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries and his partner are accused of using fraud and force to sexually abuse young men.

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Russell fastest as Bearman crashes with Albon in Mexico

Mercedes’ George Russell sets the pace in a first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix punctuated by a heavy crash for Williams’ Alex Albon.

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Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

Kamala Harris Calls Donald Trump ‘A Fascist’

And why is Keir Starmer facing questions about reparations for slavery?

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Canada, India, and their diplomatic death spiral

The two nations are locked in a fierce row over murder plot allegations

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Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Usyk asks Fury to sign picture of him being punched in the face

A sedate news conference ends with Tyson Fury tickling Oleksandr Usyk during their face-off.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine

The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.

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Prisoners freed early (again)

Plus, Newscast is heading to America!

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Monday, October 21, 2024

Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba

Plus, Michael Gove joins Adam in the Newscast studio.

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The King and the protester: The challenges of a royal tour

An Indigenous senator's protest is a reminder of the historical baggage that royal tours can bring.

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What leaked US assessment of Israeli plans to strike Iran shows

US investigators are trying to find out how the highly classified intelligence documents were leaked online.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Man City winner at Wolves a 'grey area' - but what does law say?

What was the fall-out of John Stones' late winner for Manchester City against Wolves, with the goal given following a VAR check after initially being ruled out.

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Saturday, October 19, 2024

One dead after 'explosion' and fire at house

An emergency assistance centre is set up for people told to leave their homes after a house fire in Bedford.

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Friday, October 18, 2024

Angelina Jolie 'spellbinding' as opera star Callas

The actress plays the lead role in Pablo Larraín's Maria, which could place her in the Oscars race.

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Labour tiptoes nervously towards a China policy

David Lammy's low-key visit to Beijing shows the party is still trying to work out its China stance.

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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Massive great white shark washes up dead on Cape Cod beach

Officials had to use a tow truck to carry the 3.6 meter shark off the beach.

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Jets intercept plane after 'bomb threat' made

Residents say they heard a loud sonic boom as Typhoon jets scrambled.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

William addresses his privilege in helping homeless

Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness.

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Amy Adams turns into a dog in 'bizarre and brilliant' film

Nightbitch, released in December, is less of a body horror and more of a metaphor about motherhood.

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From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 - who is 'all round good egg' Barry?

New England assistant Anthony Barry played with Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and started his coaching journey with Accrington Stanley Under-16s.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo says 'I'm OK' after falling into hole on stage

"That was fun. I'm OK. Sometimes there's just a hole in the stage," she tells an audience in Melbourne.

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Tuchel agrees to become next England manager

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel agrees to become the next England manager.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Northern agrees to scrap railcard fare prosecutions

The rail operator says it is working with the government to simplify it price structure.

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Actress 'dazzles' as woman who is always miserable in Mike Leigh film

The pair first worked together on Secrets & Lies. Their latest project could make waves at the Oscars.

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Countdown champion accused of stabbing rival

John Cowen allegedly attacked man with a knife at a quiz-themed event in Blackpool, a court hears.

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

'A camp riddled with chaos & confusion - England need clarity'

England's latest international camp has been riddled with confusion on the pitch and off it, as Phil McNulty looks at what comes next for Lee Carsley and the Football Association.

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Over 60 injured in drone attack on northern Israel

Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms

The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".

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Saturday, October 12, 2024

Man abused by girlfriend banned from using toilet

Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.

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Key moments Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

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Wigan beat Hull KR in Grand Final to seal quadruple

Wigan Warriors seal the quadruple and become the first side to win all four trophies in a season as they beat Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final.

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Friday, October 11, 2024

Police find wanted man hiding inside a sofa

The man is in custody, which is a "little less of a squeeze" for him, say police.

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MrBeast: The King of YouTube?

As the world's biggest YouTuber faces controversy, will his empire crumble?

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

Djokovic & Federer lead tributes to retiring Nadal

Rafael Nadal is described as a "legend" and "one of the greatest of all time" after the tennis icon confirms he will retire at the end of this season.

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England & Greece pay tribute to Baldock at Wembley

England and Greece players hold a minute's silence in remembrance of George Baldock before Thursday's Nations League meeting at Wembley.

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Eight-hundred-and-twenty-three! The spirit behind England's record-breaking day

England's record-breaking runscoring is testament to their incredible spirit, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Robert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch

The final two Conservative leadership candidates.

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Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says

The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.

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What do Tory members make of final two in leadership contest?

The MPs have whittled it down to two - and now it's down to Tory members to choose their new leader.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Nigeria town celebrates after hunting down ‘killer hippo’

People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.

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The Boris Johnson Interview (Unpacked)

Plus, another candidate is eliminated in the Tory leadership race.

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Monday, October 7, 2024

Cissy Houston, legendary singer and mother of Whitney Houston, dies at 91

Houston was a renowned gospel singer who performed with superstars like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.

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‘Daily challenge to get stories out of Gaza’ - BBC's Rushdi Abualouf

The BBC's Rushdi Abualouf sheds light on the challenges of reporting the war from inside and outside of Gaza.

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'Prison parkrun helps rehabilitation,' says governor

Governor Gary Milling rejects any suggestion that the event is a perk which prisoners do not deserve.

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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Antisemitic incidents in US surge to record high - report

The Anti-Defamation League identified 10,000 antisemitic incidents in the year after the 7 October attacks.

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'Barlinnie destroyed me, but it also made me a better person'

Jimmy Boyle fought his incarceration at Scotland's most notorious prison, but it led him to becoming a celebrated artist.

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Ghost guns and transgender care: Major cases before US Supreme Court

The top US court is back in session with cases that may affect American life - and its standing in the public.

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'I felt like my heart was going to explode': Beirut reels from heaviest night of strikes

A doctor tells the BBC of the moment she found out her clinic was next to an Israeli target building.

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Saturday, October 5, 2024

Watch: BBC reporter in the midst of rocket fire into Israel

The BBC's Nick Beake reports from northern Israel, where Hezbollah continues to fire rockets into Israel.

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Setback for black student suspended over dreadlocks

Darryl George was suspended from his Houston-area high school over his dreadlocks.

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Man arrested over acid attack on schoolgirl released on bail

A 14-year-old girl suffered "potentially life-changing" injuries in the attack in London.

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How might Israel respond to Iran?

Netanyahu has warned Iran will pay a “heavy price”

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Friday, October 4, 2024

NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions.

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Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967.

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Pogba doping ban reduced to 18 months, meaning he can play again in March

Paul Pogba's four-year ban for a doping offence has been reduced to 18 months after winning his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).

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Thursday, October 3, 2024

Burglar hung out washing and cooked meal for victim

The victim returned home to find her house broken into and a note left saying "be happy, eat up".

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Wednesday, October 2, 2024

'He's got the moves' - King tries Samoan dance

The King and Queen met guests representing the Commonwealth at a St James's Palace reception.

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Chris Mason: Cleverly makes his mark - but will it be enough?

The ex-home secretary is looking to close the gap with frontrunners Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch.

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Tributes paid to Windrush pioneer Alford Gardner

Alford Gardner, 98, is considered to have been a trailblazer for community relations in Leeds.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Hundreds missing as Helene death toll rises to 135

Catastrophic flooding decimated towns, destroyed roads and cut off power in the US's south-east.

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Why are the Conservatives so happy?

For a party recovering from an historic election defeat, the mood at Tory conference is surprisingly upbeat.

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