Tuesday 31 January 2023

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool hosts handover ceremony and semi-final draw

The mayor of last year's host city presents a symbolic Eurovision key as the semi-final draw is held.

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Auckland weather: Flood-hit region suffers more heavy rain

Only days after deadly floods killed four in Auckland, severe weather once again hit the region.

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Natalie McNally murder: Man, 32, re-arrested over Lurgan killing

The 32-year-old is taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of Natalie McNally last December.

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Floating pirate-themed restaurant sinks off Thailand coast

Eyewitnesses reported the vessel slowly sinking in rough water in Pattaya Bay.

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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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Pope in DR Congo: 'Hands off Africa' says Pope Francis in Kinshasa speech

Pope Francis gave a speech where he spoke of the centuries of exploitation faced by the country.

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Monday 30 January 2023

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist", his lawyer says.

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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps

The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.

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US shooting suspect 'killed seven after $100 bill'

A San Mateo County District Attorney has said the suspect was angered over a workplace dispute.

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Plymouth shooting: Firearms licence officer says he had no training

An inquest into five people's deaths in Plymouth is told firearms licence training was "on the job".

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Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row

Indonesia is the latest country to see anti-Sweden protests, after a Quran burning in Stockholm.

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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.

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Sunday 29 January 2023

The family that bought the King's bed for £100

How a Victorian bed built for monarchs to sleep in before coronations ended up in a Welsh wool mill.

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Bridlington: Rescuers search for entangled seal pup spotted by drone

As the search for the seal pup continues, rescuers came across another pup with an eye infection.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urged lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Nichols' memory.

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Australian Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne final

Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory

John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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Saturday 28 January 2023

Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Tyre Nichols: Police unit is disbanded after death

The so-called Scorpion special unit will be disbanded after its officers were seen beating Mr Nichols.

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Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round

Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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Pilot dies in Indian army jet mid-air collision

The planes were on a routine "operational flying training mission" when the incident happened.

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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.

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Friday 27 January 2023

US to make it easier for gay men to donate blood

The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men.

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Body-cam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack

A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Windsurfer relocates to Tenerife due to sewage

British windsurfer Sarah Jackson says she has relocated from the south coast of England to Tenerife for the winter because she was "surfing in sewage everyday".

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Who is Jeff Zients, Biden's new chief of staff? 

The former Covid czar returns to one of the most powerful jobs in the US government.

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Carole Packman murder: Decision to free wife-killer will not be contested

Russell Causley murdered Carole Packman in 1985 and has never revealed the whereabouts of her body.

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Thursday 26 January 2023

Tennessee official 'sickened' by footage of Tyre Nichols arrest

Tyre Nichols, 29, was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.

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Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches

Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.

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Sikh player in head covering row welcomes FA rule update for refs

Charan Singh Basra, who was sent off in a row over his head covering - says the move is "needed".

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Man smashes vehicle into Colorado police station

The driver has been charged with several offences, including attempted murder.

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Five Memphis police officers charged over death of Tyre Nichols

The 29-year-old was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.

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Wednesday 25 January 2023

737 Max crashes: Boeing in court on fraud charge

Relatives of those who died when two Boeing 737 Max aircraft crashed are trying to reopen a prosecution.

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Texas hit by extreme weather as storms sweep the US

Houston, Texas was battered by a powerful storm on Tuesday as severe weather hit the Gulf Coast.

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Students detained over planned screening of BBC Modi documentary

Police are deployed to the Jamia Millia gates as India's government tries to stop the documentary being shown.

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Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces.

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Virginia school had three warnings about 6-year-old with gun, says lawyer

Teacher Abigail Zwerner was left with serious injuries after being shot in her classroom.

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Bill Turnbull's daughter running London Marathon in his memory

Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness.

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Tuesday 24 January 2023

Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.

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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.

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Ukraine: Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw killed in Soledar rescue attempt

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, family members say.

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British pair killed trying 'humanitarian evacuation'

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, the Parry family says.

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Tanks for Ukraine: Germany to send Leopard 2s and allow others to export - reports

Germany has been under pressure over its reluctance to send the battle tanks to Ukraine.

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Cody Fisher stab death nightclub loses licence

Birmingham City Council acts after police cite "terrifying risks" at the venue where Cody Fisher died.

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Monday 23 January 2023

Capitol rioter who posed with feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk found guilty

Richard Barnett carried a stun gun as he joined the crowds storming the Capitol on 6 January 2021.

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Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.

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Monterey Park shooting: Who were the victims?

The 10 people killed in the Monterey Park dance hall shooting were all in their 50s, 60s or 70s.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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Demand Flexibility Service: What is the energy saving scheme for electricity?

A scheme to reward people for cutting back on electricity use is being introduced.

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Sunday 22 January 2023

Spain gang bust: Ukrainians exploited in illegal tobacco operation

Spanish police say Ukrainian refugees worked long hours to mass-produce counterfeit cigarettes.

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Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

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Police surround white van after Monterey Park shooting

Aerial video shows a vehicle which may hold the suspect after 10 people were shot dead in Monterey Park.

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NFL play-offs: Damar Hamlin attends Buffalo Bills play-off game just 20 days after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin attends the Buffalo Bills' play-off game against the Cincinnati Bengals, just 20 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

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National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity

National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues.

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Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United: Late goal by Eddie Nketiah gives Arsenal win over United

Arsenal retain control of the Premier League title race after Eddie Nketiah's 90th-minute winner gives them a dramatic victory over Manchester United.

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Saturday 21 January 2023

Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage

Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to win their middleweight fight in Manchester.

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Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report

The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states.

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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals.

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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

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Friday 20 January 2023

Juventus: Serie A giants docked 15 points for transfer dealings

Juventus are docked 15 points in Serie A following an investigation into the club's transfer dealings.

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Alabama man secretly helped pay strangers' prescriptions for years

Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy to help people in need.

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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics.

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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics.

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Elite chefs say kitchen work 'like going to war' - study finds

Michelin star chefs routinely face mental and physical abuse at work, a new study suggests.

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Thursday 19 January 2023

The California storms were great for wine

After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain.

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Rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81

David Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, dies aged 81

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Julian Sands: British actor's car found in California search

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved'

The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of British Volt.

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Ukraine war: Serbia uproar over Wagner mercenaries recruiting for Russia

A Russian news video showing Serbians being trained to fight in Ukraine prompts fury in Belgrade.

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Beano's Bash Street Kids artist David Sutherland dies

David Sutherland also illustrated Dennis the Menace cartoons during a long career at the comic.

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Wednesday 18 January 2023

City asks Madonna if it can borrow lost painting

The mayor of Amiens believes the singer owns the artwork, Diana and Endymion, which once hung in its museum.

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Dnipro missile: Son in search of his mother

Roman is unsure if his mother is alive after a Russian missile strike on 14 January on his apartment block in Dnipro.

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Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault caution MP may run as independent

An MP who was cautioned for assaulting his wife could run against his former party, Plaid Cymru.

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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said.

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Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy

New sources of energy mean Germany is no longer dependent on Russia, Germany's finance minister said.

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Tuesday 17 January 2023

Census in India: Baffling lack of data is hurting Indians

The government blames Covid for the delay in new data, which is now hitting crucial policy areas.

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Takeaway owner says free pizzas offer has been 'very stressful'

Marc Wilkinson thinks the month-long giveaway will cost him three times more than originally estimated.

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BBC apologises after sex noises heard during FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker says he found a phone "taped to the back of the set" after hearing pornographic noises.

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Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention.

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Italian held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all

Pier Antonio Panzeri is an alleged leader of a criminal network suspected of taking bribes from Qatar.

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Paperchase hunts for buyer but prepares for insolvency

High Street stationery chain confirms it is hunting for buyer but talking to insolvency experts.

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Monday 16 January 2023

California shooting: Baby among six others killed in Goshen

Police say six people, including the baby's 17-year-old mother, were killed in a targeted attack.

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Boris Johnson writing memoir about his time as PM

No date has been set for the release of the former prime minister's book, nor does it yet have a title.

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Eiffel Tower lights up in support of women protesting in Iran

The Paris landmark displays the message "Femme, Vie, Liberte" in French meaning "Women, Life, Freedom".

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner Group commander requests Norway asylum

Andrey Medvedev says he fled Wagner after witnessing war crimes while serving in Ukraine.

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Andrew Tate: Brothers' luxury cars are seized by Romanian police

Romanian officials were seen towing vehicles away from his compound in Bucharest.

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Ukraine: Military hardware donations weaken Army - UK chief

Head of British Army gives backing to plan but raises concerns in internal message seen by the BBC.

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Sunday 15 January 2023

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.

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Quadriplegic cerebral palsy: Mum sees son walk for first time

Thanks to new machine bought by his school, Jacob has stood up and moved his legs for the first time.

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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Woman rescued from rubble of Ukrainian building

A woman is rescued from the debris of a building in Dnipro, a day after it was hit by a Russian missile strike.

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Tottenham Hotspur 0 Arsenal 2: Hugo Lloris own goal and Martin Odegaard strike sends Gunners eight clear

Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points with an outstanding performance and win in the north London derby at Tottenham.

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Saturday 14 January 2023

Pancreatic cancer: What losing my wife taught me about life and loss

Four months ago, Geraint John lost his 43-year-old wife and the mother of his three children to cancer.

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More classified material found at Joe Biden's Delaware home

The US president's lawyers found additional documents at his property in Delaware.

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More classified material found at Joe Biden's Delaware home

The US president's lawyers found additional documents at his property in Delaware.

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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained

From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.

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Cardiff City sack manager Mark Hudson

Struggling Cardiff City part company with manager Mark Hudson after four months in charge of the Championship club.

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Straw Bear Festival returns to Whittlesey streets after Covid hiatus

The Straw Bear Festival sees participants dressed in straw and Morris troupes dancing in the streets.

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Friday 13 January 2023

US renames five places that used racist slur for Native Americans

The move is part of wider efforts to remove the derogatory term from hundreds of geographic sites.

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Four unanswered questions about the Biden classified documents

Pressure is mounting on the president to give further details about material found at his home and former office.

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Bursts of flames after Lithuania gas pipeline explosion

A gas pipeline connecting Lithuania and Latvia exploded outside Pasvalys in Lithuania.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins 'Pinky' and 'Brain' tunnel protest

The activist condemns police as German protesters try to stop a coal mine from swallowing up a village.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins German coal mine protests

The Swedish climate activist joined coal mine protesters in the German village of Lützerath.

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Scottish NHS strikes on hold while pay offer negotiated

The GMB and Royal College of Nursing will not call strikes while negotiations take place on the 2023 pay offer.

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Thursday 12 January 2023

Biden documents: Who is the special counsel in the Biden probe?

Robert K Hur is a seasoned prosecutor and trial lawyer with ties to the Donald Trump administration.

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Andrew Bagshaw and Chris Parry: What we know so far about missing Britons

Two British nationals are reported missing in Ukraine. Here's what we know so far.

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What are the atmospheric rivers contributing to severe California flooding?

Like water flows through rivers on land, water vapour flows through atmospheric rivers in the sky.

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Harry book: Prince William asked by reporter if he has read Spare

William and Catherine were on their first public outing since Prince Harry's tell-all book went on sale.

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A&E nurse: Most challenging I've seen in 30 years

Senior sister Susan Beswick is struggling to keep patients safe, as demand soars at Royal Bolton Hospital.

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Wednesday 11 January 2023

Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California.

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Spiking: No need for specific offence, government says

The government says a new law is unnecessary as there are already several offences which cover spiking.

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Ukraine war: Sergei Surovikin removed as commander of Ukraine invasion force

The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses.

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World's richest man promotes daughter to head Dior

Bernard Arnault made his fortunes as chief executive of French fashion giant, LVMH.

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Why did FAA ground flights across the US?

The disruption was caused by a glitch in an air safety tool called Notice to Air Missions or Notam.

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Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?

The Conservative MP has been suspended after a tweet comparing Covid vaccine side effects to the Holocaust.

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Tuesday 10 January 2023

Millions at risk of flooding as fierce storm lashes California

Hundreds of thousands are without power in the state, while millions more are at risk from flooding.

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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Soledar: Video shows fighting and tank fire in pounded Ukraine salt mine town

Reuters obtained footage showing the past few days in the town, which Russia looks set to capture

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Brecon Beacons: Tributes to couple who died at waterfalls

Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52, from Kent, were visiting Ystradfellte while on holiday.

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Monday 9 January 2023

NFL player Hamlin leaves hospital a week after collapse

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin leaves hospital a week after suffering cardiac arrest while playing in an NFL game at the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Where is Bolsonaro? In Florida hospital, his wife says

The former president is under observation with abdominal pain, his wife Michelle wrote on Instagram.

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Blogger, 26, died after ordering poisonous substance online, inquest hears

Beth Matthews, a patient at a psychiatric hospital, ordered the substance online, an inquest hears.

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Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon

The first minister warns of "exceptional and severe" pressure on Scotland's health services.

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Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says

A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

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Ozone layer may be restored in decades, UN report says

A global agreement in 1987 to ban chemicals harming the ozone layer is working, scientists say.

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Sunday 8 January 2023

Video shows Brazil Supreme Court mass break-in

Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.

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Himachal Pradesh: Thousands despair as India Adani plants shut down

Many locals in India's Himachal Pradesh state say that they have lost their only source of income.

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FA Cup: Aston Villa stunned by Stevenage as Premier League sides fall

Stevenage produce one of the biggest FA Cup shocks of recent times, beating Aston Villa on a dramatic third round weekend.

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Damar Hamlin: Buffalo Bills make stirring pre-match display in support of safety

The Buffalo Bills make an emotional show of support for Damar Hamlin in their first NFL game since the safety suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.

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FA Cup highlights: Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea

Watch highlights as Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup fourth round with a routine victory over a poor Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.

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Saturday 7 January 2023

Kuenssberg: Sunak will be judged on tackling NHS crisis

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sides forced to settle for replay after Anfield draw

Liverpool and Wolves are forced to settle for an FA Cup third-round replay after a thrilling encounter finishes level at Anfield.

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Prince Harry says he cried once after Diana death

In a new clip, he also speaks about how difficult it was to meet the public after his mother died.

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Sam Mendes: Gender-neutral Oscars 'inevitable'

The film director tells Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg he has "total sympathy" with the idea.

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Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Newcastle United: Josh Windass double gives League One side win

League One side Sheffield Wednesday pull off a FA Cup shock as they knock out Premier League Newcastle United.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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Friday 6 January 2023

Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside US drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued.

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Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on loan from Inter Miami II

Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain David, joins Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami II until the end of the season.

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McDonald's leaves Kazakhstan over supply shortages

It is understood access to certain products has become difficult due to sanctions against Russia.

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Afghan refugee murdered in row over girl, court told

Harzat Wali, 18, was stabbed in Twickenham in October 2021. A youth, 17, is on trial for murder.

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Thursday 5 January 2023

Ros Atkins on… Funding and the NHS crisis

Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded.

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US approves world’s first vaccine for declining honey bees

The vaccine targets a disease known to weaken colonies by attacking bee larvae.

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Sierra Madre: The deadly battle to save a rainforest in the Philippines

Around 90% of the Sierra Madre, which protects the Philippines from the worst of climate change, is gone.

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WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online.

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President Biden's message to migrants attempting to cross US border

President Biden warns migrants as he announces a new plan to tackle the border crisis.

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Wednesday 4 January 2023

China Covid: EU officials 'strongly' urge testing for travel

Travel in and out of China gets easier from Sunday, as it moves away from its zero-Covid strategy.

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Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years

The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok.

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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack.

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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack.

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What does the US Speaker of the House do?

Republican Kevin McCarthy is seeking to become Speaker, one of the most powerful roles in US politics.

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Tuesday 3 January 2023

Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle United: Newcastle earn point against league-leaders Arsenal

Newcastle United frustrate Premier League leaders Arsenal to earn a point with a dogged display at Emirates Stadium.

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European weather: Winter heat records smashed all over continent

From Spain to Latvia, national and regional records for January are broken across the continent.

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Pele's funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off

The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos.

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Pele's funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off

The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos.

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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud

'King of Crypto' Sam Bankman-Fried could face more than 100 years in prison if convicted.

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Energy bill help for firms expected to be halved

Gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms until the end of March, but many want the support to continue.

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Aled Davies: Son of missing ex-BBC editor appeals for CCTV

Aled Davies went missing on New Year's Eve and was last seen in Pontcanna, Cardiff.

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Monday 2 January 2023

US golfer's Masters invite sent to wrong person

US golfer Scott Stallings is handed a shock after discovering his Masters invitation has been sent to another person of the same name.

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Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack

Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Sunday 1 January 2023

'My autism made me an artist but I wanted a family'

David Downes, who paints from his photographic memory, says being autistic has shaped his whole life.

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Surfer creates island eco-haven with ancient knowhow

How the purchase of a plot of land on Panama's coast set a surfer on a journey towards reforestation.

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Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023.

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Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project

Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project.

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Warnings for ice and travel disruption in Scotland

An ice alert is in force for the whole of Scotland and train services face a week of cancellations.

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Crowds celebrate in Brazil as Lula sworn in as president

Brazil's new president travelled in an open-topped car and waved to people lining the streets.

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