Friday, 26 January 2024

Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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French protests: PM offers key concessions to farmers

Farmers are targeting major roads around the French capital in protest against low food prices.

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'I’m preparing to get bullied' - Mia's final voice note

Schoolgirl Mia Janin's last voice note is released to the BBC as an inquest into her death concludes.

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Thursday, 25 January 2024

Post Office told robbed postmasters to pay for stolen money

Postmasters tell the BBC the Post Office was ‘not concerned’ about them after they endured armed robberies.

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Wednesday, 24 January 2024

New Wales captain Jenkins 'shaken' by Gatland phone call

Dafydd Jenkins admits he was left "shaking" by the Warren Gatland phone call that asked him to be the new Wales captain for the Six Nations.

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Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Nottingham attacks: Victims' families condemn 'savage' killer

Valdo Calocane faces the families of three people he stabbed to death in court.

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China appears to U-turn on 'obsessive' gaming crackdown

The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited the time and money spent gaming.

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Monday, 22 January 2024

MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

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Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president fails to end inauguration speech

Joseph Boakai, 79, is helped from the podium as the ceremony in the capital Monrovia is cut short.

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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power

Two men die in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.

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Sunday, 21 January 2024

Ron DeSantis suspends campaign for president

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his campaign for US president, saying there is no "clear path to victory"

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Teen killed in Birmingham was case of 'mistaken identity'

Muhammad Hassam Ali is named as the boy stabbed to death in Birmingham city centre on Saturday.

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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Saturday, 20 January 2024

Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Great Yarmouth murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog due to "previous contact" prior to the death.

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Friday, 19 January 2024

DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.

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Thursday, 18 January 2024

Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on Bafta nominations and infamous bathtub scene

Emerald Fennell's film has received five Bafta Award nominations and become an internet sensation.

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Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Italian influencers to be bound by tighter rules

Social media creators will face hefty fines if they fail to abide by strict rules on commercial interests.

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Frederik X: Danish king's surprise book set to become bestseller

In his book Frederik X discusses Denmark's place in world and his relationship with his wife.

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Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

Angola's public prosecutor accuses Ms Dos Santos, the former president's child, of 12 crimes.

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Monday, 15 January 2024

Kenyan Airbnb murder: How femicide exposed toxic online misogyny

A young woman was dismembered and stuffed in a plastic bag - the internet blames her.

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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Sunday, 14 January 2024

Straw bear burned in festival ceremony

Thousands of people attend the three-day festival which ends with the burning of a bear effigy.

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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Saturday, 13 January 2024

Newcastle United 2-3 Manchester City: Oscar Bobb scores stoppage-time winner

Oscar Bobb scores a stoppage-time winner at Newcastle as Manchester City move within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes

Mr Biden's comments followed a second US strike on the Houthis, who has attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

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Friday, 12 January 2024

Medicine to be delivered to Gaza hostages under new agreement, says Israeli PM

Qatar has helped agree a deal between Israel and Hamas after families of hostages raised concerns.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Shed Seven score first number one album - three decades after debut

The York group's chart success coincides with their 30th anniversary.

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Thursday, 11 January 2024

Minister Alex Burghart seeks to avoid outsourcing AI projects to tech firms

Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says he wants build up the government's in-house expertise instead.

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Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Alexei Navalny jokes in first appearance from new prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny made his first public appearance in a video call since being moved to an Arctic prison.

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Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

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Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent.

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20mph: Mark Drakeford clear as mud on enforcement - top Tory

Mark Drakeford says people "genuinely confused" about the new speed limit will not face action.

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Monday, 8 January 2024

Biden tells heckler he's pushing Israel to leave Gaza

The president made the comments after being interrupted by ‘cesasefire now’ chants during a speech in South Carolina.

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Sunday, 7 January 2024

FA Cup 2024: Liverpool beat Arsenal - goals and highlights

Watch highlights as Liverpool progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup as two late goals secure Jurgen Klopp's side a 2-0 victory at Arsenal.

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Saturday, 6 January 2024

Ukraine-Russia war: missiles kill 11, including children, Ukrainian official says

Five children are among those killed in a missile strike in the east, the local governor says.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa: Matty Cash hits deflected 87th-minute winner

Aston Villa's Matty Cash hits an 87th-minute winner against Middlesbrough to earn his side a first win in the FA Cup since 2016 at a vibrant Riverside Stadium.

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Friday, 5 January 2024

Speed Racer actor Christian Oliver and daughters die in plane crash

Christian Oliver was travelling with his daughters, ages 10 and 12, when they crashed in the Caribbean.

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Iowa school principal distracted gunman before being shot

The principal's daughter said he distracted the shooter to give students an opportunity to escape.

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Thursday, 4 January 2024

Dog enjoys priciest meal of life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money.

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Dog enjoys priciest meal of life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money.

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Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

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Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

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Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Japan Airlines: How the passenger plane burst into flames

A professor in investigating accidents tells the BBC what might have caused the plane to burst into flames.

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Israel to fight South Africa's Gaza genocide claim in court

South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, triggering Israeli outrage.

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Monday, 1 January 2024

Newspaper headlines: Cost of Red Sea attacks and 'virtual rape' investigated

The i reports on fears Red Sea attacks on ships will have a knock-on effect on key supplies to the UK.

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Robert Pether: Australian jailed in Iraq reaches 1,000-day milestone

Robert Pether has been detained for 1,000 days, in what his family call a "hostage" situation.

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Teenager killed in three-car collision on New Year's Day

An 18-year-old passenger was killed and three other people injured in the crash on New Year's Day.

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Japan earthquake: Powerful tremors destroy buildings and trigger evacuations

Dozens of buildings have collapsed in several towns, trapping an unknown number of people on New Year's Day.

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