Saturday, November 30, 2024

Norris on Qatar sprint race pole ahead of Russell

McLaren’s Lando Norris takes pole position for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

Starmer's Migration Mission

Adam, Chris, Alex and Nick look back on the week

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Ceasefire largely holds but Israelis near Lebanon border have their doubts

Some people say the ceasefire with Hezbollah is a mistake, even a “surrender”.

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The Assisted Dying Debate

Amol and Nick catch-up with Dame Esther Rantzen and speak to two MPs about how their religion has influenced their thinking.

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

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Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch

The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Trump recovers to beat Robertson at UK Championship

World number one Judd Trump fights back from 3-1 down to beat three-time UK champion Neil Robertson 6-3 and move into the last 16 in York.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient.

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Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high.

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Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday.

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Everything we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile

Russia's President Putin said the new powerful missile was used against Ukraine on Thursday.

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Recall of contraceptive pill in South Africa after packaging mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

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Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career.

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Thames Water bonus should not be paid by customers, regulator to say

The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

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Archbishop of Canterbury to remain in post until new year

Justin Welby will conduct few public engagements before completing his official duties in January.

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MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

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Masked Group of Racists Displays Nazi Swastikas in Antisemitic March in Ohio

A disturbing incident of antisemitism and racism took place in an Ohio community in Columbus over the weekend.

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Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

The Papers: US 'lifts ban' on strikes in Russia and royal 'raid'

Monday's papers feature Joe Biden lifting the ban on Ukraine using US arms to strike Russia and a burglary on a royal estate.

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Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

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Hezbollah media chief killed in Israeli strike in Beirut

The head of Hezbollah's media office, Mohamad Afif, was one of the group's few remaining public faces.

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Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Senators call for probe into Musk's alleged contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes

The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.

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Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say.

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Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Amorim vows to restore Man Utd to where club 'belongs'

Manchester United's new head coach Ruben Amorim says he is confident of getting the club to compete for major trophies again.

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Indiana Law that Bans Transgender Treatment on Gender-Confused Kids

A federal appeals court has upheld an Indiana law that protects minors from irreversible "gender transition" surgeries and hormone treatments. 

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Strictly and Outnumbered stars help Children in Need

The annual televised appeal aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

HRW accuses Israel of war crime of forced displacement in Gaza

The rights group says the forced evacuation of 1.9m people amounts to a crime against humanity.

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Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

French headteacher describes spiral of events that led to teacher's beheading

Audrey F tells a court how a 13-year-old student's lie to her parents led to Samuel Paty's murder.

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Women jailed over sadistic monkey torture videos

The judge describes Holly Le Gresley and Adriana Orme's actions as "abhorrent and sadistic".

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Captain Kane unhappy at England squad withdrawals

Captain Harry Kane is unhappy with the number of players who have withdrawn from the latest England squad, insisting "England comes before club".

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IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

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Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury.

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Watch the Monday Night Club on BBC iPlayer

Mark Chapman and guests debate the weekend's football.

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Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

The MTV Europe Music Awards are taking place in the UK for the first time in seven years.

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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event

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Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST

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Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

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Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Climate talks to open in shadow of Trump victory

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with

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US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Bat safety shed will cost £100m, says HS2 chairman

Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats".

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

These 3 States Held Strong to Protecting Life on the Ballot, but 7 States Enshrined Abortion

Ten states across the country voted on ballot measures Tuesday as pro-choice forces sought to overturn pro-life protections and permanently enshrine abortion rights in state constitutions – in some cases allowing abortions to be performed up until birth.

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What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?

We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Drag Race's Kyran Thrax: 'The show saved me after being groomed'

Drag queen Kyran Thrax on finding drag, their first show and rebuilding their confidence after being groomed.

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Pro-EU leader ahead in tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Maia Sandu has overtaken her Russia-friendly rival Alexandr Stoianoglu in a tense presidential run-off.

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Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

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Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives.

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

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All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

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Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

The former home secretary will return to the backbenches after the new party leader is unveiled this weekend.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

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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Trump v The Central Bank

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