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Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison.

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No investigation into Sir Geoffrey Cox over Commons office use

The Tory MP was accused of breaking rules by using his parliamentary office for paid legal work.

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Covid: We'll throw everything at booster campaign, says PM

Boris Johnson says there needs to be "another great surge" against coronavirus and the new variant.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Nurse tells of desperate bid to save girl

Bethany Crook describes seeing eight-year-old Manchester attack victim Saffie-Rose Roussos "slip away".

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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

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TSB to close another 70 branches by July

The bank had 475 branches just over a year ago, but a fresh round of closures will leave it with 220.

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UK competition watchdog orders Meta to sell Giphy

The CMA rules Facebook's purchase of the vast Gif database unfair to competing social-media platforms.

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Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters.

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Walmart said she shoplifted; jury awards her $2.1 million



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Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning

Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant.

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Barry Bennell: Paedophile football coach denies abusing four men

Barry Bennell says he has not abused four of the men who have made damages claims against Man City.

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Storm Arwen: Power company criticised over continued cuts

About 20,000 households had a fourth night without power and say getting information is difficult.

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Tony's Law: Plans for tougher child abuse sentences confirmed

The adoptive family of Tony Hudgell, seven, have campaigned for harsher sentences for abusers.

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Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka

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Japan confirms first case of new coronavirus variant



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Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked

Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference.

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Monday, 29 November 2021

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.

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Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked

Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference.

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Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind.

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Frank Williams: 'He will forever be a Formula 1 legend'

George Russell, the last British driver ever to race for the F1 legend, pays tribute.

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Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers

The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds.

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey expected to step down as chief executive - reports

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say.

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Keon Lincoln: Teens jailed for murdering Keon Lincoln

A judge lifts restrictions naming Keon Lincoln's young killer as Yussuf Mustapha.

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Steps axe their remaining tour dates due to further Covid cases

Two band members and some of their touring party have recently tested positive for coronavirus.

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Ban MPs from paid consultancy roles, suggests standards committee

The Commons Standards Committee publishes its anticipated review of the conduct code for MPs.

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Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job.

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SNP conference: Scottish child payment to double to £20 from April

Nicola Sturgeon tells the SNP conference that eradicating child poverty is "essential" to Scotland's future.

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Storm Arwen: I'm a Celebrity to return on Tuesday following storm damage

ITV confirm the show won't air on Monday but will be back on Tuesday following damage to the set.

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BBC Radio 4: Fire alarm forces presenters to exit studio during broadcast

Presenters Nick Robinson and Martha Kearney of Radio 4's Today programme had to evacuate the building.

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Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Labour shadow cabinet

Deputy Angela Rayner says she doesn't "know the details", as the Labour leader reorganises his frontbench.

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Covid: Omicron variant causes passengers to scramble for flights

One traveller told the BBC he had found an alternative flight home, but he faces extra costs of £4,000.

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Matiu Ratana: Memorial held for Met Police sergeant shot dead

A memorial service to Sgt Matiu Ratana, delayed for a year by the pandemic, is held in Westminster.

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The 'map nerds' who are building a national archive

Thousands of volunteers capture images across Britain and Ireland as part of a project called Geograph.

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Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim manager

Manchester United announce the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season, subject to work visa requirements.

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Storm Arwen: Trapped Tan Hill Inn guests leave

The Tan Hill Inn manager says the experience and their guests were "wonderful".

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Omicron: Australia pauses next phase of border reopening

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a two-week delay to the latest reopening plans is "necessary".

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Snowed in at Britain's highest pub for three nights

Customers have spent three nights at the Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire, after being snowed in by Storm Arwen.

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Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

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Sunday, 28 November 2021

SNP to table Boris Johnson 'no confidence' motion

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford says he will table a censure motion in the prime minister next week.

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Covid: Third case of Omicron variant detected in the UK

The individual spent time in London but is no longer in the country, the Health Security Agency says.

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Covid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules

The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers.

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Nadine Dorries criticised for doubting Stanley Johnson grope claim

MP Caroline Nokes says she is disappointed after the culture secretary dismisses her Stanley Johnson claim.

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Snow brings disruption - and delight

As Storm Arwen moves on, bitterly cold temperatures bring snow to many parts of the UK.

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Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Cardiff Rugby stranded in S Africa over Covid cases

Cardiff's hopes of flying out of South Africa on Sunday are over after two positive Covid-19 cases are confirmed in their squad.

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Sir Frank Williams obituary: A Formula 1 icon & one of greatest team owners

Sir Frank Williams, who has died at 79, became an F1 icon through his determination to compete at the highest level despite a severe disability.

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Formula 1 legend Sir Frank Williams dies

Williams Racing team founder and former team principal Sir Frank Williams dies, aged 79.

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New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".

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Ask Amy: Sister gives new meaning to 'cruise control'



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Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron.

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Customers spend second night snowed-in at pub

Dozens of people are still unable to leave the Tan Hill Inn due to heavy snowfall.

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Jill Biden is feeling festive and other moments you may have missed

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week.

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Omicron symptoms mild, says doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

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Nicola Sturgeon: Covid travel curbs 'may need to go further'

Scotland's first minister says more Covid travel restrictions may be necessary in the coming days.

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Storm Arwen: 66,000 remain without power after extreme weather

Welfare facilities have been set up for residents who have had no electricity for more than 36 hours.

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Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine

The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate.

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Rishmeet Singh: Boy, 16, killed in Southall stabbing named by police

Rishmeet Singh is the 28th teenager to be killed in London this year.

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Calais activists: Migrants call us from boats asking for help

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK.

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Covid: Face masks to be compulsory in England from Tuesday, says Javid

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says he expects a "great Christmas" despite two UK Omicron cases.

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They Died From COVID. Then the Online Attacks Started.



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Two cases of new variant of Covid detected in UK

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.

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Ava White: Police release image of van after girl stabbed to death

Detectives say they may have witnessed something "vital" after Ava White, 12, died in Liverpool.

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Tourists rush to S.Africa airport after travel bans



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Head teacher killed in storm was 'giant in his prime'

Primary school head Francis Lagan died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Arwen.

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Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts: 'I owe the NHS my life'

The 42-year-old presenter says she feels "amazing" as she returns to work following cancer surgery.

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Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa.

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SNP conference: Swinney claims Johnson wants to 'take back powers'

Scotland's deputy first minister John Swinney will urge the SNP conference to "stand up" in defence of devolution.

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Alone in the cold grey sea - a migrant's story imagined by Michael Morpurgo

Author Michael Morpurgo has written a special piece for the BBC following the mass drowning in the Channel.

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Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist

Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.

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61 arrivals from South Africa test positive for COVID-19



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Subbuteo: Is table football enjoying a resurgence?

A club which began with a father and son playing Subbuteo is set to host an international event.

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Friday, 26 November 2021

Mobile phone museum celebrates ugly and iconic phones

A new museum showcasing more than 2,000 retro mobile phones launches online.

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Commons Speaker ruffles Boris' feathers on Newscast

Sir Lindsay Hoyle brought his pet parrot Boris to a BBC Newscast interview and the bird took off.

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Watch: European Men's Curling Championship semi-final: Scotland v Norway

Watch live as Bruce Mouat's Scotland rink, who topped the round-robin stage, look to maintain their unbeaten record against Steffen Walstad's hosts in the European Curling Championships in Norway.

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Gracie Spinks: Officers face misconduct probe after woman's death

A stalking complaint was made and a bag of weapons was discovered before Gracie Spinks died.

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Extinction Rebellion activists target UK Amazon distribution centres

Extinction Rebellion has targeted 15 sites in the UK on the retail giant's busiest day of the year.

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New Zealand fight back against India in first Test

Seamer Tim Southee took 5-69 and openers Will Young and Tom Latham hit unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand fought back on day two of the first Test against India in Kanpur.

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Rare wild British honey bee discovery creates quite a buzz



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Southampton FC left coach 'free' to abuse boys

A report finds Southampton Football Club "failed to put the safety and welfare of boys first".

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Storm Arwen: Amber wind warning for parts of UK

The alert - meaning damage and travel disruption may be expected - comes in from 15:00 GMT.

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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams

Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.

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NFL Thanksgiving: Umpire trips as Tony Pollard runs in 100-yard touchdown for Dallas Cowboys

Tony Pollard runs in a tremendous 100-yard touchdown while the umpire trips on the sidelines in the Dallas Cowboys' 36-33 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Buzz over Thai restaurant chain's cannabis pizza



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Soweto's veteran ice-cream truck keeps generations smiling



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Covid: Africa travel curbs over variant concern and pandemic hampers Black Friday

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday morning.

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Channel tragedy: Scramble to identify dead off Calais

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities.

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Why do migrants leave France and try to cross the English Channel?

Rising numbers of migrants are trying to cross the English Channel in small boats.

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Grab-and-run theft hits Southern Calif. Nordstrom



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Passports: Delivery firm apologises for UK delays

TNT-owner FedEx is sorry as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive travel documents.

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Principle of legalising assisted dying approved in Jersey

The agreement in principle means further debates on rules and safeguards will take place in Jersey.

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Arsene Wenger: Mikel Arteta wants ex-Arsenal boss to return to club

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he has discussed bringing former Gunners manager Arsene Wenger back to the club.

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Richard Madeley: I'm a Celebrity star taken to hospital

The TV presenter became ill overnight while on the set of the show and was first seen by medics.

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Jennifer and Stephen Chapple: Man appears in court over murders

Colin Reeves is accused of killing Jennifer and Stephen Chapple while their children were sleeping.

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London Stratford emerges as UK's busiest station

It was the most used during a year of lockdowns that saw passenger numbers drop 78% due to Covid.

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UK migration: Brexit and Covid produce big drop in numbers

Migration fell to the lowest level for many years last year, official figure suggest.

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Jessie J reveals miscarriage shock and sadness

The singer says an outpouring of support "is felt, received and appreciated beyond measure".

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Channel deaths: What do we know so far?

There are many unanswered questions following the deaths of 27 people. Here is what we know so far.

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100 people held more than 20 years in ‘institutions’

‘If he'd murdered someone he'd be out now’ - a couple's battle to get their son out of the hospital he's been held in since 2001.

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On This Day: 25 November 2009



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Caroline Glachan: Three arrests over 1996 death of schoolgirl

The body of 14-year-old Caroline Glachan was discovered in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.

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The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes'

Chef Andrew Pern's Star Inn in North Yorkshire is gutted when a blaze engulfs its thatched roof.

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Can an ex-Palace striker and the 'new Zlatan' fire Sociedad to first La Liga title in 40 years?

Real Sociedad are being talked about as potential La Liga winners for the first time in 40 years. This is why they are now a force in Spain.

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Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Climate crisis causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds.

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Warning of less food choice this Christmas

Supply chain issues could mean consumers will have less food choice this Christmas suppliers tell MPs.

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Vaughan will not be involved in BBC Ashes coverage

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will not be involved in the BBC's Ashes coverage after being named in Yorkshire racism report.

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NFT or non-fungible token is Collins Dictionary's word of the year

"Neopronoun", "cheugy" and "climate anxiety" also make this year's list.

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Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met PCs called murdered sisters 'dead birds'

The officers sent the messages about Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry to people on WhatsApp.

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Hertfordshire Bronze Age axe hoard found by girl detectorist

On her third metal-detecting trip, Milly finds a Bronze Age hoard dating from about 1300BC.

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Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets

The UK's annual European Christmas markets will have fewer stalls and traders due to Brexit and the pandemic

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ShowBiz Minute: Grammys, Mercury, Barrier Reef



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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on great form, says deputy PM Dominic Raab

Dominic Raab defends the PM as a "Tiggerish" character after criticism of a speech he gave to business leaders.

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Blackpool nurses brave daily cold water challenge for cancer charity

Friends Anne Aitken and Pia Ashton raise more than £13,000 by dipping in cold water in November.

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New corals spawn on Australia's Barrier Reef



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Colin Pitchfork: Justice Secretary Dominic Raab pledges parole review

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says more caution should be applied in cases like Colin Pitchfork's.

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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.

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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Two men held over murder of 18-year-old

A body is found by police searching for a Plymouth teenager who went missing on Saturday.

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Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Trucker arrested in record-breaking drug seizure at border



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AO World warns of product shortages this Christmas

Electricals retailer AO World says games consoles and iPhones are among products in short supply.

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Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy.

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Stockwell Six: Texo Johnson's conviction quashed at Court of Appeal

Texo Johnson becomes the latest man to have his conviction overturned by the Court of Appeal.

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40-year mortgage deals pose questions for homeowners

The launch of long-term fixed-rate deals may test borrowers' appetite for certainty over cost.

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Mystery as Santa hats appear on college chapel statues

Hats on St John's College chapel figures are the work of a "rascal student", photographer believes.

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Polluting greenhouse gases being sold online and smuggled to UK

Experts say hydrofluorocarbons, which are used in fridges and aerosols, make global warming worse.

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Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers

More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

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HIV diagnosis: Marlon Van Der Mark tackles stigma

Marlon Van Der Mark says it is "heart-breaking" to see the stigma around HIV "so alive".

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Covid-19: Home working advised to curb spread

Stormont ministers are meeting to decide the way forward in the light of a high number of cases.

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Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter.

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Norton Fitzwarren deaths: Two men arrested

Two young children were inside the property in the Somerset village at the time, police say.

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Sir David Amess: Message from the Pope to be read at service

A funeral service in Westminster follows a memorial service held on Monday in Southend.

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Film star's death sets India's sights on eye donations



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Afghanistan: 100 days of Taliban rule

BBC reporter Yalda Hakim visits Kabul to look at four key areas of concern in Afghanistan.

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Migrant crossings: Number reaching UK this year three times 2020's total

More than 25,000 people have reached the UK by boat this year, including nearly 900 on Saturday.

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Energy firm Bulb set to go into administration

The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, is the largest gas and electricity company to face difficulties.

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Holidaymakers urged to use £132m in travel vouchers

Regulator says travellers must spend credit notes issued during the pandemic or risk losing them.

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Gareth Southgate: England manager signs new contract through to December 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate signs a new contract to keep him in the role until December 2024.

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U.S. passengers stranded after emergency landing



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Today in History for November 22nd



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Young talent keeps traditional Chinese Opera alive



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Mauricio Pochettino open to leaving Paris St-Germain if Man Utd make approach

Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino is not fully happy at the club and is open to any approach from Manchester United.

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Winners and losers from England's autumn Test series

Whose stock is up and whose is down after Test victories over Tonga, Australia and South Africa?

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Cavendish suffers broken ribs and collapsed lung in Ghent crash

Mark Cavendish suffers two broken ribs and a collapsed lung in a crash at the Six Days of Ghent on Sunday.

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Covid: Family devastated by Swindon doctor's death

Surgeon Dr Irfan Halim switched to working on the frontline when the pandemic hit.

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WTA remain concerned for China's Peng after IOC call

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese official.

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Wolves: 'We've got Raul back' - Conor Coady on Raul Jimenez's return from fractured skull

A year on from Wolves striker Raul Jimenez suffering a fractured skull, Conor Coady tells BBC Sport about the journey his friend has made to return to action.

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Priti Patel failing over small boat Channel crossings, Labour says

But former Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he is confident his successor is doing everything she can.

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Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police.

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Morikawa wins DP World event plus Race to Dubai title as McIlroy falls away

Collin Morikawa wins the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on 17 under par and clinches the European Tour's season-long Race to Dubai title.

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Rittenhouse protest in Portland declared a riot



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Adele gets Spotify to take shuffle button off all album pages

"Our art tells a story and our stories should be listened to as we intended," the singer says.

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Community Fridge: ‘Our fridge saves a tonne a month from landfill’

Community fridges are helping share surplus food while reducing food waste in the local area.

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Ĺ efÄŤoviÄŤ: EU accuses Lord Frost of 'political posturing'

The European Commission VP, Maroš Šefčovič, says the UK should not "bring more problems to the table".

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Andrew Marr: 'It's always about the stories, not the storyteller'

Andrew Marr's talks briefly about his decision to leave the BBC after 21 years.

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Man Utd step up Zidane pursuit - Sunday's football gossip

Manchester United step up Zidane pursuit, Sterling wants loan move away from Manchester City, Arsenal express Adeyemi interest, plus more.

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Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville



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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford.

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Midwife shortage: Father forced to help Stamford mother give birth

Mothers and midwives tell their stories, as a shortage of staff affects UK hospitals.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him?

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Arsenal 'completely crashed' against Liverpool - Arteta

Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal side were punished by Liverpool because they "completely crashed" during a defeat at Anfield.

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One dead in Jerusalem shooting, attacker killed: police



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Labour and Plaid Cymru approve Wales government deal

Agreement includes a pledge to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils.

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Wright ends Sherrock's run at Grand Slam of Darts

Fallon Sherrock's run in the Grand Slam of Darts comes to an end with a 16-13 defeat by Peter Wright in Wolverhampton.

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Premier League: How 'fantastic' Watford put four goals past 'embarrassing' Man Utd

Match of the Day's Mark Chapman, Ian Wright and Alan Shearer discuss Manchester United's "embarrassing" 4-1 defeat by a "fantastic" Watford side.

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The dumbing-down of America hits a nerve



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Migrant crossings: Minister to lead review after record journey numbers

Stephen Barclay will explore what government departments can do amid record numbers of Channel crossings.

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Rolls-Royce says its all-electric aircraft 'is world's fastest'

The speeds set by the Rolls Royce aircraft Spirit of Innovation have been sent for verification.

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Plastic pollution: New meat tray 'could save tonnes of waste'

A university student creates a new type of meat packaging which is 100% recyclable.

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Man City thrash Aston Villa in WSL to ease pressure on boss Taylor

Manchester City relieve some of the pressure on boss Gareth Taylor with an emphatic win over Aston Villa in the Women's Super League.

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Football Focus: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy & Jonny Evans take on drawing challenge

Leicester team-mates Jonny Evans and Jamie Vardy take up the challenge of drawing each other as part of a challenge set by Liam Loftus for Football Focus.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.

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Construction temporarily halted on $1B transmission line



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Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action.

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Trains restart on Dartmoor rail line after 49 years

The restored line in Devon is running a regular passenger service for the first time since 1972.

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Scotland hit by second earthquake in a week with Highland tremor

The British Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in the Highlands on Friday night.

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The worst mountain disaster in British history

Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.

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San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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Oxford Street: 'Astonishing' haul of fake items seized by police

More than 17,500 fakes and illegal goods are confiscated in a pre-Christmas police operation.

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An ambulance for children: 'Aqualance' created by hospital

"The aqualance", an ambulance painted like an aquarium, aims to make journeys more calming.

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Harry Potter 20th anniversary: The UK film locations

A castle, villages, grand houses and even a tunnel welcomed Harry Potter film crews.

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Tim Paine inquiry decision sent wrong message - Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia should have handled the investigation into sexually explicit texts sent by Tim Paine to a female colleague differently, admits its chief executive.

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Friday, 19 November 2021

Cannabis bust on Indigenous land highlights legal divide



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Modi U-turns on Indian farm laws after mass protests



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Hamas to be declared a terrorist group by UK

The change will cover the entirety of the Palestinian militant group, including its political wings.

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Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.

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Climate change: Conspiracy theories found on foreign-language Wikipedia

Pages in languages other than English wrongly suggest scientists are divided over the causes of global warming.

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Liverpool bomb: Homemade device used ball bearings as shrapnel, police say

Emad Al Swealmeen's homemade device could have "caused significant injury or death", police say.

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Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.

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Stephen Port: Met Police apologises to families of victims of serial killer

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy says the case is a "personal disappointment to me".

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Comedian Janey Godley reveals she has ovarian cancer

The 60-year-old entertainer said she was diagnosed after suffering from a bloated feeling in her stomach.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Actress Cynthia Erivo to fill in as judge

Oscar-nominated Cynthia Erivo will replace Craig Revel-Horwood this weekend after he caught Covid.

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Azeem Rafiq: What England's cricket racism scandal is all about

Azeem Rafiq says he faced years of racist abuse while playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club.

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Deforestation: Which countries are still cutting down trees?

World leaders have pledged to stop and reverse deforestation. How do their records stack up?

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Lunar eclipse



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The Amazon rainforest



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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

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Six million Sky routers had serious security flaw

The issue, which could have let hackers take over home networks, took 18 months to fix, researchers say.

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Thursday, 18 November 2021

Social care changes: How will the new system work?

The government has published more details about how its social care proposals will work.

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Azeem Rafiq: 'I'm angry I looked the other way for so long'

The cricketer hopes his claims about racism in the sport inspire others to come forward.

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Sir Alex Ferguson helps unveil Denis Law statue in Aberdeen

The former Aberdeen and Manchester United manager helps honour the fellow legend who was raised in the Granite City.

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House of Gucci: How Lady Gaga took personal trauma into film role

The singer and actress says she drew from her experience of being abused in her teens when filming.

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HS2 Leeds link cut amid promise to transform rail

A key leg of the high-speed rail line is axed but government says upgrades will improve services.

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Zephaniah McLeod: Birmingham stabbing spree killer sentenced

Zephaniah McLeod killed Jacob Billington in his deadly attack in Birmingham in September 2020.

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Boris Johnson: The prime minister's claims fact-checked

Boris Johnson faced Prime Minister's Questions and a committee of MPs.

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Dawn Sturgess public inquiry to be held into Novichok death

Home Secretary Priti Patel confirms there will be an inquiry into the 2018 death of Dawn Sturgess.

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University of Warwick stabbing: Two arrested on attempted murder charge

Students are evacuated from the halls of residence after the stabbing on Wednesday evening.

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Post Office scandal: 'It’s been a strange 15 years'

Six more former subpostmasters have their convictions overturned in the Horizon IT scandal.

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Travis Scott and Astroworld organisers sued for $750m

The rapper and festival organisers are sued by more than 125 people caught up in the deadly crush.

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Birmingham couple reunited with Big Ginge after 10 years

Owners Colin Clayton and Eva Bellamy say they have no idea where he has spent the last decade.

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Ebony Rainford-Brent reveals racist hate letter

Former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent reveals she has received a racist hate letter telling her to "leave our country".

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First long-acting injection for HIV approved

England's drugs watchdog says it is as effective as daily pills, without the burden of taking them.

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Vietnam: Police summon noodle seller over Salt Bae parody

The Vietnamese man filmed himself flamboyantly seasoning noodles and called himself spring onion bae.

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Azeem Rafiq: What England's cricket racism scandal is all about

Azeem Rafiq says he faced years of racist abuse while playing for Yorkshire Cricket Club.

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Melbourne Ashes Test and Australian Open tennis at full capacity after easing of restrictions

England's Test match against Australia in Melbourne and next year's Australian Open tennis tournament will welcome full crowds after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the state of Victoria.

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Wednesday, 17 November 2021

California backslides on water conservation amid drought



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Queen seen in first engagement since Cenotaph absence

The 95-year-old monarch had missed the Remembrance Sunday service due to a sprained back.

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Archbishop Justin Welby sorry for abuse-accused bishop comment

The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for saying a "cloud" hung over the late Bishop of Chichester.

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Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans.

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Ottoman atlas found in Northamptonshire smashes auction estimate

The auction house says the 1804 Ottoman atlas was the first printed in the Islamic world.

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Liverpool bomb: Church of England 'not aware' of link between asylum abuse and conversion

The Liverpool bomber - a Christian convert - made failed attempts at asylum, the BBC has been told.

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Overdue book returned 73 years late to Fife library

Stately Timber by Rupert Hughes should have been handed back to Dunfermline's Central Library in 1948.

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Insulate Britain protesters jailed for defying road blockade ban

Insulate Britain admitted flouting a ban on protests on the M25 at the High Court.

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Lorna Middleton jailed for husband 'revenge' murder

Lorna Middleton stabbed her husband in the heart after a row at their home in Clydebank.

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Channel Four to find Scottish family for Gogglebox

A casting team is searching for a new family for the TV programme after complaints about a lack of Scots.

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Peak District photographer chuffed with 'man on the Moon' shot

The mystery subject is thanked for being "in the right place at the right time".

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Liverpool bomber planning attack since April

Liverpool bomber Emad Al Swealmeen began making purchases for his attack in April, counter terror police believe

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Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France.

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TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges

The company has also highlighted the negative impact of online hoaxes.

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Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

The online giant says high Visa fees mean it won't process credit card transactions from 19 January.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor dances to the travel news

Sophie Ellis-Bextor dances to the travel news, as part of her 24-hour dance challenge for BBC Children In Need.

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What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?

The latest figures show the cost of living rose by 4.2% in October, its highest rate in almost 10 years.

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Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Texas Monthly: Beto O'Rourke joins race for Texas governor



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Florida woman dies after suing hospital to get ivermectin



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Yvonne Fletcher shooting: Libyan close to Gaddafi found jointly liable for killing of PC

PC Fletcher was killed outside the Libyan Embassy in 1984 during a protest by anti-Gaddafi activists.

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Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

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Workers call the shots as job vacancies boom

Vacancies hit a fresh record high in October, forcing employers to offer more to attract new recruits.

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The Snowman: BBC pulls Christmas radio special after composer's complaint

Composer Howard Blake said the new arrangement of his famous score would have sounded "silly".

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Prosecutor pleads guilty and resigns as jury deliberates



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From John O'Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car

Alex Orchin expects to take to two to three weeks to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End.

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Benjamin Mendy: Manchester City footballer charged with two further rapes

The footballer, who previously faced four counts of rape, is summonsed over two more offences.

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Bale out of Wales' World Cup qualifier against Belgium

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has not been included in Wales' squad for Tuesday's final World Cup group match against Belgium.

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Brighton student 'degraded and disgusted' by stalker asking for sex

Reanna Burns says she was followed by a man who later asked her if she would have sex for £100.

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Azeem Rafiq: English cricket is 'institutionally' racist says former Yorkshire player

English cricket is "institutionally" racist, says former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq.

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Derby facing relegation after being handed further points deduction

Derby County are docked nine points for breaching accounting rules, leaving them facing the prospect of Championship relegation.

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EXPLAINER: Which side did better in Rittenhouse closings?



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Mary Trump: If Donald Runs Again, This Will Be the Reason



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Australia outback rescue: Family safe after stranded for four days

The couple and two children became stranded when their campervan got bogged down in mud.

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HS2 rail extension to Leeds set to be scrapped

Plans to extend the eastern leg of the high speed network will be ditched in favour of new shorter links.

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Shell plans to move headquarters to the UK

The oil giant will shift its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK and its boss will relocate.

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Dunston footballer Phil Turnbull attempts to fix failed floodlights

Midfielder Phil Turnbull, who is a cable jointer, tries to repair the lights at an FA Trophy match.

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Fans follow Washington Football Team investigation



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Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion declared a terror incident

A taxi exploded and burst into flames outside Liverpool Women's Hospital on Remembrance Sunday.

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Rashid supports Rafiq's allegation Vaughan made racist comment

England bowler Adil Rashid is the third player to say he heard Michael Vaughan make a racist comment to a group of Asian cricketers.

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Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.

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Sarah Benford: New search in Kettering for teen missing since 2000

Fourteen-year-old Sarah Benford was last seen after absconding from a care home.

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Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year.

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Woman arrested for punching Southwest Airlines worker



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Liverpool Women’s Hospital explosion: 'Heroic efforts' of taxi driver praised

An "awful disaster" could have been prevented due to the taxi driver's brave actions, says mayor.

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Covid booster doses to be offered to over 40s

Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.

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Covid: Austria introduces lockdown for unvaccinated

Some two million people are told to stay at home amid growing pressure on hospitals as cases surge.

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Federer unlikely to play Australian Open, says coach Ljubicic

Roger Federer is set to miss January's Australian Open but is not planning to retire from tennis at the moment, says his coach.

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Sunday, 14 November 2021

Full Interview: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen



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'Derailment' at Wolverhampton causes disruption

National Rail says trains may be cancelled or diverted until the end of the day.

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Roads mostly wet, slushy after Saturday snowfall



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Child shot, killed in SW Atlanta



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COP26: China and India must explain themselves, says Sharma

Alok Sharma says Glasgow Climate Pact is historic but China and India have to explain themselves.

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US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.

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Channel Tunnel: Cocaine haul found in shipment of onion rings

A man appears in court accused of smuggling drugs with an estimated value of £33m.

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Bart Simpson graffiti appears following Kidderminster speed camera 'moon'

The street art is on the wall of a subway in Darrell Meekcom's home town.

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'Andy Farrell's Ireland touch the sky after All Blacks win but ultimate vindication must wait'

Ireland's win over New Zealand must be the start of something as Andy Farrell's Ireland announce themselves as a potential force.

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EXPLAINER: Did Rittenhouse lawyers do enough to prevail?



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Police: Teens driven by racial hatred targeted BLM leader



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Remembrance Sunday: Nation to fall silent to remember the war dead

Services see the return of pre-pandemic crowds, after events were scaled back last year.

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Eight murder arrests as fatal stabbing Nottingham victim named

Police say eight people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Car split in half, 2 teens injured, 1 fatally



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Queen sprains back, won't attend Remembrance Sunday event



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The Queen to miss Remembrance Sunday service

The monarch is "disappointed" not to attend the event after spraining her back, the palace says.

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Robert Bradford: 'Find the killers of MP and my brother'

Belfast man describes 40-year search for justice after IRA double murder in November 1981.

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Brentford stabbing: Man charged with murder and attempted murder

Ali Abucar Ali, 20, died from his stab wounds while an 82-year-old woman remains in hospital.

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Gallagher gets first England call-up as five miss out on Monday's World Cup qualifier

Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher is called into the senior England team for the first time as five players are ruled out of the San Marino trip.

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Celtic defender Ralston given first Scotland call-up

Celtic right-back Anthony Ralston is called into the Scotland squad for Monday's World Cup qualifier against Denmark.

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Saturday, 13 November 2021

Experimental aircraft used to test supersonic air travel



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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his hunger strike outside the Foreign Office.

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Warner, pressure and the toss - where T20 World Cup final will be won and lost

T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite on the key contests that will decide whether New Zealand and Australia triumph in Sunday's final.

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Deadly ambulance wreck in Fairburn



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Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.

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BBC weatherman Owain Wyn Evans' drumathon raises £2m

Owain Wyn Evans says his "hands held up OK" during his 24-hour challenge for BBC Children in Need.

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Kendal Covid conspiracy brothers jailed for buying pistol

Harry and Ashley Wilson, from Kendal, believe the Covid jab turns people into "unthinking beings".

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Norwich City: Dean Smith set to be appointed as head coach

Dean Smith is set to become the new Norwich City head coach, with an announcement expected on Sunday or Monday.

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Peter Navarro is unvaccinated and unrepentant



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Covid: 'No reason' not to give boosters to under-50s

Prof Neil Ferguson says giving booster jabs to younger age groups would drive down transmission levels.

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Brentford stabbing: Man killed and elderly woman in critical condition

A man, believed to be in his 20s, and a woman in her 80s have been attacked in Brentford.

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'I could have been a racist killer'

As a teenager, Mike was an armed and angry US Nazi. Looking back, he fears he came close to murder.

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Northern Ireland: 'I've never had a better feeling' - Dale Taylor, 17, reflects on NI debut

Seventeen-year-old striker Dale Taylor says it was a dream come true to make his debut for Northern Ireland in the 1-0 win over Lithuania at Windsor Park.

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Survey criticised for asking children if they are fat

Holly Rhys-Ellis, who had an eating disorder when she was 11, says such questions are unhelpful.

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Edinburgh heritage group worried over outdoor eating areas

The Cockburn Association says it fears temporary structures for outdoor eating in Edinburgh could be made permanent.

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Grabarz upgraded to London 2012 silver after Ukhov stripped of gold

Britain's Robbie Grabarz is awarded an Olympic high jumping silver medal as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reallocate results because of doping cases.

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Impressive Northern Ireland beat Lithuania to go third

Northern Ireland moved back up into third in their World Cup qualifying table with a comfortable and much-needed 1-0 home win over Lithuania.

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BBC New Voices 2021: Do you want to be a sports commentator?

If you have a passion for sport and love talking about it then you should apply for the BBC's New Voices 2021 scheme.

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Friday, 12 November 2021

Essex cricket chairman resigns over racist language claims

Essex chairman John Faragher resigns with immediate effect over a historical allegation of using racist language in a board meeting.

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Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures are expected to last three weeks, while Austria plans a lockdown for the unvaccinated.

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UK bucking trend of rising Covid cases in Europe

New infections remain steady in the UK, while some European neighbours are seeing steep rises.

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Emiliano Sala: David Henderson sentenced for organising flight

David Henderson is jailed for organising flight which killed Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson.

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Young carers: Thousands of children left unsupported

Nearly 180,000 children in England acting as carers may be unknown to councils, BBC analysis suggests.

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Reading TikTok star lands role in West End musical

Hannah Lowther began singing on social media when she took a job in a supermarket during lockdown.

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Exclusive audio: Trump defends threats to "hang" Pence



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Grenfell Tower: Builders 'gaming system' to avoid fire safety rules

Hundreds of new buildings are being deliberately designed to avoid fire safety rules, LFB says.

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Heysham fire: Student who murdered grandmother jailed

Tiernan Darnton, 21, must spend a minimum of 15 years in jail for murdering his step-grandma.

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Michael Gove's plan to end levelling-up confusion

Michael Gove is in charge of delivering Boris Johnson's flagship policy - here is what he plans to do.

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AstraZeneca to take profits from Covid vaccine

The drugs giant signs new deals, but poorer countries will continue to get the vaccine at cost price.

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Royal Opera House's Liam Scarlett 'humiliated' by sexual misconduct claims

An inquest hears a Royal Opera House dancer felt "humiliated" by sexual misconduct allegations.

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Caerphilly dog attack: Inquest opens into Jack Lis death

Jack Lis, 10, died from "severe injuries to the head and neck", an inquest hears.

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Ron Flowers: Former England international and 1966 squad member dies at 87

Former England midfielder Ron Flowers, a non-playing member of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad which won the 1966 World Cup, dies at 87.

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Women warned home working may harm their careers

Bank of England economist Catherine Mann says mothers could be particularly vulnerable.

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COP26: Flooding lessons from Hull, a city below sea level

Hull has been at COP26 to share its innovative approach to tackling flood threats with the world.

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Thursday, 11 November 2021

Winners and glamor on CMA Awards carpet



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Heysham fire: Truth or dare student guilty of grandmother murder

Tiernan Darnton, 21, is convicted of murdering his step-grandma Mary Gregory, 94, in a house fire.

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Covid: First UK case in pet dog confirmed by top vet

All available evidence suggests it caught the virus from its owner, experts say.

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MOBOs: Dave and Little Simz among nominations

The awards' first live show since 2017 will happen in Coventry on 5 December.

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Syria reservoir dries up for first time



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Astroworld security guard not injected with drugs, police say

The claim led officials to look into a possible drug-spiking incident at the deadly event in Texas.

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China's Xi Jinping cements his status with historic resolution

Mr Xi is only the third leader to issue a "historical resolution" after Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping.

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Abba's Anni-Frid Lyngstad: Don't be too sure the band have ended

Singer Anni-Frid Lyngstad, known as Frida, gives her first interview about their comeback album.

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Tips for winterizing your home



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South Africa's former President FW de Klerk dies at 85

FW de Klerk - the last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela - has died aged 85.

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Armistice Day: UK gathers for remembrance of deaths in military conflicts

People can hold public remembrance ceremonies together once more, after last year's lockdown disruptions.

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Patrice Evra says taking the knee won’t stop racism in sport

The will is not there to tackle prejudice, the former professional footballer Patrice Evra says.

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We must do better over MP standards, says Chancellor Rishi Sunak

The chancellor says conduct rules should be "followed to the letter" amid ongoing sleaze allegations.

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Wednesday, 10 November 2021

Huma Abedin: Hillary Clinton aide on laptop that may have lost the election

The FBI reinvestigated Hillary Clinton's emails after seizing a laptop from Huma Abedin's then-husband.

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Cox denies breaking rules on Commons office use

The Tory MP is coming under fire for apparently carrying out extra paid work on parliamentary premises.

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River Thames: Sharks and seahorses found living in waterway

A report highlights changes since the river was declared "biologically dead" in 1957.

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Beatles: Song featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr found

The song, featuring Ringo Starr and George Harrison, was found at the home of writer Suresh Joshi.

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Why are shipping containers stacked at sites around Suffolk?

Huge piles of shipping containers have appeared at sites across Suffolk.

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Why Tampa has so many strip clubs



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COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022

The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming.

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M&S warns of supply chain costs as profits surge

Shares in the High Street giant soar 20% on a sales rebound as recovery from Covid restrictions continues.

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NI civil rights leader Austin Currie dies

One of the founding members of the SDLP, he was elected to parliament on both sides of the Irish border.

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Japan train driver sues over 49 cents in docked wages

The tiny sum was docked after the man caused a one-minute delay to Japan's punctual train system.

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Afghanistan's ghost soldiers undermined fight against Taliban - ex-official

Thousands of troops who were supposed to fight the Taliban did not exist, a former minister says.

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Carer shortage leaves Greysteel woman 'stuck in hospital'

Brenda Devine, from Greysteel, has not been able to go home for months due to a shortage of carers.

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Supreme Court blocks mass iPhone claim against Google

The claim sought damages for millions of iPhone users who were tracked by Google.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern's live stream interrupted by three-year-old daughter

Three-year-old Neve interrupted Jacinda Ardern's Facebook Live on Covid restrictions.

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Nasa's Orion spacecraft: A guide

A guide to the spaceship that will carry astronauts back to the Moon this decade.

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Bella Hadid: 'I've had breakdowns and burnouts'

The supermodel posts tearful photos and says she wants others struggling to know "you're not alone".

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Belarus migrants: Poland faces fresh border breaches

The defence minister say many attempts were made to cross but 15,000 soldiers are now stationed there.

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Nasa's Moon return pushed back to 2025

The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker becomes MBE

The footballer is honoured by the Duke of Cambridge for his services to vulnerable children.

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Workers who want flexible work roles missing out

Jobseekers now want flexible working from day one but employers are reluctant to make it an option.

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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers



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Chinese takeaway trial: Man found guilty of murdering girl

Chun Xu convicted of murdering Wenjing Lin, 16, after a jury heard he 'wanted revenge on her mother'.

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Cladding: Why is it unsafe and what money has the government promised?

The housing secretary is unhappy at leaseholders being asked to cover the costs of repairs.

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Another mask mandate brews in Grosse Pointe schools



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Caerphilly dog attack: Mum's tribute to 'sweet' boy who died

The mother of 10-year-old Jack Lis describes him as "our sweet, sweet boy".

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Thousands of UK phone boxes to be saved from closure

About 5,000 phone boxes around the UK will be kept open if they fulfil certain criteria, says Ofcom.

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Second jobs: Voters decide if MP has right priorities, says Dominic Raab

Labour calls on the PM to look at work of Tory MP Geoffrey Cox, but the deputy PM says the electorate should judge.

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Islanders seek to revive Jersey's native tongue



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