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Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity

The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity.

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Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs

The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football".

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China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

Protesters hurled debris and glass at police in the latest expression of anger at zero-Covid rules.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Attorneys: 'Botched' execution caused pain and torture



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Less than half of England and Wales population Christian, Census 2021 shows

The 2021 census for England and Wales also shows an increase in the number of people with no religion.

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Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online

Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.

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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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Monday, 28 November 2022

Dua Lipa is granted Albanian citizenship

The pop star, whose parents are Albanian, is honoured for promoting the country through her music.

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Balenciaga campaign: What did the fashion house do?

Kim Kardashian is pulled into a row over the fashion house's latest campaign after heavy backlash.

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The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs

The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office.

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Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.

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This Is How the U.S. Totally Misjudged the War in Ukraine



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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

Trailblazer Doddie Weir's MND legacy 'will live on

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

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China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

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On outskirts of Doha, laborers watch World Cup they built



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Man found dead with 'hazardous substances' in Shevington named

The body of Liam Smith was found on a street covered in unidentified substances, police say.

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Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

Manston migrant's death may have been caused by diphtheria - Home Office

The centre was cleared of people last week after reports of overcrowding and outbreaks of disease.

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Nottingham fire death family were planning new life in USA

The man whose wife and children died after a flat fire says they were set to join him in the US.

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Midnight discharge at Colchester Hospital unacceptable - family

An 81-year-old woman is sent home at night due to a lack of hospital beds, her family says.

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Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Ashford bacteria outbreak: Child recovering after Strep A kills one

One child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school.

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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.

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Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz

The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.

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Thursday, 24 November 2022

What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.

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Ros Atkins on… Why eggs are being rationed

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what’s causing egg supply issues in some UK supermarkets.

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Jason Lee: Former footballer says David Baddiel apology 'meant a lot'

Comedian David Baddiel had worn blackface and mocked the striker's hairstyle on TV in the 1990s.

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Bury: The town where football fans are shaping politics

The game's future is a political battleground in Bury, where a club’s demise has divided fans.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started

A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.

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Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?

The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?

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England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration

The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal.

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Matt Hancock broke rules with I'm A Celeb appearance, says watchdog

But Acoba's chair says he doesn't believe the ex-health secretary should be punished for the breach.

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Troubles legacy: 'Families can not draw a line under it'

As a legacy bill is debated, Mary Kiely speaks publicly about her brother's shooting for the first time.

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Kidderminster man catches giant goldfish

Andy Hackett from Kidderminster lands the "elusive" beast while on a trip to France.

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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Police hail 'heroes' who tackled gunman

A US Army veteran describes flooring the suspect and beating him with his own pistol at the Colorado nightspot.

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Monday, 21 November 2022

'Power Rangers' star Jason David Frank dies at 49



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Brexit: Rishi Sunak rules out deal that relies on EU law alignment

"I believe in Brexit," says Rishi Sunak, after suggestions UK could pursue a Swiss-style deal with the EU.

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American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown

"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards.

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Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners

Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought.

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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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Sunday, 20 November 2022

Met Police passes file on cash-for-honours allegations to prosecutors

It has been alleged a donor to one of the King's charities was offered help securing a knighthood.

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

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Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.

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Singer Maluma walks out of Qatar interview

The Colombian star, who features on the World Cup anthem, was asked about human rights issues.

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Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death

Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

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Election Denier Won’t Concede



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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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Friday, 18 November 2022

Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

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Piccadilly Circus: New screen to make landmark bolder and brighter

A development company plans to erect a giant screen to show news, travel and advertisements.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.

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'It keeps getting worse' - reaction to Hunt's plans

From a cake maker to a folk musician, here's what people in Gloucester think about the Autumn Statement.

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

Arizona executes man for 1980 killings of 2 people



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Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction

The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard.

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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

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Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay?

The government is considering increasing the amount by which council tax can go up in England.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.

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Spaceport Cornwall granted operating licence

Spaceport Cornwall is expecting to host its first launch mission in the coming weeks.

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Cost of living: Musicians could be priced out of careers, charity says

Young artists face a choice between following their passion and paying the bills, a charity says.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

California wins leave GOP poised to seize US House control



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Heinz, Dolmio and Anchor: Top food brands see prices soar

The price of some popular branded foods have as much as doubled in two years, Which? research suggests.

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Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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Monday, 14 November 2022

Lewis Capaldi overtakes Ed Sheeran with the UK's most-streamed song of all time

Capaldi's Someone You Loved overtakes Shape Of You as the UK's most-streamed song of all time.

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Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

Jeremy Hunt: Everyone will have to pay more tax

The chancellor also tells the BBC he wants to make sure any recession is as short and shallow as possible.

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Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder

A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say.

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Saturday, 12 November 2022

Diphtheria jabs at migrant centre after spike in cases

Health officials say 39 cases of diphtheria have been found in asylum seekers in England.

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Boebert, Frisch neck and neck in tight Colorado House race



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Rugby World Cup: England fans react after a losing a thrilling final

The tense thriller left fans on the edge of their seats as "it really came down to the wire."

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Defeated Arizona Rep. Tom O'Halleran reflects on election



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Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six ways the plan could affect you

BBC correspondents share what could come up in the economic plan and what it could mean for you.

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Friday, 11 November 2022

T20 World Cup: England's Mark Wood struggling to be fit for final against Pakistan

England fast bowler Mark Wood is struggling to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Pakistan in Melbourne.

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GB's Fear & Gibson on top of ice dancing world

Britain's Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are the world's number one ice dancers, raising hopes of Olympic success not seen since Torvill and Dean.

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Arrested man is missing US rape suspect, court says

The man had denied being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

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Celtic ruler's 2,000-year-old ring kept in cupboard for 28 years

The "jaw-dropping" ring, originally unearthed in a field in 1994, could now fetch up to £30,000.

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Ricky Hatton: Boxing legend on reaching rock bottom, incredible weight transformation and ring return

Former world champion Ricky Hatton talks about his return to the ring on Saturday and his incredible weight transformation in just eight months.

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Thursday, 10 November 2022

T20 World Cup - India v England semi-final: 'What on Earth?' - England run four as Shami misfields

A bizarre misfield from India's Mohammed Shami allows England to run four as they continue to chase down the winning target in their T20 World Cup semi-final.

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COP27: Antonio Guterres apologises after reading wrong speech

Antonio Guterres apologises after being given a speech intended for an event for young people at COP27.

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Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'

Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.

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Wednesday, 9 November 2022

Just Stop Oil: Reporter speaks about her arrest at M25 protest

Charlotte Lynch says she was handcuffed and spent five hours in a police cell before being released.

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Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.

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US midterm elections: A quick guide to what you need to know

Get up to speed with everything you need to know this election season.

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US midterms: How the parties are doing in maps and charts

Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Sir Gavin Williamson reported to bullying watchdog

Leaked messages show Conservative minister Gavin Williamson threatening a colleague, ex-chief whip Wendy Morton.

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Iran International: TV channel says Iran threatened UK-based journalists

Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says.

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World Cup 2022: Lotte Wubben-Moy 'won't be watching' tournament with Qatar hosting

England defender Lotte Wubben-Moy says she will not be watching the men's 2022 World Cup because of Qatar's stance on same-sex relationships.

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I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.

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BBC presenter got sepsis after doing awareness interview

Sarah McMullan was admitted to A&E with sepsis weeks after she helped highlight the deadly condition.

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Prince William: What football has taught me

The prince, also joined by Declan Rice, is aiming to highlight the importance of supporting mental wellbeing.

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Tanzania Precision Air crash: 'I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious'

A fisherman describes how he tried to break the cockpit window but ended up being knocked unconscious.

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Duran Duran star Andy Taylor has stage four cancer

"There is no cure," the guitarist tells fans as the band join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Glastonbury Festival ticket sale hit by technical issue

Festival organisers apologised for the problem and announced a ticket resale in spring 2023.

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Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria

The plane was carrying 43 people, 26 of whom have been rescued and sent to hospital, an official says.

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New York fire: Moment woman rescued by firefighters with a rope

A woman is pulled from an apartment block in New York after a blaze left at least 38 people injured.

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Saturday, 5 November 2022

Dover attack driven by right-wing ideology - police

Firebomb attack at Dover immigration centre was primarily motivated by an extremist right-wing ideology, anti-terror police say

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T20 World Cup: England reach semi-finals with nervy win over Sri Lanka

England survive a scare to reach the semi-finals of the Men's T20 World Cup with a nerve-jangling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney.

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South Korea miners survive nine days underground on coffee

South Korea's president said the rescue of the two from a collapsed mine was "truly miraculous".

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Kyrie Irving: Nike suspend sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets player

Nike suspends its relationship with Brooklyn Nets player Kyrie Irving after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material.

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Could this be the world's smallest pony?

Pumuckel, from Germany, is only 50 centimetres tall and weighs just 35 kilos.

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Disturbance at London immigration centre

A group of detainees armed with "various weaponry" have caused a disturbance at an immigration centre.

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Friday, 4 November 2022

Former LAPD captain probed in tipoff to CBS chief



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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars sparkle at European premiere

Stars of the sequel including Michaela Coel, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira walk the red carpet.

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Kyra King: Parents charged over dog attack baby death

Kyra King's parents are due to appear in court after the three month old was mauled to death.

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Ancient yew in abbey ruins named tree of the year

The Waverley Abbey yew beat trees from Midlothian and Derbyshire for this year's title.

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Thursday, 3 November 2022

Hadis Najafi: Iran police clash with mourners of female protester

Thousands tried to reach the grave of Hadis Najafi, who became a symbol of anti-government protests.

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Man jailed after cocaine almost killed baby in Perthshire

The 30-year-old admitted endangering the life of the baby boy he was supposed to be looking after.

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What are interest rates? A quick guide

Why interest rates are so important - especially when they change.

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David Fuller: Double murderer pleads guilty to more mortuary sexual abuse

Ex-hospital electrician David Fuller is serving a whole-life sentence for the murder of two women.

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Bounty bars removed from Celebrations tubs in trial

Mars Wrigley will remove the bars from its chocolate tubs after finding 40% of people hate the treat.

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TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data

The Chinese social media giant said the policy is "based on a demonstrated need to do their job".

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Wednesday, 2 November 2022

Census: Number of foreign-born people in England and Wales reaches 10 million

The 2021 census counted 10 million people living in England and Wales who were born outside the UK.

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Rishi Sunak is now going to COP27 climate summit

Downing Street had argued the prime minister was too busy preparing for the budget.

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Screams heard in Halloween crush emergency calls

Calls made to Korean police hours before a fatal crush reveal how the horrifying incident unfolded.

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Matt Hancock suspended as Tory MP for joining I'm a Celeb cast

The former health secretary is punished by his party after announcing he will join the reality show.

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Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10

She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.

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Italy's right-wing government to criminalise raves

An unlicensed rave is shut down in Modena and hours later a new law proposes jail for organisers.

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House prices see first monthly fall since July 2021, says Nationwide

The housing market was hit by turmoil following the mini-budget, Nationwide said.

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