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Tupac Shakur: Sister calls new murder charge 'pivotal moment'

The rapper's sister welcomes news that a former gang leader has been charged with his murder.

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Strictly Come Dancing routines are 'taxing', says Jody Cundy

Jody Cundy says the "mental part" of dancing was "getting me".

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Friday, 29 September 2023

Norwegian family finds Viking-era relics while looking for earring

A family in Norway found the ancient artefacts while searching for an earring with a metal detector.

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Sir Michael Gambon: A career in pictures

A look back at the work of the award-winning star of stage and screen

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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Evergrande: Why should I care if China property giant collapses?

There are reports the leaders of the heavily indebted Chinese property giant have been detained.

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Blue star Lee Ryan given suspended jail term for BA cabin crew abuse

The Blue boyband member racially abused a cabin crew member while drunk on a BA flight to London.

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Average five-year mortgage drops below 6%

The typical rate for a five-year mortgage has fallen to 5.99% after interest rates were held.

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Wednesday, 27 September 2023

Storm Agnes: The team watching the skies for developing storms

Spotted out in the Atlantic Ocean, the first named storm of the season is set to bring 80mph winds.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Ukraine: The soldiers who can’t leave the front line until the war is over

For Ukrainian troops, life on the front line is far from easy, as the BBC's Mark Urban witnessed up close.

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Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Zoleka dies in South Africa at 43

She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

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Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat

Hans Niemann was accused of cheating after he beat Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen last September.

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Monday, 25 September 2023

Dozens of vintage cars on show at Weston-super-Mare vintage car rally

Classic car enthusiasts flock to airfield for annual wheels event.

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Maddy Cusack: Police not treating Sheffield United midfielder's death as suspicious

The death of Sheffield United player Maddy Cusack is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.

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Lib Dems drop pledge to raise income tax by 1p

Sir Ed Davey sets out plans to woo voters in Conservative held seats ahead of a general election.

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Lego axes plan to make bricks from recycled bottles

The toy giant finds that the new crude oil-free material did not cut carbon emissions.

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Sunday, 24 September 2023

Net zero: Rishi Sunak 'destroying' UK green credibility, says Yanis Varoufakis

Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday guest Yanis Varoufakis attacked the PM's 'incompetence and cynicism'.

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South China Sea: Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area

The Philippines says the barrier prevents fishermen from entering a shoal in the South China Sea.

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OPEC Just Did Social Security Retirees a Huge Favor



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Swansea woman quizzed under terror laws after holiday

Ann Marie Davies says it is "unclear" why she was stopped at the airport after returning home.

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Wasdale mountain rescuer Penny Kirby celebrates 40 years' service

Penny Kirby and her dogs have found missing hikers and searched for terrorist victims.

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Families 'broken-hearted' after objects removed from children's graves

Flowers and ornaments are among items to be removed from graves in Keady, a councillor says.

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Friday, 22 September 2023

Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule

The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.

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WWE: The Rock and John Cena respond as WWE lets 21 stars go

Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin are among wrestlers released from their contracts after UFC merger.

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

James Bulger's mum 'shocked' about killer's parole hearing

Jon Venables, who killed the toddler in 1993, has been granted a hearing that could see his release.

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Russell Brand: How the comedian built his YouTube audience on half-truths

The comedian has spent recent years building an online presence, often getting millions of views.

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Japan's Toshiba set to end 74-year stock market history

A group of investors plans to take the company private after buying more than 78% of its shares.

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Solheim Cup 2023: Europe v USA - Gemma Dryburgh on lack of rookie fear

Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh says she has no fear about her Solheim Cup debut because she "knows she is just as good" as the USA team stars.

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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

The UK may weaken some key green commitments, despite its pledge to reach "net zero" by 2050.

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Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Leicester Wilko workers dance during final shift

Store colleagues bring their time working together to an end with a group dance.

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How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.

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Monday, 18 September 2023

Australian man fined for taking pet snake surfing

Wildlife officers say the man endangered Shiva the snake and breached his permit to keep her.

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Sunday, 17 September 2023

Shein in talks to buy Missguided from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group

Retail group Frasers is looking to sell the online clothing brand to the global fast fashion giant.

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Industry has questions to answer on Russell Brand - Cleverly

Comedian Russell Brand has denied sexual assault allegations, with scrutiny also on the TV business.

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James Cleverly refuses to say if he raised Parliament spy claim with China

The foreign secretary says he has talked about the "interference in our democracy" with China.

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Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died.

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Libya floods: 'All that's left is rubble and dirt and destruction'

The BBC's Anna Foster describes the devastation in the Libyan city of Derna after floods a week ago.

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England v Japan: Upbeat England aim for Rugby World Cup statement victory

England have talked golf, padel and cricket in the build-up to Sunday's pool-stage meeting with Japan, but the fun and games needs to be backed up with further improvement.

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'Ireland avoid Shizuoka sequel but Boks blockbuster looms'

Ireland move on to an eagerly-anticipated World Cup Pool B contest against holders South Africa after beating Tonga in Nantes.

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Saturday, 16 September 2023

Body found in search for UK fighter Daniel Burke in Ukraine, say police

Daniel Burke, from Manchester, had been fighting for Ukraine in the war against Russia since 2022.

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Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia

This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.

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Buckingham Palace: Arrest after man scales Royal Mews wall

The mews are home to the stables where the historic royal carriages are kept.

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Rubiales's day in court over World Cup kiss... in 86 seconds

Spain's Women's World Cup success has been overshadowed by the actions of Luis Rubiales during celebrations.

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Friday, 15 September 2023

Gatwick back to normal after air traffic control staff shortages

There were delays and diversions overnight with some knock-on disruption reported on Friday.

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Thursday, 14 September 2023

Father's anger after children left stranded on train platform

Ben Newman said he was on the train when it pulled away after he got separated from his two boys.

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Italia 90: Former England footballer selling shirts from world cup

The shirts from England's seven games and a goalkeeper jersey could fetch £300,000.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Beacon Hill Academy: Girls out of lessons in stretchy trousers row

A head says uniform checks "aren't new" and he makes "no apologies" for having high standards.

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Man arrested after girl attacked by bully XL dog in Birmingham

A 60-year-old man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl suffered serious injuries.

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Trans guidance is needed in schools, parents tell BBC

As the new school terms gets under way, parents share different views about why they want guidance.

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Jean Boht: Bread actress dies at 91

The actress was best known for playing matriarch Nellie Boswell in the Liverpool-set 1980s TV sitcom.

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Ariana Grande says she used lip filler and Botox to 'hide'

The singer made the comments in an emotional video, saying she stopped using Botox and filler in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Why is sewage pumped into rivers and the sea?

What is being done about raw sewage discharges into rivers and the sea?

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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss

Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.

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Monday, 11 September 2023

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: Backlash over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.

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Daniel Khalife: Terror suspect may have used bedsheet to escape, court hears

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife may have used bedsheets in escape from Wandsworth prison, court hearing told

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Mount Taranaki: Climber survives 600m fall with minor injuries

The man was saved by snow and softened ice after tumbling from New Zealand's Mount Taranaki.

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Parliament researcher rejects China spying claims

In a statement issued through his lawyers, the man said he felt "forced to respond" to media accusations.

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Kim Jong Un: North Korea leader reportedly heading to Russia to meet Putin

Kim's armoured train has departed for Vladivostok, South Korean media has reported.

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Hawaii: Video shows progression of Kilauea volcano's eruption

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again on Hawaii's Big Island.

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Sunday, 10 September 2023

England v New Zealand: Second ODI at Southampton delayed by rain

The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at The Ageas Bowl is delayed by rain.

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Salisbury Cathedral restoration complete after four decades

Scaffolding around the cathedral will be removed after the completion of decades of renovations.

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Saturday, 9 September 2023

Watch: Sightings of catering lorry used in prison escape

Footage shows various sightings of the vehicle after it left HMP Wandsworth.

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'It was total chaos': Voices from the earthquake

People in Morocco tell of the panic and confusion felt after a powerful earthquake hit late at night.

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Friday, 8 September 2023

Thursday, 7 September 2023

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads.

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Greek floods: Austrian honeymooners missing after holiday home swept away

Rescuers are searching for the couple after torrential rains swept away their holiday home.

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How was a terror suspect allowed to escape prison?

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins answers questions on the escape of Daniel Abed Khalife.

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Stonehaven crash victim 'was talking to me one minute and gone the next'

A survivor describes the Stonehaven rail crash and her shock at the death of conductor Donald Dinnie.

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Japan joins race to Moon with successful rocket launch

Japan's H-IIA rocket carrying the national space agency's moon lander launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on 7 September

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Killer 'crab walks' out of US jail

Danelo Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Wednesday, 6 September 2023

School avoidance: 'I was crying, screaming and shouting in the car'

A 12-year-old girl says anxiety caused her to miss out on most of the last academic year at school.

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Call of Duty: London Royal Ravens esports franchise moves to US

The move means there will be no UK or European teams in the 2024 Call of Duty league.

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Linda Evangelista had mastectomy after cancer diagnosis

The supermodel reveals she has "one foot in the grave" after her cancer returned following surgery.

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Tuesday, 5 September 2023

Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.

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Stonehenge tunnel campaigners take petition to UNESCO

Leading campaigners are travelling to UNESCO's headquarters in Paris to present a petition.

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Monday, 4 September 2023

Rikki Neave murderer James Watson loses appeal against conviction

James Watson was jailed for life last year for the murder of the six-year-old boy in Peterborough.

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Amber Gibson's brother jailed for life for killing teenager

Connor Gibson sexually assaulted and strangled 16-year-old Amber Gibson then tried to cover up the crime.

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Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit

Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world.

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Gavin Williamson told to apologise over bullying texts

A parliamentary inquiry finds Tory MP Sir Gavin bullied former chief whip Wendy Morton in texts.

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Edinburgh Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December

The loan agreement which brought Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Edinburgh Zoo is finally ending.

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By-election for Nadine Dorries MP's Bedfordshire seat due next month

The former culture secretary announced her intention to resign as an MP in June.

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Sunday, 3 September 2023

Jeremy Hunt says government will 'spend what it takes' to make schools safe

Labour calls the chancellor's funding promise a "bare bones" response to the crumbly concrete crisis.

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I've never told anyone to hack a phone - Piers Morgan

The former editor of the Daily Mirror denies ever hacking phones or telling anyone to do so while he was at the newspaper.

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Saturday, 2 September 2023

Rhod Gilbert plans new tour after cancer treatment

The comedian says his new attitude is that "life's too short" after undergoing cancer treatment.

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Murder arrests over human remains near Bournemouth cliff path

Two people are held on suspicion of murder after a 49-year-old man's remains were found near the sea.

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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary orders review into police impartiality

Labour criticised the Home Secretary for commissioning a report "into her own political obsession".

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Friday, 1 September 2023

Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

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Adam Driver criticises studios and streamers over Hollywood strike

Actor Adam Driver had permission to speak at the Venice Film Festival as the Hollywood strike goes on.

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Lioness Mary Earps to be honoured with Nottingham tram

The Nottinghamshire-born Lionesses' goalkeeper spectacularly saved a penalty in the Women's World Cup final.

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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Grant Shapps: Five government jobs in one year

A 60-second look at new UK defence secretary Grant Shapps's busy CV from the last 12 months.

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Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research

Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy.

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