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Thursday, 29 February 2024

Nigerian Disney show flawed but delightful - critics

Historic series Iwájú presents a futuristic version of Lagos but where inequalities still persist.

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Benefits Street tarred area's reputation - TV exec

A producer of the controversial 2014 series says the name of street could have been withheld.

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Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Navalny to be buried on Friday in Moscow

The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell ceremony in the Maryino district.

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#Merky Books winner on 'writing for lads like me'

Sufiyaan Salam has just won the New Writers' Prize from the annual award set up by rapper Stormzy.

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Tuesday, 27 February 2024

India names astronauts for maiden space flight

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send astronauts to an orbit of 400km and bring them back after three days.

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Monday, 26 February 2024

Chase & Status win Brit Award for best producer

The drum and bass duo pick up an early prize ahead of the main ceremony in London this weekend.

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Thousands stuck on cruise ship over cholera fears

Some passengers are believed to have developed mild symptoms of stomach illness during a trip to South Africa.

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Deputy PM declines to say whether MP's remarks were Islamophobic

The comments from suspended Tory MP Lee Anderson about Sadiq Khan have led to a wave of criticism.

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Saturday, 24 February 2024

Defeat to Trump looms for Nikki Haley. So why stay in the race?

The Republican presidential candidate has vowed not to quit, raising speculation about her long shot campaign.

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Strictly's Dowden says cancer check finds no evidence of disease

Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Friday, 23 February 2024

Couple appeal for help getting baby out of warzone

A Northern Ireland family appeal for urgent help to get their surrogate baby out of Ukraine.

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Tony's Chocolonely sued over copycat campaign

Milka-maker Mondelez is taking legal action, claiming Tony's mimics its bar in a new campaign.

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Thursday, 22 February 2024

India state bans candy floss over cancer risk

Tamil Nadu bans the pink sugary treat for containing a carcinogen, while others are planning to do so.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Wales sees average speed drop 4mph after switch to 20mph

The new limit has proved controversial and led to protests, while ministers say it will save lives.

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Fireball spotted in sky over Lincolnshire

The object was captured on camera as it streaked across the Lincolnshire sky on Monday evening.

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Monday, 19 February 2024

Trafalgar Square Fourth Plinth: Shortlist announced for 2026 and 2028 sculptures

Two sculptures from a shortlist of seven will be picked to stand in Trafalgar Square for two years.

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Sunday, 18 February 2024

India vs England: Yashasvi Jaiswal leads hosts to massive win in Rajkot

England slide to a dismal 434-run defeat by India on the fourth day of the third Test in Rajkot.

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Nansledan: Prince William to build homes for homeless on Duchy land

The Duchy of Cornwall announces plans to build accommodation for homeless in Newquay.

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Saturday, 17 February 2024

Alexei Navalny's life in 'Polar Wolf' remote Arctic penal colony

Only those accused of the very worst crimes are sent to IK-3, the strictest penal colony imaginable.

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Moment surprise party is accidentally revealed on BBC News

BBC Weather's Kawser Quamer went into a bit too much detail in her forecast on North West Tonight.

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Bafta nominations 2024: The full list of film contenders

Oppenheimer and Poor Things are the leading contenders for this year's British Academy Film Awards.

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Friday, 16 February 2024

Israel-Gaza war: Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

BBC Verify has analysed the latest satellite image from the city in southern Gaza.

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NatWest unveils highest yearly profit for 26 years

Paul Thwaite is the bank's new boss replacing Alison Rose who resigned after a row over Nigel Farage's account.

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Thursday, 15 February 2024

Brit Awards: Jack Saunders and Yinka Bokinni to host red carpet show

Jack Saunders and Yinka Bokinni have been announced as red carpet hosts for the awards ceremony.

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Fani Willis: Judge considers removing Georgia attorney from Trump case

A defendant has accused Ms Willis of an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor she hired.

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Intuitive Machines Moon launch: SpaceX blasts private firm's lunar lander into orbit

Intuitive Machines, a private Houston-based company, launches its first lunar lander from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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Wednesday, 14 February 2024

What the shoppers never saw - inside historic Edinburgh store Jenners

BBC Scotland News is granted rare access to the historic department store during a huge refurbishment.

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Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Wrexham's Hollywood owners donate £10k to disabled four-year-old fan

Louis Perrin's parents say they are "blown away" by the donation to adapt their home.

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The Body Shop: Its rise and fall

As the UK business is expected to go into administration, we look at what went wrong.

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Monday, 12 February 2024

Boy, 10, returns home after successful Arctic trek in memory of father

Caeden, whose family was told he may not walk, trekked in the Arctic in tribute to his late father.

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Firearms police called for 'man with knife' - but it's Potter fan with wand

Officers thought they were being called to deal with a man carrying a large knife.

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Pakistan election: What happens after Imran Khan vote surprise?

Days after the vote, Pakistanis still don't know who will form their next government.

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Israel says rescued hostages 'in good condition'

The military says the pair are in "good medical condition"; meanwhile deadly attacks have been reported in Gaza.

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Sunday, 11 February 2024

The fighter pilots hunting Houthi drones over the Red Sea

The BBC has been given rare access to US Navy warships trying to protect shipping.

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