Rules to create gene-edited farm animals must put welfare first - review

Ethics experts publish a report as the government considers whether to allow gene-edited farm animals.

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Covid: 'We’ve had 20 cancellations in one weekend'

As worries emerge over a new Covid variant, hospitality fears it could thwart the busiest time of year.

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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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Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus?

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‘Her Heart Was Beating Too’: The Women Who Died After Abortion Bans

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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: 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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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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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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Barry Bennell: Paedophile coach denies abusing boys while Man City scout

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

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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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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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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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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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MI6 boss warns of China 'debt traps and data traps'

Richard Moore also denies the fall of Kabul was an intelligence failure in a BBC Radio 4 interview.

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Leaked papers link top Chinese leaders to Uyghur crackdown

They show speeches by Xi Jinping and others which led to Uyghurs' mass internment and forced labour.

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Barbados: Rihanna made national hero as island becomes republic

The artist and businesswoman is honoured at an event marking the nation's status as a republic.

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A judge temporarily blocks a vaccine mandate for health workers in 10 states.

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Covid: Rules updated to tackle Omicron as businesses fear effects

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

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Australian parliament: One in three workers sexually harassed, says report

Canberra's workplace culture has left a "trail of devastation" for women especially, a review finds.

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Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

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Barbados becomes a republic and parts ways with the Queen

The Caribbean nation parts ways with the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles and Rihanna.

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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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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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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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Sir Keir Starmer begins reshuffle of Labour shadow cabinet

Deputy Angela Rayner says she is unaware of the move as the Labour leader reorganises his frontbench.

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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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In a Nonbinary Pronoun, France Sees a U.S. Attack on the Republic

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Snowstorm Leaves Dozens Stranded in Remote U.K. Pub

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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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Scientists are studying whether Omicron leads to severe illness.

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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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Covid in Scotland: Six cases of Omicron variant identified

The Scottish government says four cases have been found in Lanarkshire and two in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

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Covid-19: Booster rollout review and quarantine hotel escapee arrests

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

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Radio 4's Today programme temporarily drops off air

The BBC show went silent on Monday morning when an alarm told people to leave the building

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Storm Arwen: Third night of no power for thousands

The north east of Scotland remains the worst hit, with all schools in Aberdeenshire closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.

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Storm Arwen: Repairs begin after worst storm damage in 20 years

Some 32,000 homes are still without power after winds of up to 98mph brought down trees and lines.

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Does Nicola Sturgeon's legacy rely on indyref2?

Nicola Sturgeon still aims to deliver independence - but is her legacy as first minister secure even without it?

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Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.

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Ava White: Boy, 14, charged with girl's stab death

A boy is due in court charged with murdering a 12-year-old girl in Liverpool.

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Matiu Ratana: Colleagues pay tribute to 'inspiring' officer

The memorial service for an officer murdered in the line of duty in Croydon takes place on Monday.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout

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via IFTTT How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout There’s no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscles around the joint are crucial. Well New York Times November 18, 2021 at 06:00PM

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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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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Growing Old in High Style

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

Health Secretary Sajid Javid details "proportionate" measures after two UK Omicron cases were found.

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Covid-19: Measures to tackle Omicron variant begin this week and countries reveal more restrictions

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

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Katrice Lee: Family still longing for answers 40 years on

Forty years after Katrice Lee vanished without a trace, her family remain desperate for answers.

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Covid: Tighter rules to be set out after two cases of new variant found in UK

The health secretary is due to give more detail on new measures after two UK Omicron cases were found.

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This Ocean Invaded Its Neighbor Earlier Than Anyone Thought

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Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures

The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK.

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Storm Arwen: Third person dies as gale-force winds hit UK

A third person dies after the storm and thousands of homes are left without power in Storm Arwen.

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Tube strikes set to disrupt first Night Tube services

Plans to reopen the Central and Victoria lines in the early hours will be disrupted.

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Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks.

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Mandatory face masks return to tackle Omicron

Boris Johnson introduces a raft measures to slow the spread of Omicron ahead of Christmas.

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Driver killed by falling tree in Aberdeenshire during Storm Arwen

A police van was also crushed by a tree as officers attended the fatal crash in Aberdeenshire.

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Earps the 'difference-maker' in England win over Austria - Wiegman

England manager Sarina Wiegman says goalkeeper Mary Earps "made a difference" in their 1-0 win over Austria.

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Slain Woman Had Begged Apartment Complex to Change Locks, Lawsuit Claims

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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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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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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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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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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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'Be not inhospitable': Michael Morpurgo's migrant story

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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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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New ‘Variant of Concern’ Fuels Global Fear of Another Virus Surge

By Richard Pérez-Peña and Jason Horowitz from NYT World https://ift.tt/3nWaIKj
via IFTTT New ‘Variant of Concern’ Fuels Global Fear of Another Virus Surge Scientists do not yet know how dangerous the new Omicron variant is, but its many mutations set off alarms, lowering hopes of putting the pandemic in the past. World New York Times November 25, 2021 at 06:00PM

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain.

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The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross.

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Markets Tumble as New Coronavirus Variant Brings Travel Restrictions

By Eshe Nelson from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3DWPUrn
via IFTTT Markets Tumble as New Coronavirus Variant Brings Travel Restrictions Stocks and oil futures slumped, while investors sought safety in government bonds. Business New York Times November 25, 2021 at 06:00PM

Azeem Rafiq: Michael Vaughan says he is sorry for hurt former team-mate has suffered

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is "sorry for all the hurt" Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.

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Covid-19: Omicron declared 'of concern', and Whitty's 'greatest worry'

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

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Covid: Schools asked to test on-site after Christmas

Secondary schools in England are asked to prepare to carry out initial tests on-site, as in September.

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New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants.

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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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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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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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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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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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Wind warning as Storm Arwen set to arrive

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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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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Ava White: Liverpool murder arrests after girl, 12, dies

Four boys, aged between 13 and 15, are arrested on suspicion of murdering Ava White in Liverpool.

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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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Protests Rock Solomon Islands: Here’s What’s Behind the Unrest

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Coronavirus variant: UK put safety first over Africa travel - Shapps

The transport secretary says he cannot take a risk over a variant that may defeat the Covid vaccine.

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France scraps UK talks over Johnson migrants letter

France cancels high-level talks with UK in protest at letter published by PM Boris Johnson on the migrant crisis.

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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Man charged with murder

Cody Ackland, from the Southway area of Plymouth, is due in court later, police say.

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Cummins named Australia Test captain with Smith as deputy

Australia make 28-year-old fast bowler Pat Cummins their Test captain for the Ashes, with former skipper Steve Smith as his deputy.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Marcus Rashford says sacked Manchester United boss 'deserves huge respect'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says the club's players still respect former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked from his job at Old Trafford last weekend.

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In ‘True Story,’ Kevin Hart Really Does Kill

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Peng Shuai: Man claiming to know athlete says WTA head ignored mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.'

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Jersey approves principle of legalising assisted dying

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

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Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost 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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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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How to watch the parade.

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via IFTTT How to watch the parade. This year’s parade will feature performers like Kelly Rowland and Carrie Underwood and will have 15 giant balloons and 28 floats. New York New York Times November 23, 2021 at 06:00PM

Passports: Delivery firm apologises for delays

FedEx apologises as hundreds say they have faced long waits to receive their travel documents.

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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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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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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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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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G.O.P. Fights Covid Mandates, Then Blames Biden as Cases Rise

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UK migration: Brexit and Covid produce big drop in numbers

Official figures say migration appears to have fallen to "the lowest level seen for many years".

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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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NBA: Watch LeBron James net season-high score on return from suspension

Watch LeBron James' best plays as he scores a season-high 39 points helping the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-116 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers.

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At Least 27 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes in English Channel

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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'

Dozen of firefighters are tackling the blaze at North Yorkshire's Star Inn at Harome restaurant.

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Covid: Cinema faces court for not checking Covid passes, and student depression increases

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

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Roman mosaic and villa complex found in Rutland farmer's field

The mosaic, part of a villa complex, is said to be one of the most significant found in Britain.

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Aberfan: Tests on children after disaster 'like torture'

Pulled from the rubble, some survivors say they were made to take tests to get compensation.

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Channel migrants: UK and France agree need to step up effort against crossings

After at least 27 people die in the Channel, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron say cooperation is needed.

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What Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America

Ahmaud Arbery died in a "modern-day lynching" - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.

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Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy.

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Jennifer and Stephen Chapple: Couple killed may have been part of parking row

Jennifer and Stephen Chapple's two children were asleep in their home when they were killed.

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Royal carol concert offered to ITV after BBC documentary dispute

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's concert is expected to air on ITV following a row with the BBC.

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Ahmaud Arbery: 'He was wonderful in every way'

In an exclusive BBC interview, Ahmaud Arbery's sister remembers the jogger killed by three white men.

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Army Cadets Tried to Get Navy’s Goat, Again. Commanders Were Not Amused.

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Climate change 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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NASA Just Launched a Spacecraft That Will Crash Into an Asteroid

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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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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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Karim Benzema: French footballer guilty in sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid striker is convicted of conspiring to blackmail fellow footballer Mathieu Valbuena.

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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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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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Covid: New Zealand to reopen borders and WHO warns of 700,000 Europe deaths

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

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What Should I Do With My Big Fat Inheritance?

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Family remembers BBC worker Kate Mitchell 'who brightened world'

Kate Mitchell, who was found dead in Kenya, dedicated herself to helping others, her brother says.

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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture

Some Chinese netizens found her photo insulting and racist as it showed a woman with small eyes.

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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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The Princes and the Press: BBC rejects claims against documentary

The programme investigated the tensions between publicity and privacy for the royals.

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Two men seriously injured after Army truck overturns near Dunblane

A Scottish Ambulance Service helicopter was among emergency services called to the scene near Dunblane.

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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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Sing Your Dialect: Live Twitter karaoke party joined by KSI, Declan Rice and Aaron Ramsdale

An 18-year-old from Manchester tells Newsbeat about the "crazy" popularity of the impromptu event.

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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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Victims at Christmas Parade Were Young Musicians and Dancing Grannies

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Hundreds Line Up as Britain’s First Popeyes Opens

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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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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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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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Sir David Amess: Funeral service takes place at Westminster Cathedral

The funeral service in London follows a memorial service held on Monday in Southend.

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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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Kevin Sinfield: Leeds Rhinos legend completes 24-hour 101-mile MND run

Kevin Sinfield raises more than £600,000 after running 101 miles in 24 hours on behalf of motor neurone disease research.

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Covid: Can the UK avoid lockdown? And the toll on nurses' mental health

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

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Man Accused of Killing 5 at Wisconsin Parade Had Lengthy Police Record

By Mitch Smith, Dan Simmons, Glenn Thrush and Serge F. Kovaleski from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3xchQoP
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Atom Bank introduces four-day working week without cutting pay

Atom Bank has cut its staff's hours by 10% without reducing their pay in a bid to improve wellbeing.

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Change to sepsis advice after mums' herpes deaths

Medical advice on how new mothers with sepsis should be treated is to change after two women died of a herpes infection.

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Nurses' mental health: 'Most people in the NHS, they are sad'

An A&E nurse describes the anguish she's faced - and how a helpline inspired by Clap for Carers gave her hope.

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Eddie Redmayne says it was a mistake to play trans role in The Danish Girl

Eddie Redmayne was nominated for an Oscar for playing a transgender character in The Danish Girl.

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Man and woman found dead in Somerset village

Two men are arrested on suspicion of murder after a man and a woman found injured in Somerset die.

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'We have not been delivering, individually and collectively' - Maguire on Solskjaer exit

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "paid the price" for Manchester United's poor form but players must also take responsibility, says Harry Maguire.

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Colin Pitchfork recalled to jail after approaching young women

Colin Pitchfork, who was freed two months ago, has been recalled to prison due to his behaviour.

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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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Ole sacked: Solskjaer 'will always be a legend', Manchester United fans say

From historic last-minute goals to how nice he is to fans, Newsbeat hears about Ole's legacy.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Five Dead After Driver Plows S.U.V. Into Holiday Parade in Wisconsin

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Why Democrats’ ‘Talking Points Are Not Enough’

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Covid: Austria in lockdown while Australia relaxes border rules

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

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James & Stewart ejected after fracas as Lakers edge Pistons

LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart are ejected for causing a fracas as the Los Angeles Lakers come from 17 points down to beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116.

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Sir David Amess death: 'Several cabinet colleagues broke down'

Boris Johnson reveals several ministers wept as news broke of the Southend West MP's fatal stabbing.

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It's snow joke as 11-month-old hits the slopes

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week.

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Children in care in England could hit almost 100,000 by 2025

The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says.

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'This is England's biggest win since 2019 semi-final dismantling of New Zealand'

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson says Saturday's victory against South Africa is England's biggest win since their 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat of New Zealand.

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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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Liverpool bomb: Miracle I'm alive, says taxi driver

David Perry was injured when a bomb exploded as he pulled up outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

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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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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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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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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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Šefčovič: 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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Thousands in Austria Protest Virus Lockdown and Vaccine Mandate

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via IFTTT Thousands in Austria Protest Virus Lockdown and Vaccine Mandate The protests were largely peaceful, but as dusk fell over the Austrian capital, skirmishes broke out between officers and groups of demonstrators. World New York Times November 19, 2021 at 06:00PM

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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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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With Back Channels to Manchin and Sinema, Pelosi Found a Path to a Deal

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via IFTTT With Back Channels to Manchin and Sinema, Pelosi Found a Path to a Deal The House’s approval of a sweeping social policy bill after weeks of fits and starts notched another win for the speaker in a career defined by them. U.S. New York Times November 19, 2021 at 06:00PM

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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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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Covid: Dutch unrest continues, and WHO concerns over Europe Covid rise

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

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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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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester United boss set to leave club after Watford defeat

Manchester United's senior figures, including owners the Glazers, discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future after the loss at Watford and decide it will be the Norwegian's last game in charge.

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Sudan's military to reinstate ousted PM Hamdok

Abdalla Hamdok has been under house arrest since a military coup last month, sparking mass protests.

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Here’s the Secret to the Best Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Covid: Rioting in the Netherlands, and mental health deaths increase

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

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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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Postman Pat sets saved from destruction go on display

The sets for the TV favourite were in danger of being binned, but have now gone to a film archive.

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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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Ireland's Quigley overwhelmed by Andrade in title fight

Ireland's Jason Quigley suffers a second round knockout as he is overwhelmed by Demetrius Andrade in his WBO world middleweight title bid.

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Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom on diversity in boxing, investing in young fighters & evolving the sport

Promoter Ben Shalom looks ahead to a "fight night that has everything" on Saturday, reveals what makes him so relatable to young fighters and outlines his plans to evolve the sport.

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World champion Boks may underestimate us - England put faith in inexperienced front row

Forwards coach Richard Cockerill warns South Africa that England have full faith in the inexperienced front row being sent into battle with the Springboks,

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Maheta Molango: Too many games means players are becoming machines says PFA chief executive

Players are being viewed more like machines than human beings when it comes to the amount of games they are expected to play, PFA chief executive Maheta Molango says.

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Knitted Jonny Wilkinson doll behind success of new England captain Aldcroft

It has been a big week for England captain and World Rugby Player of the Year nominee Zoe Aldcroft, but thankfully she has something to keep her grounded.

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Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic

An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS.

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Austria announces a lockdown and vaccination mandate for all.

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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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Andrew Marr to leave BBC to 'get own voice back'

He will join media giant Global, which owns radio stations including LBC, and write for newspapers.

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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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Covid passes: Swansea cinema told to close for defying law

Cinema owner Anna Redfern says she has been told to close after refusing to ask for Covid passes.

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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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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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Mick Rock: David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Queen photographer dies at 72

Dubbed "the man who shot the 70s", he also captured Blondie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed and many more stars.

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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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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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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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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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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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Alex Hales: Ex-England batter apologises for 'incredibly disrespectful' black make-up photo

Former England batter Alex Hales apologises for "all the offence" he has caused after a historical photo showing him wearing black make-up was published.

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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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Covid: Pandemic planning questioned and early Christmas shopping boosts retail

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

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Forced marriage: 'I should've been protected'

Some MPs are planning to change the law to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18.

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India PM Narendra Modi repeals controversial farm laws

Indian PM Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of controversial farm laws.

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Afghanistan: The teenage girls returning to school under the Taliban

The BBC's John Simpson visits Bamiyan and finds some girls are attending secondary school in Afghanistan.

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Tim Paine: Australia cricket captain steps down over sexting scandal

Tim Paine says he will step down as Australia Test captain after sexting accusations involving a co-worker.

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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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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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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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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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Ebony Rainford-Brent reveals racist hate letter

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

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Boris Johnson: I crashed the car over Owen Paterson case

The comments follow MPs voting to tighten the rules around paid work on top of their constituency job.

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Widow demands answers over Covid official Andrew Slorance's death

Top civil servant Andrew Slorance was treated for an undisclosed infection at a troubled hospital.

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Covid-19: Passes for pubs an option and school attendance up

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

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The family of asylum-seekers trapped on Europe’s edge

A BBC team filmed a couple and their two-year-old daughter as they attempted to cross the Bosnia-Croatia border into the EU in search of asylum for the 40th time.

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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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Devizes fire: Crews tackle huge blaze at recycling centre

Residents are warned to keep their windows closed due to smoke spreading over the area.

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Wisbech farmer spiked by forklift thanks life-saving teams

Jonathan Willis was impaled through the abdomen by a tine on his forklift truck but survived.

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Cumbrian teenager takes on family farm after losing parents

The 18-year-old started running the family farm after losing both his parents in one year.

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Ex-Yorkshire bowler Best says drinking culture hinders Asian and black players' chances

Former Yorkshire and Hampshire bowler Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle a "drinking culture" which is "hampering" opportunities for black and Asian players.

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F1's enthralling season heads to Qatar as title battle hots up

Formula 1 heads to Qatar for the first time amid controversy and with three races left in a thrilling title battle.

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Walkers crisp shortage leaves Leicestershire family desperate

Due to an eating disorder, a specific type of crisp is one of the few things Ava, four, will eat.

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Leeds gymnast breaks Guinness World Record backflip record

Ash Watson somersaulted more than 19ft to smash his own gymnastic world record.

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Young Dolph, Promising Memphis Rapper, Shot and Killed at 36

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Tracking the Suspect in the Fatal Kenosha Shootings

By Haley Willis, Muyi Xiao, Christiaan Triebert, Christoph Koettl, Stella Cooper, David Botti, John Ismay and Ainara Tiefenthäler from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hxI8ZZ
via IFTTT Tracking the Suspect in the Fatal Kenosha Shootings Footage appears to show a teenager shooting three people during protests in Wisconsin. We tracked his movements that night. U.S. New York Times August 26, 2020 at 07:00PM

Vancouver storm: A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia

British Columbia was hit with a major storm this week that cut transport links.

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Cladding crisis: Year-long struggle to get help

The BBC returns to meet Emma whose property, bought under shared ownership, has unsafe cladding.

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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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Lorna Middleton jailed for 'revenge' husband murder

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

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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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Overdue library book returned 73 years late

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

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Liverpool bomber had been planning attack since April

Emad Al Swealmeen rented a property in the city and began making purchases for his bomb, police say.

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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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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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Who’s to Blame for Rising Prices

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via IFTTT Who’s to Blame for Rising Prices Why do so many things seem to cost more now? Briefing New York Times November 15, 2021 at 06:00PM

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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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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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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Covid-19: Soaring prices and vaccine research targeted

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

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DaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner

Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say.

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'We're not battle-axes', say GP receptionists

Primary care staff in Bristol say they have never seen pressure like this before - and winter hasn't even started yet.

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Consumer price rises soar to 4.2% in October

The costs of transport, hospitality, household goods and food and drink all rose, official figures show.

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The students losing thousands in an Edinburgh rental scam

A BBC investigation uncovers a con that preys on the huge demand for rented accommodation in Edinburgh.

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Azeem Rafiq: 'A trailblazer who has created a watershed moment'

BBC Sport looks back on Azeem Rafiq's emotional testimony on racism in cricket, what it means for the sport and what needs to happen next.

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Cleo Smith: Man wrongly identified as abduction suspect sues TV station

An Australian channel used Facebook pictures of the wrong man when reporting about Cleo Smith's rescue.

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Vaccine research among cyber attack targets

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year.

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US Congress to punish lawmaker over violent clip

Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman.

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China, US agree to ease restrictions on journalists

It comes after a face-to-face virtual summit between Chinese President Xi and US President Biden.

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Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction

It is the most expensive piece by a Latin American, beating a record set by her husband Diego Rivera.

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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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Plagues Strike Egypt: Sudden Floods, Then 4-Inch Scorpions Called Deathstalkers

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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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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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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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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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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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Tory MP accuses PM's father Stanley Johnson of inappropriate touching

Caroline Nokes says Stanley Johnson smacked her "on the backside" at the Tory conference in 2003.

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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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I'm A Celebrity 2021: Richard Madeley and Louise Minchin lead line-up

The ITV show returns on Sunday and will be broadcast from Wales for the second year running.

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Why Kyle Rittenhouse No Longer Faces a Gun Possession Charge

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Jobs recovery continues despite end of furlough

The number of workers on payrolls rose in October despite the end of the job support scheme.

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Covid-19: NHS under pressure and Sturgeon to decide on restrictions

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

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Radio 1's Big Weekend 2022 to be live in Coventry

The three-day event will be live again after two online festivals due to the pandemic.

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Reaching Euro 2020 was catalyst for Scotland's World Cup play-off run - Clarke

Steve Clarke says playing in the Euro 2020 finals was the catalyst for the "no mean feat" of six wins in a row as his Scotland side secure a home World Cup play-off semi-final.

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Adele, Dressed for Power

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Standards reform reversal bid blocked by Tory MP

Christopher Chope shouted an objection in the Commons causing the motion to be postponed.

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Covid: The country locking down the unvaccinated

Some two million people without Covid-19 jabs have been told to stay home in Austria.

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A Missing Piece of the Moon May Be Following Earth Around the Sun

By Robin George Andrews from NYT Science https://ift.tt/3okUJEp
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Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

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9-Year-Old Boy Who Was Injured at Astroworld Festival Dies

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Children in hospital as Dulwich school's ceiling collapses

A second-floor ceiling collapsed at Rosemead Prep School in south-east London.

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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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MPs find 'serious failings' in sickle cell care

Parliamentary report says some patients report being racially abused by doctors and nurses.

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Gareth Bale: Manager Robert Page says Real Madrid forward will not start for Wales against Belgium

Wales manager Robert Page says Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will not start Tuesday's final World Cup group match against Belgium.

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Liverpool Women's Hospital explosion declared a terror incident

A fourth man is arrested after a taxi explodes outside a Liverpool hospital on Remembrance Sunday.

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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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