Sunday, 24 November 2024

Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high.

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US listeria outbreak kills infant and prompts recall of meat products

The listeria outbreak, linked to ready-to-eat meat, is known to have sickened 11 people.

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Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.

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Saturday, 23 November 2024

Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

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Everything we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile

Russia's President Putin said the new powerful missile was used against Ukraine on Thursday.

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Friday, 22 November 2024

Recall of contraceptive pill in South Africa after packaging mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

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Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter.

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Thursday, 21 November 2024

Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone

Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.

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Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career.

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MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands.

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Tuesday, 19 November 2024

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

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Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war.

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Monday, 18 November 2024

Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims

Veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones was arrested on Monday, local media report.

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Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

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Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February.

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Sunday, 17 November 2024

Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say.

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Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.

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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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Saturday, 16 November 2024

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title.

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Friday, 15 November 2024

Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck.

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George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year.

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Thursday, 14 November 2024

Watch: Moment large fire explodes on New York train line

A transformer fire in the Bronx has caused an explosion, suspending train services between New York and New Haven.

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Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim.

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Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find.

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Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

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Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury.

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Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

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Monday, 11 November 2024

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order

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Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet.

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Sunday, 10 November 2024

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event

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Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST

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Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall.

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Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run.

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Saturday, 9 November 2024

Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

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Russia jails soldiers who killed entire family in Ukraine

The sentence, handed down by a Russian court, is a rare example of the country holding its troops to account for war crimes.

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US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.

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Friday, 8 November 2024

Bat safety shed will cost £100m, says HS2 chairman

Sir Jon Thompson tells a conference there is "no evidence high-speed trains interfere with bats".

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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Israel passes law to deport relatives of attackers, including citizens

Opponents say the legislation, which would apply to close family members, is unconstitutional.

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Thursday, 7 November 2024

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).

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What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?

We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round.

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Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

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'Merchants of death' people-smuggling gang jailed

The conviction of members of the prolific smuggling gang is the culmination of a Europe-wide operation.

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Tuesday, 5 November 2024

Drag Race's Kyran Thrax: 'The show saved me after being groomed'

Drag queen Kyran Thrax on finding drag, their first show and rebuilding their confidence after being groomed.

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Monday, 4 November 2024

Pro-EU leader ahead in tight Moldovan vote amid claims of Kremlin meddling

Maia Sandu has overtaken her Russia-friendly rival Alexandr Stoianoglu in a tense presidential run-off.

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Spain's king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

Protesters shouted "murderer" at Felipe VI, who was also asked why nothing had been done to avoid the tragedy.

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Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

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Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

It is the first shadow cabinet appointment Kemi Badenoch has made since becoming leader of the Conservatives.

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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war.

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Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

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Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods.

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Saturday, 2 November 2024

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge.

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Video shows arrests of Sara Sharif murder accused

Police arrested Sara's relatives as they returned from Pakistan, weeks after her body was found.

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Friday, 1 November 2024

Janelle Monae among stars transforming for Halloween

Janelle Monae went for a classic 1980s film look, while Pixie Lott dressed as an Aperol Spritz.

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Verstappen 'knows he did wrong deep down' - Norris

McLaren's Lando Norris says title rival Max Verstappen "knows he did wrong" in their battle in last weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix.

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