Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

March 01, 2024 at 12:33AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/VaqUYjf

Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

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MP Julian Knight will face no criminal charges

The former Conservative strongly denied allegations of sexual assault made against him.

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Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media.

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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

February 27, 2024 at 10:43PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/AS7bMPE

Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

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Currys rejects second takeover offer from US firm

The electronics chain says US company Elliot's £757m offer "significantly undervalued" it.

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Compensation for Post Office victims to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward.

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College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

February 26, 2024 at 10:33PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fj1XnTd

Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of 77.

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Bangladesh bans adopting elephants from the wild

Animal rights groups declared the move a "landmark order" that would protect against exploitation.

February 25, 2024 at 11:34PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/8talYj5

Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

February 25, 2024 at 12:22AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/legOLAS

Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

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Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris

Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron.

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MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain".

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Eight in hospital after smell Sweden security HQ

Hundreds of security service workers are evacuated after reports of an unusual smell in the building.

February 23, 2024 at 11:57PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/1vtSgoR

X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

February 22, 2024 at 05:03PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/R1nFO7r

FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC

The Christian church, known as The Truth, has been recently rocked by a sexual abuse scandal.

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Watch: Driving instructor rescued from floodwater

He is helped by a film-maker who shares video online of him coming to the aid of stranded drivers.

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Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments.

February 20, 2024 at 11:34PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/pLl3FEN

Kemi Badenoch says ex-Post Office chair claims 'made up'

There is "no evidence" Henry Staunton was told to stall compensation, the business secretary says.

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Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge

The second challenge to plans for a two-mile tunnel at the World Heritage site has been dismissed.

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Navalny's grieving widow vows to continue his work

In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in a Siberian jail.

February 19, 2024 at 11:15PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/1IMXrRf

British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

February 19, 2024 at 12:48AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHtohvG

The list of nominees and winners at the Bafta Awards 2024 - updating live

See the full list of nominees for this year's Bafta Film Awards, and the winners as they happen.

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Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

February 18, 2024 at 02:14AM from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzlbTQH

Gaza ceasefire talks not very promising, says Qatar

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to carry on the war against Hamas regardless of international pressure.

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UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island

A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm.

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Navalny's team accuses Russia of 'hiding' his body

An ally of the opposition activist, who died on Friday, says officials are "trying to cover traces".

February 17, 2024 at 10:58PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2oY9tB

Two teenagers charged over Super Bowl parade shooting

One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.

February 16, 2024 at 11:56PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/zP738kT

Navalny's moments of defiance as Putin's fiercest critic

See key moments in Alexei Navalny's career as an outspoken critic of President Putin.

February 16, 2024 at 11:23PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/rTJyvD4

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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Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney

The calf was captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of the Scottish Islands.

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Rafah images show huge blast craters close to camps

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

February 15, 2024 at 11:47PM from BBC News https://ift.tt/b4Ef8RD

Dramatic moment off-duty police team charge at knifeman in London

The officers were socialising in a bar nearby when they intervened.

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Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

February 14, 2024 at 11:40PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SFBavxp

Men's conference: How some Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

Social media is awash with events enabling men to get away from the "pressures" of Valentine's Day.

February 14, 2024 at 09:59PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eOEfgH6

UAE: A hailstorm in the desert? Rare weather phenomenon shocks residents

Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates.

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Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate after recording emerges

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel.

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Ransomware attack hits dozens of Romanian hospitals

Over 100 facilities have been affected with some doctors resorting to pen and paper.

February 13, 2024 at 10:47PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oLtspId

Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage

A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration.

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Polish state TV host decries past anti-LGBT output

Wojciech Szelag apologised to LGBT people for the TVP Info channel's "hateful words" targeted at them.

February 12, 2024 at 11:52PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oEV5z3w

Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

February 12, 2024 at 01:50AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQtEpXD

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

February 11, 2024 at 11:32PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XSYnJeK

King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

In his first statement since being diagnosed, Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort".

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Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it.

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Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - hosts fightback to edge to victory

England overturn another half-time deficit in the Six Nations to edge past a youthful and spirited Wales side at Twickenham.

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Hungary president resigns live on TV over child abuse pardon

Katalin Novak steps down live on TV after pardoning man jailed for covering up sexual abuse at a children's home.

February 10, 2024 at 11:56PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XAzUthL

Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution

The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian Horner finishes without resolution.

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Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu orders military to plan evacuations from Rafah

The Israeli PM's order comes after the US warned against an unplanned invasion of the Gazan city.

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Jowie Irungu convicted of murdering Monica Kimani, as Jacque Maribe acquitted by Kenyan court

The fiance of a popular news presenter is convicted of killing a businesswoman five years ago.

February 09, 2024 at 11:22PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UoQvDYT

Six Nations 2024: Jamie George will be 'very emotional' leading England against Wales

England captain Jamie George says he will be "very emotional" when he leads out the team for the first time in a Six Nations match at Twickenham this weekend.

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Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan

The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year but Labour calls the figure "bogus".

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US Marines helicopter reported missing with five on board

Rescue teams are searching for the aircraft, which was flying to California from Las Vegas.

February 07, 2024 at 08:27PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y1lqDTS

Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often.

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Michigan school shooter's mother guilty of involuntary manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley, 45, is the first US parent ever convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting by their child.

February 06, 2024 at 11:51PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/E3omGMD

Buckingham Palace statement in full

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles is being treated for a form of cancer.

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Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer.

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John Cage: Organ playing 639-year-long piece changes chord

Composed by avant-garde artist John Cage, the piece is expected to play in Germany until the year 2640.

February 06, 2024 at 12:50AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bphA2XD

King Charles: Prince Harry to visit his father in coming days

The Duke of Sussex spoke to his father about the diagnosis and will travel to the UK to visit him.

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Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: Gunners move within two points of Premier League leaders

Gabriel Martinelli capitalises on a calamitous defensive mix-up as Arsenal reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points.

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Atmospheric river: Evacuations ahead of 'life-threatening' California storm

People in some areas are told to evacuate ahead of "one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory".

February 04, 2024 at 11:39PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R4kBAvb

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar.

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Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' after asthma attack on Strictly tour

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a serious asthma attack but is now "dancing fit" again.

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US strikes on Iraqi town of al-Qaim filmed

Video verified by the BBC shows US strikes on al-Qaim, Iraq.

February 03, 2024 at 10:41PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Rlqts1Z

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight off after Briton sustains cut

Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk is postponed after the Briton sustains a cut in training.

February 02, 2024 at 11:43PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/83Z2QlR

Man in French court over missing endangered monkeys

The 20-year-old suspect denies stealing 14 rare squirrel monkeys from a tropical zoo near Marseille.

February 02, 2024 at 11:08PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bVvCh3l

Stormont's coming back - what happens next?

The timeline on how an executive will be formed with a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time.

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US and UK strikes fail to slow Houthi attacks

BBC Verify analysis shows how Houthi tactics have changed, as commercial shipping traffic in the Red Sea halves.

February 01, 2024 at 11:16PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V6sOqgr

US sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians.

February 01, 2024 at 11:36PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m4sLeMg