Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures

83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.

January 01, 2024 at 01:44AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/giRd6zv

Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

January 01, 2024 at 12:19AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dj1OehQ

Spanish football fan held in Tehran released, Iran says

Santiago Sánchez was detained during a trek in 2022 to the men's football World Cup in Qatar.

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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption

Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.

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Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

December 30, 2023 at 11:55PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x0upY1B

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe over alleged sexual assault

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together.

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Protesters and police clash 'amid community tension' in London

Traffic was brought to a standstill as police and protestors appeared to clash.

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Odesa church: Clergyman narrowly avoids roof collapse after Russian attack

CCTV shows debris falling from the from the building's ceiling after Russian strikes hit the area.

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German and Dutch authorities fear repeat of NYE firework violence

Hundreds of people have been seen buying fireworks in Germany and the Netherlands ahead of celebrations.

December 29, 2023 at 09:53PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DhM5lNZ

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso

The move is the latest sign that the former French colony is pivoting towards Russia.

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At least 30 E.coli cases may be linked to recalled cheese - HSA

At least 30 cases of E.coli may be linked to Mrs Kirkham's cheese, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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Junior doctors' strike: Thousands of NHS appointments hit by walkout

The NHS is braced for its longest strike after last week's walkout caused nearly 89,000 cancellations.

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Russian celebs at 'almost naked' party stung by backlash

Some of Russia's best-known celebrities apologise as criticism of their behaviour spreads on social media.

December 27, 2023 at 11:39PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cTynQEI

Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration

The top US diplomat meets with Mexico's president amid a surge in migration across the shared border.

December 27, 2023 at 10:58PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N3gO2wT

DR Congo elections: Fayulu's supporters clash with police in Kinshasa

Police have cracked down on an opposition protest to demand that the presidential poll be annulled.

December 27, 2023 at 11:17PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6K1wFL2

Boxing Day dip: Hundreds take plunge in RNLI event in Southend

Bathers dressed in Christmas outfits braved icy water to raise money for the RNLI.

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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns

There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.

December 26, 2023 at 11:32PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CjGw3Qz

The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'

Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

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Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

December 26, 2023 at 01:28AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H5PKJtg

Alexei Navalny: Russian opposition leader found, says team

Mr Navalny's team had no contact with him for weeks and he failed to appear at several court hearings.

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Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near Heathrow

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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Sara Sharif: UK and Pakistan courts tussle over siblings' future

Legal cases are examining where the siblings of the 10 year old found dead at her home in Surrey will live.

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Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December

The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.

December 24, 2023 at 11:41PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AfUvJ5N

Bethlehem nativity scene depicted with rubble and razor wire

A muted Christmas celebration sees worshippers lighting candles and praying for peace in Manger Square.

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Liverpool 1-1 Arsenal: Gunners top of Premier League after thrilling Anfield draw

Arsenal maintain their place at the top of the Premier League after a thrilling draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

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Hundreds turn out for pre-Christmas meat auction

The Smithfield Market's traditional event returned on Saturday for the first time since before the Covid pandemic.

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Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner

It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.

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Last Christmas scores Christmas number one, beating Sam Ryder and Mariah Carey

Wham's festive classic tops the Christmas chart for the first time, 39 years after its release.

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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police

Police have arrested Electra Schrock for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.

December 22, 2023 at 11:06PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/0A3alpn

Elle Edwards: Four more charged over Wirral pub shooting

The 26-year-old was shot dead outside a pub in Wirral on Christmas Eve last year.

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Prague: Dramatic video from city shows people seen leaping from building ledge

A gunman entered Charles University killing 15 people in one of the country's worst fatal shootings.

December 21, 2023 at 11:03PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QbSWKtg

Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular aerial footage shows scale

Drone footage shows lava and smoke spewing into the air weeks after waiting on the seismic activity.

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Alex Saab: US releases ally of Venezuelan President Maduro

Alex Saab, accused of laundering money for the Maduro government, is freed in a prisoner swap.

December 20, 2023 at 10:34PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZX9QcCm

Israel Gaza: What Gaza's reported 20,000 deaths say about the war

Women and children are majority of those killed in the war, according to Hamas-run health ministry.

December 20, 2023 at 11:30PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1g8E52F

Sam Ryder surprises shoppers in Reading

The Eurovision star wants to push his Christmas single to number one in the charts.

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

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Christmas: Twinkly tractors plough Pembrokeshire festive furrow

More than 200 tractors festooned in sparkling festive colours parade through Pembrokeshire.

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Woman kidnapped by Hamas says she was 'shown off like a trophy'

Yarden Roman-Gat was abducted from Kibbutz Be'eri and brought to Gaza during Hamas's 7 October attack.

December 18, 2023 at 11:45PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tqv4pj0

Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

December 18, 2023 at 01:38AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xEq0uHS

Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food

The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.

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ICO's criminal investigations team looks into claims BBC withheld documents

Its criminal investigations team is looking into claims the BBC withheld documents related to Martin Bashir's interview with Princess Diana.

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Israel Gaza: Hostages were carrying white cloth when shot, IDF says

Three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops in an area of intense fighting.

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London's Ulez-scrapped cars cannot go to Ukraine, Sadiq Khan says

London's mayor says he cannot legally change the Ulez scheme and send scrapped vehicles to Ukraine.

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Trains and ferries cancelled as warning for heavy rain in force

A Met Office weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Scotland on Sunday.

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Banbury: Sparse Christmas tree sells for 'astonishing' fee

The vintage tree with 25 branches is a "humble reminder of 1920s life", according to the seller.

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Scott Benton: Lobbying sting MP plans to appeal against suspension

Scott Benton says an inquiry which found he breached standards rules was not fair or transparent.

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What has Hungary's Orban got against Ukraine?

The Hungarian leader says his position is pragmatic as he argues Ukraine cannot win the war.

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Champions League 5th place: Man Utd and Newcastle exits may affect Premier League's hopes of additional spot

Manchester United and Newcastle's early European exits have left the Premier League currently missing out on an extra Champions League place.

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Gang jailed for £1m cocaine-coated broom handle plot

Police said 30kg of cocaine was chemically converted into lacquer and used as broom handle varnish.

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Accused boy was 'admiring trees' when Brianna Ghey killed

The boy denies murdering Brianna Ghey, saying his co-accused used his knife to carry out the attack.

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Christmas 'spoilt' for Bedford residents after tree taken every night

One tower block resident says he enjoyed having a plastic tree and the policy is "bah-humbug".

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COP28: Three takeaways from the deal on fossil fuels

Climate reporter Esme Stallard breaks down the COP28 climate summit agreement - in less than a minute.

December 13, 2023 at 10:42PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fvH5rIJ

Thames Water says it can't pay back £190m loan

Thames Water boss tells MPs it doesn't have enough money to pay back a loan due in April next year.

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Border Force seize big cat body parts and crocodile blood

Thousands of illegal wildlife products have been intercepted coming into the UK.

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Walthamstow: Kacey Boothe's killers found guilty of murder

Kammar Henry-Richards, Kay-O, boasted about killing rival gang member Kacey Boothe in a rap video.

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Turkish referee attack leaves crisis that goes beyond football

Halil Umut Meler may quit football after he was punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

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Alicia Keys' surprise performance for London commuters

Watch the US artist sing and play on a public piano inside St Pancras International station.

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Google: Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023

Barbie and Oppenheimer were the most-searched for films in 2023, and took £30m in their opening weekend.

December 11, 2023 at 11:03PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PjcFlUL

Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross

Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".

December 11, 2023 at 02:07AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/t9T8SBJ

Sudan war: Two people killed in attack on aid convoy in Sudan, says Red Cross

Seven others including three charity staff were injured in what the Red Cross has called a "deliberate attack".

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

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Spanish La Liga match abandoned after fan dies in stands

Granada's La Liga match with Athletic Bilbao is abandoned after a supporter dies in the stands at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium.

December 10, 2023 at 11:05PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c48f2e7

DR Congo President Tshisekedi compares Rwanda counterpart Kagame to Hitler

Félix Tshisekedi accuses his counterpart in neighbouring Rwanda of wanting to expand.

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Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to get award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

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Iran: Mahsa Amini's family stopped at airport on way to collect award

Iran bans her parents from heading to Europe to collect an award in her honour, their lawyer says.

December 09, 2023 at 11:37PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8FBiMlL

Images show major damage to Gaza's oldest mosque

Hamas accuses Israel of causing the damage to the medieval Omari mosque, Israel has not yet commented.

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Paul Bryan: Murderer jailed after 39 years on the run

Paul Bryan is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison after killing Roman Szalajko in 1984.

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Watch: 'World's most famous Christmas tree' switched on

Trafalgar Square's famous tree has been lit up in a tradition dating back to 1947.

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BBC reporter in Gaza: People here are traumatised and exhausted

People say life in Khan Younis is "indescribable" as Israel's bombardment of the south intensifies.

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A family's escape from North Korea through a minefield and stormy seas

Mr Kim and his family pull off a seemingly impossible feat and gives new insights into life there.

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Denny Laine, Wings and Moody Blues musician, dies age 79

The guitarist and singer worked alongside Sir Paul McCartney and co-wrote the hit Mull of Kintyre.

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Washington DC house explodes as police respond to call

A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.

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'World's most famous Christmas tree' arrives in Trafalgar Square

Every year since 1947 Norway has sent a tree to London to say thank you for its support during WW2.

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Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rains batter India's southern coast

Thousands are evacuated and cars are swept away in southern India as Cyclone Michaung approaches.

December 04, 2023 at 11:39PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZyE4TPb

Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

December 04, 2023 at 12:07AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N1VjlcI

Israeli forces reported to be pushing into southern Gaza

The head of Israel's military says the IDF is fighting "strongly and thoroughly" in south Gaza.

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Pogues, Wham! and Mariah battle to be Christmas number one

Fairytale of New York has surged since the death of Pogues' frontman Shane MacGowan.

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Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: Dejan Kulusevski rescues draw for Spurs

Dejan Kulusevski heads an equaliser in the 90th minute as Tottenham earn a dramatic Premier League draw against Manchester City.

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Heavy snow causes travel delays across Europe

Train and flight cancellations cause disruption to travellers in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

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Israel-Gaza war: Residents of Khan Younis say Israeli strikes heaviest since start of war

Civilians in parts of north and south Gaza have been told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues.

December 03, 2023 at 12:34AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CvzWg5S

AUKUS: Radars will help counter threat of 'space warfare'

Three sites set to monitor deep space in a security arrangement between the UK, US and Australia.

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US House votes to expel George Santos from Congress

The Republican becomes only the sixth elected member of the lower chamber of Congress ever to be removed.

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Putin ally Gergiev gets top theatre job at Bolshoi as well as Mariinsky

Russia's best-known conductor is appointed head of the Bolshoi as well as the Mariinsky Theatre.

December 01, 2023 at 11:53PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kk7yLRB