Ollie Bibby: Mother feels 'dismissed' by Boris Johnson over dead son

Penny Bibby says Boris Johnson must look at changing rules so families can be together in hospital.

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HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation

Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response.

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Nearly 2,000 Scotland Covid cases linked to people watching Euro 2020

Most of the 1,991 cases were people who travelled to London for Scotland's game with England on 18 June.

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HMS Defender: Russia's Putin accuses UK and US of military provocation

Russia's president says last week's naval incident off Crimea was co-ordinated to assess Moscow's response.

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Paris threatens e-scooter ban after woman's death

Electric scooter providers in the French capital could lose licences if safety issues are not tackled.

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Canada weather: Canadians enduring 'unbearable' heatwave

Dozens of people have died in Canada as temperatures reach a record-breaking 49.6C (121F).

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Australia Covid: Seventh city locks down amid vaccine chaos

Government leaders offer conflicting advice about AstraZeneca as cases spread to new at-risk areas.

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Gracie Spinks death: Stalking victim died from stab wound to neck

Inquests are opened into the deaths of Gracie Spinks and the man thought to have killed her.

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Checkatrade boss warns of shortage of skilled trade workers

Richard Harpin says it should be made easier for EU bathroom fitters and kitchen installers to come to the UK.

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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak.

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Raye's pain as Polydor holds release of debut album

The 23-year-old Call on Me singer says she's done "everything" the record label's asked her for.

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Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson's 'rousing' Marvel film impresses most critics

But some reviewers take issue with how the Marvel superhero film handles the exploitation of women.

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Fifth seed Andreescu out in Wimbledon first round

Canadian fifth seed Bianca Andreescu suffers a first-round defeat in straight sets by France's Alize Cornet on day three at Wimbledon.

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Covid-19: Huge crowds seek vaccine as Indonesia cases soar

Thousands of people surround an Indonesian vaccine centre as the country faces a severe outbreak.

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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened.

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Recovered Picasso painting slips on to the floor

The Picasso artwork Head of a Woman was being shown off during a news conference when this happened.

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Yemeni model facing unfair trial by rebel authorities - rights group

Intisar al-Hammadi, who denies the charge, was detained by the rebel Houthi movement in February.

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Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting: Louis De Zoysa appears in court charged with murder

Louis De Zoysa is charged with murdering Sgt Matiu Ratana who was killed on duty.

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Search for missing US WW2 airmen begins in Arundel field

A B-24 Liberator crashed in a field in West Sussex during World War Two, killing several airmen.

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Autistic teen struggles with changes during pandemic

Leah, 18, went into crisis during the pandemic after struggling with the changes to her life.

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The Yankees' 70-year-old bat girl

Decades after she was told girls couldn't do the job, she got a chance to live her childhood dream.

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What is making Wimbledon Centre Court so slippery?

After Serena Williams and Adrian Mannarino injure themselves on Centre Court, BBC Sport looks at why grass courts are slippery and what impact it can have.

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Wimbledon 2021: Nick Kyrgios says Wimbledon grass courts are "a joke"

Australia's Nick Kyrgios uses a change of ends during his first round match with Ugo Humbert to tell viewers the Wimbledon grass courts are "a joke" and playing too slow.

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Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk jailed for ex-footballer's death

He is the first to be convicted of manslaughter as a result of police contact in more than 30 years.

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Foreign business leaders may get quarantine exemption

Executives visiting England from amber-list countries will not need to isolate if trip is a big economic benefit.

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Covid-19: Republic of Ireland to use indoor hospitality vaccine pass

The Irish government is to delay the return of some indoor activities scheduled for 5 July.

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Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?

The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse.

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Miami building collapse: What could have caused it?

The search for survivors continues but experts must now piece together what caused a Miami apartment block to collapse.

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Colombian anti-government protesters topple Columbus statue

The statue of the explorer is the latest to be pulled off its pedestal during anti-government protests.

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More pupils sent home as Covid disruption soars

Rapid increase in pupils out of school in England as changes expected for self-isolation rules.

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Scottish government lifts Manchester travel ban

The ban had sparked a row between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

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Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days

Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time.

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Your Scotland sunset pictures

A selection of readers' photographs of Monday's stunning sunset.

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French lesbians and single women to get IVF rights

After years of heated debate France is to extend fertility treatment to lesbians and single women.

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Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days

Separate collisions of a neutron star and a black hole are detected in a short space of time.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice

Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm so proud of Britney for using her voice

Britney Spears' younger sister backs the singer after her powerful appearance in court last week.

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Lebanon banks close in solidarity after assault on staff

Dozens of men stormed Lebanese Swiss Bank's HQ on Monday, trying to access closed accounts.

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Vicky Hernández: Court says Honduras to blame for trans woman's murder

In a landmark court decision, Honduras is ordered to make changes to protect its LGBT community.

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Greater Manchester Police chief apologies to rape victim over failures

The victim's mother says Greater Manchester Police are "absolutely incompetent" for failing to act.

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Elvis Costello defends Olivia Rodrigo over Brutal plagiarism claim

Elvis Costello gives a relaxed response after pop star Olivia Rodrigo is accused of copying his music.

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South Africa's top court sentences ex-President Jacob Zuma

Jacob Zuma had defied a court order to appear at an inquiry into corruption while he was president.

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UK needs millions more charging points, says car industry

SMMT is urging investment into charging points and battery factories to safeguard car industry jobs.

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Chard flooding: People rescued and homes damaged

Floodwater gushes into properties in and around Chard, Somerset, following heavy rainfall.

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Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia.

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Canada Heatwave: Bears take a dip in record breaking temperatures

Three mischievous bears have a pool day as Canada reaches record breaking temperatures in British Columbia.

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North Korea: Citizens ‘worried’ by Kim Jong-un weight loss

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss.

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Fortune found in trinket left on pavement in southern France

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket.

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Sri Lanka v England: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella sent home from tour

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

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France elections: Tough lessons for presidential rivals

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders.

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Dalian Atkinson: PC Benjamin Monk had kept job despite misconduct

Benjamin Monk was found guilty of killing ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson during a stand-off in 2016.

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Wimbledon 2021: Centre Court crowd gives standing ovation to Covid heroes

Spectators on Centre Court pay tribute to key people who led the fight against Covid-19, including scientists and NHS staff.

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Elephant and Castle fire: Huge blaze at railway arches

Some 70 firefighters are tackling the fire, which is close to Elephant and Castle station.

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Gogglebox regular Pete McGarry dies at 71

The Clacton native was a familiar face on the show along with wife and fellow foster parent Linda.

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Marr on catching Covid after being double vaccinated

The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with Covid-19, despite being vaccinated twice.

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Matt Hancock resignation: Boris Johnson defends his actions

The PM says Hancock stepped down at "the right pace" but Labour says he is "trying to rewrite history".

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Covid in Scotland: New cases pass 3,000 to reach new record high

A further 3,285 cases of the virus have been recorded in Scotland, with 12.6% of tests positive.

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Sabalenka eases into round two at Wimbledon

World-number four Aryna Sabalenka eases past Monica Niculescu and into round two of the women's singles draw at Wimbledon.

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Australia lockdown: Nude sunbathers fined for breaching Sydney Covid rules

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city.

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Nissan to create thousands of UK jobs in battery investment

The carmaker is set to announce a major expansion of battery production in Sunderland.

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Louis Thorold: Mum adored 'perfect' baby killed when van hit pram

Rachael Thorold says she will grieve for her five-month-old son Louis for the rest of her life.

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India Covid: Covishield not eligible for EU travel pass

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states.

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Birmingham stabbings: Man admits Jacob Billington killing

Intern Jacob Billington, 23, died and seven others were hurt during a stab spree in Birmingham.

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US air strikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militias

Iran-backed militias threaten revenge after US strikes target facilities linked to drone attacks.

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Cardi B reveals pregnancy at BET Awards

The star announced she was expecting her second child as she picked up two awards for rap anthem WAP.

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Sri Lanka trio sent home from England tour after Covid breach

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

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BET Awards: Black women in music, film and sports celebrated

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA.

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Canada weather: Heatwave hits record 46.6C as US north-west also frazzles

Lytton in British Columbia breaks an 84-year-old record, as the US Pacific north-west also sizzles.

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Steyning illegal rave: Dozens arrested as thousands party in national park

Police say it was "one of the largest unplanned operations we have experienced in recent years".

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Brexit: Taoiseach insists he listens to unionists over NI Protocol

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson had accused the Irish government of "cheerleading" for the NI Protocol.

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France elections: Far-right National Rally loses key battleground states - poll

Marine Le Pen's National Rally had hoped to win a regional powerbase ahead of next year's election.

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Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race.

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Father and son clean Spanish Civil War memorial graffiti

Police are hunting vandals who targeted the commemorative stone in Motherwell, Lanarkshire.

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Worcestershire twins celebrate delayed 100th birthdays

Edith Dumbleton and Dorcas Tobin were unable to celebrate with family in 2020 because of Covid-19.

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Florida building collapse: More than 150 missing, nine dead

Days into the search for survivors in Florida, 150 people remain missing, with nine confirmed dead.

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Tour de France: Police seek spectator after crash

A spectator holding a sign causes a multi-rider pile-up during the first stage of the race.

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The huge NHS challenge facing Sajid Javid

The new health secretary must deal with massive waiting lists and exhausted health staff.

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Somalia's Puntland region executes 21 al-Shabab fighters

It may be the highest number of members of the group sentenced to death in semi-autonomous Puntland.

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Pet lion confiscated in Cambodia after TikTok videos

The 18-month-old animal, weighing 70kg, is discovered at a villa in the capital Phnom Penh.

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US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho.

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US heatwave: Pacific Northwest sees record temperatures

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings for Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho.

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BT and OneWeb sign rural broadband deal

The telecoms firm and satellite company explore ways of providing rural broadband in remote areas.

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Appeal to identify 'La Botaniste' who slipped from history

Who was the mysterious Isabella Allen and what was her contribution to 19th Century botanical science?

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The Mudlarking couple who search for hidden treasures

Craig and Nicole Lind took their first date beach memento and turned it into a full-time business.

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Sudan agrees to hand over Darfur war crimes accused

The decision to surrender ex-officials to The Hague comes after a visit from the ICC's top prosecutor.

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Somerset Glastonbury Festival fans recreate site at home

The Facebook event Glasthomebury was organised by festival fans to raise money for charity.

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Pandemic pregnancy: 'Our baby lived for two precious days'

After seven miscarriages Jessica spent the first 12 weeks of pregnancy expecting to lose her baby.

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Williams confirms she will not be at Tokyo Olympics

Four-time gold medallist Serena Williams confirms she will not be playing in this summer's delayed Tokyo Olympics Games.

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Bermondsey stabbing: Man killed at illegal rave

A 16-year-old boy found at the scene with head injuries is arrested in connection with the death.

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'Was I just unlucky to get Covid after double vaccine?' asks Marr

The BBC's Andrew Marr fell ill with coronavirus, despite being vaccinated twice.

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Tour de France 2021: 'Sore' Chris Froome hopes to 'get through' second stage after crash

Chris Froome says he will "try get through" the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday after being injured in a major crash on the opening day.

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Johnson & Johnson to pay $230m to settle opioid claim

Drugs firm to pay to settle claims it fuelled opioid painkiller addiction crisis in New York State.

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Sajid Javid: Who is the new health secretary?

The second-generation immigrant son of a bus driver previously served Boris Johnson as chancellor.

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Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground.

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Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm.

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Germany knife attack: Three killed were all women

The suspect has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of grievous bodily harm.

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Turkey LGBT: Police use force to break up Gay Pride rally in Istanbul

Police in riot gear used tear gas to disperse people at a banned Pride march in Istanbul.

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Hancock quits as health secretary after breaching Covid guidance

Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary after breaking social distancing guidance by kissing a colleague.

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Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown

Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant.

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Covid-19: Crowds flee Dhaka ahead of strict Bangladesh lockdown

Cases of Covid-19 in Bangladesh have surged since May, largely because of the Delta variant.

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Hot air balloon crash kills four in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The balloon is reported to have hit a power line, before the basket detached and fell to the ground.

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LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport.

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'We got justice, but not enough justice'

People in Minneapolis reacted to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin on Friday.

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Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'

A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami.

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Florida building collapse: Report from 2018 warned of 'major damage'

A survey flagged "major structural damage" at the complex which collapsed on Thursday near Miami.

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LAX: Man jumps from plane after trying to access cockpit

The man, who fled via the emergency slide, was detained on the taxiway at Los Angeles Airport.

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London protests: Police arrest 12 ahead of weekend demonstrations

Protests are taking place across London including anti-lockdown and climate change demonstrations.

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ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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ICYMI: Spider-Man meets the Pope

A nuisance bear, overheated otters and a special guest for the Pope, some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson endorsed as DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is the only candidate to put his name forward for the party leadership.

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Matt Hancock: More calls for health secretary to quit after kissing aide

The first fellow Tory MP calls for him to go after being pictured in a clinch with Gina Coladangelo.

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Covid: Australia extends Sydney lockdown as Delta outbreak grows

Australia's biggest city and surrounding areas enter a two-week lockdown following a jump in cases.

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Hairdressers fear staff crisis after apprentice shortage

The pandemic caused the already decreasing number of apprentices to fall further, hairdressers say.

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How a patient treated 280 miles from home died on the M11 hard shoulder

Peggy Copeman, 81, was neglected by a private ambulance service, a coroner concludes.

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Sydenham stabbing: Murder probe into 19-year-old's death

The victim's mother has visited the scene in south-east London where her son was killed, police say.

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Covid: Prof Jonathan Van-Tam vaccinates Boston United players

The deputy chief medical officer meets his heroes as he jabs players from his beloved Boston United.

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Covid cases return to early-April levels

The Delta variant has become even more dominant, but vaccines are making a difference.

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Miami building collapse: What happened, and how quickly?

Maps, images and graphics of what we know about a 12-storey residential building's collapse north of Miami.

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The Crown: Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller to play Sir John Major

Jonny Lee Miller swaps Trainspotting's Sick Boy for portraying the 1990s prime minister in The Crown.

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Valérie Bacot: French woman who killed abuser husband should go free, says prosecutor

Valérie Bacot should be shown clemency and allowed to leave jail, a French court is told.

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Euro 2020: Uefa launch second investigation into Hungary fans

Uefa is investigating "potentially discriminatory incidents" in Germany's 2-2 draw with Hungary at Euro 2020.

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Ringo Starr drops trademark fight over Ring O sex toys

The Beatles drummer had challenged the trademark, saying it's too similar to his name.

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Miami building collapse: Fearful relatives hunt news of missing

Details emerge of the scores unaccounted for in the Florida building collapse.

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Is Windows 11 the beginning of the end for Skype?

Windows 11 will not have Skype installed by default - favouring Microsoft Teams instead.

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Green list change prompts holiday pricing chaos

Prices for some destinations doubled overnight but others are falling as demand and supply flip flops.

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Nine-year-old Flora Rider scoops world marmalade title

Flora is crowned Best in Show for her preserve, which she describes as a "little pot of sunshine".

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Fast and Furious actor enjoys 'destroying' Edinburgh

F9 and wrestling star John Cena tells the BBC the "beautiful" city "worked really well" as a location for the franchise.

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Uefa investigating 'potentially discriminatory incidents' in Hungary-Germany game

Uefa is investigating "potentially discriminatory incidents" in Germany's 2-2 draw with Hungary at Euro 2020.

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France's young voters turned off by key regional election

Abstention rates were very high in the first round, so what will happen in Sunday's run-offs?

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits breaking social distance rules with aide

Labour says the health secretary should be sacked over an affair with a colleague he appointed.

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Sasha Johnson shooting: Four men indicate not guilty pleas

Lawyers for four men, one from Gravesend, indicated their clients are to deny attempted murder.

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Miami building collapse: Firefighters search rubble

Firefighters are scouring what was once the basement for any survivors of the Surfside apartment tower collapse.

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In pictures: Strawberry Moon rises

The final supermoon of 2021 was captured by photographers around the world.

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Ringo Starr drops legal fight over Ring O sex toys

The Beatles drummer had challenged the trademark, saying it's too similar to his name.

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Verstappen tops first practice for Styrian GP with Hamilton third

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at the Styrian Grand Prix with title rival Lewis Hamilton in third.

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Coronavirus: Israel reimposes masks amid new virus fears

It comes just days after the last restriction was lifted, as concerns grow over a spate of cases.

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Amazon and Google probed over efforts to stop fake reviews

UK competition watchdog begins formal probe into whether the internet giants have broken consumer law.

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Britney Spears wants her conservatorship to end: What happens next?

As lawyers analyse the latest developments, the singer apologises for keeping fans in the dark.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Narendra Modi meets regional leaders

It is first such meeting since Delhi revoked the region's special status in 2019.

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Away goals rule scrapped in Uefa competitions including Champions League

The away goals rule in European club football is to be abolished from the start of next season, Uefa has confirmed.

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Astronomers work out when the first stars shone

Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang.

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Woman dies after Scottish cancer screening error

About 430 women have been incorrectly excluded from Scotland's cervical screening programme.

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Citi bank boss says staff work better in the office

James Bardrick says most UK staff at bank Citi will work from the office three days a week.

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Kent all-rounder, 45, signs new contract

Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens could play first-class cricket at the age of 46 after signing a new one-year deal.

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Astronomers work out when the first stars shone

Called the "cosmic dawn", this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big Bang.

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Covid-19: Europe braces for surge in Delta variant

Germany says Europe is "on thin ice" amid warnings Delta could make up 90% of cases by late August.

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Belarus opposition head Tikhanovskaya condemns 'sham trial' of husband

Opposition head Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calls the trial of her husband and five others act of "revenge".

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Miami building collapse: 'It's the craziest thing I ever heard in my life'

This video was sent by one of the first eyewitnesses on the scene of the Miami building collapse.

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Covid-19: Europe braces for surge in Delta variant

Germany says Europe is "on thin ice" amid warnings Delta could make up 90% of cases by late August.

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Bank of England shrugs off inflation fears

Bank policymakers keep rates steady despite concerns of an inflation surge in the wake of the pandemic.

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EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January

The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe.

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The final years of John McAfee's controversial life

Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain.

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Fast & Furious 9: 'We're not just doing the same thing'

The film franchise is a huge Hollywood success story, but some critics say it's running out of ideas.

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Delta plus variant: Can India prevent third Covid wave?

Experts say a third wave is inevitable but its impact can be limited with timely decisions.

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Mariam Thompson, love-struck US army linguist, jailed for 23 years

Mariam Thompson, 62, shared the names of US informants in Iraq to a man linked to Hezbollah.

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Activist critical of Palestinian Authority dies after arrest

The family of Nizar Banat, a critic of the Palestinian Authority, says he was beaten during a raid.

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Anton Du Beke to join Strictly judges for new series

Bruno Tonioli is unable to be a judge as he cannot fly over from the US due to Covid restrictions.

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Miami building collapse: rescuers search rubble for survivors

At least one person is killed and there are fears that others may be trapped in the rubble.

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Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?

The couple say they struck commercial deals to fund security after being financially cut off.

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Covid-19: School proms hit by continuing lockdown restrictions

Pupils' plans to celebrate with their friends have been hit by continuing lockdown restrictions.

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Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era suspect loses extradition appeal

Adriana Rivas, who lives in Australia, is suspected of kidnappings during Pinochet's rule in Chile.

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Actor Michael B Jordan to rename J'Ouvert rum after Nicki Minaj criticism

The actor's J'Ouvert liquor sparked criticism from Nicki Minaj over its ties to Caribbean history.

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Gary Allen: Killer jailed for murdering two women 21 years apart

Gary Allen, who killed Samantha Class in 1997 and Alena Grlakova in 2018, must serve at least 37 years.

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The 99-year-old charity shop volunteer refusing to slow down

David Flucker volunteers in a charity shop four days a week - and has no plans to give it up any time soon.

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US migrant camp 'kids feel like they're in prison'

More than 2,000 migrant children are being detained in an overcrowded camp in Texas ridden with disease.

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The trainer boss who even has a pair for funerals

Richard Johnson of Foot Locker has a pair of trainers for every occasion - even weddings and funerals.

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Cuts not to blame for failures in rape prosecutions - Boris Johnson

The PM appears to contradict his justice secretary, as he vows to improve prosecution rates.

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Exams altered next year after pandemic disruption

Gavin Williamson says A-levels and GCSEs in 2022 in England likely to be modified for lost lessons.

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Government encourages schools to host 'One Britain' events

The Department for Education backs the idea - but Scotland's first minister calls it "ludicrous".

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UK denies Russia fired warning shots near British warship

The Ministry of Defence says no shots were directed at HMS Defender and no bombs dropped in her path.

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Lego aims to make bricks from recycled bottles on sale in two years

Firm says challenge is to make more environmentally friendly bricks strong enough to build Hogwarts.

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Lloyds to close another 44 bank branches

The latest announcement means 100 Lloyds and Halifax branches will close this year.

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UK denies Russia fired warning shots near British warship

The Ministry of Defence says no shots were directed at HMS Defender and no bombs dropped in her path.

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Missing Italian toddler found by reporter sent to cover disappearance

The 21-month-old boy was found after a reporter covering his disappearance heard noises near a road.

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Dalian Atkinson: PC guilty of former footballer's manslaughter

PC Benjamin Monk tasered Dalian Atkinson for 33 seconds and kicked him in the head, a court hears.

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Should schoolchildren still have to self-isolate?

More than a quarter of a million children are absent from school in the UK because of coronavirus.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy casualties reported after airstrike

Eyewitnesses told the BBC that the Ethiopian air force struck a market near the region's capital.

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Eight on trial for burglaries on Paris celebrities

The gang is suspected of targeting the Paris homes of stars including footballer Thiago Silva.

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Hungary PM 'scraps Euros visit' amid German LGBT row with Uefa

The decision comes amid anger that Uefa will not allow the Munich stadium to light up in rainbow colours.

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Mexico prison: Six killed in fight between rival gangs

Security forces say they have regained control of the prison in Tabasco following the deadly fight.

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Covid: Minister defends VIP fans travelling to Wembley

Talks are ongoing with Uefa over what restrictions may be put in place, John Whittingdale says.

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Royal Academy apologises to artist Jess de Wahls in transphobia row

The arts institution says it "had no right to judge her views" after removing her work from its shop.

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Somerset Noah's Ark Zoo elephant M'Changa dies in attack

The 12-year-old elephant called M'Changa died in an attack involving another bull elephant.

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New York mayoral election: Yang out as ex-police officer leads primary

The winning Democratic candidate is likely to become the city's next mayor in a November vote.

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Turkmenistan's capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats

The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the cost of expenses such as housing, transport and food.

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Wembley to be allowed at least 60,000 fans for Euro 2020 semi-finals and final

The crowd capacity at Wembley will be increased to more than 60,000 for the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, says the UK government.

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Covid-19: Aim for double-jabbed arrivals to avoid quarantine - Hancock

Ministers are "working on" plans for quarantine-free travel from amber list countries if vaccinated.

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Tinder boss says Covid changed how we swipe right

"They want to slow things down and get to know people first a lot more before they decide to match."

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Turkmenistan's capital tops list of most expensive cities for expats

The annual report ranks 209 cities based on the cost of expenses such as housing, transport and food.

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Having coil fitted should not hurt, say experts

But they say pain relief should be part of the discussion when fitting this type of contraceptive.

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China fails to meet promises on missing Xinjiang children

China made a public pledge to help find Kalbinur Tursan's children but she may never see them again.

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Roma street death was 'No Czech Floyd' say police

The Czech government backs police after a video shows an officer subduing a man by kneeling on his neck.

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Greece killing: Helicopter pilot appears in Athens court

Babis Anagnostopoulos wears a bullet-proof vest to court after admitting he suffocated his wife.

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Egypt detains female TikTok star after human trafficking conviction

Haneen Hossam appealed for clemency after being sentenced to 10 years in jail for human trafficking.

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Euro 2020: Uefa declines request to light up Allianz Arena in rainbow colours

Uefa declines a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany's Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday.

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Gabon is first African country paid to protect its rainforest

It is the first African country to get money for reducing carbon emissions through forest protection.

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DUP leadership: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is only candidate

Sir Jeffrey is the only candidate and his name will now to go the party's electoral college.

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New Zealand v India: 'He's perished!' - Gill takes great catch to dismiss Taylor

New Zealand's Ross Taylor is caught by India's Shubman Gill off Mohammed Shami on day five of the World Test Championship final at Hampshire Bowl.

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Spain pardons Catalan leaders over independence bid

Nine separatists were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial.

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Emma Faulds murder: Ross Willox jailed for at least 20 years

Ross Willox killed Emma Faulds in his South Ayrshire home then dumped her naked body in the Galloway Forest.

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Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok.

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Myanmar army clashes with anti-junta militia in major city

Four members of the opposition militia are reported dead in the first such clashes in a major city.

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Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell out of England's Euro 2020 clash with Czech Republic

England's Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell are out of Tuesday's game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate because of a risk of Covid-19 exposure.

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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons.

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British and Irish Lions: Eight debutants to face Japan

Alun Wyn Jones leads a British and Irish Lions side including eight debutants against Japan on Saturday.

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US could slow Afghanistan withdrawal amid Taliban gains

The Pentagon says September is still its withdrawal target as the Taliban seizes land and weapons.

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Billie Eilish sorry for mouthing anti-Asian slur in resurfaced video

The singer said she's "appalled" by a clip which has been shared recently on TikTok.

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Tasmanian devils devastate penguin population on Australian island

A conservation group says a project to protect the predators has dealt a "major blow" to seabirds.

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James Michael Tyler: Friends' Gunther reveals cancer diagnosis

James Michael Tyler, who played Gunther on the show, says he has stage four prostate cancer.

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US police crack case of 19-tonne nut theft

Police have cracked the case of 42,000lbs of pistachios that went missing from a plant this month.

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Jordan tries ex-royal adviser and minor royal over alleged coup plot

An ex-royal court chief and a minor royal deny plotting to destabilise the kingdom, a lawyer says.

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UK trade: Ministry of Defence to pay for 'national yacht'

The vessel, reportedly costing up to £200m, will sail the globe promoting trade with the UK.

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Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain

An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain.

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Love Island 2021: ITV announces cast with first disabled contestant

ITV’s biggest reality show returns for a seventh series with a brand-new cast of singletons.

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Iran nuclear deal: President-elect Raisi issues warning over talks

Ebrahim Raisi promises he will not allow negotiations on reviving a 2015 deal to be dragged out.

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Princess Latifa: Photo appears to show Dubai ruler's daughter in Spain

An Instagram image allegedly shows the daughter of the ruler of Dubai on "holiday" in Spain.

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Euro 2020: Wales fans 'won't be allowed in' to Netherlands

Fans are told not to travel to Amsterdam for Wales' Euro 2020 last 16 tie in Euro 2020.

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Coil fitting agony: 'My screams were so loud'

The BBC's Naga Munchetty says the procedure was one of the most traumatic experiences she's ever had.

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Spain confirms plans to pardon Catalan separatists

The nine leaders were jailed over a failed 2017 independence bid, but the pardons are controversial.

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Valerie Bacot: French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser

A petition is calling for Valerie Bacot's release, despite her admitting the killing in 2016.

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Gracie Spinks death: Derbyshire Police referred to watchdog

The death of 23-year-old Gracie Spinks has been linked to the death of a man in his mid-30s.

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Stonehenge summer solstice: In pictures

The sun rises on the neolithic monument in Wiltshire, marking the longest day of the year.

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Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon defends Manchester travel ban

Scotland's first minister says she is "confused" by the criticism from Greater Manchester's mayor.

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Social care: Ministers urged to 'act now' on funding reform

Seven organisations representing the sector in England say a plan must be published within a month.

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Covid-19: Matt Hancock hopes to scrap isolation for double-jabbed contacts

Daily testing will replace 10-day isolation if a pilot is effective, the health secretary says.

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Pakistani lawyer who represented Asia Bibi says he faces threats to his life

Saif ul Malook, who represented Asia Bibi and overturned blasphemy cases, describes death threats.

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Scotland's Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19

Billy Gilmour tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss Scotland's Euro 2020 match with Croatia on Tuesday.

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Tom Stoltman: Scot lifts World's Strongest Man title

Tom Stoltman - the first Scot to win the competition - took up sport to help overcome the effects of autism.

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Hotel Chocolat pays £4 for beauty firm Rabot 1745

The confectioner pays less than its cheapest box of chocolates for full control of the joint venture.

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Swedish government toppled in no confidence vote

Prime Minister Stefan Lofven loses the vote following a dispute over rent controls.

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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.

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Dál Riata Channel: First all-female relay team swim 'perilous' waterway

The group swam from Scotland to NI in just over eight hours, after abandoning a first attempt.

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K-wave: How fans are supporting their favourite idols

From buying billboard space to food trucks, here's how fans of Korean pop culture support their idols.

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Iran nuclear deal: Israel attacks Iran as talks progress

Israel attacks Iran as world powers continue talks on reviving a landmark nuclear deal with Iran.

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Alabama storm: Nine children and one adult killed in crash

The victims include eight children from a local foster home, and a father and his baby daughter.

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Message in a bottle from 2018 found after Atlantic voyage

The note was found on a Portuguese island, three years after it was sent by a teenager from the US.

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Max Verstappen wins intense French Grand Prix battle with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen fights back to pass Lewis Hamilton and take a brilliant win in the French Grand Prix to extend his championship lead.

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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening.

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Queen's: Cameron Norrie loses final to Matteo Berrettini

Cameron Norrie's hopes of winning his first ATP Tour title are ended as he loses to top seed Matteo Berrettini at Queen's Club.

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Colin Pitchfork: Minister may intervene in murderer release

Robert Buckland said he was taking advice and considering the matter "very carefully".

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad who were fully vaccinated, reports say.

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Deputy PM defends timing of Irish unity comments

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification.

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Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid.

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ICYMI: Birds, planes and automobiles

Brooklyn ducks, a Brittany bird-man, and a race with a difference - some of the stories you might have missed this week.

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Belgium: Body of fugitive far-right soldier found

The shooting instructor went missing in May after taking weapons from a base, sparking a huge manhunt.

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Tokyo Olympics: Inside the athletes' village

Rupert Wingfield-Hayes takes a look at how the athletes' village hopes to mitigate the risk of Covid.

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Conservative councillor's house set on fire in third attack

Police are treating the blaze at Graeme Stewart's property in Fortrose Gardens, Motherwell as suspicious.

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Tokyo Olympics: Ugandan tests positive for Covid in Japan

The Ugandan was part of a nine-member squad which were fully vaccinated, reports say.

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Trans US veterans to be offered gender surgery for first time

Veterans Affairs officials announce they will cover surgery for trans veterans for the first time.

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Thelma & Louise stars recall male backlash to film 30 years on

Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon reflect on the role of women in film at an anniversary screening.

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Andy Burnham's anger at Manchester-Scotland travel ban

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says Nicola Sturgeon's announcement came "out of the blue".

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Cummings revelations 'beyond The Thick of It' - Peter Capaldi

Peter Capaldi says his famously abrasive character wouldn't fit into the current government landscape.

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Euro 2020: What England need to change against Czech Republic - Alan Shearer

Former England captain and BBC Sport columnist Alan Shearer says now the dust has settled on Friday's disappointing draw with Scotland, there is no need for the Three Lions to panic.

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Covid: Queues at pop-up vaccine centres amid jabs push

It comes as a scientist advising the government warns the Delta variant is fuelling a third wave.

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Euro 2020: Attila Fiola scores shock Hungary opener against France and celebrates wildly

Defender Attila Fiola opens the scoring against the run of play, sliding a shot past Hugo Lloris to put Hungary 1-0 ahead against World Champions France.

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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.

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Griezmann saves France but Hungary earn famous point in raucous Budapest

Antoine Griezmann rescues a point for France and denies Hungary one of the big Euros shocks in front of a raucous 60,000 crowd in Budapest.

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Harlequins fight back from 28-0 down to beat Bristol in semi-final thriller

Harlequins stage a thrilling fightback from 28-0 down to beat Bristol after extra time and reach the Premiership final.

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Verstappen beats Hamilton to pole at French Grand Prix

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took an impressive pole position ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes at the French Grand Prix.

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Robert Schuman: Pope puts father of modern Europe on sainthood path

The Pope recognises the "heroic virtues" of Robert Schuman, who founded key European institutions.

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Exceptional Scotland have shown they can make history - McFadden

BBC Sport Scotland columnist James McFadden on Steve Clarke's side's heroic draw at Wembley

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Man loses hand in clashes at banned France rave

Five police officers were hurt as police tried to break up the party in the Brittany region.

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Scotland fans clean up London after Euro celebrations

Fans took part in a clean-up of Leicester Square which was covered in litter during celebrations.

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Fake ads on Facebook spoil real life fairy story

A firm making wire fairy sculptures has been hit by scammers using adverts on the social media network.

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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

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'My window visit helped save my son’s life after kidney failure'

Luke Horne was self-isolating because he thought he had Covid - but his dad spotted something else was wrong.

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Ipswich: 'It's surprising we have the lowest Covid rate'

Why does Ipswich have the lowest coronavirus figures in England?

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'A perfect storm' - when Wales humbled Italy, by those who were there

Before Wales face Italy at Euro 2020, BBC Sport Wales relives their famous 2002 win over the Azzurri with those who were there that night.

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Man looking for Mayfair 'guardian angel' who saved his life

A woman helped Mathew O'Toole while he was suffering from a stroke in Wigmore Street, Mayfair.

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England fast bowler Stone out for season with back injury

England fast bowler Olly Stone is ruled out of the remainder of the summer with a stress fracture of the back.

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Juneteenth: After decades, Opal Lee finally gets her day off

Opal Lee campaigned for years for a national holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

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Paul Givan told he must resign as NI first minister

Days after he got the role, the Democratic Unionist Party MLA is told he will have to resign when a new leader takes over.

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Fears Liverpool may lose World Heritage status

Figures from politics and football urge Unesco not to strip the city of the prestigious status.

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England v India: Katherine Brunt catch removes Shafali Verma

England's Katherine Brunt dismisses India's Shafali Verma with a fantastic catch on day four of the one-off Test at Bristol's County Ground.

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Valuable 350-year-old oil paintings found in skip

German police say the gold-framed artworks had been dumped at a motorway rest stop in Bavaria.

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Euro 2020: How Scotland's 'colossal' Billy Gilmour dominated at Wembley

BBC Sport pundits Danny Murphy and Charlie Adam praise the performance of Billy Gilmour in Scotland's 0-0 draw against England

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Verstappen quickest in French Grand Prix second practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace ahead of the Mercedes cars of Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton in second practice at the French Grand Prix.

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Covid: Israel to send one million vaccines to Palestinians in swap deal

Under the deal, the Palestinians will give Israel a reciprocal number of doses later in the year.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police raid sparks rush on newspapers

The pro-democracy newspaper printed a bumper 500,000 copies after police arrested five senior staff.

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Tokyo Olympics: No spectators is 'least risky' option

Japanese medical experts warn that allowing domestic spectators will lead to a spike in Covid cases.

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Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees

Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers.

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Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'

Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.

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Chesham and Amersham by-election: Constituents react to by-election result

Chesham and Amersham constituents share their thoughts on the Lib Dem victory.

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Foo Fighters to release disco album as the Dee Gees

Dave Grohl's band rename themselves the Dee Gees and cover five 1970s hits by the Gibb brothers.

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California heatwave: State declares state of emergency

Parts of the US south-west report dangerously high temperatures, with excessive heat warnings in place.

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UK Covid infections rise as Delta variant dominates

There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy.

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Harry Richford: East Kent NHS Trust fined for failures over baby's death

Harry Richford died seven days after an emergency delivery in hospital in Margate.

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Edwin Poots' short legacy will 'help his successor'

Legislating for the Irish language is out of the hands of the next DUP leader, but challenges remain.

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Alieu Kosiah: Liberian convicted of war crimes in Swiss court

Alieu Kosiah is the first Liberian to be convicted for acts committed during the country's civil war.

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Crocodile attack: 'I was beating on its snout'

Georgia Laurie speaks to the BBC about how she fought off the crocodile attacking her twin sister.

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Greece killing: Husband confesses to Caroline Crouch death

Police say a Greek pilot has admitted suffocating his wife in a crime that shocked the country.

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Covid: Wales at start of third coronavirus wave, warns first minister

First minister says Wales' rates maybe a few weeks behind England as he delays easing lockdown.

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Howard Beckett drops out of Unite leadership contest

The union's assistant general secretary backs fellow left-winger in the race to succeed Len McCluskey.

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Q&A: What went wrong for the DUP's shortest-serving leader?

The events that led to the rise and fall of Edwin Poots who was party leader for just 21 days.

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Bottas fastest in first practice for French GP

Valtteri Bottas heads Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the French Grand Prix.

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Apple Daily: Hong Kong police raid sparks rush on newspapers

The pro-democracy newspaper printed a bumper 500,000 copies after police arrested five senior staff.

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Can Clarke's Scotland match cheekiness of Baxter mocking Moore at Wembley?

Scotland need new derby heroes brimming with bravado if they are to upset the odds against England in their Euro 2020 finals group, writes Tom English.

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Alex Harvill: US daredevil dies during world record attempt

Alex Harvill died trying to break the record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump in Washington.

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Scarlett Johansson criticises Black Widow's 'hyper-sexualisation' in Iron Man 2

Scarlett Johansson says her character was treated like "a possession or a thing" in Iron Man 2.

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Manchester attack: Who were the victims?

Schoolgirls, parents waiting to pick up children, and an off-duty police officer are among the dead.

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East Kent hospitals: The failings that led to baby deaths

An NHS trust is due to be sentenced for failing to provide safe care and treatment following a series of baby deaths.

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Stanningley shop crash caught on video as driver ploughs into store

The driver fled the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving and failing to stop.

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Royal Ascot Ladies' Day 2021: Masks and millinery

Racegoers don elaborate headwear and face masks for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day.

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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and the Olympics

Spanish world number three Rafael Nadal pulls out of this month's Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympic Games later this summer.

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Chloe Khan and Jodie Marsh rapped by watchdog

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Chloe Ferry were also named by the Advertising Standards Authority for failing to disclose ads.

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Scottish medical student is Sewing Bee's youngest winner

Serena Baker had the competition sewn up after being named winner of The Great British Sewing Bee.

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Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years, Thank You

The legendary Motown singer recorded every track on Thank You in her home studio.

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Ganges river: India boatman praised for saving baby girl floating in a box

The 21-day-old baby girl was found in a wooden box in the Ganges river and is now in hospital.

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Italy cable car: Outrage as video of the crash shown on TV

Italy's public broadcaster showed the footage of last month's cable car crash that killed 14 people.

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Girls to break centuries-old German male choir school tradition

The Regensburger Domspatzen boys' church choir will open its school to girls next year.

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Diana Ross reveals first album in 15 years, Thank You

The legendary Motown singer recorded every track on Thank You in her home studio.

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Shenzhou-12: Chinese astronauts dock with new space station

Shenzhou-12 docked with the new Tiangong space station as part of China's longest crewed mission to date.

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Gary Allen: Killer guilty of two murders 21 years apart

Gary Allen is convicted of killing Samantha Class in 1997 and Alena Grlakova in 2018.

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Covid: No major lockdown easing in Wales expected before July

Relaxing the rule to allow six people to meet inside private homes is expected to be pushed back.

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Free school meals: Poorer pupils miss out in funding change, say unions

Schools say funding is not keeping up with the number of families falling into financial difficulty.

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Covid: Don't force us back into office, say civil servants

The government is threatened with strikes if it ends working from home while Covid rates are rising.

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Giant Buddhist statue gets Covid face mask in Japan

Temple managers plan to keep the face covering on the figure until the pandemic is brought under control.

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Giant Scotland map mown near Jedburgh ahead of England clash

The outline - which took two months to sketch out - is to celebrate participation at Euro 2020.

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Cumbria's Wainwrights record broken by runner Sabrina Verjee

Vet Sabrina Verjee, 40, said the 214-peak course in Cumbria had become "an obsession" for her.

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Gary Allen: The killer who nearly got away with murder

Gary Allen's conviction for the murders of two women brings a 20-year quest for justice to an end.

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Christian Eriksen to have heart-starting device fitted after collapse

Denmark's Christian Eriksen will be fitted with a heart-starting device following his collapse on the pitch.

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Ivory Coast's ex-President Gbagbo to return home after ICC acquittal

Laurent Gbagbo was taken to the ICC in 2011 on charges of crimes against humanity.

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Lina Khan: The 32-year-old taking on Big Tech

The new Federal Trade Commission chair has Big Tech in her sights.

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Eviction ban on firms behind on rent is extended by nine months

The government's ban on landlords evicting companies in rent debt will now end in March 2022

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Love Island: ITV announces new contestant welfare measures

Participants on the show's seventh series will also receive "comprehensive" psychological support.

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Bigfoot: How the Primal Scream-headlined music festival is going ahead

Bigfoot will see performances by Primal Scream and Hot Chip despite current lockdown restrictions.

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Russia off the mark at Euro 2020 with win over Finland

Russia secure their first win of Euro 2020 with a hard-fought victory over Finland in St Petersburg.

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Pogba becomes latest star to move a bottle at Euro 2020

Paul Pogba becomes the latest Euro 2020 star to go viral for removing a bottle - in his case of Heineken - from a news conference.

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Euro 2020: Aleksei Miranchuk's classy finish seals victory for Russia over Finland

Aleksei Miranchuk's classy first-half finish proves enough for Russia to seal victory over Finland in St Petersburg and earn their first points in Group B of the 2020 European Championship.

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Peruvians reweave Incan 'living bridge' over river

Communities literally came together to recreate the historic rope bridge, meeting in the middle.

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Mexico missing students: Remains of third victim identified

Almost seven years after 43 students disappeared, the remains of a third victim are identified.

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Euro 2020: Aleksei Miranchuk curls in opener for Russia against Finland

Aleksei Miranchuk curls in a brilliant opener for Russia against Finland in their Group B match in St Petersburg at the 2020 European Championship.

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England v India: 'What a catch!' Beaumont dismissed by sensational diving effort

A delivery from Sneh Rana results in a sensational one-handed catch from India's Test debutant Shafali Verma, dismissing England's Tammy Beaumont for 66 during day one of the Test at the Bristol County Ground.

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Covid: Children aged 12-17 unlikely to be offered vaccine in UK

Some groups of children may be vaccinated - but not all, the UK's vaccine experts are expected to say.

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Goldman Sachs delays return to office for workers

The investment bank, along with NatWest, is reviewing plans for staff to come back to the office.

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Shops recall pet food linked to rare cat disease

Dry pet food from Sainsbury's, Pets at Home and other brands recalled after rise in fatal cat disease.

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Neston sugar water murder: Wife killed husband with boiling mix

Corinna Smith poured a boiling mix over her 81-year-old husband after a family row, prosecutors say.

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Covid vaccine: 'I've had my jab but my nan won't be offered it this year'

Some people in the UK are feeling a mix of emotions - including guilt - as they book their jab.

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Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania

The army is investigating reports of sexual coercion and anti-Semitic songs at a party in Lithuania.

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Covid: Deaf campaigner takes legal action over No 10 briefings

The government is accused of breaching the Equality Act by failing to provide sign language interpreters.

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Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods

The Chinese government says the issue at the Taishan facility is "common" and did not cause a leak.

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Boris Johnson called health secretary hopeless in WhatsApp message - Dominic Cummings

The PM's former aide launchers a fresh tirade in his war of words with Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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Ex-England captain reunites with dad with Parkinson's

The year Mike Tindall won the Rugby World Cup was the same year his father received his diagnosis.

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Nóra Quoirin death: Inquest ruling changed to open verdict

A judge alters the inquest verdict in the death of Nóra Quoirin, who went missing in a Malaysian jungle.

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Covid: Cash and card use dived in lockdown, says report

Most payments by consumers are spontaneous but options were limited by the Covid crisis., say banks.

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Hungary LGBT: New law is 'shameful, hateful' - Katalin Cseh

The legislation will make it hard for LGBTQ people to live in the country, MEP Katalin Cseh says.

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Somalia: Attack kills 10 at Mogadishu army training camp

A suicide bomber targeted a queue of new recruits waiting outside the base, a witness says.

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US-Russia relations: Adversary or potential partner?

Three young Americans and three young Russians spoke to the BBC about the other country.

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Boris Johnson condemns 'disgraceful hounding' of BBC journalist

A clip shared on social media shows Newsnight's Nick Watt being harassed by anti-lockdown protesters.

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Bristol trainer collector's 500 pairs 'blessing and curse'

Collector Richard Hastings owns trainers that can be worth as much as £20,000 unworn.

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Isles of Scilly: Egyptian vulture seen in UK for first time in 150 years

The sighting of the Egyptian vulture, if confirmed to be wild, would be the first for 153 years.

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Scottish lockdown easing to be delayed until July

The whole country had originally been due to move to the lowest level zero restrictions on 28 June.

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Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk

Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course.

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Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk

Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course.

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Police investigate death of Indonesian critic who died during flight

An initial post mortem in Indonesia found Helmud Hontong had died of natural causes.

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Ahmad Al K: Dutch court tries refugee over Syria murder video

Ahmad Al K sought asylum in the Netherlands but is accused of shooting an unarmed Syrian officer.

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Illinois chemical plant fire being left to burn out to stop spillage into river

Fire crews in Illinois are managing the blaze to avoid water laced with chemicals running into the nearby river.

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Indian students get bail in Delhi riots case

Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita took part in protests against a contentious citizenship law.

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UK-Australia trade deal: What are the arguments for and against?

The government has agreed the broad terms of a trade deal with Australia.

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Boeing-Airbus trade row set to end after 17 years

The agreement, after 17 years, means taxes on $11.5bn of goods will be removed for five years.

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Daniel Morgan: Met Police accused of 'form of corruption' in report

Daniel Morgan, a private investigator, was found dead in a pub car park with an axe in his head.

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Apple and Google investigated by UK competition body

The UK competition authority says it has launched an investigation into the mobile phone market.

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Web founder Berners-Lee to auction source code as NFT

Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the web, is auctioning off a digital certificate for his code.

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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The UK has reached an agreement with Australia - but what other deals have already been made?

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In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda sorry for lack of Afro-Latinos

In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says his film "fell short" in the diversity of its cast.

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South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'

Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels.

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South Africa: Unidentified stones spark 'diamond rush'

Many of those digging in KwaHlathi village believe the crystal-like stones are precious jewels.

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In The Heights: Lin-Manuel Miranda sorry for lack of Afro-Latinos

In The Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda says his film "fell short" in the diversity of its cast.

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Nato summit: What does the US contribute?

President Biden is meeting Nato leaders to reaffirm the US commitment to the alliance.

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Canada truck attack suspect charged with terrorism

Police allege the attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in Ontario was "premeditated".

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World War II: Hideki Tojo's ashes scattered by US, documents reveal

Newly uncovered documents reveal US dropped Hideki Tojo's remains into the Pacific Ocean.

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Yemen: Dozens of migrants feared dead after boat sinks

Yemeni fishermen have reportedly recovered 25 bodies, but the fate of dozens more remains unknown.

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Wembley park stabbings: Boyfriend screamed after finding sisters' bodies

Adam Stone said he fell to his knees when he discovered Nicole Smallman and her sister Bibaa Henry.

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Nicky Campbell swaps BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast for new phone-in show

He'll take over the BBC station's mid-morning slot, having presented the Breakfast show since 2003.

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The gay men who can donate blood in the UK for the first time

Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.

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Euro 2020: Patrik Schick scores amazing lob from half way

Patrik Schick scores an amazing long-distance goal for the Czech Republic to give them a 2-0 lead over Scotland.

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Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event

Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing.

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Johnny & Jugnu: Fast food staff arrested for not giving police free burgers

All 19 workers at a Johnny & Jugnu fast food restaurant in Lahore were detained for hours.

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No evidence Bashir rehired as cover-up - BBC report

The inquiry was commissioned by the BBC after a report into how Bashir got his 1995 Diana interview.

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Murray 'not offending anyone' by continuing to play despite injury problems

Andy Murray says he is "not offending anyone" by continuing to play despite injury problems and says seeing Roger Federer still playing motivates him.

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Wrong seat: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss

After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his.

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Oops, wrong chair: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss

After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his.

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Irish police to be given powers over passwords

New legislation in the Republic of Ireland will compel suspects to give police their details.

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Arlene Foster urges parties to stick to language deal

Arlene Foster makes personal statement to the NI Assembly as she resigns as first minister.

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Christian Eriksen: Dad back playing football after cardiac arrest

Andrew Barnett had a cardiac arrest while playing football in front of his son in 2018.

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IS Badoush prison massacre: Iraq exhumes bodies from mass grave

DNA taken from victims found in a mass grave near Mosul will be compared with possible relatives.

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Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says

The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at US Joe President Biden's first summit.

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Coronavirus G7: Could a billion more jabs for poorer countries make a difference?

How much difference could the G7 offer of a billion vaccines make to tackling the pandemic?

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Nato summit: Nato must face up to China's rise, alliance chief says

The alliance is expected to brand China a security risk at US Joe President Biden's first summit.

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Aung San Suu Kyi: Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins

Aung San Suu Kyi faces a range of charges including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies.

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Carlos Ghosn: US father and son admit role in Nissan chief's escape

Michael and Peter Taylor are accused of helping ex-Nissan boos Carlos Ghosn escape Japan in 2019.

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G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations

PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out".

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French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic outlasts Stefanos Tsitsipas for 19th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic wins his 19th Grand Slam title after fighting back from two sets down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final.

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Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: G7 calls for access for aid workers

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

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G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson

G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.

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G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail.

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G7 summit: Leaders pledge climate action but disappoint activists

The plan renews a promise to raise $100bn a year but environmentalists say it lacks detail.

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G7: Macron responds to criticism over 'offensive' NI comments

French President Macron responds to the furore around his reported comments on Northern Ireland.

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Biden: US could 'work with Russia' over Covid, cyber crime and conflict

Joe Biden says the US could "work with Russia" on issues such as Covid, cyber crime and conflicts.

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Euro 2020: England 1-0 Croatia - Raheem Sterling helps Three Lions begin with victory

Raheem Sterling's goal helps England open their Euro 2020 campaign with victory over Croatia at a sunny Wembley.

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Big step towards vaccinating world, says PM

The prime minister says it is a "big step towards vaccinating the world" by the end of 2022.

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Queen to meet Joe Biden at Windsor Castle

The visit will include a Guard of Honour and tea at the monarch's Berkshire residence.

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JD Sports faces investor backlash over boss's bonus

Peter Cowgill was awarded £4.3m despite the retailer accepting Covid support from the government.

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Bottles thrown at Nottinghamshire officers treating stabbed man

Hundreds of people "swarmed" the streets of Basford, with some seen defecating in public.

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G7 summit: How significant are group's climate pledges?

G7 leaders make new pledges to combat climate change, but campaigners say they lack detail.

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Christian Eriksen: Denmark midfielder suffered cardiac arrest, says team doctor

Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed in Denmark's Euro 2020 match against Finland, says Danish team doctor Morten Boesen.

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Body found in search for missing kayaker Shane Davies

Shane Davies was kayaking with a friend on Saturday but they became separated, Sussex Police says.

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Konta wins Nottingham Open for first title in four years

Britain's Johanna Konta wins her fourth WTA title - and her first on grass - by beating China's Shuai Zhang to clinch the Nottingham Open on Sunday.

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Euro 2020: Excitement builds as England face Croatia in opening game

Some 22,500 fans will be at Wembley Stadium, with an official fan zone at London's Trafalgar Square.

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Covid-19: Hospital data key to 21 June lockdown end, says Raab

Dominic Raab says the decision depends on breaking the link between cases and hospital admissions.

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New Zealand beat England to take Test series

England's dismal second-Test defeat is confirmed inside an hour on the fourth morning at Edgbaston as New Zealand seal a 1-0 series win.

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ICYMI: Squirrel security and an unusual pitch invader

From a squirrel security guard to an unusual mid-match disruption, here are some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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G7 summit: Dominic Raab calls Emmanuel Macron's Northern Ireland comment 'offensive'

Reports claim the French president had said Northern Ireland was not a part of the UK.

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Covid spike delays return of Lumumba's remains

Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba's body was dissolved in acid, but a tooth was later found.

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E3 2021: Ubisoft kicks off event with Avatar and Mario + Rabbids reveals

A new game based in James Cameron's movie, a Mario + Rabbids sequel, and Rainbow Six started off E3.

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Moria migrant camp fire: Four Afghans sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Afghan asylum seekers were found guilty of starting fires that destroyed the Greek camp last year.

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SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'

Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket.

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Fire destroys recreated Iron Age house in Perthshire

The reconstructed house is part of the Scottish Crannog Centre on the shores of Loch Tay.

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SLS: First view of Nasa's assembled 'megarocket'

Nasa has assembled the key elements of its powerful SLS rocket.

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Children perform for G7 leaders' partners at Minack Theatre

The G7 leaders' partners watched a special performance about plastic pollution by schoolchildren.

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Hayes stabbing: Boy, 15, charged with Jalan Woods-Bell's murder

Jalan Woods-Bell was stabbed multiple times outside a west London school on Friday.

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Euro 2020: Wales v Switzerland draw 'a pretty decent result'

More than 3,000 miles away from the action in Baku, fans in Wales react to the result.

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Covid: Huge queues at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre pop-up vaccine site

The clinic for over-18s reached capacity after an online advert was shared thousands of times.

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French Open: Barbora Krejcikova wins first Grand Slam singles title in Paris

Unseeded Czech Barbora Krejcikova seals her rapid rise in the singles game by claiming a first Grand Slam title at the French Open.

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G7 in Cornwall: Hundreds on streets and in sea for protests

Campaigners on land and sea deliver wide-ranging messages to the G7 summit in Cornwall.

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Prue Leith and Arlene Phillips react to becoming dames

TV judge Prue Leith and choreographer Arlene Phillips are made dames in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.

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Thornaby death: Woman charged with murder

A 28-year-old woman charged with murder will appear before Teesside magistrates on Monday.

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Moria migrant camp fire: Four Afghans sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Afghan asylum seekers were found guilty of starting fires that destroyed the Greek camp last year.

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G7 summit: Joe Biden gifts Boris Johnson custom-made bike

The red, white and blue machine was built in record time by a Philadelphia business with four staff.

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From garden chairs to boxes: Five items in short supply

A combination of Covid, Brexit and the Suez Canal delays threaten to disrupt supplies this summer.

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Russia's Putin: Biden will be less impulsive than Trump

The Russian president says he expects fewer "impulse-based movements" from his US counterpart.

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Euro 2020: Can the magic of Bordeaux be repeated in Baku?

Wales beat Slovakia at Euro 2016 in Bordeaux and sister city Baku will host Wales' Euro 2020 opener.

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Covid: PM promises 'caution' over 21 June lockdown end

Boris Johnson says it is vital any changes are "irreversible", amid rising Delta variant cases.

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Sasha Johnson: Second man charged over activist's shooting

An 18-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with conspiracy to murder.

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Four teenage boys arrested on suspicion of murder in Telford

Two adults have also been arrested after a man, found seriously injured on a footpath, later died.

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Boko Haram: Nigerian president admits failure to end violence

The fight against militants in the north has unintentionally spread violence, Muhammadu Buhari says.

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G7: PM calls for compromise over Northern Ireland trade

Boris Johnson holds talks with European leaders amid a dispute about the Brexit trade deal.

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PM pledges £430m for girls missing education amid aid row

Boris Johnson at G7 announces funding for girls' education after row over international aid cuts.

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Euro 2020: A football-hater's guide to surviving the tournament

Millions of people will be glued to the Euros, but spare a thought for those who can't stand sport.

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Sir Van Morrison joined by Ian Paisley in 'Robin Swann is dangerous' chant

Ian Paisley and the singer chanted about Health Minister Robin Swann after cancellation of Belfast gigs.

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Andrew Dymock: The neo-Nazi exposed by the BBC

Raised in a privileged academic background, Andrew Dymock led two banned neo-Nazi terror groups.

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Ethiopia conflict: 33,000 Tigray children risk death from hunger - UN

The Ethiopian region has been devastated by fighting between rebels and government forces.

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China marathon: Officials punished over runner deaths

Extreme weather struck the event last month, killing 21 ultra-marathon runners.

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California jury awards $15m over lost fertility clinic eggs and embryos

The five plaintiffs lost eggs or embryos after a freezer tank failure at a San Francisco clinic.

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G7: Boris Johnson kicks off summit with plea to tackle inequality

The UK prime minister urges world leaders to "build back better" after the coronavirus pandemic.

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Andrew Dymock: Neo-Nazi guilty of terrorism charges

Police say that Andrew Dymock's conviction is a “key step in protecting the UK”.

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Stop toxic Muslim characters says Riz Ahmed

The Oscar-nominated British actor launches a fund to try to provide better portrayals on screen.

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Duchess of Cambridge: I can't wait to meet Lilibet Diana

The Duchess of Cambridge says she wishes Prince Harry and Meghan's new daughter "all the very best".

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Kent to turn away lone child migrants from Monday due to "extreme pressure"

Kent County Council has reached "the limit of safe capacity" 10 months after taking similar action.

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Euro 2020: Scotland to take a knee at Wembley but stand at Hampden

Scotland will join England in taking a knee at Wembley but take a stand against racism in their home group matches at Euro 2020.

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Parkrun: Free weekly 5k events set to return in over 500 locations on 26 June

Parkrun events set to return in over 500 locations on 26 June after gaining approval from a large number of local authorities.

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Google buys photographer's shot of seagull eating a chip

The action shot of a greedy gull guzzling a chip on Bridlington harbour was taken back in 2011.

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Israel ex-top spy reveals Mossad operations against Iran

Newly retired Mossad boss tells how agents staged a daring raid on a nuclear warehouse in Tehran.

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Hong Kong to censor films that ‘endanger national security’

Censors have been given the power to vet films that authorities say may endanger national security.

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Covid: Unvaccinated most at risk from Delta variant

There have been nearly 30,000 new cases of the variant in the UK in the past week.

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Manchester Arena Inquiry: Bomber's brother denied immunity

Salman Abedi's brother has refused to co-operate with the Manchester Arena Inquiry without immunity.

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Hungary LGBT: Content aimed at children to be banned

Critics say the legislation is similar to Russia's ban on "gay propaganda" targeting minors.

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Texas governor promises to build border wall amid migrant surge

Republican Greg Abbott says Texas "will not sit idly by as this crisis grows" at the Mexico border.

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Delay 21 June lockdown lifting, urge local health leaders

The government is warned that unlocking in England on 21 June risks the country "going backwards".

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Peru election: Vote count ends but official result may take days

Leftist Pedro Castillo keeps a narrow lead, but an official announcement may take days.

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Macron slap: Four months for man who attacked French president

The medieval combat enthusiast admitted hitting the French president, saying it was a moment of impulse.

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Crocodile attack: Twin Melissa Laurie is out of her coma

Melissa Laurie's twin says she is still in hospital after the attack in Mexico but is "much better".

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A40 crash: Family died when car swerved head-on into lorry

A coroner hears fatigue or distraction may have caused Zoe Powell to swerve the family's car.

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Covid: Has Bolton, focus of the Delta variant, turned a corner?

Bolton had been "ground zero" for the new variant, but now cases have started to fall.

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Covid-19: 'Our wedding changed more times than I can count'

Couples set to get married and the wedding industry face an anxious wait for restrictions to ease.

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Pope rejects German cardinal's offer to quit over abuse failures

Cardinal Reinhard Marx had offered to resign over the mishandling of the Catholic abuse crisis.

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Tokyo 2020: Olympic swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from trials over 'perverts' in sport

Australian swimmer Madeline Groves withdraws from Olympic trials, citing "misogynistic perverts" in the sport.

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Ex-Brewdog staff allege 'culture of fear' at brewer

Former employees allege "cult of personality" in firm and claim "toxic attitude" to junior staff.

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Italian woman wakes up after 10 months in coma

Cristina Rosi, 37, was seven months pregnant when she suffered a heart attack in July last year.

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BBC radio presenter Dom Busby dies after illness

BBC radio presenter Dom Busby dies at the age of 53 after a short illness.

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In pictures: Solar eclipse as seen from the UK

Some parts of the world have seen the annular eclipse, but from the UK there has been a partial solar eclipse.

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Five things Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs

The Health Secretary has been answering questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Italian woman wakes up after 10 months in coma

Cristina Rosi, 37, was seven months pregnant when she suffered a heart attack in July last year.

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Dutch find Czech crew remains at WW2 RAF bomber crash site

Five Czech airmen died when their RAF Wellington bomber was shot down over the Netherlands.

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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics

The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles.

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US overtakes UK as hardest hit by Covid deaths in G7

UK pandemic deaths are the second worst of the seven big Western economies, an analysis for the BBC says.

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The Beast: How Biden's getting around on his first overseas trip

Planes, helicopters and armoured cars - how President Biden will travel on his first official trip.

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Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard: Film sequel slated by critics

The movie sequel sees Samuel L Jackson, Salma Hayek and Ryan Reynolds reprise their roles.

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The Beast: How Biden's getting around on his first overseas trip

Planes, helicopters and armoured cars - how President Biden will travel on his first official trip.

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Matt Hancock: I knew Dominic Cummings wanted PM to sack me

The health secretary accuses the PM's former aide of briefing journalists against him last year.

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Maya Forstater: Woman wins tribunal appeal over transgender tweet

Maya Forstater lost her job at a think tank over tweets saying people cannot change their biological sex.

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Covid: Birmingham NHS worker stole dead patient's bank card to buy snacks

Ayesha Basharat used the card to buy crisps and sweets in the hospital, police say.

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McDonalds BTS meals: Indonesia branches forced to shut due to high orders

Dozens of branches in Indonesia closed their doors after being overwhelmed with orders.

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Macron slap: Hitler book and weapons found - French reports

Investigators search the homes of two suspects and reportedly find arms at the home of one of them.

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South Korea: Nine dead after building collapses on to bus in Gwangju

At least nine people have died after a five-storey building being demolished collapsed in Gwangju.

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Ben Roberts, Derek Conway on The Bill, dies at 70

The Bangor native played Chief Inspector Derek Conway in the ITV police drama from 1987 to 2002.

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US Senate passes sweeping bill to counter China tech reach

The historic $250bn bill saw divided parties unite to compete with China's technological ambitions.

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One Fastly customer triggered internet meltdown

The unnamed customer was not to blame but changing settings triggered a software bug, Fastly says.

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Sweet dreams! Wandering elephants take a snooze

A herd of 15 elephants on the move is China has been spotted having a nap in a forest.

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Sweet dreams! Wandering elephants take a snooze

A herd of 15 elephants on the move is China has been spotted having a nap in a forest.

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Wembley park stabbing deaths: Sisters killed in 'sacrificial deal'

Danyal Hussein lay in wait before repeatedly stabbing Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, jurors heard.

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European Super League breakaway clubs to be fined

The six Premier League clubs involved in plans for a breakaway European Super League are set to be fined over £20m between them.

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Covid: Priti Patel criticised for not prioritising police vaccinations

The home secretary says the government followed advice from scientific and medical advisers.

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Dua Lipa revealed as the UK's most-played artist of 2020

The singer was the biggest presence on UK radio last year, thanks to lockdown anthems like Physical.

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South African woman gives birth to 10 babies in Pretoria

Gosiame Thamara Sithole, 37, was astonished by decuplets after scans only showed eight in the womb.

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Belarus plane: Sofia Sapega 'not giving in' after arrest

In the first letters to her family since her arrest, Sofia Sapega says she is "holding up" in prison.

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Covid: What do we know about global youth unemployment?

Young people have suffered from the economic consequences of Covid.

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G7 summit: Don't imperil NI peace, Biden to warn UK and EU

The US president will warn that UK-EU negotiations must protect the Good Friday Agreement, his adviser says.

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One Fastly customer triggered internet meltdown

The unnamed customer was not to blame but changing settings triggered a software bug, Fastly says.

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Coronavirus: Auckland ranked most liveable city as pandemic shifts list

The New Zealand city tops an annual list that has been shaken by the coronavirus pandemic.

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