The Papers: Half a million to strike and 'Tories confront Hunt'

The coordinated industrial action by teachers, rail workers and civil servants leads many of Wednesday's papers.

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Oscars 2023: Actress Andrea Riseborough keeps nomination despite 'concerns'

The campaign for the British actress sparked a Hollywood debate after her surprise nomination.

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Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Chelsea agree British record £105.6m fee for Benfica midfielder

Chelsea agree a British record 120m euro (£105.6m) deal with Benfica for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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Alec Baldwin was 'on phone' during Rust firearms training

Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death.

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Natalie McNally murder: Man, 32, re-arrested over Lurgan killing

The 32-year-old is taken into custody on suspicion of the murder of Natalie McNally last December.

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Secretive Saudi executions leave families in the dark

Relatives of prisoners are given no advance warning of executions, and left with no bodies to bury.

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What impact has Brexit had on the UK economy?

It is three years since the UK left the EU and time to start looking at the evidence.

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Teacher strikes: 'Deciding to close our school has been horrible'

Wales High School in Rotherham will be closing to most pupils when teachers strike over pay on Wednesday.

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New powers to curb strike disruption approved by MPs

Under the bill some employees would have to work during strikes - and could be sacked if they refuse.

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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps

The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.

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Plymouth shooting: Firearms licence officer says he had no training

An inquest into five people's deaths in Plymouth is told firearms licence training was "on the job".

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Kyle Smaine: US freestyle skier dies aged 31 in avalanche in Japan

Former US world champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine dies in an avalanche in Japan.

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The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain

Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort.

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The family that bought the King's bed for £100

How a Victorian bed built for monarchs to sleep in before coronations ended up in a Welsh wool mill.

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Erdogan says Turkey may block Sweden's Nato membership bid

The president said he would not support Sweden's bid until it extradited dozens of "terrorists".

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Bridlington: Rescuers search for entangled seal pup spotted by drone

As the search for the seal pup continues, rescuers came across another pup with an eye infection.

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Tyre Nichols' lawyer urges lawmakers to pass urgent police reforms

Ben Crump urges lawmakers to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in Tyre Nichols' memory.

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FA Cup: Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United - Egan's late strike denies Wrexham victory

John Egan's stoppage time goal rescues Sheffield United against non-league Wrexham in a frenetic FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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Coastal areas need help to overturn inequalities, report says

Levelling-up policies are at risk of failing to turnaround decades of inequality, a report says.

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Television frontman Tom Verlaine dies at 73

His band rose to fame in the 1970s New York punk scene, scoring UK hits including Marquee Moon.

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The Papers: 'Hospitals at home' plan and 'asylum hotel racism'

Plans to treat more patients remotely and reports of racism faced by asylum seekers lead the papers.

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Unanswered questions from videos of Tyre Nichols' arrest

The footage shows a brutal beating but we still don't know why officers decided to stop his car.

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Manchester United 3-1 Reading: Casemiro double helps hosts reach FA Cup fifth round

Casemiro scores twice as Manchester United cruise past Reading to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

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Nadine Dorries broke rules with talk show role - watchdog

The MP should have consulted Parliament's anti-corruption body before taking the job, a watchdog says.

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Could a fungal pandemic turn us all into zombies?

The apocalyptic plot of hit TV series The Last of Us has coincided with a real-life threat from fungi.

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Week in pictures: 21-27 January 2023

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week.

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Fur wheel drive: Aviemore Sled Dog Rally

Pictures from the annual event's practice day at Feshiebridge.

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Dominic Raab: More civil servants planned to lodge complaints

The BBC understands some workers pulled out after they were told they would be identified to Dominic Raab.

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Bodycam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack

A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2020 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.

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Carole Packman murder: Decision to free wife-killer will not be contested

Russell Causley murdered Carole Packman in 1985 and has never revealed the whereabouts of her body.

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Matt Hancock paid £320K for I'm a Celebrity appearance

The former health secretary says he donated £10,000 of the fee to two charities.

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Relative of Harold Shipman victim hits out at life insurance advert

A life insurance firm said it wanted to "make people think" by using the serial killer's image.

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Cost of living: Cash bonuses behind record number of bank switches

Up to £200 was offered by some banks to switching customers - prompting the most moves since 2013.

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Sikh player in head covering row welcomes FA rule update for refs

Charan Singh Basra, who was sent off in a row over his head covering - says the move is "needed".

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Five Memphis police officers charged over death of Tyre Nichols

The 29-year-old was stopped in Memphis on 7 January for reckless driving and died three days later.

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Elle Edwards: Man arrested over Christmas Eve pub shooting

The 20-year-old man has been held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and assisting an offender.

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Court bid to protect tenants from ‘ghost landlords’

It's hoped a ruling to define what a property landlord is will help tenants in some of England's worst homes.

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The Papers: 'United against Putin' and 'baffling Brexit plan'

Several of Thursday's papers lead with the West's commitment to send tanks to Ukraine.

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Chris Mason: Zahawi's unanswered questions

Downing Street's confidence in Nadhim Zahawi is draining away, says BBC Political Editor Chris Mason.

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Australia Day: Why young Aussies are shunning their national holiday

A push to shift controversial Australia Day is gaining momentum - and increasingly in workplaces.

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Bill Turnbull's daughter running London Marathon in his memory

Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness.

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Jacinda Ardern's successor Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM

Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand's Covid-19 strategy.

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The Papers: 'Berlin sends tanks' and 'Hunt rules out tax cuts'

Many of Wednesday's papers look at calls for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to cut taxes and Germany's decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

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Justin Bieber sells rights to songs for $200m

The pop star joins a growing group of artists who have cashed out on their catalogues.

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US accuses Google of 'driving out' ad rivals

A federal lawsuit alleges the tech giant's anti-competitive actions mean more websites need paywalls.

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British pair killed trying 'humanitarian evacuation'

Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw were killed in Soledar, eastern Ukraine, family members say.

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Cody Fisher stab death nightclub loses licence

Birmingham City Council acts after police cite "terrifying risks" at the venue where Cody Fisher died.

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Amazon union fight continues despite workers' win

Amazon Labor Union leader Chris Smalls says it's time for the firm "to come to the table and negotiate".

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The Papers: 'Zahawi faces sack' and 'killer posed as child'

Several of Tuesday's papers look at the investigation into Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs.

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Twitter sued by Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent at UK HQ

The alleged rent arrears relate to office space at Twitter's UK headquarters in central London.

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Spotify cuts jobs in latest round of tech layoffs

The music-streaming company says it is shedding 6% of its workforce.

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Swedish PM in hot water over eel fishing scandal

Ulf Kristersson is criticised after hiring an aide who had broken poaching laws and misled police.

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The Papers: Johnson loan claims and and 'BGT pay war'

Monday's front pages round up the weekend's top political stories involving Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi.

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Energy firms face investigation over prepayment meters by regulator

The regulator says it is concerned about the growth in households being switched to prepayment meters.

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Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal.

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Wales rugby: Former women's boss says colleague made rape jibe

Women say they considered suicide because of a "toxic culture" of sexism at the Welsh Rugby Union.

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Lisa Marie Presley: Daughter's emotional tribute read out at memorial

On her behalf, Priscilla Presley read the tribute at a memorial service for her daughter Lisa Marie Presley.

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NFL play-offs: Damar Hamlin attends Buffalo Bills play-off game just 20 days after cardiac arrest

Damar Hamlin attends the Buffalo Bills' play-off game against the Cincinnati Bengals, just 20 days after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

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National Grid puts coal plants on standby to supply electricity

National Grid ESO orders coal-fire units to begin warming up as the UK's cold snap continues.

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Ukraine war: Hiding from Putin's call up by living off-grid in a freezing forest

Adam Kalinin has been camping in the Russian wilderness since September to avoid fighting in Ukraine.

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Lunar New Year: How the world celebrated

Fireworks and lanterns in the street start the 2023 celebrations for one of the world's biggest festivals.

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Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage

Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to win their middleweight fight in Manchester.

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King Charles' coronation plans include Windsor concert

The event to be broadcast live on the BBC is among the celebrations to mark the coronation in May.

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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years

Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.

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Japan was the future but it's stuck in the past

The so-called lost decade has now stretched to three. What went wrong, asks Rupert Wingfield-Hayes.

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The Papers: Rishi's 'fine mess' and coronation clothes change

Saturday's front pages report the prime minister's fine after he was filmed being driven without a seatbelt.

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Stagecoach co-founder charged with human trafficking

The Stagecoach co-founder, her husband and two members of her family strongly deny the allegations.

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Alabama man secretly helped pay strangers' prescriptions for years

Every month for 10 years, Hody Childress quietly gave $100 to a local pharmacy to help people in need.

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Juventus: Serie A giants docked 15 points for transfer dealings

Juventus are docked 15 points in Serie A following an investigation into the club's transfer dealings.

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Ukrainian soldiers receive bionic arms

After losing their hands in a landmine explosion, Andrii and Vitalii receive 3D printed prosthetics.

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Elite chefs say kitchen work 'like going to war' - study finds

Michelin star chefs routinely face mental and physical abuse at work, a new study suggests.

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Should China worry about its shrinking population?

Beijing can no longer rely on its demographic dividend to fuel growth. That may not be a bad thing.

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Ros Atkins on... Brexit and the clash over EU laws

The BBC’s Analysis editor takes a look at the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.

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US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81

David Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time.

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Julian Sands: British actor's car found in California search

Julian Sands, 65, was last seen hiking in the San Gabriel mountains last week during bad weather.

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Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved'

The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of Britishvolt.

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Beano's Bash Street Kids artist David Sutherland dies

David Sutherland also illustrated Dennis the Menace cartoons during a long career at the comic.

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France strikes bid to halt Macron's rise in retirement age

Planned reforms by President Macron would raise the retirement age to 64 - a hugely unpopular move.

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Nine PSNI officers sacked over 'sexual or domestic' misconduct

Police say a further 32 officers have been suspended on suspicion of sexual misconduct.

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Starmer: UK will be 'open for business' under Labour

Labour uses Davos appearance to promise a boost for foreign investment and green industries.

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Newtownabbey couple on trial for five-year-old girl's murder

Aleksandra Wahab and her husband Abdul deny a "campaign of child abuse" against Ms Wahab's daughter, Nadia.

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City asks Madonna if it can borrow lost painting

The mayor of Amiens believes the singer owns the artwork, Diana and Endymion, which once hung in its museum.

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Jonathan Edwards: Wife assault caution MP may run as independent

An MP who was cautioned for assaulting his wife could run against his former party, Plaid Cymru.

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UN workers' rights agency denies backing UK anti-strike laws

The US labour secretary also opposes the UK government's plans for “minimum service agreements”.

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The Papers: 'Worst day for strikes' and 'bonfire of EU laws'

Wednesday's papers look ahead to 1 February when teachers, rail workers and civil servants go on strike.

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Brexit: Clash looms over plan to scrap EU-derived laws

Thousands of UK laws are due to expire automatically at the end of this year, prompting warnings from MPs.

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Takeaway owner says free pizzas offer has been 'very stressful'

Marc Wilkinson thinks the month-long giveaway will cost him three times more than originally estimated.

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BBC apologises after sex noises heard during FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker says he found a phone "taped to the back of the set" after hearing pornographic noises.

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Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament

Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention.

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Paperchase hunts for buyer but prepares for insolvency

High Street stationery chain confirms it is hunting for buyer but talking to insolvency experts.

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The Papers: 'Monster of the Met' and 'slapdown for Sturgeon'

Tuesday's papers largely focus on David Carrick, the police officer who has admitted to being a serial rapist.

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Cost of living: Experts share five tips for asking for a pay rise

Recruiters, a manager and a workplace psychologist give their advice on how to negotiate for more money.

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Boris Johnson writing memoir about his time as PM

No date has been set for the release of the former prime minister's book, nor does it yet have a title.

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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner Group commander requests Norway asylum

Andrey Medvedev says he fled Wagner after witnessing war crimes while serving in Ukraine.

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Ukraine: Military hardware donations weaken Army - UK chief

Head of British Army gives backing to plan but raises concerns in internal message seen by the BBC.

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Lab-grown alternatives aim to cut palm oil dependence

Two biotech firms have developed oils made from yeast as a replacement for palm.

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The art school reject who became one of the world's top glass artists

Little did Alison Kinnaird know when she was rejected from art college it would be the best thing that ever happened to her.

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Quadriplegic cerebral palsy: Mum sees son walk for first time

Thanks to new machine bought by his school, Jacob has stood up and moved his legs for the first time.

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DR Congo: Government blames rebels for church bombing which killed 10

Officials say fighters affiliated to the Islamic State group carried out the attack which killed 10 people.

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Uranium: Man arrested over find at Heathrow airport

A man in his 60s, held on suspicion of terror offences over the incident, has been released on bail.

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PC Nick Dumphreys: Faulty police car decision too late, widow says

Kathryn Dumphreys says if cars with a known fault had been withdrawn, her husband would not have died.

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Pancreatic cancer: What losing my wife taught me about life and loss

Four months ago, Geraint John lost his 43-year-old wife and the mother of his three children to cancer.

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More classified material found at Joe Biden's Delaware home

The US president's lawyers found additional documents at his property in Delaware.

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Nurses' strike: Union says next one will be twice as big

The RCN wants progress in negotiations by the end of January or says it will ballot more members.

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Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure

Several cities were attacked including Dnipro where an apartment block was hit, killing at least five people

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Cardiff City sack manager Mark Hudson

Struggling Cardiff City part company with manager Mark Hudson after four months in charge of the Championship club.

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Straw Bear Festival returns to Whittlesey streets after Covid hiatus

The Straw Bear Festival sees participants dressed in straw and Morris troupes dancing in the streets.

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Lucky Girl Syndrome: Smug TikTok trend or life-changing positivity?

Lucky Girl Syndrome promotes positive thinking, manifesting good vibes and is spreading online.

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Natalie McNally: Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Lurgan woman

Ms McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was stabbed on 18 December at her home in Lurgan.

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UFO reports by US troops skyrocket to over 500

The number of encounters has climbed from the 144 compiled by a top US spy agency in its 2021 report.

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Covid: Nurses who died probably caught virus at work

Coroner Graeme Hughes concludes Gareth Roberts and Dominga David died of industrial disease.

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Four unanswered questions about the Biden classified documents

Pressure is mounting on the president to give further details about material found at his home and former office.

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Newport News: Staff were alerted six-year-old may have had a weapon

School chief says at least one staff member was alerted the child had a gun before the shooting.

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Lützerath: Greta Thunberg joins 'Pinky' and 'Brain' tunnel protest

The climate activist joins German protesters trying to stop a coal mine from swallowing up a village.

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Royal Mail hit by Russia-linked ransomware attack

The group is working "around the clock" to resolve severe disruption to overseas deliveries.

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Andrew Bagshaw and Chris Parry: What we know so far about missing Britons

Two British nationals are reported missing in Ukraine. Here's what we know so far.

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UK falling behind in net zero race, review finds

A review by a Tory MP, seen by the BBC, criticises "inconsistent policy" calls for a "new approach".

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Essex mental health deaths review demands legal powers

The chair of a review into 2,000 mental health deaths says it cannot continue without legal support.

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Brexit: Protocol deal no guarantee of Stormont return, says Irish PM

Leo Varadkar says post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland were "too strict and too rigid".

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Ukraine war: Who controls Soledar and why it matters

Soledar in eastern Ukraine is the latest town to face an intense battle involving Russian forces.

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Greyfriars Bobby film star dog's remains found after 18-month search

The 18-month hunt for the last resting place of a dog who played Greyfriars Bobby ends in success.

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Supermodel Tatjana Patitz dies at 56

Tatjana Patitz, one of the 1990's most prominent supermodels, died in California.

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Spiking: Government will not create specific offence

The government says a new law is unnecessary as there are already several offences which cover spiking.

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World's richest man promotes daughter to head Dior

Bernard Arnault made his fortunes as chief executive of French fashion giant, LVMH.

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Help during childbirth has declined, survey finds

Women report positives, but also areas for improvement in a report by England's care regulator.

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Andrew Bridgen: What has suspended MP said about vaccines?

The Conservative MP has been suspended after a tweet comparing Covid vaccine side effects to the Holocaust.

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Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport

Counter-terrorism officers are investigating the shipment, which originated from Pakistan.

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Church of England announces £100m fund after slavery links

It is "time to take action to address our shameful past," says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Millions at risk of flooding as fierce storm lashes California

Hundreds of thousands are without power in the state, while millions more are at risk from flooding.

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Brazil Congress riot: Conditions of detainees come under scrutiny

About 1,000 people are still being held and questioned in connection with the 8 December riots.

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Brazil riots: Former public security chief accused of 'sabotage'

Brasília's former public security chief was blamed for leaving local forces without leadership.

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Brecon Beacons: Tributes to couple who died at waterfalls

Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52, from Kent, were visiting Ystradfellte while on holiday.

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UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure

The first ever satellite mission launched from UK soil has a technical problem on its climb to space.

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Scotland's primary schools shut as teachers strike

The action by primary teachers will be followed by a walkout by secondary teachers on Wednesday.

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FA Cup highlights: Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal

Watch highlights as Arsenal cruise past League One side Oxford United 3-0 to set up an FA Cup fourth round tie with Manchester City.

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Scottish hospitals are almost full, says Nicola Sturgeon

The first minister warns of "exceptional and severe" pressure on Scotland's health services.

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Iran executions: UK summons top diplomat in protest at killings

The Foreign Office repeats its warning to Iran to end "brutal repression" of anti-regime protesters.

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Video shows Brazil Supreme Court mass break-in

Dozens of far-right demonstrators can be seen inside the court building with large crowds outside.

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FA Cup: Aston Villa stunned by Stevenage as Premier League sides fall

Stevenage produce one of the biggest FA Cup shocks of recent times, beating Aston Villa on a dramatic third round weekend.

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Prince Harry questions official version of Princess Diana's death

In an interview with ITV, Prince Harry said that many things about his mother's death were "unexplained".

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Kuenssberg: Sunak will be judged on tackling NHS crisis

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Sides forced to settle for replay after Anfield draw

Liverpool and Wolves are forced to settle for an FA Cup third-round replay after a thrilling encounter finishes level at Anfield.

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Prince Harry says he cried once after Diana death

In a new clip, he also speaks about how difficult it was to meet the public after his mother died.

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Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 Newcastle United: Josh Windass double gives League One side win

League One side Sheffield Wednesday pull off a FA Cup shock as they knock out Premier League Newcastle United.

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CCTV released in search for missing couple and baby after M61 breakdown

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon went missing with their baby after breaking down on the M61.

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Congressman Mike Rogers physically restrained over Speaker vote

Mike Rogers dramatically confronts a fellow Republican after 14 rounds of voting for Kevin McCarthy.

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In photos: Severe cold wave grips north India

The drop in temperature has caused disruptions to rail, air and road transport across Indian states.

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Driver crashes and flips vehicle inside drive-through car wash

The 77-year-old driver was trapped for 90 minutes before he was rescued.

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The Papers: 'Fury at Harry's Taliban claims' and 'Chinese spy fears'

Saturday's papers are dominated by reaction to claims in Prince Harry's forthcoming book, Spare.

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Newport News: Boy aged six detained after shooting teacher in US

The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.

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Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker

Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.

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Romeo Beckham joins Brentford B on loan from Inter Miami II

Romeo Beckham, son of former England captain David, joins Brentford's B team on loan from Inter Miami II until the end of the season.

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Afghan refugee murdered in row over girl, court told

Harzat Wali, 18, was stabbed in Twickenham in October 2021. A youth, 17, is on trial for murder.

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Wind generated a record amount of electricity in 2022

More electricity in Great Britain last year came from renewable sources than from fossil fuels.

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Flying boats and other tech for cleaner shipping

The shipping industry is experimenting with foils, sails and fuel to make itself less carbon intensive.

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McCarthy loses historic 11th vote for US Speaker

The deadlock will continue into a fourth day, since no business can go ahead until a speaker is picked.

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The Papers: 'Harry spills secrets' and 'attacks on strike law'

Most of Friday's front pages report on a series of sensational claims in Prince Harry's new memoir.

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Ros Atkins on… Funding and the NHS crisis

Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded.

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Sierra Madre: The deadly battle to save a rainforest in the Philippines

Around 90% of the Sierra Madre, which protects the Philippines from the worst of climate change, is gone.

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WhatsApp to enable messaging in internet blackouts

Instant-messaging service WhatsApp is letting users connect via proxy servers so they can stay online.

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German new year riots prompt calls for firework ban

The mayor of Berlin plans a youth violence summit after police and firefighters come under attack.

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China Covid: EU officials 'strongly' urge testing for travel

Travel in and out of China gets easier from Sunday, as it moves away from its zero-Covid strategy.

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Matt Hancock bids 'fond farewell' to his app after five years

The former health secretary tells users they will still be able keep up with him on TikTok.

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Makiivka attack: Could mobile phones have revealed Russian location?

Russia says mobile phone signals gave their troops' position away before a Ukrainian attack.

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What does the US Speaker of the House do?

Republican Kevin McCarthy is seeking to become Speaker, one of the most powerful roles in US politics.

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Why Kevin McCarthy's US Speaker bid is in peril

The Californian congressman is struggling to secure enough votes for the House of Representatives' top job.

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Everton 1-4 Brighton & Hove Albion: Seagulls pile pressure on Frank Lampard with emphatic win

Brighton pile the pressure on Everton manager Frank Lampard with an emphatic victory at Goodison Park.

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Pele's funeral: Brazil legend given joyous send-off

The footballing legend was laid to rest after a huge procession through the streets of Santos.

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Energy bill help for firms expected to be halved

Gas and electricity prices have been fixed for firms until the end of March, but many want the support to continue.

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Aled Davies: Son of missing ex-BBC editor appeals for CCTV

Aled Davies went missing on New Year's Eve and was last seen in Pontcanna, Cardiff.

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NHS: Government urged to take action over pressures

Ministers are facing criticism amid warnings the NHS is on a knife edge and a surge of critical incidents.

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The Papers: Harry wants family 'back' and NHS on 'knife edge'

The Duke of Sussex's calls to reconcile with his father and brother leads Tuesday's front pages.

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Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Fred White dies aged 67

Child drumming prodigy White was one of the early members of the band with several of his brothers.

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Times Square: Teenager charged over New York NYE machete attack

Trevor Bickford is accused of attacking three officers near Times Square during new year celebrations.

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Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky

Ukraine's president says Moscow aims to exhaust his country with a prolonged wave of drone strikes.

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Ancient Egyptian 'Green Coffin' returned to Cairo by US

The brightly painted wooden sarcophagus was smuggled to the US by a global art trafficking network.

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Dozens escape Mexican jail in deadly attack

Suspected members of a drug cartel pull up in armoured vehicles and open fire on prison guards.

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Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the global economy faces challenges.

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'My autism made me an artist but I wanted a family'

David Downes, who paints from his photographic memory, says being autistic has shaped his whole life.

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Sound Of 2023: Cat Burns went from busking to a platinum record

The singer, whose single Go went platinum this year, takes fourth place in the BBC Sound Of 2023.

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Armchair shark detectives needed for Welsh project

Volunteers are needed to help identify sharks, skates and rays as part of a conservation project.

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Warnings for ice and travel disruption in Scotland

An ice alert is in force for the whole of Scotland and train services face a week of cancellations.

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