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Josh Sullivan: Kidnapped US pastor rescued after shoout-out in South Africa
An American pastor who was kidnapped by armed men during a church service in South Africa last week has been rescued following a…
Susan Darwin
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Supreme Court to announce ruling on definition of a woman
The UK Supreme Court is to deliver its verdict on how a woman should be defined in law. The announcement marks the culmination of a…
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Newspaper headlines: 'Bin strike blues' and 'China handed NHS records'
Trade is the focus of the Daily Telegraph saying Sir Keir Starmer is closing in on new agreements with the European Union, which could…
Business
England's serious water pollution incidents at 10-year high
Esme Stallard Climate and science reporter, BBC News The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in…
Business
Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A Swiss and Austrian climbing pair have shattered the speed record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss…
Business
Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China
Microchip maker Nvidia said it would be hit with $5.5bn (£4.2bn) in costs after the US government tightened export rules to China. The…
Business
Marcus Rashford: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praises 'fantastic' forward
Rashford's January move appears to have revived the England international's career but, after a number of decent displays, this was…
Culture
Aston Villa 3-2 PSG: Unai Emery's side showed they belong in Champions League
The pre-match build-up was more rock concert than football match, with flames and pyrotechnics lighting up Villa Park, fireworks flying…
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Harriet Dart: Briton sorry for deodorant comment about opponent Lois Boisson in Rouen Open defeat
British number four Harriet Dart has apologised for asking the umpire to tell her French opponent to put on deodorant during a first-round…
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Andrew Tate High Court case could be legal first, barrister says
A civil case brought by four women against Andrew Tate is believed to be a legal first, a barrister for his accusers has said. The women…
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Adam Peaty: Swimmer says he is motivated to continue to LA 2028 by the message it sends his son
The problem to which Peaty refers was his quest for a third consecutive Olympic 100m breaststroke gold last July. He had to settle for…
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Mortgages: Choice of low-deposit deals hits highest for 17 years
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent More low-deposit mortgages are available to choose from than at any time since the financial…
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Mathieu van der Poel: Person who spat on Dutch cyclist in E3 Saxo Bank Classic fined
In a separate incident, Alpecin-Deceuninck rider Van der Poel was struck by a water bottle while also in the lead alone at Paris-Roubaix…
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Backlash over 'distressing' cuts to adoption fund
Charities have criticised the government for cutting the amount of funding families in England can access to pay for therapy for adopted…
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Birmingham City Council 'on track' to clear waste backlog
Phil Mackie Midlands Correspondent Shyamantha Asokan BBC News, West Midlands Chris Blakemore BBC Radio WM Birmingham City Council says it…
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Dutch neobank Bunq advances US expansion, files for new licence
Dutch neobank Bunq, Europe’s second-largest digital bank, is gearing up to expand across the Atlantic. The fintech company has filed for a…
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Sudan 'pathway to peace' talks in London bring together EU, UK and AU
James Landale, Natasha Booty & Mayeni Jones BBC News A high-level international conference is under way in London to find "a pathway to…
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Felling of ancient oak tree in Enfield sparks Met Police probe
The cutting down of an ancient oak tree in north London is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. The remains of the oak,…
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Bletchley man admits murdering two women on Christmas Day
Brian Farmer BBC News, Buckinghamshire A man has pleaded guilty to murdering two women on Christmas Day. Jazwell Brown stabbed Joanne…
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Architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood, Pope confirms
The Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his "heroic virtues". Gaudí - who has been…
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LinkedIn’s AI action figure fad is ‘obviously unsustainable,’ warns UK tech mogul
If you’ve been scrolling social media over the past week, you may have noticed miniature action figure versions of friends, family, or…
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Murder arrest over fatal house explosion in Worksop
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal house explosion that damaged multiple homes and cars in Nottinghamshire.…
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Lil Nas X in hospital with partial face paralysis
Rapper and musician Lil Nas X has revealed he is suffering from a sudden partial paralysis of the face. Posting to Instagram from…
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Tyson Fury: Promoter Bob Arum believes Fury "will never fight again"
Promoter Bob Arum believes Tyson Fury will not return to boxing after the heavyweight announced his retirement in January. The 36-year-old…