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James Bulger's killer to stay in prison after parole hearing

James Bulger's killer to stay in prison after parole hearing

Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review that he was not seeking release....

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Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Lucy Bronze is one of five England players named in the Fifpro Women's World 11....

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Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?

Incident-by-incident: Was it a bad weekend for VAR?

Almost every game had a controversial VAR decision in the Premier League this weekend. But how many might go down as err...

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Passenger feared Huntingdon train attacker was suicide bomber, court hears

Passenger feared Huntingdon train attacker was suicide bomber, court hears

Milan Campion felt the attacker on the London-bound train "wasn't sound of mind"....

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The Silicon Valley superstar engulfed by personal scandal

The Silicon Valley superstar engulfed by personal scandal

The billionaire tech executive finds himself mired in a personal and national security scandal....

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Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats

Man jailed over racist Badenoch death threats

Kieran Kyle sent emails to the Tory party leader in which he made racist references, a court hears....

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At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

At least 34 dead after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life...

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Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

Former Australia opener David Warner says that Usman Khawaja is "100% accurate" in his recounting of the national side's...

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Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens....

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Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public

BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over t...

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England make massive step up in Australia victory

England make massive step up in Australia victory

In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side agai...

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Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say

At least six people were killed in the shooting and a dozen more were injured....

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Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill

Inside the French drug gangs recruiting children to kill

The BBC enters Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are trapped, brutalised and exploited....

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Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

Government's EV targets expected to be reduced this week

New petrol or diesel cars are due to be phased out by 2030 and by 2035 all new cars must be zero emission....

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Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean

Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean

Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast....

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Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says

Society needs to act to help white working-class pupils, inquiry says

The education secretary says she is backing the inquiry to "get to the heart of the barriers holding children back"....

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Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

Jill says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted....

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The Papers: 'There are more like Brand' and 'Steep cuts to EV targets'

The Papers: 'There are more like Brand' and 'Steep cuts to EV targets'

A minister warns "there are more like [Russell] Brand" and the government plans "cuts to EV targets" - some of Monday's ...

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Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

Norris sparkles in Sao Paulo despite firework mishap

Apart from getting too close to a firework, Lando Norris was virtually impeccable during a Sao Paulo Grand Prix that cha...

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Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says

Surgeon having lunch near Krakow shooting undoubtedly saved officer's life, colleague says

Further details have emerged about two police officers hailed for preventing a Polish gunman from killing more....

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Top House Democrat 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth

Top House Democrat 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth

But the Pentagon said the defence secretary would not be deterred by "phony investigations"....

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Norris wins gripping race after Antonelli and Russell errors

Norris wins gripping race after Antonelli and Russell errors

McLaren's Lando Norris wins a gripping Sao Paulo Grand Prix in difficult conditions, as Mercedes secure the 2026 constru...

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Bizarre & thrilling theatre as Carrick's Man Utd future still in limbo

Bizarre & thrilling theatre as Carrick's Man Utd future still in limbo

It was a Premier League classic at Old Trafford but what as Man Utd's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa done to Michael Carrick'...

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Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes

Aramco Tower hit in heart of Saudi capital as Houthis launch fresh strikes

Footage authenticated by BBC Verify shows damage to the building in the capital's central financial district....

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Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy

Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's affair with suspected Chinese spy

Jensen Huang also admitted to having been "unfaithful "to his wife and apologised for hurting her and their children....

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White House vows to keep up immigration crackdown after midterms defeat

White House vows to keep up immigration crackdown after midterms defeat

The Department of Homeland Security also insists it is not backing away on the round-up....

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Maya Jama steps down as host of reality TV show Love Island

Maya Jama steps down as host of reality TV show Love Island

The presenter tells fans it is "time to throw myself into something new" after recent Celebrity Traitors success....

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Dense fog threatens Monday morning rush-hour disruption

Dense fog threatens Monday morning rush-hour disruption

Fog could disrupt Monday morning’s commute...

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Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt

Seven dead and more than 100 injured after trains collide in Egypt

Several carriages derailed after two trains travelling in the same direction crashed outside the city of Giza....

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Are 'outstanding' Brighton now Arsenal's main title challengers?

Are 'outstanding' Brighton now Arsenal's main title challengers?

After moving up to second in the Premier League, could Brighton really be Arsenal's main title challengers?...

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Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

Secondary schools told to stop teaching GCSEs before Year 10

The government says pupils in Year 7 to 9 should have "richer, more engaging" learning than preparing for GCSEs....

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'Tinkerman' Alonso's Chelsea side still searching for identity

'Tinkerman' Alonso's Chelsea side still searching for identity

Xabi Alonso's frustration is evident as Chelsea's struggles for an identity continue with the disappointing 1-0 defeat b...

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King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

King leads solemn Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph

Wreaths are laid as 10,000 armed forces veterans, including 12 from World War Two, pay tribute in central London....

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Alcaraz takes revenge on Shelton to win first Paris title

Alcaraz takes revenge on Shelton to win first Paris title

Carlos Alcaraz takes revenge on Ben Shelton as the Spaniard's remarkable comeback from injury continues with victory in ...

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Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event

Two arrested after police officers hurt in brawl outside bare-knuckle fighting event

Police Scotland said three officers were hurt as they responded to reports of a large disturbance in streets close to th...

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Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt

Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt

It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway...

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Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali

Homes and temples glow across India to mark Diwali

Millions of Indians are marking the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets....

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'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh

'That's Reece' - World Cup semi-final brings out best and worst of Walsh

On a fractious night in Sydney that ended with Australia reaching yet another Men's Rugby League World Cup final, it was...

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Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row

Nandy rejects claims of politicising Remembrance Sunday after Erasmus row

The culture secretary says the UK rejoining the EU's study and work scheme will help honour wartime sacrifice....

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Watch: Royals and veterans reflect at Remembrance ceremony

Watch: Royals and veterans reflect at Remembrance ceremony

King Charles has led the annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations, laying a wreath at the solemn ceremony held at the Ce...

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