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Harvey Weinstein: Ashley Judd leads backlash against quashed rape conviction: The actress tells BBC News survivors feel betrayed after a new trial is ordered for ...
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
- New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.
- The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.
- Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.
- The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
Tunde Onakoya: Nigerian breaks chess marathon record: The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
- Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.
- Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.
- He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.
- The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
Beijing half marathon: Organisers investigating controversial finish: Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Ukraine Russia war: US House passes crucial aid deal worth $61bn: The long-stalled package could be vital for Ukraine, which is struggling to contain Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Watch: Cavalry horses bolt, causing chaos in London: Five Household Cavalry horses ran loose through London, causing chaos and collided with vehicles.
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Two men charged with spying for China under Official Secrets Act: Christopher Berry, 32, and Christopher Cash, 29, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court ...
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Quick Glance: Charges Filed Against UK Ex-Parliamentary Researcher for 'China Espionage'
- London's Metropolitan Police has accused two men, researcher Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry, of violating the Official Secrets Act.
- The charges coincided with the announcement of the arrest of three German nationals suspected of spying for China and accessing secret maritime technology by German investigators.
- The British duo is alleged to have transmitted 'articles, notes, documents or information' to a foreign state between 2021 and the previous year.
- In September, the Met Police disclosed the arrest of a man in his twenties on espionage suspicions. The Sunday Times revealed his parliamentary researcher identity.
The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
Chinese supermarket in Abuja shut for allegedly barring Nigerians: The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism ...
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Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say - BBC News: Two US officials confirm strike to BBC's US partner CBS News as explosions reported near Isfahan.
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Quick Glance: Israeli Missile Strikes Iran
- Following an unprecedented Iranian attack, 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel.
- Explosions near an army base in Isfahan activated local air defense systems.
- US officials report that Israel conducted a missile strike on Iran.
- Flights were suspended over several Iranian cities as Israel responded to an attack.
Man who set himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial dies: Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory ...
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Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Huw Edwards resigns from BBC: Veteran presenter was embroiled in allegations over payments for sexually explicit images
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards: BBC Resignation, Wife, and Mental Health Struggles
- Huw Edwards has announced his decision to quit the BBC after a 40-year career with the broadcaster.
- His wife Vicky publicly named him as the man at the center of the allegations and shared his serious mental health issues.
- Vicky expressed concern for Huw's mental well-being, emphasizing his battles with severe depression.
- Huw left the BBC after 40 years based on medical advice to safeguard his health.
Tensions flare as Tennessee passes bill allowing teachers to carry guns: Protesters chanted "blood on your hands" at lawmakers who supported the bill.
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Breaking: A Kenya Defence Forces helicopter has crashed moments after take off with reports of casualties.
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Hardest Geezer: Russ Cook reaches fundraising target after Africa run: Russ Cook, nicknamed “Hardest Geezer”, crossed the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days ...
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Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Suleja prison: 108 inmates on the run in Nigeria: A manhunt is launched after more than 100 inmates escape the colonial-era facility near Abuja.
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama: The artist clothing London's brutalist icon: Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Peter Higgs, physicist who theorised Higgs boson, dies aged 94: The renowned scientist won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013.
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Quick Glance: Physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at 94
- Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science, has died at 94, according to the University of Edinburgh.
- The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 at the CERN research center was a significant advancement in understanding the cosmos, steering physics towards once-fantastical ideas.
- Higgs, initially 'incompetent' in the physics lab, later specialized in theoretical physics, inspired by quantum physicist Paul Dirac from his school.
- The Higgs boson's completion of the Standard Model opened doors to explore unexplained aspects of the universe and abstract concepts like parallel universes, despite Higgs disliking the 'God particle' nickname.
Big Daddy dune: Namibia angered by tourists posing naked in dune safari: Photos of the three naked tourists have gone viral in Namibia, angering the authorities.
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Sydney church stabbing: Bishop attacked during sermon: Police say they responded to reports of multiple people being stabbed in western Sydney.
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Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
Huw Edwards, a Top BBC Anchor, Resigns After 40 Years: Mr. Edwards had been off the air since July, when he was accused of paying for sexually explicit images ...
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Quick Glance: Huw Edwards steps down from BBC due to health reasons
- Huw Edwards announced his resignation from the BBC on Monday, citing health reasons according to the corporation.
- A spokesperson for the BBC stated that after 40 years of service, Huw Edwards' decision based on medical advice was accepted.
- Mr. Edwards' wife, Vicky Flind, revealed that he is suffering from severe mental health issues and is currently receiving in-patient care.
- Mr. Edwards, one of the most prominent BBC presenters, had been involved in significant events such as royal weddings and funerals.
An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East: The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now ...
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Salman Rushdie: Losing an eye upsets me every day: The author, who was stabbed on stage in 2022, tells the BBC that he thought he was dying.
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Prosecution and defence in historic criminal trial of Donald Trump to give opening statements
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
OJ Simpson, NFL star acquitted in ‘trial of the century’, dies aged 76: The ex-American football star was controversially acquitted of the murder of his wife and ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway - US scientists: Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Sydney church stabbing declared a 'terrorist' attack: A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured on Monday.
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Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges against former soldiers: The Public Prosecution Service has been investigating fifteen former soldiers and an alleged former ...
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A view from inside the courthouse for Trump's historic trial: Monday marked the start of Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York City ...
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP finance probe: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances ...
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Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
- On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.
- Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.
- The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.
- In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher: Hugh Grant says he could have faced a bill of up to £10m if he had gone to court, even if he had won.
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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was blocked for hours during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
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Angela Rayner: I'll stand down if I've broken the law: Labour's deputy leader says she will quit if she has committed a crime amid a row over where she lived.
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Where does country music come from?
WARNING: This video contains discriminatory content.Country has its origins in folk tunes from the southern US ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5xh3
Israel Iran attack: Damage seen at air base in Isfahan: Satellite imagery analysis by BBC Verify reveals damage from Friday's Israeli strike on Iran
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Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls
- Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.
- South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
- Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.
Video shows Sydney stabbing attack suspect in mall: The footage appears to show a man confronting the knifeman on an escalator with a pole.
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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When smart motorways go wrong...: Footage from smart motorway accidents and a woman describes her lucky escape.
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UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron tells BBC that Iran has suffered a "double defeat" after "failure" of its attack on IsraelFollow live ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68737710
BBC's Chris Packham swipes at Matt Hancock over London Marathon 2024: BBC star Chris Packham despaired over MP Matt Hancock before the London Marathan on Sunday ...
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'Seagull Boy' teaches Eurovision hopeful Olly Alexander how to do famous impression
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Tanzania tourism: World Bank suspends funding for Ruaha National Park project: It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion ...
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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers: An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.
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BBC News presenter takes legal action in high-profile employment tribunal: BBC presenter Martine Croxall is taking legal action against the broadcaster after ...
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Emily Maitlis and The Rest Is Politics to host Channel 4 election night coverage: The News Agents’ Maitlis to present its general election results coverage ...
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Biden urged to ban China-made electric vehicles from the US: Senate Banking Committee chair called Chinese EVs an "existential threat" to the US motor industry.
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Security raised for Champions League ties after threat: Security is stepped up for European Champions League ties over threats by a pro-Islamic State group.
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More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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Bradford stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of killing Kulsuma Akter: Habibur Masum is arrested on suspicion of murdering Kulsuma Akter who was stabbed as she ...
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Kenya doctor strike: The public caught between the medics and the government: Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a ...
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Kulsama Akter: Bradford stab victim named as Habibur Masum manhunt continues: Kulsama Akter, from Oldham, was stabbed to death while pushing her baby in a pram ...
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Quick Glance: Mum, 27, Stabbed to Death Pushing Pram
- Police are searching for a suspect after a young mum was fatally stabbed in a bustling city center.
- A 27-year-old woman was killed 'in broad daylight' in Bradford on Saturday afternoon while pushing a pram.
- Locals report the victim was stabbed four times in the neck and abandoned in front of her five-month-old baby boy.
- Authorities are still trying to 'locate and arrest the man responsible' after he reportedly fled the scene in Bradford, naming Habibur Masum as a suspect.
It's been ten years since Boko Haram abducted more than 200 girls from a school in Chibok, Nigeria. While many have returned home, some remain captive ... Show more
'It's 25 years since my pal Jill Dando's murder - cops must probe new evidence': The Mirror's investigation this week prompted a crucial eye witness to ...
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Brightest-ever cosmic explosion solved but new mysteries sparked: The brightest burst of light ever recorded was caused by a supernova, but that prompts new ...
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A look inside the Nasa jet chasing the solar eclipse: Scientists aboard two flights will follow the eclipse's path of totality to study the Sun's ...
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Africa Daily - 30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice? - 30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice? - BBC Sounds
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BBC thriller fans have been 'waiting for' confirmed for new series: A huge BBC crime drama starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie has been recommissioned for ...
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Quick Glance: The Night Manager Returns for Two More Seasons with Tom Hiddleston
- When the Tom Hiddleston-starring miniseries adaptation of John Le Carré’s espionage novel hit screens in early 2016, it quickly became a huge mainstream hit, thrilling viewers with its twists and enhancing Hiddleston’s cool factor.
- After years of speculation, The Night Manager is now confirmed to return, with the show set for at least two more seasons, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Jonathan Pine.
- Season 2 is scheduled to film later this year, set eight years after the events of the first series, with Stephen Garrett returning as showrunner and screenwriter David Farr back on script duties.
- The new seasons will be available on the BBC in the UK and Amazon as a global partner, with Le Carré’s sons, Simon and Stephen Cornwell, supporting the decision to expand Pine's story and looking forward to where the narrative will lead next.
Ukraine Russia war: BBC Russian journalist Ilya Barabanov branded 'foreign agent'
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Biden pressure on Israel not enough, say dissenting US officials: Seven current and former government officials tell the BBC the Biden administration must press ...
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Tornadoes and flooding as storms hit southeast US: A deadly storm system has moved through Louisiana and into Florida, leaving behind damaged homes.
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Tornadoes and Flooding in Southeastern US
- A powerful and deadly storm system has severely hit the southern US this week, causing destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and leaving thousands without power.
- Tornado alerts were issued in some areas of Louisiana and Alabama as storms swept through the region.
- Quick action helped prevent a worse outcome in a shooting in Philadelphia, as reported by Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel.
- A Republican and a Democrat spoke to BBC News after meeting with President Zelensky, emphasizing the urgent need for the US to provide aid to Ukraine.
Former BBC newsreader Jan Leeming says she no longer gets work because of received pronunciation accent
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BBC Newsnight star quits after 35 years with moving statement: Mark Urban, who is the diplomatic editor of Newsnight and occasional host of the current affairs ...
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Taylor Swift fans 'overwhelming' London pub The Black Dog: Swifties have flocked to a London pub identified as the place referenced The Tortured Poets Department ...
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Myanmar's army massacred Rohingyas. Now it wants their help: The BBC learns of at least 100 Rohingyas conscripted in recent weeks to fight for the embattled ...
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How it felt to be targeted in Westminster honeytrap: BBC correspondent Henry Zeffman reveals he was among those sent unsolicited messages on WhatsApp.
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BBC splits news operation in India: The move comes a year after BBC India's offices in Delhi and Mumbai were searched by tax authorities.
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The Syria I came back to is not the one I left: BBC correspondent Lina Sinjab witnesses dramatic changes to her home country after eight years away.
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Morocco drought: Satellite images show vital Al Massira reservoir is shrinking: Satellite images reveal the impact of the long drought on one of the country's ...
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‘Pathetic point scoring’: Liz Truss squirms when questioned on lettuce lasting longer than her
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
- Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.
- Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.
- Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.
- She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
Mozambique ferry disaster: 'I survived - but lost 17 of my family': Muaziza Ambaraje is one of the few people to escape alive after a boat sank off the coast of ...
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