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Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
on 21 November 2024 at 05:31
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
on 21 November 2024 at 05:28
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet
on 21 November 2024 at 04:58
The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
on 21 November 2024 at 04:46
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
on 21 November 2024 at 04:04
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
on 21 November 2024 at 03:47
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home
on 21 November 2024 at 00:46
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone
on 21 November 2024 at 00:31
Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.
Uncertainty after Australia foreign students bill hits opposition
on 21 November 2024 at 00:25
Universities had already begun making changes, as the controversial bill was expected to easily pass.
House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hill
on 21 November 2024 at 00:08
It comes after a Republican congresswoman proposed a ban aimed at the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
on 21 November 2024 at 00:03
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities'
on 20 November 2024 at 23:52
The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.
Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked
on 20 November 2024 at 23:23
Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
on 20 November 2024 at 22:36
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
US charges Indian billionaire with fraud
on 20 November 2024 at 22:05
The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.
US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
on 20 November 2024 at 22:00
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
on 20 November 2024 at 21:56
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.
Anti-landmine groups criticise US for sending mines to Ukraine
on 20 November 2024 at 21:45
It marks a "shocking and devastating development" in the war, says Human Rights Watch.
Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone
on 20 November 2024 at 19:56
Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.
US nursing student Laken Riley's killer sentenced to life
on 20 November 2024 at 19:25
Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge.

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'Being caught in pub bombings affected my whole life'
on 21 November 2024 at 06:13
A survivor and a former police officer share their memories of the bombing attacks in 1974.
Lord Prescott died surrounded by love and jazz music, say family
on 21 November 2024 at 06:08
John Prescott who served under Tony's Blair's Labour government has died aged 86.
'Black market obesity drug made me think I'd die'
on 21 November 2024 at 06:08
Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.
Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
on 21 November 2024 at 05:31
Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
on 21 November 2024 at 05:29
Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
on 21 November 2024 at 05:28
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell
on 21 November 2024 at 04:59
Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
on 21 November 2024 at 04:04
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
on 21 November 2024 at 03:51
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
on 21 November 2024 at 03:47
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds
on 21 November 2024 at 01:08
The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.
Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police
on 21 November 2024 at 00:46
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific'
on 21 November 2024 at 00:10
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
on 21 November 2024 at 00:03
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list
on 20 November 2024 at 23:59
The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.
Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked
on 20 November 2024 at 23:23
Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
on 20 November 2024 at 22:36
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
Smith's game IQ increasing all the time - Strawbridge
on 20 November 2024 at 22:21
Fly-half Marcus Smith is getting "better and better" at having a deeper understanding of Test rugby, says England assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge.
Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
on 20 November 2024 at 21:59
Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.
Three arrested in Glasgow bus station evacuation
on 20 November 2024 at 21:59
The bomb squad was called out after reports of a suspicious package at Scotland's busiest bus station.