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Family's anger at police failures as Emma Caldwell's killer is jailed

Emma's family said she had been failed by police due to a "toxic culture of misogyny and corruption". from BBC News https://ift.tt/40cWJMp

Watch: How I confronted Emma Caldwell’s killer

BBC Journalist Samantha Poling confronted Iain Packer during on-camera interviews, which were later shown to the jury in court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SUq20ta

One dead and two missing after Channel rescue

Around 50 migrants were said to be on the small boat when it got into trouble off the French coast. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8ZdilT

Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jERi3g9

MP tries to block cat abduction offence

Sir Christopher Chope wants pet abduction laws to be initially limited to dogs potentially delaying the bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DT1q9vc

Prison inmates moved over radon gas levels

The Prison Service says "higher-than-normal" levels of the radioactive gas were found at the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QOrByom

Currys rejects second takeover offer from US firm

The electronics chain says US company Elliot's £757m offer "significantly undervalued" it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7F9Srb3

Compensation for Post Office victims to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P1klwLu

Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of 77. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQRFOLa

Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up

Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1i4Q9Kn

Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris

Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KVHZ4qP

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vt6jfQ

Female golf pro on her viral 'mansplaining' TikTok

Georgia Ball was approached by a male golfer who "mansplained" the sport to here, while she was filming a video for TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qyHVrwN

MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain". from BBC News https://ift.tt/S25aPO6

Watch: Chaos in the Commons over Gaza ceasefire vote

The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire votes. from BBC News /news/uk-politics-68365865

Cordon around unexploded WW2 bomb to be extended

The cordon around the device in Plymouth is set to be expanded on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F73p6HV

FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC

The Christian church, known as The Truth, has been recently rocked by a sexual abuse scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ESIu7Vw

Kookaburra spotted living in Suffolk countryside

The bird native to Australia appears to have "made itself quite at home" here, a wildlife trust says. from BBC News /news/uk-england-suffolk-68345409

Watch: Driving instructor rescued from floodwater

He is helped by a film-maker who shares video online of him coming to the aid of stranded drivers. from BBC News /news/uk-england-essex-68345571

Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers in error. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y3AbFLD

Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge

The second challenge to plans for a two-mile tunnel at the World Heritage site has been dismissed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7QNLZR3

Online campaign seeks Easter Island statue's return from British Museum

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fekiG2b

The list of nominees and winners at the Bafta Awards 2024 - updating live

See the full list of nominees for this year's Bafta Film Awards, and the winners as they happen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lLPQEgv

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L7SVEt4

The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ntgVYj9

UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island

A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OqP5uhf

Sarah Snook: The Picture of Dorian Gray is 'unmissable', theatre critics say

The Succession star appears in a stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ren1Hv7

Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tRTEPVb

Christian Horner: Red Bull team boss says allegations are 'distraction'

Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LZuvYh1

Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney

The calf was captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of the Scottish Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ho9fL2I

Scrabble romance scam: Oldham woman, 83, loses £20k to fraudster

The Oldham widow was duped by a conman posing online as a 60-year-old American millionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SGjtr9I

Kimberlee Singler: Children of US mum arrested in London were shot

Autopsy reports obtained by the BBC show Elianna and Adam Wentz suffered gunshot wounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sLK3P6r

NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life

The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pzrwVWK

UAE: A hailstorm in the desert? Rare weather phenomenon shocks residents

Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zDpUPd0

Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate after recording emerges

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T7nysdi

Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad

The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8OWyRvG

Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage

A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LiQIyOD

Lunar New Year: London welcomes Year of the Dragon

The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Sf8RlyV

Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FrksNcg

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vLNlp3g

In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5pI1bAo

King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

In his first statement since being diagnosed, Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AX0I46Z

Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I2h6RvT

Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - hosts fightback to edge to victory

England overturn another half-time deficit in the Six Nations to edge past a youthful and spirited Wales side at Twickenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/w3sckNt

Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution

The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian Horner finishes without resolution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mGH5tQv

Prince Harry says his mission against the media continues – what does he hope to achieve?

The prince has settled his claim with the Mirror group, but will he fight other newspaper publishers? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xCvjdmD

Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel

Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel before their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gy3zdP1

Where can people turn for help with 'digital addiction'?

The BBC speaks to three people in a 12-step programme for "digital addiction". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iZ0D5Ig

Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan

The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year, but Labour calls the figure "bogus". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RuryEiH

Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PLeRWws

Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed

The five men bought up empty properties in Hull and used a fake estate agent shop as cover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gqaMYkT

Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qMdeXAn

King Charles: Prince Harry to visit his father in coming days

The Duke of Sussex spoke to his father about the diagnosis and will travel to the UK to visit him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZA4iQhE

World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xZcwiE

Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: Gunners move within two points of Premier League leaders

Gabriel Martinelli capitalises on a calamitous defensive mix-up as Arsenal reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0vTLasr

Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued

Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Gv9UY70

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JqjHhCx

Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' after asthma attack on Strictly tour

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a serious asthma attack but is now "dancing fit" again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cE2XCKk

Can Atlantic storms affect the colour of sunrise?

BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their captivating sunrise photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/trIYCQG

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver will join Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year deal

Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season and join Ferrari on a multi-year deal in 2025. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o02Xuny

Stormont's coming back - what happens next?

The timeline on how an executive will be formed with a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vL8Y1B3

Six Nations 2024: Robbie Henshaw and Joe McCarthy to start for Ireland against France

Injury to Garry Ringrose means Robbie Henshaw will start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France, with Joe McCarthy named at lock. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MbBsawJ