Sunday, 30 June 2024

Avril Lavigne has waited years to play Glastonbury

The 39-year-old Canadian singer performed at the festival as part of her greatest hits tour.

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Watch England fans go wild as Bellingham scores late equaliser

Watch England fans erupt at a fanpark in Wembley as Jude Bellingham scores a late stunner to send the game to extra time against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match in Gelsenkirchen.

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Bellingham rescues England with injury-time overhead kick

Watch as Jude Bellingham scores a stunning injury-time goal to send England in to extra time against Slovakia in the Euro 2024 last-16 match at Gelsenkirchen.

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Saturday, 29 June 2024

Storm temporarily stops Germany v Denmark game

The Euro 2024 last-16 game between Germany and Denmark at Dortmund's Westfalenstadion is suspended because of a major thunderstorm.

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Switzerland await winners - England's path through knockouts

BBC Sport takes a look at England's possible routes through the Euro 2024 knockout stage after the Three Lions top Group C.

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IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.

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Friday, 28 June 2024

British hiker, 70, found dead in Pyrenees

The Spanish Civil Guard said the man was found in the western Pyrenees on Thursday afternoon.

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England fan denies sleeping during Euro match

Freddie Hahn, who lives in Crawley, was photographed having a nap at England’s match with Slovenia.

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Katty Kay: Reality sinks in as Democrats weigh Biden's future

Democratic officials, political operatives and people close to the president paint a picture of an anxious party after the debate.

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Davey denies Lib Dems leading opposition to new homes

The Lib Dem leader says he wants a "community-led" approach, with infrastructure built alongside homes.

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Thursday, 27 June 2024

India crush England to reach T20 World Cup final

England defence of the T20 World Cup is over after they slump to a 68-run thrashing by a superb India in the semi-final in Guyana.

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At least five dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava.

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Meet five of the youngest election candidates: 'I haven’t got my A-level results yet'

An 18-year-old who hasn't had his A-levels results yet is among those standing in the general election.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Retirement tax, net zero, small boats - BBC Verify tests key claims

The Conservative and Labour leaders have taken audience questions in a live BBC debate. Here their claims are fact-checked.

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Soldiers storm Bolivian presidential palace in apparent coup attempt

Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.

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AI can beat university students, study suggests

University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

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Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Ex-Labour candidate admits 'stupid error' over seat bet

Kevin Craig admits betting the Conservatives would beat him in the race to be MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich

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'High risk' of famine in Gaza persists, new UN-backed report says

But experts say evidence does not indicate a famine is occurring in the north after an aid increase.

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Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom

The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge.

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turned violent.

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Monday, 24 June 2024

Greens' tax rises are modest, insists co-leader

Adrian Ramsay tells the BBC his party's tax take would be "fairly normal" by European standards.

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AI: World's biggest music labels sue over copyright

Record labels say the unauthorised use of music to train AI is a threat to the music industry.

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Firefighters battle deadly fire in Moscow office building

At least eight people have died in the large office building fire in Fryazino, near Moscow.

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Sunday, 23 June 2024

Two arrested on murder charge after holiday park death

A man, aged in his 70s, is found dead in Heron Lake, Crossways, just after midnight on Sunday.

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Saturday, 22 June 2024

Farage defends Ukraine comments after Starmer and Sunak criticism

Nigel Farage is accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals.

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Israeli army strapped wounded Palestinian to jeep in West Bank

The Israeli military says the man was a suspect in a raid in the West Bank, but its forces violated protocol.

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Friday, 21 June 2024

No guns for domestic abuse suspects, top US court rules

The court showed there are limits to the right to bear arms as it upheld a gun ban for those under restraining orders.

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Families want party pledges on 'terror attack' laws

Survivors and relatives of those killed urge commitments on venue security and caring for victims.

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Thursday, 20 June 2024

Suspended Labour candidate says he has been 'hung out to dry'

Andy Brown suggests his Facebook account may have been hacked and says he has been "hung out to dry".

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SNP investigated over 'misuse' of election mail stamps

A Holyrood complaint claims that stamps bought on MSPs' expenses were passed to UK election candidates.

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Egyptian pilgrims 'totally abandoned' in Hajj heat

With hundreds thought dead, one victim's family say unregistered pilgrims have been failed by travel agents.

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We know there's another level we have to find - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate admits his disappointment in his side's two games at Euro 2024 - despite one win and one draw.

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Wednesday, 19 June 2024

SNP manifesto: Key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the SNP manifesto.

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Muslim millionaire gives major donation to Reform UK

As well as being a donor, Zia Yusuf will also have a public role for Reform UK during the campaign.

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Justin Timberlake's lawyer to 'vigorously' defend star

The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road.

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Teenager jailed for life for party stabbing murder

Charlie Cosser was stabbed three times in a marquee at a party attended by more than 100 people.

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Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Biden faces complex juggling act on immigration

A large portion of US voters see immigration as a primary concern ahead of the November election.

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Putin arrives in North Korea ahead of talks with Kim Jong-un

The Russian leader is making his first trip to North Korea in more than 24 years.

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Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company

The stock ended the trading day at nearly $136, up 3.5%, making it more valuable than Microsoft.

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Princess Zelda finally stars in her own game

The Nintendo heroine takes the starring role in one of its most popular series for the first time.

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Monday, 17 June 2024

Sir Ian McKellen falls off stage during performance

Sir Ian McKellen was in a fight scene when he lost his footing and fell off stage at Noël Coward theatre.

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Scooter Braun retires as music manager after 23 years

The entrepreneur, 42, said he has stepped back to focus on his role as a father.

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Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Reform UK manifesto.

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Car flew into the air before fatal 90mph crash

Corey Sewell caused the death of his friend in the Birmingham crash in a 30mph speed limit zone.

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Sunday, 16 June 2024

Alarm in Hamburg as man with axe shot by police

The man, who police say made threats with a pickaxe and an "incendiary device", was seriously injured.

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Three arrested as boy, 16, killed by falling tree

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, say Nottinghamshire Police.

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Saturday, 15 June 2024

Electioncast: How SUPER is a Supermajority?

And why is Grant Shapps worried about one?

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Irish government must push harder for United Ireland - Varadkar

The former Taoiseach said preparations must be stepped up for a possible end to the border

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Friday, 14 June 2024

Wales politician in expenses probe stripped of Tory job

Laura Anne Jones is asked to "step back" from shadow cabinet while police investigate her expenses.

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Top doctor warns over 'beach body quick fix' weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

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Thursday, 13 June 2024

Plaid Cymru manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Plaid Cymru manifesto.

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Sunak accuses Labour of asking for a blank cheque

Keir Starmer says his manifesto is aimed at wealth creation, but the PM argues it would mean higher taxes.

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US Supreme Court rejects challenge to restrict abortion drug access

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Crime here is hurting, whatever the statistics say

In some areas, getting a grip on crime is a major election issue.

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Green Party manifesto: 11 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Green Party manifesto.

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Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Conservative manifesto 2024: 12 key policies analysed

BBC correspondents analyse key policies in the Conservative manifesto.

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Monday, 10 June 2024

The struggle for justice in one English town

With Crown Court delays close to a record high, the BBC speaks to those who have waited years for justice.

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Review after 'shocking' deaths of mum and daughter

The council says it will investigate all local agencies' involvement with the family.

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Sunday, 9 June 2024

Labour pledges 100,000 new childcare places

The funding will come from Labour's plan to levy VAT on private schools, the party says.

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The Papers: Mosley 'nearly made it' and 'Macron trounced' at EU elections

Michael Mosley's body being found in Greece and a big defeat for France's president lead the front pages.

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Conservatives pledge to recruit 8,000 new police officers

New police powers to seize knives and recover stolen goods are also being proposed.

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Wife of Michael Mosley pays tribute to 'wonderful, funny, kind' husband

Tributes have been pouring in for the TV and radio presenter who has died on the Greek island of Symi.

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Saturday, 8 June 2024

Labour pledge planning law move to boost prison places

The party says it would by-pass local objections in order to increase prison capacity by 20,000.

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Four hurt after London funfair ride 'malfunctions'

The incident, at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, happened on Saturday evening.

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England's T20 World Cup defence in danger after Australia loss

England now will likely have to win their final two games in the tournament after a 36-run defeat by Australia in Barbados.

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Watch as rescued Israeli hostages are reunited with families

The hostages were rescued by the IDF during a daylight operation deep inside Gaza.

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Friday, 7 June 2024

UN adds Israel to list of militaries committing violations against children

Israeli officials say the move is "shameful" and will "have consequences for Israel's relations with the UN".

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100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional airports

Restrictions on liquids are already in place at London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester.

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Thursday, 6 June 2024

British tech tycoon cleared in US fraud trial

Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch was accused of fraud related to the $11bn sale of his software firm.

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USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup super over

The United States pull off one of the biggest shocks in cricket history by beating Pakistan in a super over in Dallas.

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Ex-Trump strategist Bannon ordered to prison

A US court has ordered ex-Trump campaign strategist Steve Bannon to turn himself in by 1 July.

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Watch: Space X Starship makes successful splashdown

The rocket made it much further in its planned mission profile than on previous tests, splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

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Wednesday, 5 June 2024

Gareth Lewis: A whirlwind day for Vaughan Gething

It was quite a day for Vaughan Gething, writes BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis.

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'We're two northerners singing about true crime'

The show is about two true-crime podcast obsessed friends who find themselves in the middle of a murder.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2024

BBC announces dates for election TV debates

A seven-party debate is to be held on Friday, before a Question Time special and head-to-head event.

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Hunter Biden 'crossed line' when he bought gun, trial hears

The US first lady seemed to get emotional in court as she listened to opening statements in Hunter Biden's trial.

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Internet troll threatened to kill JK Rowling and MP

Glenn Mullen posted online death threats to the Harry Potter author and former MP Rosie Duffield.

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Monday, 3 June 2024

Farage’s return means turbulence for the Tories

Nigel Farage is running for Parliament - but he also might reshape the Conservative Party as he does so.

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Pakistan former PM Imran Khan acquitted in state secrets case

A high court acquits Khan in one case, but he will remain in prison because of another conviction.

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Sunday, 2 June 2024

Burrow a sporting great and inspirational MND campaigner

A champion on and off the field, Rob Burrow's determination, courage and humility ensures a legacy that stretches way beyond rugby league.

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Saturday, 1 June 2024

Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan

The two main parties unveiled their battlebuses as the campaigns focused on the economy.

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Will using Western weapons on Russia help Ukraine change the war?

The latest Russian advance in the Kharkiv region has convinced Kyiv’s allies to change their policy.

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