Nut allergy woman returns to Essex home after five years

Amy May Shead suffered a severe allergic reaction after being served a nut on a holiday to Budapest.

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London Euston trespasser 'fled from police before fall'

Officers say they received reports of an aggressive passenger before the man fell from a bridge.

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Stormy Daniels: Porn star's Trump hush money case thrown out

Donald Trump has already agreed not to enforce Stormy Daniels' non-disclosure agreement.

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El Salvador: Three women jailed for abortions freed

They had each been sentenced to 30 years in El Salvador after being accused of aborting their babies.

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US police detain black man picking up rubbish outside home

An officer in Boulder is placed on leave while an internal investigation takes place, reports say.

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How to hijack a car via its smart alarm

Security researchers show how to take control of a car via bugs in their smart alarm systems.

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Effie's wedding lost photos mystery solved

Old photos left in a department store cafe reveal an unexpected link to one of the BBC's darkest days.

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Proud Boys and antifa: When a right-wing activist met a left-wing anti-fascist

They come from two political groups that have fought violent battles in the streets. What happened when they met?

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The students with a food waste problem

How easy is it to reduce our food waste? Two students have been finding out.

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Captain Marvel: The need-to-know on MCU's latest hero

One of Marvel's most powerful superheroes is about to hit the big screen for the first time.

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Bernie Sanders 2020: Is US inequality the highest?

Conversations about inequality are increasingly focused on the income of the top 1% of the population.

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Hunterston B: Pictures show cracks in Ayrshire nuclear reactor

New images show cracking in the bricks which make up the core of nuclear reactors at Hunterston B Power Station.

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High blood pressure drugs to be offered to thousands more

Guidelines propose offering drugs to reduce heart attacks and strokes in England and Wales.

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SpaceX Dragon demo capsule set to return to Earth

In its next Nasa test, the new crew capsule will re-enter the atmosphere for an Atlantic splashdown.

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'I tattooed my face so I couldn't get a normal job'

Kayleigh Peach says some people are intimidated by her face inking but tattooing has changed her life.

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Quiz of the Week: Who made the world's most expensive car?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

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New summer rail timetables set for May

Rail bosses promise they have "learned the lessons" from last summer's timetable chaos.

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Paul Manafort: Ex-Trump campaign chief jailed for fraud

Paul Manafort tells the court he feels "humiliated" by his conviction for hiding millions in income.

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Heads angry at minister's school funding 'snub'

Head teachers write to millions of parents warning of a lack of action over a funding crisis.

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Breaking India's menstruation taboos with a comic book

Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods.

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New summer rail timetables set for May

Rail bosses promise they have "learned the lessons" from last summer's timetable chaos.

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Get a grip on money-laundering, say MPs

UK efforts to tackle money-laundering are "highly fragmented", says an influential committee of MPs.

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Soon we'll be able to see round corners and underground

Quantum sensing could let us see what's underground, detect diseases earlier, even track a submarine.

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Paper review: 'Playing politics' with knife crime

Britain's soaring knife crime and May's Brexit stalemate continue to dominate the front pages.

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Syria war: Eight-year-old Mustafa's story of survival

Civil war took both Mustafa's parents, left him with life-changing injuries and forced him from his home.

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Economy 'needs more women entrepreneurs'

More female-run businesses could give the UK economy a £250bn boost, a new report says.

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Brexit: May urges EU to agree backstop changes

The prime minister will implore the EU to help her get her Brexit deal through the Commons, days before MPs vote.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Iranian-Briton to get diplomatic protection

The case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe will now become a formal legal dispute between Britain and Iran.

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Economy 'needs more women entrepreneurs'

More female-run businesses could give the UK economy a £250bn boost, a new report says.

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Taylor Swift: Man arrested for second alleged home break-in

Roger Alvarado, 23, is arrested for allegedly breaking into the star's New York home a second time.

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Paris street to 'shut out Instagrammers'

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street.

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R. Kelly's girlfriends have defended the singer on CBS

Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage accused their parents of lying, in an interview with American broadcaster CBS.

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US Civil War-era tunnels and buildings found under Alcatraz prison

Civil War-era fortifications have been discovered just below the prison's recreation yard, a study shows.

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Mike Ashley seeks to remove Debenhams board

If Sports Direct boss took charge at Debenhams he would step down from his roles at the chain he founded.

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Alopecia: Brecon dancer, 25, tackles hair loss head on

Josie Sinnadurai realised her hair was falling out in December, the week before her 25th birthday.

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Saudi Arabia rebuked over detention of women activists at UN forum

Thirty-six states back the first collective criticism of the kingdom at the UN Human Rights Council.

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Sports Direct seeks to remove Debenhams board

Mike Ashley wants to take charge at Debenhams and would step down from his roles at Sports Direct to do so.

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Brussels Jewish Museum murders: Mehdi Nemmouche guilty

Mehdi Nemmouche gunned down four people in Brussels after returning from fighting for IS in Syria.

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Climate change: Rain melting Greenland ice sheet 'even in winter'

The sheer volume of ice covering Greenland means its fate has global repercussions.

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Teenager dies in West Kensington stabbing

The teen was found with multiple stab wounds to the chest in West Kensington.

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Parsons Green bomber's foster carers sue council

Ron and Penny Jones say it was negligent not to tell them of Ahmed Hassan's IS training claim.

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Tommy Robinson faces new contempt hearing

The former English Defence League leader broadcast footage of people involved in a criminal trial.

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Facebook discovers UK 'fake news' network

Facebook removes more than 130 "inauthentic" accounts, pages and groups operated from the UK.

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Facebook discovers UK 'fake news' network

Facebook removes more than 130 "inauthentic" accounts, pages and groups operated from the UK.

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Claire Colebourn 'drowned daughter amid husband's affair fears'

Three-year-old Bethan Colebourn was put in the bath and held under the water by her mother, a court hears.

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Crufts 2019: World's biggest dog show returns to Birmingham NEC

Thousands of dogs and their owners have descended on Birmingham for the prestigious show.

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John Lewis chair: There's been a lot of discounting

John Lewis chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield says trading conditions on the High Street are "really tough".

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Knife crime: Are school exclusions to blame?

Police bosses are warning the prime minister that school exclusions could be driving up crime.

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Parisians try to shut out Instagram users

Residents are demanding a gate to keep picture-hunters off their colourful cobbled street.

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England's court computers collapse again

Some trials have been suspended as the Ministry of Justice works to fix IT issues.

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Queen publishes first Instagram post

The monarch used an iPad to share the photo during a visit to the Science Museum in London.

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Retailer LK Bennett goes into administration

Fashion chain LK Bennett - which has 41 shops and 480 staff in the UK - goes into administration

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Retailer LK Bennett goes into administration

Fashion chain LK Bennett - which has 41 shops and 480 staff in the UK - goes into administration

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Leasehold first-time buyers: 'We're trapped in our own house'

There is a consultation going on that could change the way we own homes forever.

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Bitcoin: Crypto investors 'think they can get rich quick'

Cryptoasset investors are influenced by friends and social media celebrities, but often understand little.

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Primark to move 220 Reading jobs to Dublin

Primark announces 220 jobs in "product operations" will move from Reading to its headquarters in Dublin.

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Diane Abbott criticises Amber Rudd over 'coloured woman' comment

Diane Abbott says Amber Rudd's use of the word "coloured" was "outdated" and "offensive".

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Rape Day game pulled by Steam platform after outcry

Gaming platform Steam pulls the release of the game Rape Day after widespread condemnation.

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Afzal Kohistani: 'Honour killing' whistleblower shot dead

Afzal Kohistani exposed the killing of women seen singing and clapping in a video of dancing men.

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No rate rise until next year for eurozone

The euro slipped after the European Central Bank said it would offer banks cheap loans as economies weaken.

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Brexit: Deadline looms as ministers push for changes to deal

EU officials call for the UK to suggest an “acceptable” plan to resolve the Irish backstop impasse.

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Geneva Motor Show: The weird and wonderful

Europe's biggest car show of the year has thrown up its usual mix of the fast and furious - and strange.

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Facebook: What's in Mark Zuckerberg's privacy plan?

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants Facebook to become a "privacy-focused" social network.

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Facebook: What's in Mark Zuckerberg's privacy plan?

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants Facebook to become a "privacy-focused" social network.

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Bryan Adams explains why Summer of 69 flopped in the UK

It's the star's signature song - but it only ever reached number 42 in the charts.

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Jodie Chesney murder: Stabbed girl's dad wants 'justice'

Peter Chesney says his family are "suffering" after his 17-year-old daughter was killed in a park.

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Leasehold first-time buyers: 'We're trapped in our own house'

There is a consultation going on that could change the way we own homes forever.

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Ipswich deaths: Tributes to 'lovely' mother Kia Russell

A 17-year-old boy is being questioned by police after the woman and her young son were found dead.

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Donald Trump gets Apple boss's surname wrong

The US president was praising the work of Tim Cook at an American Workforce Policy Advisory Board meeting.

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Karen Bradley offers apology for NI security force killings comments

Karen Bradley said that she did not intend any offence when she said deaths caused by the security forces were "not crimes".

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The British woman who fought for India's freedom

Freda Bedi overcame prejudice to marry an Indian Sikh and challenge Indian notions about women.

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Google spin-off Waymo to sell Lidar it fought Uber on

The self-driving car division of Google is to sell its Lidar units to other industries but not car-makers.

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Graze recalls 'vegan' snack that contained milk

The food firm apologises and tells vegans and customers with allergies not to eat the product.

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Graze recalls 'vegan' snack that contained milk

The food firm apologises and tells vegans and customers with allergies not to eat the product.

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Estate agent Countrywide sees Brexit uncertainty hit trade

The UK's largest estate agent reports widening losses and says the uncertainty is hitting business

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What's making life hard for John Lewis?

Its poor results come at a time of hardship for High Street stores in general and department stores in particular.

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Anti-Semitism: Labour faces possible human rights probe

Labour may have unlawfully discriminated against Jewish people, says the UK human rights watchdog.

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Knife crime: Chancellor rejects calls for emergency fund

Police leaders wanted money to pay for more officers following a spate of fatal stabbings.

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John Lewis bonus lowest since 1954 as profits plunge

The retail partnership - which includes Waitrose supermarkets - says staff will receive a 3% bonus.

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John Lewis bonus lowest since 1954 as profits plunge

The retail partnership - which includes Waitrose supermarkets - says staff will receive a 3% bonus.

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Tom Ballard: Search for missing climbers 'not over'

Tom Ballard and Daniele Nardi last made contact from Nanga Parbat in Pakistan 11 days ago.

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How incompetent men get ahead

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic's book has a provocative title but what's the answer?

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Cern cuts ties with 'sexist' scientist Alessandro Strumia

The world-famous lab cuts ties with a scientist who said women were less able at physics than men.

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Greggs vegan sausage roll boosts sales

The new snack drives a sharp rise in sales, as annual revenue tops £1bn for the first time.

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Huawei sues US government over product ban

The Chinese telecoms firm takes action against claims its products present security risks.

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Fashion chain Quiz issues profit warning

The chain warns of "significant shortfall" in sales and says it now reviewing "all aspects" of its business.

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Greggs vegan sausage roll boosts sales

The new snack drives a sharp rise in sales, as annual revenue tops £1bn for the first time.

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National Apprenticeship Week: How to win at work

As part of National Apprenticeship Week these apprentices are share their best do's and don'ts whilst starting out at work.

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News Daily: EU asks for Brexit ideas, and Grenfell inquiry 'frustration'

Your morning briefing for 7 March 2019.

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Knife crime: Excluded pupils 'sucked into criminality'

The prime minister is warned that pupils excluded from school are being "sucked into" violent crime.

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RAF killed '4,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria'

But the bombing raids have only killed one civilian since 2014, the Ministry of Defence says.

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Cyber-attacks: Jeremy Hunt to say democratic elections 'vulnerable'

Attacks could turn elections into "tainted exercises", the foreign secretary will warn.

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R Kelly back in jail in child support case

The embattled US singer failed to pay $161,000 (£122,000) owed to his ex-wife and their children.

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HRT: Women told not to be alarmed by Alzheimer's study

The risk is very low and drugs to treat menopause symptoms are safe and effective, doctors say.

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Satisfaction with NHS 'hits 11-year low'

The public is concerned about lack of staffing and waiting times, according to a long-running survey.

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'I'm from more cultures than you!'

Bilal is Jamaican and South Asian Kenyan, for the first time he has an open conversation with his parents about the reality of growing up in a dual heritage family.

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Brexit: Will it affect the Kenyan flower trade?

The UK is one of the main export destinations for Kenyan cut flowers.

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BAME advisors claim they were 'targeted' by Met Police

Black community advisors who work with the police say they have been wrongfully searched or arrested.

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Huawei sues US government over product ban

The Chinese firm is facing international scrutiny tied to concerns over the security of its products.

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Huawei sues US government over product ban

The Chinese firm is facing international scrutiny tied to concerns over the security of its products.

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Michaël Chiolo attack leaves France facing new questions

How was Michaël Chiolo able to attack two guards and leave them seriously wounded?

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New heights but no high - why hemp sales are soaring

With hemp now legal to grow in the US, it comes as global demand for the crop is rising strongly.

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George Pell: The backlash to cardinal's sexual abuse conviction

George Pell's child sexual abuse verdict has stunned and divided Australia in the past week.

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'Dads who lose a child are overlooked'

Lee started an online group for “overlooked” grieving dads after his son was stillborn.

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Young and old defy loneliness in violent Rio favela

A daycare centre unites the generations in a shanty town where the police are battling drug dealers.

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Din Tai Fung: The accidental dumpling empire

Taiwan's famous dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has opened its first restaurant in London, but says it never planned to become this big.

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Return of the cat man of Aleppo

The cat man of Aleppo had to abandon his sanctuary soon after appearing in a BBC video in 2016. But now he has a new one, just a few miles away.

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Louis Tomlinson: New song Two Of Us helped me grieve for mum

The former One Direction star's mum died shortly before he launched his solo career in 2016.

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Climate change: Government deal to boost offshore wind

A deal between the UK and the wind industry will ensure 30% of electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030.

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Climate change: Government deal to boost offshore wind

A deal between the UK and the wind industry will ensure 30% of electricity comes from offshore wind by 2030.

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Din Tai Fung: The accidental dumpling empire

Taiwan's famous dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has opened its first restaurant in London, but says it never planned to become this big.

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Ebola in the DR Congo warzone

Violent attacks are making treating the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of the DR of Congo even harder.

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World Cup whisky and the Cold War: When East & West Germany met

A remarkable series of events was set in motion after East Germany's 1-0 victory over West Germany, their only ever football meeting.

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Northern's long six-carriage trains delayed by two years

The company will not introduce its new long trains, aimed at reducing overcrowding, until the end of 2021.

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Northern's long six-carriage trains delayed by two years

The company will not introduce its new long trains, aimed at reducing overcrowding, until the end of 2021.

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Is it time to ditch the suit and tie?

A new generation of employees could lay formal work wear to rest.

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'I spent £700 on loot boxes in a month'

Online gamer George Proud says loot boxes within popular computer games are addictive.

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Geneva Motor Show: The weird and wonderful

Europe's biggest car show of the year has thrown up its usual mix of the fast and furious - and strange.

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Johnny Bobbitt: Two admit GoFundMe hoax about homeless man

The couple spent the $400,000 in donations on expensive holidays, casinos and designer handbags.

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Paper review: Knife crime 'epidemic' and Brexit vote

The debate over violent crime and fears of a defeat for May's Brexit deal feature in the papers.

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Grenfell Tower: Prosecution file 'unlikely' before 2021

Scotland Yard says it "would be wrong" not to take into account evidence given to the Grenfell inquiry.

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Boy arrested after woman and child die in Ipswich

A 17-year-old boy is arrested after the "sudden death" of a woman and child in Ipswich.

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Thunderstorms light up California skies

Firefighters and law enforcement officials capture thunderstorms over Santa Barbara, California.

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Zuckerberg outlines plan for 'privacy-focused' Facebook

He also said Facebook would not store sensitive data in countries with weak records on human rights.

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What this photo tells us about R Kelly and Gayle King

A photo of R Kelly and Gayle King has gone viral on social media after an explosive interview.

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Zuckerberg outlines plan for 'privacy-focused' Facebook

Facebook boss says private messaging services will becomes more popular than current open platforms.

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Zuckerberg outlines plan for 'privacy-focused' Facebook

Facebook boss says private messaging services will becomes more popular than current open platforms.

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Karen Bradley faces calls to resign over Troubles comments

Karen Bradley is facing calls to resign for saying Army killings during the Troubles were "not crimes".

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Breck Bednar: Snapchat 'delaying murder taunt probe'

Breck Bednar was killed by a man he met online and his family say the murderer has sent them sick messages.

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Senator Martha McSally: I was raped by Air Force superior officer

Martha McSally, who was the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat, said she felt ashamed.

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Brexit: UK 'given 48 hours' to table acceptable proposals

EU officials call for "acceptable" proposals by Friday ahead of next week's vote by MPs on the deal.

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Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn leaves a Tokyo jail on bail

The former chief executive of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, has been released from a Tokyo jail on bail.

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Car 'balances' on top of mini-roundabout in Grimsby

The silver Ford Focus was photographed perched on top of a central island in Grimsby.

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Government will audit how Eurotunnel spends £33m settlement

The Department for Transport will ensure a £33m settlement benefits "the wider economy".

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IS militants 'caught trying to escape' last Syria enclave

A US-backed force says the jihadists tried to slip out of Baghuz with the help of smugglers.

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Baby Grace is sick on Nicola Sturgeon

Baby Grace thanks Nicola Sturgeon for funding for perinatal mental health services by vomiting on the first minister.

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Government vows to protect women from unwanted penis photos

Women in England and Wales could be protected from explicit smartphone images under government plans.

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Solomon Islands: Oil spill threatening endangered coral reef

More than 2,000 people live on Rennell Island and rely on the coral for food.

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Electric cars dominate at the Geneva Motor Show

As the global car industry shows off its latest models in Switzerland, electric power dominates.

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Tory councillors in East Staffordshire quit over Islamophobia row

The two representatives were accused of sharing offensive Facebook posts about Labour's Sadiq Khan.

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Putin: Russia foiled work of almost 600 spies

The Russian president accuses foreign intelligence services of beefing up activities in Russia.

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Taylor Swift 'carries stab bandages' after stalker scares

The US star says she is worried for her personal safety after stalkers tried to break into her home.

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Magenta Devine, TV presenter, dies aged 61

The host of Network 7 and Rough Guides to the World was known for her sunglasses and stylish attire.

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Controlled explosion of suspect package found at Glasgow University

A number of buildings at the University of Glasgow are affected after a suspect parcel was found in the mailroom.

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Fracking: Government guidance 'unlawful' rules High Court

A judge ruled that the government had failed to take into account the latest scientific evidence.

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Brendan Rodgers' wife and child 'hid' from thieves

The BBC understands the wife and stepdaughter of the former Celtic manager had to hide in their home during a break in.

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Michael Jackson's nephew on Leaving Neverland allegations

The singer's nephew Taj Jackson speaks to BBC Newsnight's Kirsty Walk about Leaving Neverland.

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Lewis Ludlow: How the Oxford Street terror plotter was caught

Lewis Ludlow wanted to "maximise death" in his planned attack in central London.

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Oxford Street terror bomb plotter Lewis Ludlow jailed

Lewis Ludlow said he planned to kill 100 people in London after being instructed by IS leaders.

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Michael Jackson abuse claims are 'the ultimate betrayal'

The singer's nephew says his uncle would be "crying" over the allegations made in Leaving Neverland.

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Knife crime: Theresa May 'not listening' says ex-police chief

The former head of the Met Police says the prime minister has not listened to police concerns.

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Fearless Girl statue in London promotes female leaders

The statue is the same as one known for "staring down" Wall Street's bull in New York.

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Trump dealt blow as US trade deficit jumps

The gap between US imports and exports has widened despite the president's pledge to narrow it.

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Digger man filmed himself wrecking Hertfordshire homes

The builder destroyed five new properties with the machine in a dispute over wages.

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Chinese hackers fish for naval secrets

Almost 30 universities have been targeted by a Chinese hacking group, a report claims.

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Post-apocalyptic video game Days Gone Days previewed

Marc Cieslak looks at the new survival video game Days Gone which is released on 26 April 2019.

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Trump dealt blow as US trade deficit jumps

The gap between US imports and exports has widened despite the president's pledge to narrow it.

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Bugatti unveils the world's most expensive new car

Bugatti's one-off supercar, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, sold for at least £9.5m before tax.

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Bugatti unveils the world's most expensive new car

Bugatti's one-off supercar, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, sold for at least £9.5m before tax.

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HSBC fights back in £450m pension row

Britain's biggest bank is facing a shareholder vote over a pension scheme campaigners say is unfair.

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Worcester acid attack: Father guilty of strike on son, 3

The boy suffered burns to his face and arms in the attack in Home Bargains store in Worcester.

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Tom Ballard: Mother and son lived 'their days as tigers'

Missing climber Tom Ballard's drive to scale the world's highest peaks was forged by his mountaineering mother and a childhood on Scotland's hills.

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Tom Ballard: Missing climbers 'assumed dead' as search ends

Briton Tom Ballard and Italian Daniele Nardi went missing on a peak dubbed "Killer Mountain" in Pakistan.

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Will Smith 'casting as Richard Williams' sparks colourism debate

Smith is reported to be playing the darker-skinned father of Serena and Venus Williams in a biopic.

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'Difficult' Brexit talks see no breakthrough, European Commission says

No solution identified to backstop impasse during the current Brexit talks in Brussels, the European Commission says.

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Uber 'not liable' for self-driving death

Prosecutors say Uber is not criminally liable for a crash involving one of its self-driving cars.

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'Google profits from my daughter's death'

The father of the US TV journalist shot on air is battling to get Google and social media companies to remove the footage.

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Dead landscape gardener linked to booby traps in Germany

The German landscape gardener is suspected of laying at least three traps before he died.

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London explosive packages: Terror police keep 'open mind'

Devices were found in postal bags at London City Airport, Heathrow Airport and Waterloo Station.

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Chanel showcases last Lagerfeld collection at Paris show

The late designer's final creation was an Alpine ski resort for the Fall/Winter 2019 collection.

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Passengers quarantined at Gatwick after Barbados flight

A number of passengers and crew became ill on a flight from Barbados to Gatwick Airport.

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Momentum fined £16,700 for 'multiple electoral law breaches'

The Election Commission fines the Labour-supporting group for "multiple breaches of electoral law".

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Uber 'not liable' for self-driving death

Prosecutors say Uber is not criminally liable for a crash involving one of its self-driving cars.

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Hello Kitty to be made into Hollywood film

Warner Bros has acquired the rights to make a film featuring the lucrative cartoon franchise.

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Hello Kitty to be made into Hollywood film

Warner Bros has acquired the rights to make a film featuring the lucrative cartoon franchise.

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Game of Thrones final season trailer reaction from a superfan

George Alexander is a huge Game of Thrones fan. Here are his predictions based on the latest trailer.

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Cambridge offers places only for deprived

The university is to offer extra places in the summer but only disadvantaged youngsters can apply.

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US ambassador defends farming record on chicken and beef

Washington's ambassador to the UK tells the BBC he would choose to eat "safe" chlorine washed chicken.

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Prison visitors get face recognition scans in drug crackdown

The Ministry of Justice says a trial showed smugglers were deterred after visitor "no shows" rose.

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Early menopause: I'm going through it at 15 and won't have kids

Two years ago, Annabelle's periods stopped. This is how she copes with early menopause.

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Pochettino expects Champions League quarter-final at new home stadium

Mauricio Pochettino expects Tottenham to play the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final in their new stadium.

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'Here lies the team that made history' - end of an era for Real?

Humiliated and at the end of a cycle - how Real Madrid were brought down to earth by Ajax.

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US ambassador defends farming record on chicken and beef

Washington's ambassador to the UK tells the BBC he would choose to eat "safe" chlorine washed chicken.

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Knife crime: Javid in strategy talks with police chiefs

The home secretary will meet police chiefs from the seven forces most affected by violent crime.

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How fast is the ambulance service where you live?

People in rural areas wait over 50% longer for a 999 response to life-threatening injuries.

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Cancer crowdfunding 'couldn't save my daughter'

Gemma Nuttall's family raised thousands, supported by actress Kate Winslet. But there was no happy ending.

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Pay by cash? Not for long, report warns

Changes are needed to ensure access to cash, otherwise the system will fall apart, a review says.

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'This is not me!' R. Kelly tearfully denies sex abuse charges

The R&B singer was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault - which he denies.

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Workers rights: MPs promised vote on changes after Brexit

Unions say a pledge to allow MPs to decide on adopting future EU changes is "flimsy window dressing".

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Windrush scandal: MPs say Home Office complacent over failings

MPs say there is a long way to go before officials "can credibly claim to have put things right".

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North Korea rebuilding Sohae rocket launch site, say observers

The North had begun to dismantle Sohae but satellite images indicate the launch pad is being restored.

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Nissan ex-boss Ghosn released on bail

Carlos Ghosn is released on bail set at $9m after more than 100 days in detention in Japan.

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Department for Transport issues pothole warning

The government wants companies that dig up the roads to guarantee they remain pothole-free for five years

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Goldman Sachs relaxes dress code for all employees

The firm urged staff to use "good judgement" in their fashion choices as it relaxed its dress standards.

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Paper review: Bomb packages and knife crime 'crisis'

The papers focus on Irish links to explosives posted to London and the response to knife crime.

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News Daily: Knife crime meeting and workers' rights vote

Your morning briefing for 6 March 2019.

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One thing Americans find hard to talk about

A US psychologist who specialises in conflict resolution overseas is now turning her attention to race at home.

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I was abused by my stepfather, Daniel Ortega

How Nicaragua's president was accused of sexual abuse by his own stepdaughter.

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'Our vision is a world without traffic jams'

The Moovel app is designed to be a 'one-stop shop' for travel across cities on different kinds of transport.

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What do the people of the world die from?

It will happen to all of us, but how and when we die speaks volumes about who we are and where we live.

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Face blindness: 'I can't recognise my loved-ones'

Boo James has a condition called face blindness - now scientists are trying to find out more about it.

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Bloody Sunday: Tense wait for soldier prosecution decision

As soldiers wait to hear if they will be prosecuted, Peter Taylor speaks to those affected on both sides.

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Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters

As he unveils cars to rival Ferrari and Roll-Royce, Andy Palmer says the firm is a UK manufacturing jewel.

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LGBT in India: What it's like six months after gay sex was decriminalised

India's LGBT community describe "large fight for equality" six months after gay sex was legalised.

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Brilliant Ajax knock holders Real Madrid out of Champions League

Dusan Tadic scores one goal and sets up two as Ajax produce a stunning performance at the Bernabeu to knock out Champions League holders Real Madrid.

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Nissan ex-boss Ghosn released on bail

Carlos Ghosn is released on bail set at $9m after more than 100 days in detention in Japan.

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Just Eat profits up amid merger pressure

The food delivery service reports rising revenues amid shareholder pressure to merge with a rival.

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Pay by cash? Not for long, report warns

Changes are needed to ensure access to cash, otherwise the system will fall apart, a review says.

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Goldman Sachs relaxes dress code for all employees

The firm urged staff to use "good judgement" in their fashion choices as it relaxed its dress standards.

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Apprenticeship take-up down by a quarter

Public spending watchdog says the government has "some way to go" to show the scheme is value for money.

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Dundee could be UK's first 'living wage' city

Employers have joined forces in order to boost the number of jobs which pay the voluntary living wage of £9.

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Department for Transport issues pothole warning

The government wants companies that dig up the roads to guarantee they remain pothole-free for five years

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Workers rights: MPs promised vote on changes after Brexit

Unions say a pledge to allow MPs to decide on adopting future EU changes is "flimsy window dressing".

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Andy Palmer says Aston's Martin's 26% sales growth last year was 'very, very good'

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer tells the BBC's Theo Leggett that the firm's underlying performance last year was "very good" in a very volatile market.

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'Our vision is a world without traffic jams'

The Moovel app is designed to be a 'one-stop shop' for travel across cities on different kinds of transport.

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Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubters

As he unveils cars to rival Ferrari and Roll-Royce, Andy Palmer says the firm is a UK manufacturing jewel.

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Brexit: David Sterling warns of 'grave' no-deal consequences

NI's chief civil servant suggests there may have to be some hardening of the Irish border.

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UK may slash trade tariffs under a no-deal Brexit

Import taxes could be scrapped completely on some goods, but others still be protected, say reports.

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JetBlue considers new US-UK flight routes

The firm will make a decision on long haul planes which could introduce new flights to London.

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Lost sisters: 'I knew we had to find shelter'

California sisters Leia and Caroline Carrico survived for 44 hours in the forest after getting lost.

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Hale Barns stabbing: Teen charged with Yousef Makki murder

Yousef Ghaleb Makki died after he was stabbed in Hale Barns, Greater Manchester on Saturday.

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New York family beach home turns into 'ice house'

Maureen Whelan's family has used the house on the shores of Lake Ontario for the past 85 years.

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US teen who defied parents over vaccine warns of misinformation

Ethan Lindenberger found notoriety in 2018 when he decided to get vaccines against his mother's wishes.

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Tesla: China suspends customs clearance for Model 3 car

Misprinted labels delay shipments but the firm says it has reached a resolution with authorities.

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Alabama tornadoes: Seven family members among 23 killed

Alabama officials have named 23 people who were killed in tornados as their search efforts continue.

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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire teacher becomes 'school sensation'

John Robinson won £500,000 but narrowly missed out on the £1m Who Wants To Be A Millionaire jackpot.

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McGowan to Michael Jackson fans: 'I'm sorry your hero was bad'

Rose McGowan says Michael Jackson fans need to accept ‘he’s done something bad’. His family reject abuse claims.

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Gamers suggest ways to combat addiction

Gamers give accounts of their addictions as MPs investigate the issue of online addiction.

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Barclays fundraising 'about saving jobs'

Court hears ex-Barclays boss wanted to raise funds privately to save his own and the then chairman's jobs.

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Czech man mauled to death by lion he kept in back yard

The big cat was one of two held illegally by Michal Prasek, causing concern among local residents.

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'Insufficient evidence' of police child abuse cover-up

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is considering whether police shielded public figures.

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Climate change: Which airline is best for carbon emissions?

New analysis suggests EasyJet is doing a better job of reducing emissions than its airline rivals.

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Explosive packages found at Heathrow, Waterloo and London City Airport

Counter-terror police investigate packages found at Heathrow, Waterloo and London City Airport.

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Queer Eye's Tan France: 'I wouldn't do Trump makeover'

The star of Netflix's Queer Eye on the "global issue" of masculinity, diversity on television and "bridging the divide".

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Morgan family sells control to venture capitalist group

The iconic British sports car maker Morgan is to be sold to an Italian venture capital group

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Labour anti-Semitism row: Falconer under pressure to reject job

Prominent Jewish Labour MPs question the independence of peer selected by party to lead inquiry.

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Jibo robot signals its own demise with a dance

Owners of the "social robot" Jibo say the device has been telling them its servers are soon to be switched off.

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'The most powerful Italian sports car ever made'

Automobili Pininfarina's Battista "hypercar" is the fastest road legal car ever - and it's electric.

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Smear test top tips: How to make cervical screening more comfortable

The smear test, or cervical screening, can make some women nervous. Here's how to make it stress free.

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Independent Group 'in talks about becoming a political party'

The group, made up of nine ex-Labour and three ex-Tory MPs, is joint fourth-largest in Parliament.

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Viagogo faces new court action from competition watchdog

The UK's competition watchdog is preparing to take legal action against ticket reseller Viagogo.

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Does Help to Buy prop up housebuilders?

The government says it helps people on to the housing ladder. Critics say it just subsidises builders.

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Digger driver jailed for destroying Hertfordshire homes

Daniel Neagu filmed himself destroying the houses following a dispute over unpaid wages.

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Stobart truck not named after Connor Sparrowhawk

Connor Sparrowhawk's mother says Eddie Stobart's rule of only giving its trucks female names is "ridiculous".

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Viagogo faces new court action from competition watchdog

The UK's competition watchdog is preparing to take legal action against ticket reseller Viagogo.

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Jailed MP Fiona Onasanya loses appeal against conviction

Judges say Fiona Onasanya has "damaged, probably irreparably, a promising political career".

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Jibo robot signals its own demise with a dance

Owners of the "social robot" Jibo say the device has been telling them its servers are soon to be switched off.

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The unit tackling knives and other weapons in Nottingham

It's based in Nottingham, where six people died in knife attacks between October 2017 and September 2018.

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French customs agents disrupt Calais port ahead of Brexit

Traffic jams build up around the French port as customs officers carry out tighter lorry checks.

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Mark Zuckerberg's wealth shrinks by $8.7bn on Forbes rich list

The Facebook founder drops three places in the Forbes rich list after his firm's shares fall.

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Keith Flint: Stars and fans recall the Firestarter's soft side

He was known for feverish, frantic live shows - but tributes reveal another side to The Prodigy star.

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Conservatives institutionally Islamophobic, says Tory peer Warsi

Baroness Warsi accuses Theresa May of failing to tackle anti-Muslim prejudice in the party's ranks.

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Wigan man charged with murdering 14-month-old daughter

Daniel Ashurst appears before magistrates charged with murdering 14-month-old daughter Hollie Ashurst.

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Toyota warns a no-deal Brexit could hit future UK investment

Japan's biggest carmaker says Brexit "hurdles" could hit any new production at its UK factory.

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Sony offers refunds over Anthem game glitch

A "scary" crash has led many players to stop playing the Anthem game and ask for their money back.

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Mark Zuckerberg's wealth shrinks by $8.7bn on Forbes rich list

The Facebook founder drops three places in the Forbes rich list after his firm's shares fall.

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Trump 'being harassed by Democrats' in new inquiry, White House says

The White House condemnation comes after a House panel launched an inquiry into abuse of power.

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Mystery as Quadriga crypto-cash goes missing

Cyber-investigators are trying to find out what happened to millions in crypto-cash.

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Toyota warns a no-deal Brexit could hit future UK investment

Japan's biggest carmaker says Brexit "hurdles" could hit any new production at its UK factory.

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Runshaw college: Machete found after gang attack

Around 12 masked men stormed in to the college in Leyland, Lancashire, brandishing knives on Monday.

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Iraq's karate kids train in the snow

The youngsters practise their moves whatever the weather in Penjwin, a district in Iraqi Kurdistan.

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Chlorinated chicken: How safe is it?

Is there any evidence that US meat products are less safe than UK products?

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Mystery as Quadriga crypto-cash goes missing

Cyber-investigators are trying to find out what happened to millions in crypto-cash.

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Mystery as Quadriga crypto-cash goes missing

Cyber-investigators are trying to find out what happened to millions in crypto-cash.

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Knife crime: Cressida Dick says violent crime rise linked to policing numbers

Met Police chief Cressida Dick's comments come after the PM insisted there was "no direct correlation".

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Bestival death: Ceon Broughton to appeal manslaughter conviction

Ceon Broughton will challenge his conviction for killing Louella Fletcher-Michie, his barrister says.

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Toyota Europe boss in stark no-deal Brexit warning

Toyota Europe boss says a no-deal Brexit would make it hard for it to build cars at Burnaston.

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Saudi app used to track women 'not against' Google rules

A US congresswoman says Google told her the app, which can track women, was not in breach of its terms and conditions.

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If you die early, how will your children remember you?

Gaby Eirew has made it her mission to help parents leave precious video memories for children, in case they die young.

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Rent-to-own crackdown to 'save consumers millions'

The cost of buying goods such as TVs and fridges on a rent-to-own basis will be controlled.

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Debenhams in profit alert as sales continue to slide

The struggling department store chain says forecasts it made just two months ago are "no longer valid".

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Apex Legends v Fortnite: The battle for battle royale

Battle Royale game Apex Legends reaches 50 million downloads in its first month - will it be a threat?

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Debenhams issues another profit warning

The department store chain says it will not be able to meet forecasts it made just two months ago.

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UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment

In only the second case of its kind, a UK patient is in remission for HIV after stem cell treatment.

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Labour anti-Semitism row: Hodge claims Corbyn 'misled' her

Labour veteran Dame Margaret expresses fresh concern over the party's handling of anti-Semitism claims.

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Rent-to-own purchases to see charges capped

The cost of buying goods such as TVs and fridges on a rent-to-own basis will be controlled from April.

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Apex Legends v Fortnite: The battle for battle royale

Battle Royale game Apex Legends reaches 50 million downloads in its first month - will it be a threat?

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Council tax bills in England to rise an average of 4.5%

The Local Government Association said councils had "little choice" in order to protect services.

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India beats UK and US on mobile data price

A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

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Trump targets India and Turkey in trade crackdown

The US plans to scrap preferential status granted to exports from India and Turkey.

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20,000 more care workers needed in Wales by 2030

A campaign tackles recruitment demands in social care in Wales with the elderly population set to soar.

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News Daily: Brexit talks and council tax rises

Your morning briefing for 5 March 2019.

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Children give out fake parking tickets to polluting parents

Pupils in Greater Manchester give tickets to anyone on yellow lines, or with their engines on, to tackle air pollution.

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China economy: Beijing unveils $298bn tax cuts to boost growth

China's premier told its annual parliamentary session the country faces "a tough struggle".

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Fans remember Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry

Fans in Los Angeles reminisce about Beverly Hills 90210 actor Luke Perry.

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Carrying car seats 'could injure new mothers'

Physiotherapists warn lifting heavy seats can cause a pelvic organ prolapse in women.

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Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss granted bail, say Japanese media

Carlos Ghosn has been given bail set at 1bn yen (£6.8m; $8.9m), say Japanese media reports.

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Carlos Ghosn: Ex-Nissan boss granted bail, say Japanese media

Carlos Ghosn has been given bail set at 1bn yen (£6.8m; $8.9m), say Japanese media reports.

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Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome

Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.

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'Sexist' shopping tax targeted by Lib Dem MP's bill

Women pay more for razors and deodorants whilst being paid less than men, says Christine Jardine.

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Trump targets India and Turkey in trade crackdown

The US plans to scrap preferential status previously granted to exports from India and Turkey.

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Treat knife crime with urgency of terrorism, says Vernon Coaker MP

Vernon Coaker says the government should instigate a Cobra meeting to respond to the knife crime "crisis".

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Nigerian burns survivor on how writing helped him heal

Burns survivor Obumneke-Okeke Kosisochukwu says writing helped him heal after a terrible accident.

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Ipswich cat burglar Theo steals milkman's money

Filching feline Theo has a long record of stealing items from neighbours' houses.

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What do you know about Pancake Day?

Test how much you know about weird and wonderful Shrovetide traditions.

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'Please leave your children an emotional legacy'

Gaby Eirew has made it her mission to help parents leave precious video memories for children, in case they die young.

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Raising a transgender child: 'Don't you think Autumn is happier?'

Nine-year-old Autumn Norris has been living as a girl for two years. Her mum explains how their lives have changed.

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Is buying with friends the future of housing?

Some young people are turning to more unorthodox methods of getting on the housing ladder.

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The fastest road car in the world revealed - and it's electric

Could such ultrafast supercars generate a "halo effect" and make electric cars sexier in general?

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The man who finds Buddhism in mascara

Kodo Nishimura says his make-up artistry is inspired by his Buddhism.

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Alabama tornado damage seen from above

At least 23 people, including children, are known to have died in Lee County.

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Climate change: California wildfires 'can now happen in any year'

Wet winters are no longer a guide to the severity of wildfires in California, a new study suggests.

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Council tax bills in England to rise an average of 4.5%

The Local Government Association said councils had "little choice" in order to protect services.

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Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

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Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

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Verify: Investigation slams government ID scheme

Only a third of universal credit claimants who use Gov.UK Verify have been able to authenticate their identity.

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The fastest road car in the world revealed - and it's electric

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Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?

A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?

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India beats UK and US on mobile data price

A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

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The fastest road car in the world revealed - and it's electric

Could such ultrafast supercars generate a "halo effect" and make electric cars sexier in general?

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Is buying with friends the future of housing?

Some young people are turning to more unorthodox methods of getting on the housing ladder.

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India beats UK and US on mobile data price

A survey of global mobile data prices reveals massive differences between countries.

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Brexit: UK and EU backstop talks to resume

Attorney General Geoffrey Cox leads UK efforts to secure legally-binding changes to EU exit deal.

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Disabled pensioners freed from 'unnecessary' benefits checks

Millions of younger people still face "failing" personal independence payment assessments, campaigners say.

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Paper review: Knife crime and Prodigy star's death

Knife crime and the death of Prodigy star Keith Flint dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.

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Emmanuel Macron calls for 'EU renaissance' ahead of polls

The French leader makes an impassioned plea for a new Europe ahead of elections in May.

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Luke Perry fans remember and pay tribute to 'nicest guy'

Tributes have been pouring in for the Beverley Hills, 90210 and Riverdale star who has passed away.

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Jane Philpott: Trudeau crisis grows as minister resigns

Treasury Board President Jane Philpott cites her "ethical responsibilities" as she quits.

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Child abuse inquiry: Police 'not told' of allegations against MP

Officials took no action over Tory MP Peter Morrison's 'penchant for small boys', an inquiry hears.

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Chris Grayling under fire from MPs for Brexit ferry absence

Labour says transport secretary is an "embarrassment" as fellow minister answers questions on Brexit payout.

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Avalanche hits highway in Colorado

Jacob Easton and his dad were driving when they saw the snow crashing down.

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Chris Grayling under fire from MPs for Brexit ferry absence

Labour says transport secretary is an "embarrassment" as fellow minister answers questions on Brexit payout.

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San Francisco cost of living: A cookie factory's story

The last remaining fortune cookie factory in San Francisco is on the verge of closure.

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'Barriers coming down for transgender athletes'

Footballer Blair Hamilton says "the barriers are coming down" to transgender athletes competing in sport, after recent criticism from Martina Navratilova and Sharron Davies.

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Animals soothed after worldwide mascara brush appeal success

A charity which appealed for mascara brushes to groom and comfort baby animals receives hundreds from all over the world.

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Derbyshire 100mph police chase driver jailed

The Audi driver led police on a 14-minute pursuit through residential streets.

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Fleabag's Sian Clifford on return of award-winning series

As the comedy returns to television screens, actress Sian Clifford explains what fans can expect.

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Paperchase proposes store closures to cut costs

Stationery retailer Paperchase threatens store closure to cut costs

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San Francisco cost of living: A cookie factory's story

The last remaining fortune cookie factory in San Francisco is on the verge of closure.

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Luke Perry of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale dies at 52

Luke Perry, star of Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale, dies at age of 52 after suffering a stroke.

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Prodigy's Keith Flint: In pictures

Pictures of Keith Flint, of The Prodigy, who has died aged 49.

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Knife crime 'has become a normality' in Sheffield

Survivors and affected families share their stories of knife crime in South Yorkshire.

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Prince Charles charity link to Russian offshore network

An investment bank led by an oligarch with links to Prince Charles managed a network of offshore companies.

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British-born aid worker in Syria says citizenship loss 'unfair'

The government revoked Tauqir Sharif's citizenship, saying he had links to a group aligned to al-Qaeda.

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The prince, the oligarch and the stately home

How a Russian oligarch helped Prince Charles rescue a Scottish stately home

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Prince Charles charity link to Russian offshore network

An investment bank led by an oligarch with links to Prince Charles managed a network of offshore companies.

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Great Blakenham SnOasis: Financial backing 'in place'

Plans for the £300m snow sports centre in Great Blakenham have been in the pipeline for 18 years.

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The Prince, the oligarch and the stately home

How a Russian oligarch helped Prince Charles rescue a Scottish stately home

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Countrywide fined £215,000 over money-laundering failings

The estate agent group is penalised after failing to keep proper records under money-laundering regulations.

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Brexit Britain will be 'lost in space'

One of the UK most successful space entrepreneurs says Brexit will do immense harm to industry.

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Babes Wodumo: SA outrage as singer hit on Instagram live

Babes Wodumo was in a bedroom talking to fans on Instagram Live when a man hit her repeatedly.

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Gordon Banks funeral: Fans and mourners pay tribute

A chant of "England's number one" broke out as the cortege passed through Stoke City's stadium.

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Virgin Atlantic removes make-up demand from cabin crew

The airline tells female staff they will no longer have to wear make-up while at work.

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Virgin Atlantic removes make-up demand from cabin crew

The airline tells female staff they will no longer have to wear make-up while at work.

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Royal Family to block or report social media trolls

The Royal Family publishes guidelines following reports of online abuse aimed at Kate and Meghan.

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Alabama tornadoes: Lee County search operations resume

Search operations resume a day after 23 people were killed amid devastation described as "incredible".

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James Bulger's father loses Jon Venables identity challenge

An order banning the publication of details about James Bulger murderer Jon Venables remains in place.

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The chat room where you pay by the letter

The message board charges almost one penny per letter in a "social experiment".

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US ends diplomatic protocol tiff with EU

A dispute over diplomatic protocol surfaced two months ago amid heightened tensions over trade.

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Ministers halt discussion of tax transparency bill

Some MPs had hoped to amend the bill to force greater tax transparency in Britain's Crown Dependencies.

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PS Vita: The end of Sony handheld gaming?

While Sony's PlayStation 4 has been a runaway success, the handheld PS Vita found only niche appeal

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Bride's engagement ring stolen on wedding day returned

The engagement ring had been specially designed and was stolen from a car parked outside a church.

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Facing the future after Honda closure

A man who has worked at the Swindon Honda factory for 24 years starts the process of finding new work.

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Royal Family to block or report social media trolls

The Royal Family publishes guidelines following reports of online abuse aimed at Kate and Meghan.

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Dave responds to Radio 1 listeners' offence at Black

The rapper responds to criticism of his song after some people called it "racist".

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The women too scared of climate change to have children

These women from BirthStrike took the decision because they're so scared for the future of life on Earth.

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Young people warned over buying drugs via apps

A study says drug users have a "false security" of escaping law enforcement by using apps.

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Knife crime: 'Tsar' needed to stop stabbings, says ex-Met chief

A leader is needed to "get a grip" on the crisis, says an ex-Met chief, after two 17-year-olds die.

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Female whisky apprentices aim to master ancient craft

Angela Cochrane and Kirsty Olychick are the first women to be taught how to create oak casks for whisky.

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Simon Mayo makes debut on new classical station

The ex-Radio 2 DJ gives a shout-out to "old friend" Jo Whiley as he launches commercial station Scala.

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Burns survivor Catrin Pugh is face of Avon beauty campaign

Catrin Pugh was given a one in 1,000 chance of survival after the crash in France when she was 19.

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Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner chains to close 27 sites

Hundreds of jobs are at risk as the owner of Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner reveals plans to shut 27 restaurants.

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Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner chains to close 27 sites

Hundreds of jobs are at risk as the owner of Giraffe and Ed's Easy Diner reveals plans to shut 27 restaurants.

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The Prodigy's Keith Flint dies aged 49

The star, who sang Firestarter, Breathe and Omen, was found dead at his home in Essex.

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US sisters found safe in California woodland

It was a "miracle" finding the girls huddled under a bush in a rainy California forest, officials said.

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Young people warned over buying drugs via apps

A study says drug users have a "false security" of escaping law enforcement by using apps.

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Car buyers overcharged £1,000 by dealers for loans, says watchdog

A probe by the City watchdog into the car finance market reveals overcharging by motor dealers.

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'I never turn anyone away' - US veteran fixes cars for free

Ex-paratrooper says he gets more out of his free car repair service in Oklahoma than his recipients do.

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Music education 'risks being outdated by technology'

Music teaching 'needs to keep pace with young people's grasp of technology or risk being outdated'.

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Amazon withdraws painted children's drinking tumblers

The painted glasses contain cadmium, which is associated with a risk of damage to kidneys and bones.

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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou sues Canada authorities over arrest

The chief financial officer of the tech giant says Canadian authorities violated her civil rights.

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Netflix hits back at backlash to Oscars run and Steven Spielberg

The streaming service says it "loves cinema" but wants it to be easier for people to see films.

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Netflix hits back at backlash to Oscars run and Steven Spielberg

The streaming service says it "loves cinema" but wants it to be easier for people to see films.

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Philippine police find 1,500 duct-taped turtles in luggage

The turtles, wrapped in tape and stashed in luggage, were left at Manila airport in the Philippines.

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Car buyers overcharged £1,000 by dealers for loans, says watchdog

A probe by the City watchdog into the car finance market reveals overcharging by motor dealers.

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Struggling towns to get £1.6bn post-Brexit boost

Prosperity has been unfairly spread, says the PM, as Labour accuses her of trying to bribe its MPs.

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Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin resigns amid hugging row

Ray Kelvin resigns after allegations of misconduct - including "forced hugging" - which he denies.

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Jeremy Corbyn egged: Man charged over Finsbury mosque attack

The Labour leader was egged while visiting a mosque in north London.

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Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin resigns amid hugging row

Ray Kelvin resigns after allegations of misconduct - including "forced hugging" - which he denies.

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Illegal STI drugs 'sold to celebrities'

The BBC finds a rogue salesman peddling illegal antibiotics at the wrong dose for the wrong infections.

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News Daily: Sajid Javid on stabbings and May offers towns Brexit boost

Your morning briefing for 4 March 2019.

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Trevor Noah apologises over India-Pakistan comments

In a TV episode, the US comedian said that war between the two countries would be "entertaining".

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Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó to return after tour

Self-declared interim president Juan Guaidó calls for mass protests as he returns to Venezuela.

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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou sues Canada authorities over arrest

The chief financial officer of the tech giant says Canadian authorities violated her civil rights.

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Home secretary: 'Knife crime can't go on'

Sajid Javid calls police together as stabbing attacks among teenagers surge.

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Orders gagging workers to be curbed

The government wants to stop firms buying the silence of workers who make accusations of wrongdoing.

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Tornadoes kill at least 14 in Lee County, Alabama

Reports say at least 10,000 people are without power, and there could be more bad weather to come.

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Why are BAME girls less likely to get the HPV jab?

The vaccine stops infection with the Human Papilloma Virus, which causes over 99% of cervical cancers

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Save UK's 'dwindling' language skills, say MPs and peers

Decline in language learning is "a disaster for the country", says a parliamentary group.

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Geneva Motor Show: Why it will be electrifying

The huge Geneva Motor Show is gearing up - and this one promises to be electrifying.

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Switchboard: Homophobia, HIV and hoax calls

How a helpline that took its first call in small office above a bookshop went on to help generations of LGBT+ people.

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Crossing Divides: Do you live in a social bubble?

Are your friends just like you? Try our interactive quiz to see how you compare to people across the world.

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‘I got a new heart - now my brother needs one’

Children can wait twice as long as adults for heart transplants because of a shortage of donors.

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Northern white rhinos: could science save the sub-species?

After the death of the last male northern white rhino, scientists are looking at new ways to revive the sub-species on the brink of extinction.

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'Ask the stupid questions - it's a great skill to have'

Knowing when to ask for advice is a great skill when you’re starting a business, says Pippa Murray, of Pip and Nut.

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How a missing letter helped create a tech billionaire

Scott Farquhar is a tech entrepreneur worth $7bn (£5.3bn), but he almost joined a military academy instead.

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The Walking Dead: Samantha Morton takes on a 'huge legacy'

Samantha Morton plays the show's latest villain and says after nine seasons the 'stakes are higher'.

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Venezuela crisis: Secret escape to anti-migration Hungary

Notoriously anti-migrant Hungary is taking in Venezuelan refugees - if they are of Hungarian ancestry.

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Geneva Motor Show: Why it will be electrifying

The huge Geneva Motor Show is gearing up - and this one promises to be electrifying.

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How a missing letter helped create a tech billionaire

Scott Farquhar is a tech entrepreneur worth $7bn (£5.3bn), but he almost joined a military academy instead.

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Newspaper headlines: Brexit, bribery and 'senseless violence'

Brexit negotiations back on front pages as teen stabbings continue to dominate Monday's papers.

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Women who fell for police spies say they were victims of 'co-ordinated rape'

Two Welsh women found out their long-term partners were undercover officers using false identities.

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'Ask the stupid questions - it's a great skill to have'

Knowing when to ask for advice is a great skill when you’re starting a business, says Pippa Murray, of Pip and Nut.

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Crossing Divides: Has the UK changed its mind on immigration?

Almost half of people in the UK believe immigration has been positive, according to a poll for the BBC.

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Orders gagging workers to be curbed

The government wants to stop firms buying the silence of workers who make accusations of wrongdoing.

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Church pressures firms on tax and with no women directors

It says it will vote against chairmen and women of boards of big companies which have poor polices on tax transparency and climate change.

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Man arrested for egging Jeremy Corbyn in Finsbury Park

The Labour leader was visiting a mosque in north London when the egg was thrown at him on Sunday.

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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou sues Canada authorities over arrest

The chief financial officer of the tech giant says Canadian authorities violated her civil rights.

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Run-down towns to get £1.6bn post-Brexit boost

Prosperity has been unfairly spread, says the PM, as Labour accuses her of trying to influence its MPs.

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Hamilton leads with five wins at What's On Stage Awards

Little Shop of Horrors and Heathers The Musical also won big at the London ceremony.

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Inside the SpaceX Dragon capsule that has docked on the ISS

ISS astronauts have a look inside the unmanned capsule, which has been designed for commercial travel.

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Yemen crisis: UK's Hunt warns Hudaydah deal 'could die within weeks'

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges both sides to pull their forces out of Hudaydah.

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Jodie Chesney stabbing: Hunt for pair over Harold Hill attack

Jodie Chesney had been with friends when two males walked up to them and stabbed her to death, police say.

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Everton 0-0 Liverpool: Reds' title hopes hit by goalless draw in Merseyside derby

Everton dent the title hopes of rivals Liverpool by holding them to a goalless draw in the Merseyside derby.

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First UK transgender prison unit to open

Transgender inmates will not be in contact with women in other parts of the prison, officials said.

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Shamima Begum: What was life like for the IS couple in Syria?

The husband of Shamima Begum discusses life with his bride living under Islamic State rule.

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Actor Tam Dean Burn stabbed after poetry event

Tam Dean Burn, who has featured in Outlander and Outlaw King, is recovering at home after the attack.

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Donald Trump: US House committee seeks proof of obstruction and abuse

A committee seeks documents on alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of power by the president.

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Woman arrested in Croydon on suspicion of murdering baby girl

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to a home in Croydon on Saturday.

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Tony Blair praises 'courageous' Independent Group MPs

The former PM says he has 'sympathy' for Labour MPs who quit the party but he is staying in it.

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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad women's race halted as rider catches men's race

The women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad was halted after Nicole Hanselmann almost caught the men's race.

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Australia bushfires: Homes destroyed in Victoria

Hundreds of firefighters in Australia are battling bushfires which have destroyed homes.

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Algeria protests: Fresh demonstrations oppose Bouteflika fifth term

Marchers take to the streets ahead of a deadline for the president to confirm he wants a fifth term.

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Toy wheelchairs 'boost self-esteem'

The organisation which made the model believes more toys should reflect children with disabilities.

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David Beckham: Tributes from Brooklyn, Harper, Romeo and Cruz as LA Galaxy unveil statue

David Beckham receives tributes from his children and friends as LA Galaxy unveil a statue honouring him at their stadium.

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Tom Ballard: Thousands raised for missing climbers

Briton Tom Ballard and Italian Daniele Nardi went missing a week ago on on a peak in Pakistan.

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Stormzy's emotional tribute to Cadet at memorial gig

The concert in south London was on what would have been Cadet's 29th birthday.

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David Beckham: LA Galaxy unveil statue before MLS season opener

LA Galaxy unveil a statue of David Beckham, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores the winner in their MLS season opener against Chicago Fire.

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Turning disused buildings into artist studios

Charities and councils are working with landlords to provide artists with workspaces in cities.

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Storm Freya forecast to bring dangerous winds to UK

A severe weather warning is issued as winds of up to 80mph are expected to bring dangerous conditions.

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'People died getting us to a cricket match'

Ten years on from the attack on Sri Lanka's cricket team bus in Pakistan, Trevor Bayliss and Paul Farbrace explain how they survived.

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Brexiteers outline EU deal terms

Eight lawyers, including Tory and DUP MPs, want key changes if they are to support the PM's Brexit deal.

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Roger Federer's 100 titles in numbers: Where has he won most? Who has he beaten most?

After Roger Federer brings up his century of titles in Dubai, BBC Sport breaks down the numbers behind his 100 singles titles.

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Brumadinho dam collapse in Brazil: Vale mine chief resigns

The head of the Vale mining giant is sacked amid an inquiry into the dam break that killed 186.

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Yannis Behrakis: Pulitzer-winning photographer dies

Yannis Behrakis, a Pulitzer-prize winning photojournalist for Reuters news agency, dies at 58.

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Dragon capsule heads for space station

The demonstration flight of America’s new astronaut capsule will see it dock with the lab.

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Hale Barns stabbing: Boy, 17, killed in attack

Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murdering the victim in a street near Manchester Airport.

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NHS patients in England to be offered free tampons

The move will let patients focus on recovering, and help avoid any embarrassment, say health bosses.

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Salisbury Novichock attack link to Russia made using Google

Police said they realised the seriousness of the case when they found Sergei Skripal online.

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Blyth abandoned phone box baby appeals to find mother

Sarah Renwick is trying to find her birth mother who left her at just two days old in 1996.

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Milan anti-racism march draws "hundreds of thousands"

Organisers say 200,000 people attended a march in Milan to protest against racism.

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Shamima Begum: 'We should live in Holland' says IS husband

The husband of the UK teenager who joined the Islamic State group, wants her to return to Holland with him.

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Harold Hill stabbing: Woman tried to save Jodie Chesney

Jodie Chesney was fatally stabbed in a park near Romford, east London, on Friday evening.

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SpaceX: Nasa astronaut capsule demo takes to the skies

SpaceX has launched a capsule designed to carry people from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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South Korea and US to end large-scale war games

North Korea believes the war games are a preparation for a military invasion by the two countries.

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Newspaper headlines: Fatal stabbing, gag orders and Brexiteer 'tests'

The seemingly random stabbing of a 17-year-old girl in east London dominates Sunday's front pages.

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Families call for more action on 'missing men'

Action is needed to protect young men on nights out, families say.

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Donald Trump launches furious attack on Robert Mueller

Speaking at a conservative summit, the president accuses his opponents of trying to "take me out".

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Fleabag is back - and she's found religion

Phoebe Waller-Bridge talks about the eagerly awaited return of her filthy and funny BBC sitcom.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for lorry drivers?

If the UK leaves without a deal, would UK lorry drivers still be able to deliver in the EU?

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Colombia conflict: 'If I keep quiet, I become an accomplice'

Yolanda Perea explains why she speaks out about the violence she suffered at the hands of Farc rebels.

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'I was told painting is for lazy people': Cameroon's Ajarb Bernard Ategwa

Family pressure did not stop Cameroonian artist Ajarb Bernard Ategwa from finding success.

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Scleroderma activist Farah Khaleck: 'I used to be scared looking in the mirror'

Farah Khaleck has a rare and incurable condition which causes the hardening and tightening of her skin.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'broken'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "broken".

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Yasin Abu Bakr: Revolutionary, holy man or 'dispute resolver'?

Depending on who you ask, Yasin Abu Bakr is either a religious leader, a community worker or something like a Mafia godfather.

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Dorji Dema: A female archer taking aim at sexism

Traditional Bhutanese archery is still for men only, but Dorji Dema plans to put this right.

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Dragon capsule heads for space station

The demonstration flight of America’s new astronaut capsule will see it dock with the lab.

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The bar on wheels keeping French villages alive

How one man and his mobile bistro are fighting back against the decline of rural communities.

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England earn thrilling draw with USA in SheBelieves Cup

England come close to a memorable win but have to settle for a draw against world champions the USA at the SheBelieves Cup.

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SheBelieves Cup: England's Steph Houghton scores equaliser against USA

Steph Houghton curls in an equaliser following an indirect free-kick as England level the score against United States in the SheBelieves Cup.

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Stephon Clark: US police not charged for killing unarmed black man

Stephon Clark was unarmed when he was shot dead by two police officers in California last year.

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Rakitic goal wins El Clasico to send Barca 10 points clear at top

Barcelona move 10 points clear at the top of La Liga as Ivan Rakitic's goal all but ends Real Madrid's faint title hopes.

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UFC 235: Jon Jones, Anthony Smith, Kamaru Usman, Ben Askren, Polyana Viana

Jon Jones defends his light-heavyweight title against Anthony Smith, while Tyron Woodley puts his welterweight crown on the line.

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European Indoor Championships: GB's Chris O'Hare wins 3,000m silver after thrilling finale

GB's Chris O'Hare wins silver in the men's 3,000m at the European Indoor Championships, separating Norwegian brothers Jakob Ingebrigtsen in gold and Henrik in bronze.

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Bernie Sanders launches 2020 presidential bid

Bernie Sanders attacks the "dangerous" President Trump as he kicks off his run for the presidency.

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GB's Philip & O'Hare win European Indoor medals in Glasgow

Asha Philip and Chris O'Hare add to Great Britain's medal tally on day two of the European Indoor Championships.

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Glass bottle thrown at Celtic's Sinclair in Scottish Cup victory over Hibernian

Police are investigating a glass bottle being thrown at Celtic forward Scott Sinclair during his side's Scottish Cup victory over Hibernian.

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Forrest & Brown fire Celtic into Scottish Cup semis

Celtic ease past Hibs and into the last four of the Scottish Cup thanks to stunning strikes from James Forrest and Scott Brown.

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Police suspicion over Scot's 'drowning' in California

Kim Gordon from Inverness reportedly disappeared after going for a swim in California on Monday.

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England in West Indies: Dismal tourists lose by seven wickets as series drawn 2-2

West Indies dismiss a dismal England for just 113 to set up a seven-wicket thrashing in the final one-day international and draw the series 2-2.

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Watch highlights as Chicago Bulls beat Atlanta Hawks in NBA classic

Watch the best moments as the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 168-161 in the third-highest scoring game in NBA history.

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Lukaku scores 88th-minute winner as Man Utd edge Saints in game of stunning goals

Romelu Lukaku hits a late winner as Manchester United move to within three points of third-placed Tottenham after a pulsating game with Southampton.

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Mahrez breaks Bournemouth resistance as Man City go top

Riyad Mahrez scores the only goal as Manchester City overcome injuries to Kevin de Bruyne and John Stones to beat Bournemouth and go top of the Premier League.

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Johnny Depp sues ex-wife Amber Heard over article

He says Amber Heard's reference to domestic violence is defamatory and a "hoax".

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Federer wins landmark 100th tour title

Roger Federer has won his 100th ATP title at the Dubai Duty Free Championships - exactly 6,600 days after winning his first.

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Redthread: Helping young people to escape violent lives

A teenage mum explains how a youth worker placed in hospital to draw people away from violence has changed her life.

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Who will take IS fighter and his London 'jihadi bride'?

Yago Riedijk was born and raised in Dutch suburbia. He is one of 135 Dutch nationals still in Syria.

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France anti-Semitism: Strasbourg Jewish memorial vandalised

The site of a synagogue burned by Nazis in 1940 was targeted by anti-Semitic vandals, the city says.

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Car plunges into canal in Leicester during police chase

Officers tried to stop the vehicle in Leicester on Friday night when it hit a fence and entered the water.

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Mr Greedy 'almost as hard to read' as Steinbeck classics

Roger Hargreaves' cult Mr Men book rivals Of Mice and Men in complexity, research finds.

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Fifty firefighters at Tesla showroom fire

The fire at the Tesla car dealership in Crawley started in the workshop area shortly before 10:30 GMT.

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Tom Ballard: More delays in search for missing climber

Searches were due to focus on a specific area of the peak which is known as "Killer Mountain" in Pakistan.

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The Piplets: The rare boy triplets carving out media careers

Despite only being aged four, the boys have Hollywood and Instagram careers under their belts.

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The carnival parade shining a light on mental health

For 18 years, those treated at the Nise da Silveira Institute in Rio de Janeiro have taken part in a street parade.

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What's gone wrong at Weight Watchers?

Changing its name to WW just before peak dieting season proved to be a costly move.

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Teenage girl stabbed to death in east London park

The girl was found dead in Harold Hill, Romford, on Friday night.

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UK-US trade deal: Envoy attacks 'myths' about US farming

US Ambassador Woody Johnson criticises warnings about chlorine-washed chicken and hormone-fed beef.

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Meng Wanzhou: Huawei chief executive can be extradited, Canada says

Canada begins the process to extradite Meng Wanzhou to the US, but a court has the final decision.

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SpaceX set for crew demo launch

The US is about to take a major step towards being able to fly its astronauts into space once again.

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Public health 'improving under councils despite cuts'

Teenage pregnancies, smoking rates, and sexually transmitted infection have all decreased, councils say

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Glendon Spence death: Boys aged three present at stabbing 'need help'

Glendon Spence, 23, was attacked at a youth club where children as young as three were present.

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Hoodwinker sunfish: Rare fish washes up on California beach

The seven-foot (2.1m) hoodwinker sunfish washes up in Santa Barbara, baffling scientists.

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SpaceX set for crew demo launch

The US is about to take a major step towards being able to fly its astronauts into space once again.

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Labour anti-Semitism: Tom Watson clashes with party boss

Labour's deputy leader said "opacity and delay" in party processes had led to "a complete loss of trust."

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Emiliano Sala death: Pilot 'dropped out of commercial training'

David Ibbotson was training for a commercial pilot's licence but dropped out before he finished.

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What's it like to go to a family nude swimming session?

Hundreds of people will head for a skinny dip at Blackpool's Sandcastle Water Park on Saturday.

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'Why I recreate famous movie scenes online'

Thomas Duke tracks down film locations and recreates scenes from his favourite movies on Instagram.

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Freak weather 'will make life harder for business'

Experts warn many firms are unprepared for a less predictable climate after winter temperatures hit record highs.

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Jonathan-Ismael Diaby: Does ice hockey have a racism problem?

Canada prides itself on two things: diversity and hockey. But the two don't always go hand in hand.

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The people fleeing the end of the Islamic State in Syria

As the jihadist group's final territory in Syria falls, its followers face an uncertain future.

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