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British nationals and their spouse or partner, and children under the age of 18 are eligible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7eDiX9V Read More »
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The prince made a rare public appearance in the UK to attend the awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PFi3aAS Read More »
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Kemi Badenoch maternity pay comments spark Tory row
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SpaceX begins mission to bring two stranded astronauts home
A capsule heads to the International Space Station, where two crew are spending months longer than planned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O... Read More »
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Omar Al Fayed says the allegations have "thrown into question the loving memory I had of him". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dv06... Read More »
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Sex Education star cast in Potter-inspired play
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Brook responds to his critics with bat and words
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Royals really cost £510m, anti-monarchists say
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Watch: Match of the Day 2
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'Streetwise Arsenal show they are real deal amid Man City pain'
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The Papers: 'No more austerity' and 'Sir Shameless at it again'
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Israel limits gatherings in north as attacks target Hezbollah
Israel says the move is needed because it expects the Iran-backed Lebanese group to escalate rocket attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/... Read More »
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Why Kamala Harris is highlighting her gun ownership
The Democratic nominee for president has joked that anyone who breaks into her house is "getting shot". from BBC News https://if... Read More »
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People climbed on roofs and buildings collapsed as Storm Boris battered northern Italy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RmIr8MK Read More »
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Union criticises 'censorship' after play cancelled
A play was cancelled, reportedly in a dispute over references to the Israel-Gaza war and trans rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85GpgN... Read More »
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A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zSvfgxt Read More »
X working again in Brazil as Elon Musk finds ban loophole
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NEBfbXS Read More »
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Southampton beat Everton on penalties to progress
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Brie Larson 'excited' for London theatre debut
The Oscar-winning actress will star in Elektra, a Greek tragedy translated by poet Anne Carson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZFMJpgx Read More »
Brexit deal impact 'worsening', economists warn
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The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'
Monday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4PVYDJl Read More »
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The storm is Asia's most powerful this year and has wreaked havoc in other countries including Vietnam. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l... Read More »
Glasgow 'on verge' of deal to host 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PJKyt5W Read More »
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Tasmania is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1... Read More »
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Dobson claims surprise win at Diamond League season finale
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David Hockney backs Bradford City of Culture project
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The Papers: Ukraine missile 'go-ahead' and' winter fuel 'fight'
Reports the US could lift a ban on long-range missiles being used by Ukraine and the winter fuel payment vote feature on the front pages. ... Read More »
Ros Atkins on…what the polls say, and if we can trust them
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From a childhood stammer to the unmistakable voice of Darth Vader
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'Don't make Coldplay comparison - England should aim for winning mentality'
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Henshaw and Sugar help GB end Games with 49 golds
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The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global
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Man jailed for nine years over summer riots - the longest sentence so far
Thomas Birley, 27, receives the longest prison sentence passed to date for his role in the disorder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nCoKSAW ... Read More »
The Papers: Rich 'ready to quit UK' and England's Carsley 'won't sing anthem'
Saturday's stories include England interim manager Lee Carsley suggesting he may not sing the national anthem. from BBC News https://i... Read More »
Space station timelapse captures stunning 'orbital sunrise' over Earth
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Four victims of superyacht sinking suffocated in air pocket - Italian media
Investigators believe their cabin filled with carbon dioxide as the oxygen supply diminished. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3bykOiU Read More »
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Elton John left with 'limited vision' in one eye
The 77-year-old said he was healing from the infection, but that his recovery would take "some time". from BBC News https://ift.... Read More »
The Papers: UK limits Israel weapon sales and 'ticket pricing action'
The suspension of some British arms sales to Israel and the pricing of Oasis tickets lead the papers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mZH9f6V... Read More »
Public libraries in 'crisis' as councils cut services
Deprived communities lost more libraries since 2016 than richer areas did, the BBC finds from BBC News https://ift.tt/A7XPEGN Read More »
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The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T5dy4RS Read More »
Málaga tourism: 'People feel the city is collapsing'
Protesting locals say hordes of tourists make the city feel like a "theme park". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NhOnsck Read More »
Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe
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Striking images reveal depths of Titanic's slow decay
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