Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs

The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football".

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‘Avatar’ and the Mystery of the Vanishing Blockbuster


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Best Jazz Albums of 2022


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How America Became Addicted to Exercise


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House Republicans Face a Triple Threat


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China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

Protesters hurled debris and glass at police in the latest expression of anger at zero-Covid rules.

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Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Trump’s Far-right Embrace


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Tilda Swinton: Cinema was a haven and a sanctuary

The actor talks about the importance of cinema and its history as she receives a film archive award.

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Less than half of England and Wales population Christian, Census 2021 shows

The number of people who say they have no religion increases, the 2021 census for England and Wales shows.

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El peor correo electrónico que se puede recibir de un jefe


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Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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Monday, 28 November 2022

The Christmas puppy sales funding organised crime gangs

The market for illegally-traded puppies is now worth £13m, according to the Crown Office.

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Why Is It So Hard for Men to Make Close Friends?


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Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.

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Canada has one more game before turning its focus to 2026.


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China Covid: BBC journalist detained by police during protests

Ed Lawrence was beaten and arrested by Shanghai police while covering anti-government rallies.

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

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These Young Workers Are ‘Romanticizing’ the Return to Office


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Les Knight, el hombre que quiere que nos extingamos de manera voluntaria


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Man found dead with 'hazardous substances' in Shevington named

The body of Liam Smith was found on a street covered in unidentified substances, police say.

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How to watch today’s games.


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Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.

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Saturday, 26 November 2022

With ‘Last Day in Lagos,’ Marilyn Nance Gathers a Diaspora


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American Rituals


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Here’s what happened yesterday.


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Midnight discharge at Colchester Hospital unacceptable - family

An 81-year-old woman is sent home at night due to a lack of hospital beds, her family says.

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How to watch today’s World Cup games.


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Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Friday, 25 November 2022

Ashford bacteria outbreak: Child recovering after Strep A kills one

One child, believed to be six years old, died after the bacteria outbreak at a Surrey school.

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Iran’s Anthem Was a Tense Moment for Players and Fans Alike


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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.

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How to Manage Credit Card Debt When Holiday Shopping


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Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz

The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.

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Thursday, 24 November 2022

What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.

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Jason Lee: Former footballer says David Baddiel apology 'meant a lot'

Comedian David Baddiel had worn blackface and mocked the striker's hairstyle on TV in the 1990s.

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Bury: The town where football fans are shaping politics

The game's future is a political battleground in Bury, where a club’s demise has divided fans.

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Wednesday, 23 November 2022

They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started

A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.

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England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration

The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal.

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Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None.


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Troubles legacy: 'Families can not draw a line under it'

As a legacy bill is debated, Mary Kiely speaks publicly about her brother's shooting for the first time.

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Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Kidderminster man catches giant goldfish

Andy Hackett from Kidderminster lands the "elusive" beast while on a trip to France.

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Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

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The Case for Supreme Court Term Limits Just Got a Lot Better


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Monday, 21 November 2022

American Music Awards: Kelly Rowland asks crowd to 'chill' as they boo Chris Brown

"Excuse me, chill out," says the former Destiny's Child star on stage at the American Music Awards.

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How Did Mud Get Everywhere?


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Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners

Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought.

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Party Poster


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Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.

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Keep Baking That Sourdough, and Change the World


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Climate change: Five key takeaways from COP27

The biggest win on climate since the Paris Agreement in 2015... or the biggest loss?

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Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death

Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.

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Saturday, 19 November 2022

Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

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A Gen Z Fashion Heir Puts His Stamp on the Family Business


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When Siblings Argue Over the Costs of a Parent’s Estate, Who Wins?


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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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Friday, 18 November 2022

Piccadilly Circus: New screen to make landmark bolder and brighter

A development company plans to erect a giant screen to show news, travel and advertisements.

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Georgia State Agency Investigating Jail Beating Caught on Camera


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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.

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What to Read During the World Cup


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'It keeps getting worse' - reaction to Hunt's plans

From a cake maker to a folk musician, here's what people in Gloucester think about the Autumn Statement.

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Thursday, 17 November 2022

Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction

The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard.

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The Post-Mortem


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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

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Council tax: What is it and how much do you pay?

The government is considering increasing the amount by which council tax can go up in England.

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Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

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Hundreds of Women Set to Sue New York Over Allegations of Prison Sex Abuse


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Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.

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Cost of living: Musicians could be priced out of careers, charity says

Young artists face a choice between following their passion and paying the bills, a charity says.

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Tuesday, 15 November 2022

In Their First Loss, the Eagles Score Early and Then Slumber


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Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

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Film Club: ‘Long Line of Ladies’


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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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How Democrats Can Build a John Fetterman 2.0


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Monday, 14 November 2022

Kari Lake’s path to victory narrows in the Arizona governor’s race.


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Lewis Capaldi overtakes Ed Sheeran with the UK's most-streamed song of all time

Capaldi's Someone You Loved overtakes Shape Of You as the UK's most-streamed song of all time.

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Brian Eno Reveals the Hidden Purpose of All Art


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Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Sunday, 13 November 2022

What’s Going On in This Picture? | Nov. 14, 2022


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Senate Control


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