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Saturday, September 30, 2023
US one step closer to avoiding government shutdown
The House of Representatives approves a temporary funding solution - which excludes aid for Ukraine.
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Vivienne Westwood collection based on designer's own wardrobe
Clothes Vivienne Westwood wore and made over 30 years feature on her widower's catwalk in Paris.
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Crews tackle severe 11th floor flat fire in Coventry
People were led from the 16-storey block after 50 firefighters were sent in, the fire service says.
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Friday, September 29, 2023
British baked beans become reality after successful Lincolnshire harvest
Scientists have successfully adapted the haricot variety so it can be grown in British soil.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Women found in lorry in France face deportation
Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’
Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Eyerolls and groans from UAW strikers at Biden and Trump visits
Workers on the picket line say the visits may politicise the strike, and urge the rivals to stay away.
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses
As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.
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Irish university to offer degree in influencing
The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024.
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Sunday, September 24, 2023
Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified
A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.
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Osiris-Rex: Nasa confirms return of asteroid Bennu samples
A capsule carrying debris from asteroid Bennu lands safely in the Utah desert.
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Jamie-Leigh Kelly: Children found but mother remains missing
A newborn boy and a three-year-old girl who had been missing since Tuesday have been found, police say.
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Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle United: Visitors thrash Blades to match their record Premier League win
Newcastle match their record Premier League win with a scintillating display as they embarrass winless Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds
It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Burnley 0-1 Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes scores winner in vital victory for Red Devils
Bruno Fernandes' stunning volley gives Manchester United a much-needed victory as they edge past Burnley in the Premier League.
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Rishi Sunak considers radical shake-up of A-levels
Rishi Sunak weighs up a new "British baccalaureate" qualification but no decisions have been taken.
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Thursday, September 21, 2023
King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs
The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
In Pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla visit France
The couple are on a three-day visit, with a state dinner among the highlights of the first day.
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Why Western nations fear India-Canada row
India is the fifth largest economy and is seen by the West as a key partner against China.
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Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team
Cases of those affected will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities.
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Mortal Kombat 1: Nintendo Switch version will be fixed, says boss
The fighting series' creator admits the Nintendo edition isn't "the version we wanted to release".
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Azerbaijan launches operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and demands surrender
Baku says the operation against its ethnic-Armenian enclave will stop only if it sees a white flag.
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Troubles legacy bill enters law after receiving Royal Assent
The legislation offers a conditional amnesty to those accused of Troubles-era killings.
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Monday, September 18, 2023
Danish artist told to repay museum €67,000 after turning in blank canvasses
Jens Haaning was given €71,000 by a Danish museum to create art, but sent it blank frames.
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Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87
The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France.
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
Ronnie MacKinnon: Former Rangers and Scotland centre-half dies at 83
Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ronnie MacKinnon passes away at the age of 83.
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Fiji shock Australia in World Cup
Fiji beat Australia for just the third time in their history and blow Pool C wide open with a thrilling win at the Rugby World Cup.
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Saturday, September 16, 2023
The Libyan city that's become a barren wasteland with a smell of death
With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.
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Rugby World Cup: Wales fans treat Nice to hymn in flash mob
A flash mob of fans sing Calon Lan on the street in Nice ahead of Wales clash with Portugal.
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Gabby Logan gets damages over false tax avoidance claims
Sports presenter Gabby Logan and husband Kenny receive a "six-figure" sum over a Mail Online story.
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Diana's jumper fetches more than $1m at auction
The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: See the winning images
Winning images of the amazing parts of our Universe go on display in London.
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Hunter Biden indicted on three federal gun charges
President Biden's son Hunter is criminally charged with three counts of lying when buying a firearm.
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Queen Camilla raises a glass for Archers' 20,000th episode
Queen Camilla thanks the BBC Radio 4 drama for "bringing joy, laughter and tears to your audience".
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Annie Macmanus says music industry has 'tidal wave' of sexual abuse cases
The DJ tells MPs a "tidal wave" of revelations about misconduct in the music industry could emerge.
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Ukraine launches missile attack on Crimea
Ten missiles and three unmanned boats were used to attack the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet, Moscow says.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends
From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.
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Monday, September 11, 2023
Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface
Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time.
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Hundreds of schools in England checked for Raac, say education chiefs
Officials say a small percentage missed Friday's deadline to return questionnaires on the concrete.
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Sunday, September 10, 2023
Luis Rubiales resigns as president of Spanish FA over Jenni Hermoso kiss
Luis Rubiales resigns as president of the Spanish Football Federation after widespread criticism for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup.
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US Open 2023 men's final: Novak Djokovic faces Daniil Medvedev seeking revenge and history
Novak Djokovic will seek revenge for his 2021 US Open final loss to Daniil Medvedev as he chases a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
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England v New Zealand: Will Young run out by David Willey
Watch the moment New Zealand's Will Young is run out after superb fielding from England's David Willey in the second ODI in Southampton.
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Saturday, September 9, 2023
Jagtar Singh Johal: Sunak raises the detention of Scot with Indian PM
Scottish campaigner for Sikh rights Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017.
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Ukraine 1-1 England: Kyle Walker's first international goal earns a point in Euro 2024 qualifier
England's winning run in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign comes to a halt as they are held to a draw by Ukraine in Wroclaw.
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Friday, September 8, 2023
Channel 4 to put Hollyoaks episodes on YouTube for first time
Episodes of the show will appear online a week after being broadcast on E4, the network confirmed.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.
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Actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life for two rapes
The star of That '70s Show sat in court as the two women he raped described the impact of his crimes.
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Student unions and lecture halls shut at Raac unis
BBC News has learned 13 universities have buildings containing a crumbling concrete.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Trump suffers loss in second E Jean Carroll defamation case
A judge has ruled that Donald Trump is liable for defaming the writer who accused him of rape.
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Experts warn RAAC concrete affects thousands of buildings
Tens of thousands of UK buildings should be safety checked because of RAAC concrete, experts warn.
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Top Boy: Netflix crime drama bows out with a bang, say TV critics
The hit crime drama returns for a final series, with one reviewer saying it "will be sorely missed".
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Monday, September 4, 2023
School closed over RAAC concrete lost earlier bid for government cash
Andy Perry says he is still waiting for government advice on how much of his school is unsafe.
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Martha's rule: Government to explore bringing in change after tragic teen death
Ministers will try to make it easier for people to get second medical opinion after teenager's death.
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EE and Vodafone: Technical bug hits mobile phones
EE says the issue left some mobile customers unable to make or receive calls from a Vodafone number.
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Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Simon Byrne resigns
He is stepping down after a number of high-profile controversies, including a major data leak.
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
Cambridgeshire: Dolphin dies after inland rescue effort
The distressed animal was put down after a rescue attempt was unsuccessful.
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Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Sunday service
The prime minister and his wife Akshata Murthy joined the Royal Family at their Balmoral estate.
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Saturday, September 2, 2023
PSNI data breach: Two men arrested under the Terrorism Act
Two men in their 20s have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in connection with the accidental leak.
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Port Talbot: UK offers Tata Steel £500m to fund green steel switch - report
Stephen Kinnock MP welcomed funding talks but said any plan needed the support of workers.
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Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet
The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers.
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Friday, September 1, 2023
Great British Bake Off to scrap national weeks after criticism
Some viewers were critical of themed shows based around Mexico, Japan and Germany in recent years.
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