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- Man with Palestinian flag comes down from Big Ben tower March 9, 2025The protester came down just after midnight, after telling negotiators he would stop "on his own terms".
- Tory call to ban use of rights act to stop deportations March 9, 2025Kemi Badenoch previously criticised how some foreign criminals and illegal migrants were using the act.
- 'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals March 9, 2025The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
- 'I was drawn into a secretive world of chemsex and it turned me into a zombie' March 9, 2025Calls are made to help address stigmas attached to chemsex and improve support.
- Weight-loss drugs expose women to society's harsh judgements on their bodies March 9, 2025Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.
- Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now' March 9, 2025Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.
- Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion March 9, 2025Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.
- European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza March 8, 2025The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.
- 'Almost a free run' - GB's Kartal hits new heights at Indian Wells March 8, 2025British lucky loser Sonay Kartal continues to make the most of her reprieve at Indian Wells by earning the biggest win of her career.
- The Papers: UK 'hardest hit by Covid fallout' and next Bond 'shouldn't be American' March 8, 2025A mix of stories lead Sunday's front pages, including on immigration and five years on since the start of the pandemic.
World News
- Migrant deported in chains: 'No-one will go to US illegally now' March 9, 2025Indian deportee tells BBC about his risky journey and how Trump’s tactics are spreading fear.
- Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion March 9, 2025Stars like Charli XCX have made see-through outfits all the rage at big events, but not everyone's a fan.
- European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza March 8, 2025The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.
- Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says March 8, 2025The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.
- Israeli tourist one of two women gang-raped in India, police say March 8, 2025The two women were reportedly stargazing with three male tourists near a lake in Hampi, Karnataka, when they were attacked.
- Three suspects at large after 12 injured in Toronto pub shooting March 8, 2025The three male suspects entered the pub and opened fire "indiscriminately" police say.
- Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says March 8, 2025Russia has stepped up attacks in recent days as the US paused military and intelligence aid to Kyiv.
- What is hantavirus, disease that killed Gene Hackman's wife? March 8, 2025Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease.
- Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm March 8, 2025At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.
- Myanmar's military government says it will hold elections in next year March 8, 2025Critics say the announcement is a sham designed to maintain the junta's power through proxy parties.
Politics
- Tory call to ban use of rights act to stop deportations March 9, 2025Kemi Badenoch previously criticised how some foreign criminals and illegal migrants were using the act.
- Poor performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans March 8, 2025Pat McFadden said the civil service's "state is not match-fit to rise to the moment".
- Reform UK refers MP Rupert Lowe to police March 8, 2025The Great Yarmouth MP denies making "threats of physical violence" against the party chair.
- Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds March 8, 2025Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.
- Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending March 7, 2025It comes after EU leaders agreed a major package to boost military spending at an emergency summit.
- Plan to make phone use safer for teens watered down March 7, 2025The MP behind the bill says proposals have been altered in a bid to gain government support.
- Former Liverpool mayor charged with bribery March 7, 2025Former city politician Derek Hatton has also been charged after an investigation by Merseyside Police.
- Water fluoridation expansion plans confirmed March 7, 2025The government says it will help reduce the number of children with tooth decay.
- The MP who was shot in the foot as a teen March 7, 2025Stuart Anderson opens up about his recovery from a wound sustained in 1994 while a soldier in the Army.
- Bid to slice Melton Mowbray pork pie zone refused March 7, 2025The government rejects a bid to reduce the area where Melton Mowbray pork pies can be made.
Business
- 'We don't need a Gail's' - the coffee shop boom dividing locals March 9, 2025The controversial cafe chain is expanding outside London but locals often have mixed feelings.
- Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy March 8, 2025Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.
- Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead March 7, 2025Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.
- 'A pig in lipstick': Trump's strategic Bitcoin reserve criticised March 7, 2025The reserve will hold cryptocurrency forfeited to the government in criminal or civil proceedings, said the White House.
- Trump 'strongly considering' large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia March 7, 2025The president has reversed US policy and says he trusts Putin and finds dealing with Ukraine difficult.
- US job growth stable as government cuts start March 7, 2025Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.
- Price of first-class stamp to rise to £1.70 March 7, 2025The cost of a second-class stamp will also rise to 87p on 7 April, Royal Mail announces.
- Boots gets new US owner in multi-billion dollar deal March 7, 2025There have been reports the Boots chain could be sold off separately by its new owner.
- Post Office compensation offer after death is 'slap in the face', says widow March 7, 2025Widow of Horizon scandal victim urges government to speed up compensation payouts
- Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs March 7, 2025Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.
Africa
- Vital leprosy drugs due in Nigeria after year delay March 8, 2025Newly diagnosed patients may have suffered irreversible damage as a result of not having the drugs.
- Several dead after UN helicopter shot at in South Sudan March 7, 2025The shooting during an evacuation mission may constitute a war crime, a UN official says.
- 'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa March 7, 2025Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite being the nation's record goalscorer.
- South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' with US March 7, 2025Pretoria refuses to respond directly to the latest criticism of the country from President Trump.
- Three wanted over murder of Scottish man in Kenya March 7, 2025Investigators in Kenya have released images of three men wanted in connection with the killing of Campbell Scott.
- Jabeur wants to 'use platform' to change women's lives March 7, 2025Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.
- Stripes and shades: Africa's top shots March 7, 2025A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
- Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims March 6, 2025Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment.
- Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of' March 5, 2025Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
- Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns March 5, 2025Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.
Latin America
- Deadly floods engulf Argentine city after fierce storm March 8, 2025Eight hours of rainfall hit Bahía Blanca, killing at least 10 people leaving and many areas under water.
- Pope Francis responding well to treatment, Vatican says March 8, 2025The 88-year-old prayed on Saturday morning in the chapel of the papal suite at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican said.
- Diagnosed with arthritis at 24, she set out to hike... and change an unequal society March 8, 2025Joshuanette Francis strives to create a brighter future for people with physical challenges in Antigua.
- Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs March 7, 2025Trump said he was granting the two US neighbours a temporary exemption on tariffs that he imposed two days ago.
- As US and Canada trade barbs, it's so far so good for Mexico's Sheinbaum March 6, 2025Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau's clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader's approach to the White House.
- Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures March 6, 2025Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.
- What are tariffs and why is Trump using them? March 6, 2025Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.
- Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm March 4, 2025BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump's interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.
- Supreme Court wary of Mexico's fight against US gunmakers March 4, 2025Mexico accuses US firms of practices that help arm gangs, but the US gun trade association denies wrongdoing.
- The revellers making Trinidad's carnival more sustainable March 4, 2025There are efforts under way to recycle and reuse more at what has been dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".