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- 'It can be really overwhelming to deal with grief' November 21, 2024Teenagers speak about their experience of bereavement at an event run for schools by Marie Curie.
- Lord Prescott died surrounded by love and jazz music, say family November 21, 2024John Prescott who served under Tony's Blair's Labour government has died aged 86.
- 'Black market obesity drug made me think I'd die' November 21, 2024Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.
- Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports November 21, 2024Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
- The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin' November 21, 2024Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.
- Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos November 21, 2024Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
- Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell November 21, 2024Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.
- Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work? November 21, 2024The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
- Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud November 21, 2024Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
- Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return November 21, 2024Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
World News
- Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports November 21, 2024Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.
- Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos November 21, 2024Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
- Moment world's tallest woman and shortest woman meet November 21, 2024The pair shared afternoon tea in London in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2024.
- Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo November 21, 2024The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
- Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work? November 21, 2024The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
- Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return November 21, 2024Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
- Las Vegas man who called 911 for help killed by police in his home November 21, 2024Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
- Fallen trees cause widespread damage after bomb cyclone November 21, 2024Two people died in the storm that hit the West coast of the US and Canada overnight.
- Uncertainty after Australia foreign students bill hits opposition November 21, 2024Universities had already begun making changes, as the controversial bill was expected to easily pass.
- House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hill November 21, 2024It comes after a Republican congresswoman proposed a ban aimed at the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker.
Politics
- Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying November 20, 2024Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.
- Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time November 20, 2024The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.
- MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV November 20, 2024Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.
- Watchdog 'largely satisfied' after cronyism row review November 20, 2024The Civil Service Commission launched a review amid concerns about Labour's civil service appointments.
- Rise in hotels used by asylum seekers, says minister November 20, 2024The Home Office minister says seven more hotels were in use than before the election, taking the total to 220.
- MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains November 20, 2024Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas".
- More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy November 20, 2024The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
- Winter fuel cut not easy choice, admits minister November 20, 2024Peter Kyle says the decision to restrict payments this winter was made with a "heavy heart".
- £500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped November 20, 2024Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.
- Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation' November 20, 2024But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.
Business
- Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud November 21, 2024Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
- Is nuclear power gaining new energy? November 21, 2024Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
- US charges Indian billionaire with fraud November 20, 2024The allegations of bribery and fraud are the latest blow for the tycoon, one of India's richest people.
- Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus November 20, 2024The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
- More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy November 20, 2024The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
- TV networks MSNBC and CNBC to be spun off by Comcast November 20, 2024Channels including USA, Oxygen, E! and Syfy will also be moved to the new media company.
- Ford cuts 800 jobs claiming weak demand for electric cars November 20, 2024The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.
- Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over November 20, 2024Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.
- Four things the latest inflation figures tell us November 20, 2024The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.
- E.On to pay £14.5m to customers after bill error November 20, 2024The energy supplier agrees to pay after it failed to issue credit to customers cancelling contracts.
Africa
- False alarm over DR Congo hero's golden tooth November 20, 2024The mausoleum of Patrice Lumumba, DR Congo's independence hero, was vandalised sparking alarm over his tooth.
- Jihadist police chief of Timbuktu jailed for war crimes November 20, 2024Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.
- Ugandan opposition figure taken to military court after Kenya expulsion November 20, 2024Kizza Besigye is charged in a Ugandan military court after his wife says he was kidnapped while in Kenya.
- 'Bigger cause' of civil war drives Sudan's Afcon dream November 20, 2024Abobaker Eisa says the "bigger cause" of the Sudanese civil war has been a motivating factor in their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- The former president seeking to lead Ghana once more November 20, 2024Mahama's colourful story involves a historic coup, a stay in Moscow and a surprise dancehall hit.
- Botswana, Mozambique & Tanzania complete Afcon 2025 field November 19, 2024Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania become the final three qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- Gatland backed by Erasmus before Cardiff date November 19, 2024South Africa's double World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus backs under-fire Wales boss Warren Gatland before Saturday's match in Cardiff.
- Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election November 19, 2024Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" becomes the sixth leader of the self-declared republic.
- South Africa's Hendrikse brothers to face Wales November 19, 2024Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa half-backs for the first time in the Autumn Nations match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
- Catholic Church rejects $40,000 from Kenya's president November 19, 2024The donation followed a recent statement by bishops that was critical of the government.
Latin America
- Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities' November 20, 2024The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.
- MSF halts work in Haitian capital over attacks November 20, 2024The charity acts after an attack on its staff in the capital and the alleged killing of two patients by police.
- Brazil arrests soldiers over 'plot to kill' President Lula in 2022 November 19, 2024The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office.
- Bentancur banned for seven games over racial slur November 18, 2024Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur is given a seven-game domestic ban and fined £100,000 for using a racial slur about team-mate Son Heung-min.
- Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals' November 18, 2024While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump.
- Hundreds of Honduran villages cut off by torrential rain November 18, 2024One person has died and thousands remain in shelters after torrential rain fell in Honduras.
- Brazil first lady uses expletive against Elon Musk at G20 event November 17, 2024Janja Lula da Silva joked that she was not afraid of the owner of social media platform X.
- Venezuela frees more than 100 arrested after disputed election result November 17, 2024More than 100 political prisoners caught up in a post-election crackdown have been released, according to a human rights group.
- Mexico's Ramirez outclasses Billam-Smith to unify boxing titles November 17, 2024Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion.
- Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on November 15, 2024A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.