Israel vows retaliation over Iran attack after calls for restraint
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68822407
April 16, 2024, 5:27 AM
IDF chief of staff says Iran's missile attack on Israeli territory "will be met with a response".
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MPs to vote on smoking ban plan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68816566
April 16, 2024, 7:11 AM
Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.
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Copenhagen's historic stock exchange in flames
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68824189
April 16, 2024, 7:36 AM
There was shock as the 17th Century building's spire collapsed in the fire.
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Confronting pro-Kremlin troll on false claims about Sydney mall attack
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68822846
April 16, 2024, 2:15 AM
Simeon Boikov sparked a social media frenzy implicating an innocent 20-year-old in the shopping mall attack.
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Unemployment jumps as UK jobs market stalls
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68820103
April 16, 2024, 7:37 AM
The slowing jobs market has raised questions over when the Bank of England might cut interest rates.
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Sydney church stabbing was a 'terrorist' attack, police say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68823240
April 16, 2024, 3:53 AM
A 16-year-old boy is under arrest after a bishop and several churchgoers were injured on Monday.
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Truss endorses Trump to win US presidential race
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68821646
April 15, 2024, 9:32 PM
The ex-PM warns the "world was safer" under Donald Trump's presidency, and the West is "on the cusp" of conflict.
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No final goodbye with mum due to Hull funeral home ‘decomposition’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-68818099
April 16, 2024, 5:04 AM
BBC Radio 4 File on 4 investigates a Hull funeral home where police found 35 bodies and human ashes.
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Creating sexually explicit deepfakes to be made criminal offence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68823042
April 16, 2024, 2:56 AM
A new law will see creators of sexually explicit deepfakes face prosecution and a fine.
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Dozens of jurors ruled out as historic Trump trial begins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68671733
April 16, 2024, 7:11 AM
The unprecedented court case opens with more than half of potential jurors dismissed on grounds of bias.
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Lightning and rain kill dozens in Pakistan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68823490
April 16, 2024, 4:29 AM
Authorities have also warned of landslides and flash floods in the coming days.
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Watch: Georgia opposition leader punches MP during debate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68821150
April 15, 2024, 10:13 PM
A scuffle erupted in Georgia's parliament as the leader of the opposition punched an MP.
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Israel war cabinet meets to discuss Iran response
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68820959
April 15, 2024, 11:56 PM
Israel's military chief of staff says the attack by Iran "will be met with a response", as allies urge restraint.
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BBC Verify uncovers real and fake clips among Iran attack footage
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68814427
April 14, 2024, 9:40 PM
Footage shows projectiles being intercepted after Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles.
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Bowen: As Israel debates Iran attack response, can US and allies stop slide into all-out war?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68812884
April 14, 2024, 5:36 PM
World leaders are scrambling to prevent the Middle East entering a damaging wider conflict.
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Why has Iran attacked Israel?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68811276
April 14, 2024, 4:05 PM
Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations.
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What we know about Iran's attack on Israel
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68811273
April 15, 2024, 11:47 AM
Israel says 99% percent of projectiles fired at it by Iran overnight were intercepted by it and its allies.
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Chris Mason: Six things that stand out for me in Liz Truss book
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68823526
April 16, 2024, 5:58 AM
The BBC's political editor Chris Mason on what the former prime minister has to say about the state of conservatism.
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How the Alec Baldwin fatal film set shooting unfolded
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64824526
April 16, 2024, 7:05 AM
A look at the events after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust in 2021.
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What you need to vote has changed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68821254
April 16, 2024, 12:59 AM
BBC political correspondent Harry Farley explains the changes to make sure you don't get caught out.
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The controversial dress code at sport's biggest party
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/68739487
April 15, 2024, 11:01 PM
Paris will welcome the world this summer, but France's distinctive relationship with religion means its own Olympic athletes will have a different dress code.
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The Papers: 'Frantic diplomacy' over Iran and Trump trial begins
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68823028
April 16, 2024, 5:28 AM
The crisis in the Middle East and the criminal trial of ex-US president Donald Trump lead the papers.
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What if you don't get the primary school you want?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-61148592
April 16, 2024, 12:58 AM
Parents in England and Wales are finding out which primary school their children will be going to.
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How is Paris preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68018536
April 15, 2024, 11:42 PM
France's government may change the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris because of security worries.
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Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68814812
April 16, 2024, 3:13 AM
The Prime Minister has told "Bollard Man" Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as he likes.
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Couple find medieval relic hidden in bathroom
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx03p02k049o
April 16, 2024, 5:24 AM
Experts say the discovery could be part of an "elaborate", 14th Century drainage system.
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Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68817453
April 16, 2024, 12:53 AM
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.
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Rust film armourer who loaded gun for Alec Baldwin given 18-month prison term
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68819796
April 15, 2024, 6:56 PM
A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.
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MPs reject Lords amendments to Rwanda bill
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68815191
April 15, 2024, 10:04 PM
The UK is reported to have held talks with other countries to replicate the scheme if it is successful.
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World's coral turns white from deadly ocean heat
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68814016
April 15, 2024, 4:38 PM
Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence of the impacts on sea life.
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Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68824337
April 16, 2024, 7:10 AM
Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
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Pochettino 'can't accept' Chelsea penalty row
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68823174
April 16, 2024, 5:48 AM
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he was "so upset" about the dispute over who would take the penalty in their 6-0 win over Everton and warns his players not to do it again.
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The controversial dress code at sport's biggest party
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/68739487
April 15, 2024, 11:01 PM
Paris will welcome the world this summer, but France's distinctive relationship with religion means its own Olympic athletes will have a different dress code.
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Sciver-Brunt & Cummins named leading cricketers
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/68820187
April 16, 2024, 6:45 AM
England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and Australia captain Pat Cummins are named as the leading cricketers in the world by Wisden.
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£3m fund aims to ensure Lions are not just England
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68819287
April 16, 2024, 5:09 AM
The British and Irish Lions hope "levelling up" money can spread representation on first women's tour.
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Why pressure on Ricciardo is high - F1 Q&A before Chinese GP
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68818913
April 16, 2024, 7:00 AM
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions before this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix.
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Sir Salman Rushdie: The Interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001yrhm
April 15, 2024, 1:00 AM
Sir Salman Rushdie discusses how he was attacked in 2022 in the US, with Alan Yentob.
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The Liz Truss Interview
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hr0km0
April 15, 2024, 8:52 PM
Former PM sits down with Chris Mason for Newscast
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What is GDP and how does it affect me?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13200758
April 12, 2024, 7:47 AM
A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.
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What is the 10-year passport rule?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68675348
April 11, 2024, 8:00 AM
The price of a applying for or renewing a UK passport has risen for the second time in 14 months.
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How have the child benefit rules changed?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68500022
April 5, 2024, 11:01 PM
Changes announced in the Budget mean people earning up to £80,000 can get the benefit.
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How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62558817
March 20, 2024, 7:19 AM
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.
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Woman charged with murder of baby 26 years ago
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1pn76p7mo
April 15, 2024, 7:50 PM
A woman is charged with the murder of a baby whose body was discovered in a wood.
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Police to close 11 station front desks
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68819563
April 16, 2024, 5:11 AM
The enquiry offices are open to the public and there are 28 of them across Northern Ireland.
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'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c88zwxgqvg8o
April 16, 2024, 5:09 AM
A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.
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Half of area's pupils missing out on chosen school
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68819541
April 16, 2024, 5:16 AM
Less than half of children in Butetown get their top choice school compared with 88% across Cardiff.
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