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How three police forces failed to stop Sarah Everard killer

The Angliolini report says failures in vetting, recruitment and investigation left Couzens free to offend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S8mQITU

MP Julian Knight will face no criminal charges

The former Conservative strongly denied allegations of sexual assault made against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/76Ta9Fk

Bangs that sparked Titan sub search hope heard for first time

Noises that prompted hope in the search for the missing Titan submersible have been released to the media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vjfYDum

MP tries to block cat abduction offence

Sir Christopher Chope wants pet abduction laws to be initially limited to dogs potentially delaying the bill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZYe95mL

Pokémon Day reveal reignites Switch 2 rumours

News about the next game in the popular Nintendo series gets fans talking about its next console. from BBC News https://ift.tt/54kX6h2

Compensation for Post Office victims to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPVKvUA

Body of boy found after lake search

The 17-year-old was found after going missing in the water, prompting a search lasting almost 20 hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgtpZJV

Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of 77. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ep7165Z

Former England and QPR forward Bowles dies aged 75

Former England and Queens Park Rangers forward Stan Bowles dies aged 75. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cF4vtY

Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up

Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UpKsBNS

Farmers' anger erupts at trade show in Paris

Clashes erupt between security forces and farmers protesting at the presence of President Macron. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uLdKrpn

Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FInoTwp

MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain". from BBC News https://ift.tt/HKEkeGR

Watch: Chaos in the Commons over Gaza ceasefire vote

The Speaker of the House of Commons apologises to MPs following a fractious debate over Gaza ceasefire votes. from BBC News /news/uk-politics-68365865

New images show British ship in Red Sea has not sunk

Houthi claims to have sunk the Rubymar on Monday appear to be incorrect. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eD2PntV

Met Police take no further action against Wootton

The New Zealand-born broadcaster says in a statement that he has been "completely cleared". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Aij9CbD

Child, 4, seriously injured in dog attack

The girl has undergone surgery but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vHDLjGr

FBI launches probe into church investigated by BBC

The Christian church, known as The Truth, has been recently rocked by a sexual abuse scandal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lthEiyM

Watch: Driving instructor rescued from floodwater

He is helped by a film-maker who shares video online of him coming to the aid of stranded drivers. from BBC News /news/uk-england-essex-68345571

Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers in error. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wK0B4D5

Alexei Navalny: Widow vows to continue his work

In a video message, Yulia Navalnaya also accused the Kremlin of being behind her husband's death in a Siberian jail. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/idCubMv

Kemi Badenoch says ex-Post Office chair claims 'made up'

There is "no evidence" Henry Staunton was told to stall compensation, the business secretary says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/PaJpAfv

Stonehenge tunnel: Campaigners lose High Court challenge

The second challenge to plans for a two-mile tunnel at the World Heritage site has been dismissed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F98QcsV

Luton's Taylor Swift moment? Harry Styles pops up in Kenilworth Road crowd

Fans joke that the star's appearance is the UK version of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/msWzY4y

The list of nominees and winners at the Bafta Awards 2024 - updating live

See the full list of nominees for this year's Bafta Film Awards, and the winners as they happen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUBYMN3

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0lBs1yv

The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JakWIBH

UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island

A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/v1ak5Mn

Ukraine war: Is Russia about to win another victory?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5OiquWM

Two teenagers charged over shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl parade

One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mkKa0nv

Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/kSDHW40

Christian Horner: Red Bull team boss says allegations are 'distraction'

Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/eHkc8tx

Video shows orca learning to hunt birds off Orkney

The calf was captured on film being taught by their pod to hunt seabirds off the coast of the Scottish Islands. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DakKHSB

Scrabble romance scam: Oldham woman, 83, loses £20k to fraudster

The Oldham widow was duped by a conman posing online as a 60-year-old American millionaire. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rAgmK1w

Gems stolen from British Museum seen for first time

An exhibition will show 10 glass gems out of 350 items that have been recovered by the museum. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RAaUMHy

Kimberlee Singler: Children of US mum arrested in London were shot

Autopsy reports obtained by the BBC show Elianna and Adam Wentz suffered gunshot wounds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/y8gWOpf

NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life

The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DE7cUGq

UAE: A hailstorm in the desert? Rare weather phenomenon shocks residents

Large hailstones covered roads as a rare weather phenomenon hit the United Arab Emirates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RJQlTdB

Labour suspends second parliamentary candidate after recording emerges

Graham Jones, a former Labour MP, is facing an investigation after allegations he made comments about Israel. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Vw35ln

Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad

The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dw176Fq

Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage

A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZKoWcyJ

Lunar New Year: London welcomes Year of the Dragon

The event is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/8rK0hy3

Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hJaCE7o

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lc6P94o

In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wTY09Ns

King Charles thanks public for support after cancer diagnosis

In his first statement since being diagnosed, Charles says it has been been "the greatest comfort". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KMyU7Go

Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3SAF6Z

Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - hosts fightback to edge to victory

England overturn another half-time deficit in the Six Nations to edge past a youthful and spirited Wales side at Twickenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/piKrS1D

Adam Peaty: Swimming star on his love-hate relationship with the pool

Adam Peaty has won just about every major swimming title - and is now "at peace" and excited about the Paris Olympics following mental health problems. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CTEqfR4

Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution

The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian Horner finishes without resolution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Zp8RxtF

Prince Harry says his mission against the media continues – what does he hope to achieve?

The prince has settled his claim with the Mirror group, but will he fight other newspaper publishers? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0EV5mkW

Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel

Ireland women's basketball team refuse to shake hands with Israel before their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aPSrYxl

Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan

The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year but Labour calls the figure "bogus". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0ZtkY1X

Mike Freer: Man admits making threatening call to north London MP

Mike Freer, a north London MP, is already standing down at the next election over safety fears. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InEVf6j

Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7U0u2SQ

Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed

The five men bought up empty properties in Hull and used a fake estate agent shop as cover. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7cz3R6O

Hertfordshire policeman demoted for selling his trousers

The officer is guilty of gross misconduct and his rank has been reduced following a police hearing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6GcyPBn

Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6PYBwkt

World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TAyQtpl

Rishi Sunak begins Northern Ireland visit marking power-sharing's return

Rishi Sunak is due to meet NI political leaders on Monday after devolved government was restored. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tKm3xBV

Arsenal 3-1 Liverpool: Gunners move within two points of Premier League leaders

Gabriel Martinelli capitalises on a calamitous defensive mix-up as Arsenal reduce the gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XGbI4lq

Six Nations 2024: Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scots survive stunning comeback

Scotland resist a stunning Wales comeback to hang on for a first victory in Cardiff in 22 years in a Six Nations spectacular. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pE9hHin

Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued

Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tUK2faS

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fw3FTph

Angela Rippon 'stopped breathing' after asthma attack on Strictly tour

The presenter, 79, says she suffered a "serious asthma attack" but is now "dancing fit" again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GZ5xKqQ

Can Atlantic storms affect the colour of sunrise?

BBC Weather Watchers have been sending in their captivating sunrise photos. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fJ4NhwV

Stormont's coming back - what happens next?

The timeline on how an executive will be formed with a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6n43AGW