Almost a year since their collapse, Arsenal prove at Manchester City they are not going away in the Premier League title race.
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Sunday, March 31, 2024
Hayes' 'aggression' comment irresponsible - Eidevall
Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall says it was "irresponsible" of Chelsea's Emma Hayes to refer to him showing "male aggression".
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
Match of the Day
Immerse yourself in the thrills and spills of a bumper day of Premier League action.
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They Wanted To Go To Germany, Sent To Russia Instead By Agents
Two men from Haryana's Karnal were allegedly lured on the pretext of a permanent work visa in Germany and tortured by agents, police said on Saturday. They had been promised jobs in a hotel and a permanent work visa. But they were sent to Russia instead where they were allegedly tortured by the agents.
"I went abroad on September 24 last year. The agent who sent me said that they will provide me with a permanent work visa in Germany, but they handed over a Bangkok ticket. When I reached there, they started torturing me. Additionally, they took...
Friday, March 29, 2024
Rees-Zammit signs with NFL champions Chiefs
Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit joins back-to-back Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Leicester sack Kirk after relationship allegation
Leicester City sack manager Willie Kirk, who had been suspended by the Women's Super League club.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sewage hits the fan, again
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.
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Father of three among Baltimore bridge victims
Six people are presumed dead after the bridge collapsed, but what do we know about them?
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Labour will not commit to government childcare plan
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC the £4bn plan is a "mess" and calls for wider reform of provision.
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"I Cheated On Her": India-Pak Influencers Split Weeks Before Wedding
Pakistani and Indian social media influencers Sufi Malik and Anjali Chakra have called off their marriage and decided to split. In separate posts on Instagram, they said the reason behind them parting ways was "infidelity committed by Sufi".
The same-sex couple won hearts on the internet in 2019 after they shared pictures and videos of them wearing traditional South Asian outfits and dancing under rain.
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US Man Arrested After Calling School About Son's Homework: Report
An American man from the state of Ohio was arrested after repeatedly calling his son's school and the police to complain about homework, according to Today.com.
According to reports, Adam Sizemore became upset with the amount of homework his child received at Kramer Elementary School and demanded that Principal Jason Merz take action. He allegedly made threats and continued calling the school even after they stopped answering his calls.
Frustrated, Sizemore then called the Oxford police department about 18 times in an hour. When he couldn't reach...
Israel says UN resolution damaged Gaza truce talks
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Hamas has been emboldened by the demand for an immediate ceasefire.
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Monday, March 25, 2024
Kate's Cancer Diagnosis
How the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in a video message to the world.
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Marten 'told partner to lie to police' on baby death
Constance Marten was giving her final day of evidence in her trial at the Old Bailey.
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Sunday, March 24, 2024
The Jewish settlers who want to build homes in Gaza
They see an opportunity to push for a return of Jewish settlements to the Palestinian territory.
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Mosques Covered With Tarpaulin In 2 UP Districts Ahead Of Holi
At least nine mosques in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh and Sambhal districts have been covered with tarpaulin sheets ahead of Holi to prevent them from being smeared with colours, police said on Sunday.
The step was taken after talks with religious leaders to maintain law and order situation, police officials said.
In Aligarh, at least two mosques have been covered. One of them is Halwaaiyan mosque in the Sabzi Mandi area, and the other is located at Delhi Gate, Circle Officer (City) Abhay Pandey told reporters.
Mr Pandey said that a flag march was conducted...
Russia charges four men over Moscow concert attack
Suspects appear in a Moscow court accused of an act of terrorism at Crocus City Hall, where 137 people were killed.
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Murder arrest at Heathrow after man hit by car
A 33-year-old man was arrested at the airport on Sunday afternoon, following the death of another man, 35.
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
'We don't live, we're just alive': Afghan girls despair at Taliban school ban
The new term has begun, but secondary school remains closed to girls for another academic year.
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Wizards Of Waverly Place First Look: Russo Siblings Are Back And How
Disney Channel has just made a magical announcement that will surely delight fans of the popular series Wizards of Waverly Place. A sequel series has been green-lit, featuring none other than the original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie, who will also serve as executive producers. Scheduled to premiere this fall, the new series will see Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo in a guest star capacity for the first episode, while David Henrie will return as a series regular, stepping back into the shoes of Justin Russo.
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Friday, March 22, 2024
Nationwide payments back to normal after delays
The building society says the problem has now been resolved and a payment backlog has been cleared.
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Border Force at Heathrow Airport vote to strike
Staff carrying out immigration controls and passport checks may walk out from 8 April.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Waspi women get stung again?
Report finds women affected by change in state pension “owed” compensation
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New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords
At 28-years-old, Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Nepal's Only Billionaire Investigated In Alleged Land Grab Case
Nepal's only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, is under the lens of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in connection with a government land-grab case. The matter came to light after CIB wrote a letter to Nepal's House Speaker, informing him of their ongoing investigation.
Mr Chaudhary, a lawmaker from the Nepali Congress in the lower house of the Nepal Federal Parliament, is being investigated for allegedly privatizing land belonging to the Bansbari Shoe Factory, a government entity.
Hobindra Bogati, a senior officer at CIB, submitted a letter...
What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like
Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Egg Freezing and Me
Inside the world of one of the fastest growing fertility treatments in the UK.
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Monday, March 18, 2024
Crowds flock to new Banksy tree mural in London
Crowds have gathered to see a new tree mural in north London after street artist Banksy claimed the piece.
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Barack Obama 'Drops In' For Informal Meeting With UK PM Rishi Sunak
Former US President Barack Obama dropped in for an unannounced informal meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street in London on Monday.
Obama waved at photographers as he entered the famous black door for what Downing Street officials later described as a “courtesy drop in” for a chat in the UK PM's study. The agenda for the hour-long meeting was not revealed but it is likely the Russian re-election of President Vladimir Putin and the conflict in Ukraine may have featured in their discussions.
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Banksy is back, plus the new deep sea treasure hunting
Mystery artist confirms new London tree mural is his work
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Sunday, March 17, 2024
M25 reopens eight hours ahead of schedule
The unprecedented daytime closure had closed one of the country's busiest stretches of motorway.
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Iceland state of emergency after volcanic flare-up
Powerful lava flows began late on Saturday - but authorities say they have since diminished significantly.
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New London mural prompts Banksy speculation
Banksy documentary maker James Peak believes the work, near Finsbury Park, is by the elusive artist.
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Chris Mason: How will Welsh Labour change under Gething?
As soon as Vaughan Gething was announced as Welsh Labour's new leader, thoughts turned to the general election.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
Donald Trump's first criminal trial delayed
The hush-money trial scheduled to begin 25 March has been delayed, with a new date yet to be determined.
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Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election
Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
GPs wore bin bags for aprons during the pandemic
The Scottish Covid Inquiry hears GPs felt they did not have adequate PPE in the early days of the pandemic.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Who Is Mysuru King Yaduveer Wadiyar In BJP's 2nd List For Lok Sabha Polls
Mysuru royal scion Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar will be making his foray into electoral politics, with the BJP fielding him as its candidate from the Mysore Lok Sabha segment, replacing sitting MP Pratap Simha.
The 31-year-old US-educated Yaduveer was crowned as the titular head of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family on May 28, 2015, making him the 27th 'King' of the Wadiyar dynasty.
Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, widow of Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the last descendant of the Wadiyar dynasty, adopted Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs as they did...
Lockyer thanks 'hero' medics who saved his life
Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer calls the medics who saved his life "heroes" as he returns to Bournemouth to thank them.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Baptisms 'a ticket' for some asylum seekers - vicar
A vicar tells MPs most baptism requests he had from asylum seekers were during their appeal stage.
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'Wales felt like second-class citizens in pandemic'
Then-health minister Eluned Morgan says Welsh people felt like "second-class citizens" during Covid.
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Monday, March 11, 2024
King misses Commonwealth Day service but calls for unity
The King used his virtual address to thank the public for their support and call for Commonwealth unity.
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Vinyl records and air fryers added to inflation measure
Vinyl music sales – led by Taylor Swift's success - return to the basket of goods used to track prices.
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Sunday, March 10, 2024
"She's A Nobody": Kerala Congress Chief After Leader Questions Poll List
A woman Congress leader who voiced concern about insufficient female representation in the party's Lok Sabha candidate lineup in Kerala was called "a nobody" by state party chief K Sudhakaran on Sunday, who brusquely dismissed the issue of representation when it was brought up.
On Saturday, Congress National Spokesperson Shama Mohamed had expressed disappointment that the Congress party, which was the first to introduce the Women's Reservation Bill, fielded only one woman candidate from Kerala for the upcoming LS polls even after the legislation...
Six skiers go missing in Switzerland during tour
The Swiss Alps have seen high winds for some days, and over the last 24 hours, heavy snowfalls.
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"Served Thiruvananthapuram For 15 Years, People Know Me": Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said that he has served the people of Thiruvananthapuram for 15 years and he is "very confident" of winning the Lok Sabha seat again.
"I've served the people of Thiruvananthapuram for 15 years. They know me and have seen my service. It's not as if I've got anything to be ashamed of in my track record. I've been consistently available and attended to all the major issues," he said.
"It's always been a three-cornered fight here because I took the seat from the LDF. They had won it two times before me and then...
The outfits: Stars turn on the style for the Oscars
The fashion is as important as the films at the glittering Hollywood award ceremony.
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
The Biggest Political Gossip of the Week?
And why are some cabinet members criticising the budget?
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Friday, March 8, 2024
Rahul Gandhi's Top Aide, KC Venugopal, To Contest From Alappuzha
In a sign of the Congress's focus on the southern states, where it is perceived to be in a much stronger position than arch-rival BJP, the party has decided to field KC Venugopal from Alappuzha in Kerala despite him being a sitting Rajya Sabha MP.
Mr Venugopal, who had held the seat since 2009, had opted not to contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections because he was playing a key role in the Congress' overall strategy for all 543 constituencies. The Congress had ended up losing the seat to the CPM that year.
When he was asked why he was contesting...
Dakota Johnson, Coldplay's Chris Martin Engaged: Report
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Fifty Shades Of Grey actress Dakota Johnson are reportedly preparing to walk down the aisle after six years of dating, according to Mirror UK. As per the report, the couple got engaged but have kept details of their relationship private. Chris Martin reportedly proposed to Dakota Johnson, with blessings from his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow and their children, Apple and Moses. The couple, who have been together for several years, have often been seen enjoying holidays together. A source close to the couple revealed,...
Joshua v Ngannou - updates from heavyweight bout
Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Couple tie the knot on Paddington to Swansea train
Vince Smith and Leah Anderson met on a train and have now exchanged vows on the railway too.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Ukraine to appoint ex-army chief as UK ambassador
Valerii Zaluzhnyi was sacked as Ukraine's army chief by President Volodymyr Zelensky last month.
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Why do I pay tax on my pension? And other Budget questions
BBC experts tackle questions about what the 2024 Budget means for your finances.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Minister's claim about academic cost taxpayer £15,000
The science secretary has accepted her original comments about Professor Kate Sang were wrong.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Did the last Budget deliver growth and cheap beer?
The previous Budget was meant to help growth, investment, pubs and parents. Has it worked so far?
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"Love It": Kareena's Loud Shout Out To Kunal's Madgaon Express Trailer
The trailer of Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut Madgaon Express dropped on Tuesday and Kareena Kapoor and Soha Ali Khan cannot stop gushing over it. On Tuesday, Kareena Kapoor reshared the film's trailer on her Instagram stories and sent big love to her brother-in-law Kunal Kemmu. Reacting to the trailer, she wrote, "love it, looks so much fun." ICYDK, Kunal Kemmu is married to Saif Ali Khan's sister Soha Ali Khan. Besides Kareena, Kunal's wife Soha...
Suspected bird poisonings threaten much-loved Serbian owls
The death of hundreds of birds could harm the wider ecosystem, including a population of long-eared owls.
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Monday, March 4, 2024
How gangs came to dominate Haiti
Gang leaders have seized control of large swathes of Haiti, a country without any elected officials.
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France Makes Abortion A Constitutional Right, First Country To Do So
France on Monday enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, a world first welcomed by women's rights groups as historic and harshly criticised by anti-abortion groups.
MPs and senators overwhelmingly backed the move, by 780 votes against 72, in a special joint vote of the two houses of parliament, under the gilded ceilings of Versailles Palace, just outside Paris.
Abortion rights activists gathered in central Paris cheered and applauded as the Eiffel Tower scintillated in the background and displayed the message "MyBodyMyChoice" as the...
Transparency tool launched by BBC Verify
BBC Verify has introduced a new feature to show audiences how we know what we know.
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Murder investigation after girl, 10, dies
Officers say a 33-year-old woman has been arrested after the child was found dead by police.
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
Why Macron hopes abortion rights are a political winner
French president is to enshrine right to abortion in the constitution. Critics question his motives.
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'No option of life on benefits for young' - Labour
Liz Kendall is expected to say young people have a "responsibility" to take up jobs and training.
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Saturday, March 2, 2024
Off with his head! Prince William pours dodgy pint in pub trip
Prince William admits the drink will take about an hour to settle after his trip to a Wrexham pub.
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Friday, March 1, 2024
Revisit This Classic Michael Jackson Moment For An Instant Smile
Michael Jackson, the American singer, songwriter, and dancer, is widely regarded as one of the most iconic artists in history. His influence on the music world extends beyond mere popularity, reaching a level of global recognition and impact seldom witnessed in any artistic domain. This has rightfully earned him the title "King of Pop."
A recently resurfaced video of the legendary artist has captured the hearts of fans online. Though he passed away in 2009, his legacy and talent continue to resonate with music and dance lovers worldwide.
The video...
Boulter storms through to San Diego semis
British number one Katie Boulter storms through to her first WTA 500 semi-final with a straight sets victory over Croatia's Donna Vekic at the San Diego Open.
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Seven hostages killed in Gaza, Hamas says
The group blamed the deaths on Israeli bombardment and said a "number" of its fighters were also killed.
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