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Heathrow: Child among those treated after pepper spray used in suitcase robbery
A three-year-old girl was among those treated for injuries after men allegedly used what police believe was pepper spray during a suitcase…
Susan Darwin
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Offaly: Murder inquiry launched after child and woman die in fire
Gardaí (Irish police) have launched a murder investigation after a four-year-old boy and a 60-year-old woman died in a fire in County…
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New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
Russia has welcomed Donald Trump's new US National Security Strategy, calling it "largely consistent" with Moscow's vision. The 33-page…
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Lando Norris wins F1 drivers' title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix won by Max Verstappen
McLaren's Lando Norris won his first Formula 1 drivers' championship by finishing third in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The…
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Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, has died at the age of 73. He died on Saturday at his home in…
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The Ashes 2025: 'England in battle to avoid worst Australia tour in modern times'
In the cold light of day, it can be argued England beat the teams they should have beaten anyway. The Gabba is an eighth defeat in…
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The Ashes: England 'trained too much' says Brendon McCullum as Ben Stokes questions mentality
Stokes said he would have conversations with his players and believes they can come from 2-0 behind to win for the first time in an Ashes…
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Benin coup announced: Soldiers say they have ousted President Talon from power
Paul Njie,BBC Africaand Lucy Fleming Soldiers in the West African nation of Benin have announced on national TV that they have ousted…
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Housing market shift: Zillow’s updated ratings show the power balance in 250-plus metros
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Zillow economists use…
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How do you turn a baseball infield into a tennis court? It’s as complicated as it sounds
Tennis is experiencing a resurgence, with almost 26 million people playing in the U.S. alone. That number has been on an upward trajectory…
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Black Friday was a big winner for live-shopping apps
This year’s busiest shopping day was a boon for live-shopping apps. Even at a time of inflation and economic uncertainty, Americans were…
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Ashes second Test: Australia and England player ratings
Ben Duckett - 2 Got a first-baller, which can happen to anyone, and unlucky to get the grubber from Scott Boland in the second innings.…
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From ‘AI slop’ to ‘rage bait’: 2025’s words of the year represent digital disillusionment
Which terms best represent 2025? Every year, editors for publications ranging from the Oxford English Dictionary to the Macquarie…
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I analyzed thousands of TED Talks. Talking with hand gestures makes you look more competent
When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they’re saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent, and persuasive.…
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Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Police say they did not mean to imply Jewish community supported fan ban
A West Midlands Police chief did not mean to imply that members of the Jewish community had agreed with the exclusion of Maccabi Tel Aviv…
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How to speak with authority
A meeting drags on. People are talking, but no one is saying the thing that needs to be said. Direction is unclear, the energy dips, and…
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The Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes leads England's fight on day four against Australia
England finally demonstrated they can alter their approach by batting through the first session on day four of the second Ashes Test,…
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Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work
Young people on benefits will be offered job opportunities in industries such as construction and hospitality in a bid to tackle rising…
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Fire at popular India nightclub kills 23, Goa officials say
At least 23 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in the coastal region of Goa, India, local officials say. The…
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Newspaper headlines: Starmer to 'fight on' and 'Dad's plea to Meghan'
1 hour ago Share Save Share Save Sign up for our morning newsletter and get BBC News in your inbox. Related Internet Links Daily Express…
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LegCo: Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire
Hongkongers are voting in an election seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire that angered some in the city. The…
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Ketamine Queen: How Jasveen Sangha spiralled before Matthew Perry death
She was a woman who appeared to have it all: a privileged upbringing, a good education and a wide circle of friends. But Jasveen Sangha…
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Wham-ageddon: Can a new song really become Christmas number one?
Mark SavageMusic correspondent It's Christmas time and there's a genuine reason to feel afraid. For the next few weeks, it'll be…
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How solar storms that cause the Northern Lights have the power to wreak havoc on Earth
Much of the planning for a severe space weather is based on the Carrington Event of 1859, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded…