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NHS maternity care: What are the problems at the heart of its failures?
Michael Buchanan Social Affairs Correspondent By the entrance to Furness General Hospital in Barrow-in-Furness sits a sculpture of a moon…
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John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'
Ian Youngs Culture reporter John Cooper Clarke is about to become the first poet to headline a UK arena, and is responsible for the lyrics…
Culture
Nations League: Spain, France, Germany and Portugal progress on epic night
So penalties would be needed to determine the final two sides that would progress to the semi-finals. In Spain, Dutch forward Noa Lang and…
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A deal in the desert? US and Ukraine meet ahead of Russia ceasefire talks
US negotiators are holding talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh with their Ukrainian counterparts and separately with the Russians on Monday.…
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Miami Open: Novak Djokovic battles past Camilo Ugo Carabelli to reach last 16
Novak Djokovic is through to the last 16 of the Miami Open after a 6-1 7-6 (7-1) win over a spirited Camilo Ugo Carabelli. The Serb,…
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Scotland 0-3 Greece: 'A return to the worst of times under Clarke'
Clarke has shown a fantastic capacity to recover from setbacks and there's reason to believe in his ability to do the same again now, but…
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Esther Ghey says social media firms won't put lives before profit
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey said she does not believe social media companies would put "lives before profit". Esther Ghey…
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Princess Beatrice describes daughter's premature birth as 'humbling'
Princess Beatrice has described the premature birth of her daughter as "humbling". Her daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose was born several…
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Million Dollar Secret, and The Sims' rival InZoi: What’s coming up this week
This week, Million Dollar Secret hits our screens - it's being dubbed Netflix's answer to The Traitors. But that's not all the week has in…
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WSL: Manchester City 1-2 Chelsea - highlights
Erin Cuthbert's injury-time header seals a 2-1 comeback win for Chelsea in their third of four matches in a row against Manchester City,…
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WSL: Jess Park's goal ruled out for Manchester City against Chelsea
Manchester City's Jess Park is denied a goal to double her side's lead as the referee blows for a foul in the build up by Chelsea's Millie…
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Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford know what is expected - Thomas Tuchel
England manager Thomas Tuchel praises Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden's effort and application but says he has spoken to the pair about…
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World Indoor Athletics - Nanjing: Bahamas' Devynne Charlton retains 60m hurdle world title in photo finish
Bahamas' Devynne Charlton runs a season best 7.72 seconds to retain her 60m hurdle world title, despite a tight photo finish, at the World…
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More than 50,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry has…
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Glasgow tower blocks demolished by controlled explosions
Three 1960s tower blocks in Glasgow have been brought crashing down in seconds by demolition experts, changing the skyline of northern…
Culture
Chinese Grand Prix: Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton faces potential potential disqualification for a technical infringement
Lewis Hamilton faces potential disqualification from the Chinese Grand Prix for a technical infringement on his Ferrari. One of the skid…
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Air strike kills senior Hamas official in Gaza
An Israeli air strike on the southern city of Khan Younis in Gaza has killed top Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel, a Hamas…
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Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital on Sunday
Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Sunday and will need at least two months of rest at the Vatican, doctors…
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff dismisses Starmer plan for Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer's plan for an international force to support a ceasefire in Ukraine has been dismissed as "a posture and a pose" by…
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Pet owners in 'shock' after dogs seized for XL bully checks
Two dog owners whose pets were confiscated by police checking for banned breeds have criticised the process around them being taken away.…
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Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15%
The government is to tell the Civil Service it must make savings of more than £2bn a year from its administrative costs by the end of the…
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Nigeria's IJGBs: Are those abroad widening the class divide back home?
Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Scenes playing out in Nigeria during holiday periods could be in a movie: emotional reunions at airport…
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Fear and anger as 'battle for the soul of Romanian democracy' looms
Sarah Rainsford Eastern Europe correspondent Reporting from Poeni, Romania The Romanian village of Poeni has a couple of shops, a kebab…