An audible sigh of relief in the Middle East
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68861607
April 20, 2024, 1:32 AM
The latest round in the longstanding, dangerous rivalry between Israel and Iran seems over for now, Lyse Doucet writes.
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Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to further action
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-68861338
April 20, 2024, 7:23 AM
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran.
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Man who set fire to himself near Trump trial dies
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68863157
April 20, 2024, 6:51 AM
Maxwell Azzarello doused himself in liquid before throwing conspiracy-theory pamphlets, police said.
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UK's largest indoor arena opens with big plans
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68761025
April 20, 2024, 4:52 AM
A new £365m venue in Manchester is backed by Harry Styles and aims to tempt major events from London.
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How Taylor Swift captured modern dating despair
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68856232
April 20, 2024, 1:01 AM
From partners who wasted our time, to comfort-eating after a breakup. We've all been there and so has Swift.
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Baby Reindeer star on 'role of a lifetime' in true crime drama
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68849404
April 20, 2024, 2:38 AM
Actress Jessica Gunning plays an obsessive and delusional stalker in Netflix's word-of-mouth hit.
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Chess master plays 58 hours straight in Times Square to beat marathon record
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68852876
April 20, 2024, 3:15 AM
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.
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Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cekl2v3124go
April 20, 2024, 7:22 AM
The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.
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An attack on women that has devastated Australia
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68852486
April 19, 2024, 4:39 PM
The stabbing rampage at a busy Sydney shopping centre has left many - particularly women - fearful.
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Met Police apologises for 'openly Jewish' comment
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68856360
April 19, 2024, 7:08 PM
Footage shows Gideon Falter being told his presence is "antagonising" near a pro-Palestine march.
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Some Wales roads to revert to 30mph after backlash
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68859568
April 19, 2024, 8:08 PM
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.
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'People love my London Marathon costume - but animals are confused'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-68805968
April 20, 2024, 3:08 AM
Runners taking part in the London Marathon have had to brave training in their fancy dress.
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How 500 from island of Newfoundland ended up on same cruise by coincidence
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68860064
April 19, 2024, 9:18 PM
The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning.
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Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68853403
April 19, 2024, 9:48 AM
After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.
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BBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68859774
April 19, 2024, 5:50 PM
Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify.
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Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68854498
April 19, 2024, 11:59 AM
Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.
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Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68855292
April 19, 2024, 4:49 PM
The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.
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Why have Israel and Iran attacked each other?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68811276
April 19, 2024, 10:10 AM
The long-running shadow war between the two countries has come into the open.
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What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68853402
April 19, 2024, 10:59 PM
There are competing claims about the scale of Friday's attack on the Isfahan region.
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Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68852522
April 19, 2024, 2:10 PM
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.
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The Papers: 'World waits on Iran' and Sunak gets tough on benefits
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-68861416
April 20, 2024, 5:15 AM
The newspapers join the world in watching and wondering how Israel and Iran will respond to each other's attacks.
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Former MPs hoping for a comeback at the next election
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68721389
April 20, 2024, 3:43 AM
A Blair-era cabinet minister and a Lib Dem who was last an MP 20 years ago are among those standing again.
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After hunt for impartiality, who are the 12 Trump jurors?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68848665
April 20, 2024, 12:25 AM
The five women and seven men make up a highly educated group who will deliberate on the case.
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From WhatsApp to Greggs - why is tech going down more?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxrz350qyy5o
April 20, 2024, 3:55 AM
Experts say tech outages do seem to be happening more often.
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The artist using African clothing to cover a grey London landmark in pink
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68846770
April 20, 2024, 1:57 AM
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
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Everything we know about Quentin Tarantino's 10th and final film
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2rp5zy0pgo
April 19, 2024, 2:26 PM
The influential director has reportedly scrapped the idea for his 10th film and gone back to the drawing board.
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Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-68849684
April 20, 2024, 4:21 AM
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10628994
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App to cut EU border queues won't be ready in time
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8vz9d8815po
April 19, 2024, 10:07 PM
An app to ease predicted queues under a new EU border system won't be ready in time, says Eurostar boss.
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BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68860562
April 19, 2024, 8:05 PM
Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
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Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68857046
April 19, 2024, 7:58 PM
Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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People avoid drinking over lack of public toilets
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68836470
April 20, 2024, 7:28 AM
Since Covid, some say a lack of toilets mean they are staying home or putting their health at risk.
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Watch: Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up green
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68862797
April 20, 2024, 3:39 AM
Rio's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue has been turned green in celebration of indigenous peoples' day.
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Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss memoir
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68853672
April 19, 2024, 4:25 PM
The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
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Squatters begin leaving Gordon Ramsay pub
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68854651
April 19, 2024, 3:53 PM
Four squatters left the pub on Friday after a court order was made to allow the owners to retake it.
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Chinese Grand Prix qualifying: Sainz crashes during second session
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/formula1/67917666
April 19, 2024, 3:42 PM
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of the sprint race and qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Verstappen beats Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint win
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/68861885
April 20, 2024, 3:43 AM
Max Verstappen fights past Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
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Man City's Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68860454
April 19, 2024, 6:34 PM
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a doubt for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday.
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Raducanu falls to Swiatek in Stuttgart quarter-finals
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68859394
April 19, 2024, 9:18 PM
Britain's Emma Raducanu falls to world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open.
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James 'one of the very best wingers'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68861374
April 19, 2024, 8:53 PM
Former Wales international and manager John Toshack says Leighton James was "one of the very best wingers British football has ever seen."
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Record-chasing Korda one shot off Chevron lead
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68861630
April 20, 2024, 6:48 AM
Record-chasing Nelly Korda is one shot off the lead after the second round of the Chevron Championship.
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The powerful story of Dave and his 25 London Marathons
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/athletics/68854764
April 20, 2024, 5:11 AM
Dave Lock is running his 25th London Marathon for the Samaritans this year, a cause that has taken on further significance for him after the death of his brother, Steven, in 2023.
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13 Times Taylor Swift Made History
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001ytqx
April 18, 2024, 11:00 AM
From dizzying records to becoming a billionaire: we're bringing up Taylor Swift's history.
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(De?) Escalation in the Middle East
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hryb07
April 19, 2024, 5:08 PM
US calls for calm between Israel and Iran
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Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-62036045
April 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.
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Childcare shortage worsens as costs rise – report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-68580918
March 19, 2024, 12:56 AM
Fewer than a third of councils in all areas have enough spaces for children under two, a charity finds.
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Can you afford to take your children on days out?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68372814
March 30, 2024, 7:24 AM
Parents and a play centre owner say they are feeling the squeeze when it comes to costs.
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Mum wishing son's life away in free childcare wait
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nklkxwp72o
April 4, 2024, 5:19 AM
Alex McGinn is waiting for her son to turn three so he qualifies for 30 hours of free childcare.
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Death of aid worker 'left massive void', friends say
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-68827480
April 20, 2024, 6:41 AM
A community is fundraising for the family of "Bristol's best friend", James Kirby, killed in Gaza.
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Closure of four rural primary schools postponed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-68857236
April 20, 2024, 6:53 AM
One of the schools has just 13 pupils – the minimum needed for a rural primary school is 105.
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Scottish Greens to vote on SNP power-sharing deal after climate target ditched
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cekl2v3124go
April 20, 2024, 7:22 AM
The Scottish Greens have called an EGM after the Scottish government ditched key climate change targets.
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Welsh ministers 'put hands up' over 20mph rule
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-68859568
April 19, 2024, 8:08 PM
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.
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