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Could police have handled Skye shooting differently?

Finlay MacDonald was jailed on Friday for killing his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QRFydGg

Captain, keeper, three and six - Pope shows value

Ollie Pope has been England's captain, vice-captain, keeper, opener, number three and number six. His value should not be underestimated, says Stephan Shemilt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k5SZuxs

UK and Iraq strike deal to clamp down on people smuggling gangs

The agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZIwb8ju

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2N31IWS

Police given misconduct notices over girl's M5 death

Tamzin Hall, 17, died when she was struck by a car on the M5 in Somerset. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4UI2Hcm

Calling pub 'Sly Old Fox' is derogatory, claims Peta

Critics respond to PETA's suggestion The Sly Old Fox should change its name because its derogatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bp97bKa

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK's Chagos deal

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uCA6xOw

Climbing inside a Kelpie's head

Visitors will soon be given the chance to climb inside the 98ft tall structures near Falkirk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZwIJrL

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wpsVgu6

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings

The deaths of six tourists sent shock waves through the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jrWEs23

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TXjxHBy

Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient

Ethan Nwaneri is the second-youngest player to score a Premier League goal for Arsenal, behind only Cesc Fabregas - but Mikel Arteta explains why he must stay patient. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y386ayu

Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row

Wales slump to a 12th loss in a row as the Springboks end their season on high. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oQ5iKu3

Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6uJMvWm

Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level' - minister

Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bMEuXo6

Everything we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile

Russia's President Putin said the new powerful missile was used against Ukraine on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hradLPg

Recall of contraceptive pill in South Africa after packaging mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GNqLCjy

Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oESOFn4

Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iohCGIQ

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/91354Ba

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWfnVFL

'A coding Mozart': Boy, 7, gets job offer from Russian IT firm

The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart' from BBC News https://ift.tt/xc0wm2O

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0du5bQn

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles

The move is a major change in US policy after months of entreaties from Kyiv. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d734LwN

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

The first in-person meeting since 2018 will come as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qsJTEU3

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p4PAvZU

Four arrests after M62 crash during police pursuit

A man is critically ill in hospital after the collision near Huddersfield on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2shf57

Eight dead after stabbing at school in eastern China

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in the city of Wuxi, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xjgrA6D

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rz1hGe0

Welsh advert causes Celtic confusion in Glasgow

A large billboard partly in Welsh appears in Glasgow advising customers what to do in a power cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ohaJGPg

Returning Raducanu puts Britain in charge of BJK Cup tie

Emma Raducanu wins on her return from injury to give Great Britain the best possible start in their bid for a first Billie Jean King Cup title. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpNOLBD

George says England have 'evolved' since World Cup

Captain Jamie George says England have "evolved" from the side beaten by South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkFmB20

The masked headliners freshening up Download festival

Mysterious metal group Sleep Token are one of three headliners announced for Download festival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/efLUdK7

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mSbgtC8

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RAT8D2L

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UpIgfuG

Rogers called into England squad as eight pull out

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is called up to England's squad for November’s Nations League internationals after eight players withdraw through injury. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ESI27b

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSgQHL8

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order from BBC News https://ift.tt/45QPju8

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8K9OQfE

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzdQHJD

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aFkZhG

Catherine joins royals at Remembrance event

The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the Royal Family at the Festival of Remembrance in London's Royal Albert Hall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gFIcipb

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Em3ZSKX

Climate talks to open in shadow of Trump victory

Leaders heading to the annual UN climate talks have a lot of other distractions to contend with from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfj0Wt5

US authorities investigate racist text messages

The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/269CimJ

Florida now has 4 of the top 10 American cities where home prices are plummeting the most

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Nintendo Chose The Weirdest Time To Confirm Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility

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Middle Schooler's Headaches 'Passed Off as a Virus' Until His Mom Demanded a CT Scan: 'Worst Possible Result'

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A rare bee species reportedly put an end to Meta's plans for a nuclear-powered AI data center

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How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths

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Parents demand accountability after fight at Cesar Chavez High School leaves child with concussion

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Sun Blasts Strong M9.8-Class Flare CME Earth-Directed

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SC restaurant said HOA forced it to shut down. The neighbors have a different story

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