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'No hearse' for Navalny as family prepares funeral

Alexei Navalny's team say undertakers have been warned not to provide a vehicle to carry his body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wB2DKcV

MP Julian Knight will face no criminal charges

The former Conservative strongly denied allegations of sexual assault made against him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9hEup8I

Moon lander pictured on its side with snapped leg

The Odysseus robot broke a leg on touchdown but continues to stream data back to Earth from BBC News https://ift.tt/rKkGdOS

Prison inmates moved over radon gas levels

The Prison Service says "higher-than-normal" levels of the radioactive gas were found at the site. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WAGqOey

Buckingham Palace announces death of Thomas Kingston

The husband of Prince Michael of Kent's daughter has died at the age of 45, says a palace statement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KvgCAUX

Top US court reviews social media free speech case

Supreme Court justices seem torn as they weigh laws which may limit tech giants' right to police posts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/INO2s9v

Compensation for Post Office victims to be sped up

Legislation aimed at clearing wrongly convicted sub-postmasters is also expected to be brought forward. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgXq0CF

Former NI and Saints defender Nicholl dies at 77

Former Northern Ireland, Southampton and Aston Villa defender Chris Nicholl passes away at the age of 77. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eyqCVr5

Four women and a girl killed in Vienna in 24 hours

The victims were killed in separate, unrelated incidents in the Austrian capital on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s0BgUYm

Former England and QPR forward Bowles dies aged 75

Former England and Queens Park Rangers forward Stan Bowles dies aged 75. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ELng97x

Two years into Russia's invasion, exhausted Ukrainians refuse to give up

Ukrainians may be fatigued by the war, but they still see it as a fight for survival. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9fRYwEn

MP's racially aggravated offence conviction quashed

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart was originally convicted after telling an activist to "go back to Bahrain". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6U8WT4a

Four people rescued from sinking fishing boat

When the lifeboat arrived, they discovered two members of the crew clinging onto a life-raft. from BBC News /news/uk-scotland-68376586

BBC weather reporter reacts after viral slip-up

Millions saw Kawser Quamer inadvertently reveal a surprise party for her niece on TV. from BBC News /news/uk-england-manchester-68370933

Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pdhIxGT

Cordon around unexploded WW2 bomb to be extended

Police say those who are going to be affected by the widening of the cordon will be notified. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GZ639nQ

Cordon around unexploded WW2 bomb to be extended

The cordon around the device in Plymouth is set to be expanded on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BiSOxEz

Suspected WW2 explosive device found in garden

People have been evacuated from houses on a residential street after the discovery in Devon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGVu4Ln

Kookaburra spotted living in Suffolk countryside

The bird native to Australia appears to have "made itself quite at home" here, a wildlife trust says. from BBC News /news/uk-england-suffolk-68345409

Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3gWtKrG

Powerball: US man sues lottery after being told $340m win is error

"I know the justice system will prevail," he says - but the lottery claims to have posted his numbers in error. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Vzry4QS

Swansea: Mum gives birth in traffic jam on way to hospital

Freya delivered her 9lbs 8oz son with no pain relief while her mum drove her to hospital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cZpFm5r

Cape Town smell blamed on cattle ship docked in South African city

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bmB0ywU

Online campaign seeks Easter Island statue's return from British Museum

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wNR6rPi

Baftas 2024: Hollywood stars light up red carpet

Hollywood stars join the Prince of Wales at the 77th British Academy Film Awards, in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2b7UCTs

Luton's Taylor Swift moment? Harry Styles pops up in Kenilworth Road crowd

Fans joke that the star's appearance is the UK version of Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nFLChgr

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving everyone wrong

Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QO692Dh

The Masked Singer: Did Bigfoot, Cricket or Piranha win?

The final identities have been revealed as the ITV reality singing show comes to an end. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/atdsfj9

UN: Asylum seekers report assault and self-harm on remote UK island

A group of 61 held in a camp on Diego Garcia tell UN inspectors of sexual assaults, rat bites and self-harm. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Tjz21lE

Ukraine war: Is Russia about to win another victory?

With Russia on the verge of taking Avdiivka, the Ukrainians have tough choices to make. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bC7l6t5

Paul McCartney reunited with guitar stolen 51 years ago

The Beatle said he was "incredibly grateful" to be reunited with his bass guitar stolen in 1972. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JTwL6Xc

Christian Horner: Red Bull team boss says allegations are 'distraction'

Christian Horner says allegations against him are a "distraction" and it is "business as normal" as his Red Bull team prepare for the season ahead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1HEAIxN

Donald Trump's first criminal trial set to begin next month

A New York judge refused to dismiss the hush money case against the former president and set the trial for 25 March. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/E73zHZW

Dramatic moment off-duty police team charge at knifeman in London

The officers were socialising in a bar nearby when they intervened. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cI2jSG1

Soho Theatre bans comedian Paul Currie after Jewish audience members felt 'unsafe'

The theatre says Mr Currie "aggressively demanded" Jewish members leave his Saturday night show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zKjAnc4

NHS apologises after hospital doctor took own life

The head of medical training for NHS England says she is sorry over mistakes that were made. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3QzKOm8

Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad

The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ed4ONsL

Hammersmith Bridge: West Ham fan boat crash caused £100k of damage

A boat carrying West Ham fans crashed into the bridge adding to the mounting costs of its restoration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WK3gDBI

Biden says Israel needs civilian safety plan in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Hab5FRY

Farnham penguin finds 'guide bird' in one of her friends

Partially-sighted Squid the penguin, who developed cataracts as a chick, now has a guide to help. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h7sF6Ld

Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ncz3Nxg

Rochdale: Four boys aged 12-14 arrested on suspicion of rape

The boys, aged 12, 13, 14, and 14, remain in police custody after being arrested in Rochdale. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JlXuiVh

In pictures: Welcoming the Lunar New Year

A billion people in countries around the world - mostly in Asia - greet the Year of the Dragon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/42WjeB5

Boyzone 'excited' about Chorley FC talks

Members of the ex-boyband want to be the club's "new adopted sons", as talks continue to promote it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MxGvD9E

Six Nations 2024: England 16-14 Wales - hosts fight back to edge to victory

England overturn another half-time deficit in the Six Nations to edge past a youthful and spirited Wales side at Twickenham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oiVQxfP

Christian Horner: Hearing into Red Bull team boss ends without resolution

The hearing into charges of inappropriate and controlling behaviour against Red Bull team boss Christian Horner finishes without resolution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TyUqa6I

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu orders military to plan evacuations from Rafah

The Israeli PM's order comes after the US warned against an unplanned invasion of the Gazan city. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DE6PSGV

Christian Horner allegations: 'Red Bull team future in spotlight before Friday's hearing'

The future of the Red Bull F1 team is in the spotlight as their boss Christian Horner faces an internal hearing on Friday into a complaint of inappropriate behaviour. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CteOg8h

Where can people turn for help with 'digital addiction'?

The BBC speaks to three people in a 12-step programme for "digital addiction". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rWYt7oD

Row erupts over cost of Labour's home insulation plan

The government claims the scheme could cost £15bn a year but Labour calls the figure "bogus". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l2c8Bo6

Gary Lineker on avoiding 'increasingly toxic' social media platform X

The presenter says changes to the design of X/Twitter means he now sees the "vitriolic side" more often. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d4zjmOE

Buckingham Palace statement in full

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles is being treated for a form of cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tVIWioT

Watch BBC News read Palace statement as King's cancer diagnosis announced

Buckingham Palace has announced that the King is being treated for cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HkU5gs2

Flooding risk for Scotland as heavy rain expected

A yellow weather warning has come into force for parts of the country and will last until 21:00 on Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1OdRKQf

World Cup 2026: MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to host World Cup final on 19 July

The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup final on 19 July, while the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City will stage the opening group game on 11 June. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JOsM8AR

Measles: Urgent Wales call on MMR vaccine for children

Health boards in Wales are asked to target pupils in every school to boost immunisation levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/juBgQL4

Bristol stabbings: Teenager charged with murder of two boys

A 17-year-old boy is due before magistrates over the deaths of Mason Rist and Max Dixon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FWX0sUj

Woman stuck on mountain scattering dad's ashes rescued

Kitty Harrison felt "proper doom" while precariously perched on a ledge on a notorious mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h0vSFU1

Six Nations 2024: Wales 26-27 Scotland - Scots survive stunning comeback

Scotland resist a stunning Wales comeback to hang on for a first victory in Cardiff in 22 years in a Six Nations spectacular. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QzhIqv8

Chile wildfires: Nineteen killed as homes destroyed

More than two hundred residents have been reported missing in the coastal tourist city of Viña del Mar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/nB4gk9i

Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead and wife kidnapped

Gunmen stormed the palace of traditional ruler Segun Aremu amid concern about a wave of abductions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/wFdUkTj

Jonnie Irwin: Escape to the Country and A Place in the Sun host dies aged 50

The TV host was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020 after the disease had spread from his lungs. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6P4LDfV

Clapham attack: Police release image of suspect with 'significant injuries'

Abdul Shakoor Ezedi was last seen in north London, and police warn the public not to approach him. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XPkCg8L

Bristol stabbings: Four more charged over teenagers' deaths

Two boys, aged 15 and 16, are charged with murder, and two men are charged with assisting an offender. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/An7Mu2I

Stormont's coming back - what happens next?

The timeline on how an executive will be formed with a Sinn Féin first minister for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ky1rZNQ