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Benjamin Kiplagat: Ugandan athlete stabbed to death in Kenya - reports

Benjamin Kiplagat, 34, reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics in the 3,000m steeplechase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdmO52b

Nigel Lythgoe denies abusing Paula Abdul as sexual assault lawsuit looms

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together, which Mr Lythgoe denies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JNymduT

Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed

Three men have died and another is in a life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TCXP6Al

Photographer stops time to snap butterflies and birds

Andrew Fusek Peters says he takes more than 10,000 images to get one butterfly sequence in focus. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/x5IiNJ0

Bibby Stockholm discrimination report 'published in error'

The report found housing asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset was discriminatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/h5r3tSc

Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by poisonous snake on court

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7HdDzKE

M5: E-scooter rider arrested on motorway hard shoulder

A 29-year-old man faces three charges, including being a learner driver on a motorway. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MJcLpPR

Jack Grealish: Man City footballer's Cheshire home targeted by burglars

Police were called to the Manchester City footballer's home after reports of a burglary on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YrTJd2n

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SduaK5c

Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/gsHJ3f2

Japan: Takashimaya apologises for 807 collapsed Christmas cakes

Luxury retailer Takashimaya has apologised, but how the hundreds of cakes collapsed remains unknown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lQcdbHR

Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/7G1Sjlg

James May 'wouldn't rule out' new shows with Clarkson and Hammond

The presenter says he "wouldn't rule out" new projects with his Grand Tour co-hosts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYN1OX9

US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack

The US says the "necessary and proportionate" strikes came after a drone attack on a US airbase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ksZ9CjX

Boxing Day Bibury village duck race set to go 'international'

Hundreds of tourists will gather at the River Coln to watch the race, which will be live-streamed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0xbpnWm

Tory MP Mike Freer's office hit by suspected arson attack

A fire broke out at the north London office of Mike Freer MP on Christmas Eve, police have confirmed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/MrW1gHt

Awni Eldous: The Palestinian boy who found YouTube fame after death

Awni Eldous, who ran a small gaming channel, was one of the first Palestinian children to be killed in the war. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Dgv79Cf

Second arrest after Banksy artwork removal

Second man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after road sign featuring work by street artist Banksy was removed from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZHUdaJB

British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Rqe9uX

Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and two other males were seriously injured, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/70aVjlL

Weather warnings as snow hits northern Scotland

A yellow warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen, Inverness and the north is in place until 15:00. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/e52oRlU

Banksy: Council calls in police to find Peckham art worth up to £500,000

One gallery owner has told the BBC he believes the artwork could be worth up to £500,000. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/KVJYPEG

UK travel: Congestion expected amid Christmas rush

Millions are travelling by road, rail and ferry on one of the busiest days of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WQO2XbS

Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IcUTGuD

Rail fares in England to rise by 4.9% in March

The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of disruption for passengers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/RivSEyz

Stunned Prague students mourn and no-one mentions killer

A shrine appears outside a university building for the 14 students murdered in Prague's Old Town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4nU8OD

PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18-months-old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championships by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qpy87mj

European Super League: New proposal launched for European competition

The company who backed the European Super League, A22, launches a new proposal for men's and women's European Competitions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lTzuJLP

Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FLYGTdJ

Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants 'to change the world'

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants "to change the world" after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V05YtdK

Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GpRjla5

Schools should involve parents on pupils' gender identity - guidance

Parents should usually be told if their child wants to change gender identity at school, says new guidance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xnOlGM9

Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack

Apparent details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and private company data appear online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3unzwZk

Gazans trapped in church fear being shot, says relative

Two women were killed inside the Holy Family Church by sniper fire, a top Catholic cleric says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f7ySNKj

Hot-flushes menopause drug Veoza approved in UK

Veoza, or fezolinetant, a non-hormonal daily pill, works on the brain's temperature-control centre. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JD6iwuZ

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1MxfWYl

Seven-stone turkey dog used to guard Somerset flock

Farmer employs sheepdogs between August and December to guard his 600 free range turkeys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iWgT1hS

Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XknoqRv

Samer Abu Daqqa: Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza drone strike

Samer Abu Daqqa died of wounds after a drone strike while working for Al Jazeera at a school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VdvpsiO

Nearly 300 cross English Channel in small boats on single day

The Home Office says 292 migrants crossed to the UK from France in seven boats on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2n8j9l4

Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre

Police say a man was killed and two others injured when they were struck in a Derbyshire town. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/InuiV86

Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Plt0HG5

Sam Ryder eyes up number one with You're Christmas to Me

The Eurovision star's festive single has been climbing the charts - but you might not have heard it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f1vdADe

Gaynor Lord: Police ‘can’t explain’ why Norwich mum left work early

It has been a week since the married mother-of-three's belonging were found scattered across a park. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yeDHCg3

Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/f9XtxK3

Mobo Awards: Little Simz and Stormzy dominate nominations

Central Cee, PinkPantheress, J Hus and Raye also feature heavily in the UK's premier black music awards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uvXw9od

What do we know so far about missing Norwich mum Gaynor Lord?

The married mother-of-three whose belongings were found by a river has been missing for six days. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BiAV2OM

Premier League: Man City vs Spurs referee Simon Hooper 'devastated' by late mistake, says Howard Webb

Simon Hooper "devastated" after not giving Manchester City a late advantage in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham, says refereeing chief Howard Webb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pV7aULv

Shohei Ohtani: Japanese star agrees to defer majority of Los Angeles Dodgers deal

Shohei Ohtani agrees to defer the majority of his $700m (£557m) deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple US sources including the MLB. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Q6oMplT

Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rdfxXj4

Train ticket websites warned over drip pricing

The rail regulator has written to seven third-party sites over concerns their fees are not clear enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ck7IU16

Reality TV star Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dyl0Kfr

Watch Ukraine's Zelensky having animated chat with Hungary's Orban

The Ukrainian president met the Hungarian PM at the inauguration of Argentina's new president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cyxz4pt

US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ovs1UAC

Doncaster couple bring 'joy and cheer' with Wonka décor

Michael and Paul Fenning say their home is "keeping Christmas magic alive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/n2wHhXE

'Loud rumbling sound' as earthquake hits Highlands

The event was felt just before 15:30 on Saturday in parts of the region and in the Inner Hebrides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FQSr7V6

Rwanda asylum bill is too weak to be a deterrent, says Robert Jenrick

The ex-immigration minister says the PM's bill to revive the asylum scheme "doesn't do the job". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hwEzvLC

Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/B9ARsFV

Coil fitting wait leaves woman in excruciating pain

Patients in one health board area are waiting up to nine months for a coil fitting. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/W6QPnis

Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zIuvdK9

Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed

A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/o5yQSV7

UAE extradites British trader Sanjay Shah to Denmark

The money Danish authorities are seeking to recoup over fraud charges amounts to nearly 0.5% of the country's entire GDP. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AsgtMZb

GTA 6 trailer boosts streams for Tom Petty Song

Tom Petty's b-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/V0wCI9X

Rufus Sewell, 56, engaged to actress Vivian Benitez, 26

Sewell, who played Jasper in the festive film The Holiday, has been married twice before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3NfewMD

Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness

The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SU9a1ku

British Fashion Awards 2023: The best red carpet looks in pictures

Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Gwyneth Paltrow graced the red carpet in London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dp9Q7K1

Moles: Bath nightclub where Oasis and Radiohead cut their teeth to shut

Bath's most popular music venue, Moles, says it can't continue due to the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mP4zHWA

World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ys7v6J9

Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Fzx5Mm7

Therese Coffey: Brain abscess from stress left me 'close to dying'

The Suffolk MP spent a month in hospital in 2018 and had to rebuild "aspects" of her memory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/byIw3j0

UK weather forecast: Are we set for more snow?

The BBC's Matt Taylor looks at the days ahead, as many parts of the UK are hit by icy conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/OdXM4F2

Claudia Winkleman quits BBC Radio 2 show

The Strictly Come Dancing host tells listeners she wants to spend more time with her daughter. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/36DIiXO

Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes

Forty-five out of 46 Legia Warsaw fans are due before a special magistrates' court, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ezqchir

Pope Francis calls for end to fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai

In a message to the summit in Dubai, the Pope urges the world to move away from coal, oil and gas. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/rB4MZqh

Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?

Train drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ETP3C6a

Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HF5acm4