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Barry Robson: Aberdeen sack manager saying eighth place is 'unacceptable'

Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QbzhVcj

Train strike hits Northern and Transpennine Express services

Train firms Northern and TransPennine Express say no services will run on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/F1UeJLY

Captain Tom: Scaffolders arrive ahead of spa demolition

Workmen arrive at the fundraiser's daughter's home ahead of a deadline to knock the spa down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XQ8GAwL

Jam Master Jay: Run-DMC star shot by godson after drug deal dispute, court told

Two men go on trial accused of murdering Dun-DMC DJ Jam Master Jay more than two decades ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uRgCyHx

Israel West Bank hospital raid kills three militants

CCTV captures undercover forces disguised as medics and nurses in the hospital with weapons raised. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1WoUGQa

Intruder with crossbow shot dead by police in London

The man was shot by police after forcing his way inside the property in south London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bWXN8y2

Nicki Minaj tops Wireless festival line-up with 21 Savage and Doja Cat

Doja Cat, Ice Spice, Asake and Tyla will also be on the line-up at the event in Finsbury Park, London. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/byfYgGE

Watch: Martin Lewis or Carol Vorderman - voters' ideas for PM

A panel of Labour voters, Tory voters and the undecided say who they think would make a good prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aIAvR0g

Mona Lisa: Protesters throw soup at da Vinci painting

The 16th Century painting by Leonardo da Vinci sits behind protective glass at the Louvre in Paris. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/zjqnuSM

Kenya femicide: Hundreds protest at violence against women

Gruesome killings and rising violence prompt hundreds to join protests in cities across the country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N4eI7q

Huge push for Gaza aid - but little hope for those suffering

There's a chasm between what Gaza needs and what it's receiving, writes Quentin Sommerville. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/chz2sWD

Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored top IQ

Rory Bidwell Rory has joined the ranks of Mensa but says he would prefer a career in football. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/lWbpPVg

Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne

Aryna Sabalenka underlines why she has been considered the Australian Open favourite by overpowering Zheng Qinwen to retain the women's title. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/L4IKZ03

Jennifer Lopez plans to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico

The news comes hot on the heels of the box office success of another Mattel character, Barbie. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZVwX5Gc

Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is to step down from the role at the end of the season, saying he is "running out of energy". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/6M8YVx2

King Charles in hospital for prostate treatment

The King has been admitted to a London hospital for a prostate procedure, says Buckingham Palace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/aYVh3pj

Madonna 'vigorously' defends late concert start lawsuit bought by fans

Two fans are suing the pop star after her New York show started more than two hours late. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Far2Vf5

Mongolia: Six dead after liquified natural gas tanker crashes

Hundreds of firefighters battled the massive blaze following a car crash in Mongolia's capital. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/98JABI5

Watch: Grace O'Malley-Kumar's family share grief

The parents and brother of the 19-year-old student stabbed to death in Nottingham in June speak to the BBC. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yskAVrD

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park: Live outside the sweary parrots' enclosure

The birds would be "taken off air" if viewers could hear what they were saying, says the park CEO. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/83lSCdH

Nottingham attacks: Court accepts triple killer’s guilty plea

Valdo Calocane admits manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the stabbings in Nottingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q3Ydaf5

Nikki Haley finally gets her solo showdown with Trump

But her showdown with Mr Trump in New Hampshire on Tuesday may not turn out exactly as she hoped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XUjPFfd

Laurie Johnson: The Avengers theme composer dies

The veteran composer, who was 96, provided some of Britain's best loved TV themes and film music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/hjOgQZK

California: Rockslide blocking road cleared with explosives

Video shared by Placer County shows a road completely blocked by boulders, that are then blasted into small pieces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pG4vDIF

Timket: Ethiopians leap into pool during holy festival

The Ethiopian Orthodox Christian celebration took place despite violent outbursts in Amhara region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3NoVeGb

Wakefield: Woman, 27, who died falling from van named

Leah Senior was seen falling from the van in Wakefield on Wednesday night, police said. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oYBunkX

Ministers admit losing track of 5,600 asylum claimants

The Home Office is urgently trying to re-establish contact with the asylum seekers, ministers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AYWN16e

Stormont crisis: DUP to meet to decide on power-sharing move

Party officers will meet on Friday as the DUP faces pressure to end the 23-month impasse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/G1UQJjt

Eastbourne woman has professional snooker lesson for 101st birthday

Avid snooker fan Margaret Cope says she is "amazed" by the surprise lesson from Mark Davis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/felBAL2

Queen Mary's Dolls' House treasures on show at Windsor Castle

A scale replica of the Crown Jewels and a fully-strung piano can be seen at the castle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/t1YElAU

Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system

Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xUjcWLe

Rishi Sunak's five promises: What progress has he made?

The prime minister said five priorities should be used to hold his government to account. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FPG45a9

Golriz Ghahraman: New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations

Golriz Ghahraman says stress at work led her to act in ways that have let a lot of people down. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bM63pCN

Emmy Awards 2024: Who won what this year?

The 75th Emmy Awards saw Succession win big and a touching tribute to the late Friends star, Matthew Perry. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1fHN7Me

Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu beats Shelby Rogers in Melbourne

Emma Raducanu marks her Grand Slam comeback in style with a straight-set win over Shelby Rogers in the Australian Open first round. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0uZyMVP

Caroline Glachan: How a four-year-old boy helped solve 1996 murder

Archie Wilson witnessed the fatal attack on Caroline Glachan on the banks of the River Leven in Renton. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/80TKNCs

Germany’s far right seek revolution in farmers' protests

As farmers blockade roads over subsidy cuts, neo-Nazi or monarchist groups are turning up at rallies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QVYbD7y

Artur Beterbiev v Callum Smith: World champion dominates Briton in seventh-round stoppage

Briton Callum Smith's bid to become a two-weight world champion is ended by Artur Beterbiev in Quebec. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/q8JKUSl

Queen Elizabeth died peacefully and without pain, memo says

A new biography of the King says he was picking mushrooms when he was told of his mother's death. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Nvo3szQ

Alan Cumming: I feel like Bond villain in US Traitors

The Scottish actor hosts the American show as an over-the-top character with an eccentric accent. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Z2lMVBL

Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0XWqV4f

Jan Latham-Koenig: Music conductor charged with child sex offence

Jan Latham-Koenig was arrested at London's Victoria train station on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UnhrbOp

Government defends £27,000 wine spend during Covid

The alcohol, stored in a basement in central London, is provided to government guests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/41lw5Ev

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2c4nrvP

Rennie Mackintosh tea rooms saved for the nation

The architect's last surviving original tearoom was restored five years ago but has struggled financially. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LnhKeXp

Wimbledon: Electric double-decker bus catches fire during rush hour

Police declared a critical incident after the electric bus caught fire in Wimbledon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Ef7b2Wm

Calvin Klein: Ad with FKA twigs banned for objectifying women

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the ad was "irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2c3PonA

Rapper Skepta removes artwork after Holocaust criticism

The UK rap star apologises after the cover for his forthcoming single Gas Me Up was deemed offensive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DnEdwbZ

Macron picks Attal, 34, as France's youngest PM

Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SV3sm9x

Radu Dragusin: Tottenham close to deal for Genoa defender

Tottenham are close to agreeing a deal for Genoa defender Radu Dragusin for a fee of about £21.5m plus add-ons. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CdPbvKx

Birmingham appoint Mowbray to replace Rooney

Birmingham City name Tony Mowbray as their new first team manager, six days after sacking Wayne Rooney. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/druZfJC

Starmer worries about toll of election on his children

The Labour leader calls for a general election as soon as possible, adding that he wanted the fight. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mA1Fj4H

Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LRUfotj

Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/l3ymcD8

Israel-Gaza war: The huge challenges facing Israel's 'day after' plan

Paul Adams examines the Gaza proposal - which is little more than a series of bullet points. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FkdU1B5

Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

The US singer says he had surgery after being diagnosed last year as he takes a break from touring. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ADh43TF

Resigning ex-minister Chris Skidmore wrong on climate, says Jeremy Hunt

The chancellor "profoundly" disagrees with Chris Skidmore who quit over government energy plans. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BxyQiXk

Postcode check: How the NHS is coping in your area

As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DT8rs4x

Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/egwc5AB

Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game to shut down

The app was a surprising success upon its 2014 release, but the star has announced its time is up. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HpWDGxo

Swedish snow chaos leaves 1,000 vehicles trapped on main E22 road

The army is called in to help drivers in southern Sweden amid a big freeze across the Nordic countries. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/WIz4hGC

Travel insurance warning after family hit with £100k bill

Katya Katalinic's insurance was invalidated when it was deemed she started her trip outside the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZmoLdIn

How Storm Henk and other UK storms get their names

The UK's latest storm is named by a visitor to the Dutch forecaster's headquarters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/xzaPRES

Nigel Lythgoe sued again over alleged sexual abuse - US media

The allegations from two All American Girl contestants follow claims of assault by singer Paula Abdul. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/VTK2IdA

Maddi Neale-Shankster: Thai balcony fall survivor vows to walk again

Maddi Neale-Shankster was left paralysed - but says she is determined to stay positive. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GPz8XkB

Aldi and Lidl hail Christmas boost from bargain hunters

The discount supermarkets say they were helped by shoppers looking to cut the cost of celebrations. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IePhTs0

King and Queen at Sandringham church for New Year’s Eve service

Charles and Camilla wave at onlookers as they visit St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/YoJuvPO

The Birmingham child who paved the way for the heel prick test

Sheila Jones, who had Phenylketonuria (PKU), was treated by pioneering doctors 70 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/FfuoNpS

Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK

Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/vOQj6sU