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BBC stories as at 22:35 23 Nov 2024
- Watch: Snowy Saturday as Storm Bert sweeps the UK
[8 hours old]: Parts of the UK are blanketed in snow, as the storm causes travel disruption and power cuts.
- Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert
[5 hours old]: Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.
. Two detained over Gatwick Airport 'suspect package'
[26 hours old]: An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed after a suspected prohibited item was found.
. Spain fines budget airlines including Ryanair €179m
[29 hours old]: The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".
. Liverpool Street remains busiest station in UK
[59 hours old]: The increased use of the Elizabeth line has led to a rise in people using the station, data shows.
. Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
[214 hours old]: Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
and in other news ...
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No 'red lines' in Ukraine support, French foreign minister tells BBC [7 hours old]: Jean-Noël Barrot speaks to Laura Kuenssberg after a week of escalation in Ukraine.
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Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK [1 hours old]: Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.
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Your pictures of Storm Bert from around the UK [5 hours old]: There's widespread disruption across the country as severe weather hits large areas.
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'Are we not humans?': Anger in Beirut as massive Israeli strike kills 20 [2 hours old]: The death toll from the strike on a multi-storey building in central Beirut's Basta district is expected to rise.
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Murray to coach Djokovic at Australian Open [6 hours old]: Andy Murray will coach his long-time former rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2025.
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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar after backlash [5 hours old]: The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?
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Mystery drones seen over three US air bases in UK [1 hours old]: The United States Air Force says it is unclear if the "small unmanned aerial systems" were hostile.
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UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations [3 hours old]: The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.
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Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue [9 hours old]: Medics made the "life or death" decision with the tourist after multiple attempts to free him from rapids failed.
* Israel investigates as Hamas says female hostage killed [0 hours old]: The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died.
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A week of massive changes in Ukraine war - and why they all matter [15 hours old]: Russia made its loudest threat yet of nuclear war, as Western powers bolstered Ukraine's arsenal.
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Murder arrest after man shot dead in Birmingham [10 hours old]: Police say a man in his 20s was found in a car and pronounced dead at the scene.
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Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest [4 hours old]: More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday.
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Irish justice minister praises 'bravery' of woman in Conor McGregor rape case [4 hours old]: Justice Minister Helen McEntee said Nikita Hand had shown "there is light at the end of the tunnel".
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John the cat gets stuck in drainpipe [8 hours old]: John the female cat became wedged inside a garage and had to be rescued by firefighters.
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The Assisted Dying Debate: Ex-PM Gordon Brown Intervenes [6 hours old]: And, could French missiles also now be fired into Russian territory?
* Match of the Day [-1 hours old]: Highlights of the day’s seven Premier League games, including Manchester City v Tottenham.
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Dominant Springboks inflict 12th Wales loss in row [3 hours old]: Wales slump to a record 12th consecutive defeat as South Africa end their season on a high with a 45-12 victory at the Principality Stadium.
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Why 'extra special' Nwaneri has to remain patient [2 hours old]: 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.
* Kane scores hat-trick to break Bundesliga record [1 hours old]: Watch highlights as Harry Kane scores a hat-trick for Bayern Munich during their 3-0 win over Augsburg to become the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga.
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Flood fears as Storm Bert heads into second day [3 hours old]: Scotland is bracing for a second day of disruption with high winds and localised flooding forecast.
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Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts [5 hours old]: Ten people were rescued after a landslide near Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon.
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'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says Jaguar [5 hours old]: The iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?
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Sisters build global beauty brand from a garage [15 hours old]: Sophie and Hannah Pycroft's business has sold more than two million make-up brushes and accessories.
and in other older news ...
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A toxic staffing row is splitting the NHS [22 hours old]: A toxic row has engulfed the NHS, say ministers. So why have doctors turned on physician associates?
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China's huge sinkholes reveal hidden treasures as viral videos draw tourists [21 hours old]: These caves were unexplored for thousands of years, protected by swirling mists and terrifying tales.
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Free shots and beer buckets in party town at centre of suspected methanol deaths [22 hours old]: Six foreign tourists have died after apparently drinking contaminated alcohol in a remote Laos party town.
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Will Rachel Reeves' difficult week cause her lasting damage? [22 hours old]: BBC's Ben Wright looks at the impact of a tricky week of scrutiny for the chancellor.
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Lava, letters and a loch: Photos of the week [22 hours old]: A selection of news photographs from around the world.
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I am going to be proud one day, says teen after struggle with mental health system [22 hours old]: Teenager Mia has struggled to get the support she needs and feels the help she now has "came far too late".
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'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees [22 hours old]: Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.
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BBC News app [2291 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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Kate Nash says her OnlyFans will earn more than her tour [28 hours old]: The singer is selling photos of her bottom on the platform because "touring makes losses not profits".
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How serious are Putin's nuclear threats? [118 hours old]: Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace
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'Scammers sent courier to steal £4,000' [24 hours old]: A fraud victim tells the BBC how she used a helpline to stop scammers stealing more of her money.
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People told to shop around as energy bills rise [35 hours old]: Someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of energy will pay £21 more a year from January.
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Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops [22 hours old]: Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.
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Shop sales fall in October as Budget fears hit spending [36 hours old]: Sales volumes fell by more than expected in October with clothing stores having a "notably poor" month.
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Gary Gensler to leave role as SEC chairman [41 hours old]: Donald Trump revealed plans to sack Mr Gensler on "day one" of his new administration.
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How family firms could be affected by Budget tax rises [64 hours old]: Farmers have dominated the debate over changes to inheritance tax – but the issue is much wider than that.
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Temu owner's shares slump as China slowdown hits sales [42 hours old]: US-listed shares of the e-commerce giant fell nearly 11% on Thursday following the announcement.
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Leasehold reforms set out amid concerns over delays [51 hours old]: Campaigners say the overhaul is welcome but will not come fast enough to help existing leaseholds.
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Self-made Indian billionaire faces biggest test after US fraud charges [45 hours old]: The charges could jeopardise the ambitions of one of the world’s richest men, both at home and abroad.
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Charged £720 to have a key cut - soaring bills drive leaseholders to breaking point [46 hours old]: A BBC News investigation reveals multiple complaints about charges imposed by a major freeholder.
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Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing [58 hours old]: Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.
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Thames, Yorkshire and Welsh Water blocked from using customer money for bonuses [57 hours old]: The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
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Sell Chrome to end search monopoly, Google told [60 hours old]: The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.
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Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform [59 hours old]: Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.
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Thousands of PayPal customers report brief outage [57 hours old]: The online payment company says a brief technical issue has now been resolved.
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US charges Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with fraud [59 hours old]: The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".
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Car finance mis-selling complaints face year's delay [60 hours old]: Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.
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More tenants could be excluded from Right to Buy [78 hours old]: The government wants to address the loss of social housing, but critics say more action is needed.
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Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud [67 hours old]: Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
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Four things the latest inflation figures tell us [81 hours old]: The inflation rate has risen, putting pressure on people's finances and casting doubt on interest rate cuts.
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The superpowers of coatings make possible the impossible [46 hours old]: Hi-tech coatings make all sorts of high performance engineering, like jet engines, possible.
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Is nuclear power gaining new energy? [70 hours old]: Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
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Chocolate makers stoke boom for Indian cocoa beans [118 hours old]: India produces only a tiny fraction of the world's cocoa beans, but that could be changing.
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Why Canada could become the next nuclear energy 'superpower' [238 hours old]: With its rich resources, uranium mining companies want Canada to play a key role in fuelling nuclear reactors worldwide.
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An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult? [286 hours old]: It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.
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'I was moderating hundreds of horrific and traumatising videos' [310 hours old]: The BBC speaks to social media moderators, whose job it is to find and remove distressing and illegal content.
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Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off? [350 hours old]: They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?
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Up close with the 300 tonne driverless trucks [382 hours old]: Big mining firms are switching to driverless trucks and other autonomous equipment.
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Moldova cleans up its act to attract foreign businesses [406 hours old]: Deputy PM admits former Soviet state was until recently a 'highly corrupt country' - but insists things are changing fast.
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Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact [454 hours old]: Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
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The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres [478 hours old]: A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.
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The house paints that promise much more than colour [550 hours old]: Paints now promise to make your house cooler, warmer, or simply peel off.