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Several hundred feared dead after Mayotte cyclone

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 04:20
A local official warns the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with entire communities devastated.

Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 02:38
The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.

Councils to be merged in major local government shake-up

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 01:57
Ministers plan to combine smaller councils across England, prompting warnings of "turmoil" over mergers.

Murder and mayhem: The story of Glasgow's deadly gang feud

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 01:53
A gangland feud which dates back more than 20 years is the focus of a new BBC Radio 5 Live true crime podcast.

Robbie Williams on why he's played by a monkey in new film

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 01:17
Better Man tells the story of Robbie Williams' life, with him portrayed by a CGI monkey.

'The school system is broken': Why more parents are home-educating their children

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:58
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

Why are more parents home-educating their children?

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:58
The BBC speaks with parents who insist the school system is "broken" as latest government estimates point to a rise in home education.

'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:14
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

Why a nation of 1.45 billion wants more children

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:10
India, the world's most populous country, is seeing a debate about having more babies.

Bronze Age massacre victims likely cannibalised

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:02
At least 37 people appear to have been butchered and likely eaten in a Bronze Age massacre in Somerset.

Christmas dinner set to cost less this year

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:02
The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.

Why 'outstanding' Diallo made the difference for Man Utd

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 00:01
Match of the Day 2 pundit Danny Murphy looks at Amad Diallo's "outstanding" performance for Manchester United and why he was the difference during their 2-1 win against Manchester City.

Southampton sack manager Martin after Spurs thrashing

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 23:38
Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham on Sunday leaves the club nine points off Premier League safety.

Southampton sack manager Martin after Spurs thrashing

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 23:38
Southampton sack manager Russell Martin after a 5-0 thrashing by Tottenham on Sunday leaves the club nine points off Premier League safety.

Diallo's derby - how Amad made the difference for Man Utd

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 23:19
MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Manchester United's match-winner Amad Diallo was the only player to have freedom and fearlessness in Sunday's Manchester derby.

Tornado hits northern California town as ice storm chills Midwest

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 22:59
A twister touched down in Scotts Valley as one person was killed during ice storms in Nebraska.

'We just need peace': BBC speaks to Syrians watching Israel's incursion

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 22:15
As Israel unveils plans to expand its Golan Heights settlements, Syrians living nearby say they want an end to conflict.

Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 21:45
The £3.6 billion takeover by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group will be announced on Monday morning, the BBC understands.

DJ Fat Tony says he was injured after being hit at gig

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 21:08
Fat Tony, real name Anthony Marnoch, performed on Friday at Lido Margate in Kent.

Six goals, 10 pens & 120 minutes of Old Firm chaos

Sun, 15/12/2024 - 20:46
Celtic find their way out of trouble to claim trophy as Rangers left to regret more what ifs, writes Tom English.

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