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Stories of horror and hunger in Sudan massacre town told to BBC

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 05:57
Massacres scar the Sudanese town of el-Geneina, now a near-empty city as the 19-month war grinds on.

'I thought kidney failure meant I'd never be a mum'

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 05:51
Tendai Chisambara gave birth despite being told she might never conceive due to kidney disease.

Backlash from councils over Rayner housing targets

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 04:24
The vast majority of councils in England and Wales believe housing targets are unrealistic, the BBC can reveal.

How a Ugandan opposition leader disappeared in Kenya and ended up in military court

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 03:58
Uganda is facing condemnation following the arrest of the veteran politician while in Kenya.

10 years on, is shared parental leave failing working families?

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 03:33
The government is reviewing the policy but campaigners say the current system is "broken".

Analysis: Biden’s pardon for son shows presidents now act differently

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 03:23
Joe Biden may be criticised for protecting his son but is likely to pay little political price.

Cyber Monday: Tips to spot a deal and not get ripped off

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 01:55
Experts tell us how to work out if a deal is a genuine bargain or could leave you out of pocket.

I've been treated like dung, says oldest Post Office victim

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 01:16
91-year-old Betty Brown says she's been offered less than a third of what she had claimed in compensation.

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 01:15
Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

From postman to world champion - the life of snooker great Griffiths

Mon, 02/12/2024 - 00:07
BBC Sport remembers the life and achievements of former world champion Terry Griffiths, who has died aged 77.

How 'excellent' Van Dijk kept Haaland & Man City quiet

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 23:45
Match of the Day pundit David Moyes analyses Virgil van Dijk's "excellent" performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield.

Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 23:35
Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed.

Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 23:35
Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died aged 77, the World Snooker Tour has confirmed.

Trump beats Hawkins to win second UK Championship crown

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:56
Judd Trump claims his second UK Championship title with a hard-fought 10-8 victory over Barry Hawkins at the Barbican in York.

Verstappen has 'lost all respect' for Russell

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:29
Max Verstappen says he has "lost all respect" for George Russell over his role in a penalty the world champion received at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Tebogo & Hassan top World Athletics Awards

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:14
Olympic champions Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan are named male and female athlete of the year at the World Athletics Awards.

Losing your mind looking at memes? The dictionary has a word for that

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:06
The term captures concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content.

Losing your mind looking at memes? The dictionary has a word for that

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:06
The term captures concerns about the impact of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content.

‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes, BBC finds

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:01
Some products described as “Italian” appear to contain Chinese tomatoes, BBC investigation suggests.

She fled Israeli bombing four times. It still found her

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 22:01
Rihab Faour's long journey to safety, from her small village in southern Lebanon, ended in the death of her young family.

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