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'They threw her body into the ocean' - woman dies on boat headed for French island

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 01:21
Woman's body thrown overboard after boat abandoned by people smugglers in the Indian Ocean.

Belgium's sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 01:10
They will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance and sick days.

Belgium's sex workers get maternity leave and pensions under world-first law

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 01:10
They will be entitled to official employment contracts, health insurance and sick days.

The Papers: Labour 'heating bill hypocrisy' and Wallace whistleblower

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 01:08
Sunday's papers include an MP claiming energy costs on her second home and Gregg Wallace allegations.

Yafai puts on masterclass to beat Edwards

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:50
Olympic champion Galal Yafai puts on a masterclass to beat long-term rival Sunny Edwards and win the interim WBC flyweight title.

Five ways to persuade more people to buy electric cars

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:20
Demand for electric cars is lower than expected, the industry says. What might help to boost sales?

Five ways to persuade more people to buy electric cars

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:20
Demand for electric cars is lower than expected, the industry says. What might help to boost sales?

Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:08
Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents.

Woman searching for birth parents found dad was a friend on Facebook

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:08
Tamuna Museridze has reunited hundreds of families torn apart by a baby trafficking scandal – now she has found her own birth parents.

'The impact of defeat is massive' - what to look out for in Liverpool v Man City

Sun, 01/12/2024 - 00:01
BBC Sport previews Sunday's massive Premier League title game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield.

Football Focus

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 23:59
Mark Chapman sits down with new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim.

Can Saka get any better? - MOTD analysis

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 23:47
Match of the Day pundits Dion Dublin and Danny Murphy analyse Bukayo Saka's stellar performance against West Ham as he becomes the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach 10 assists.

Silenced and erased, Hong Kong's decade of protest is now a defiant memory

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 23:11
The BBC speaks to Hongkongers whose hopes for a freer city have withered.

Russell promoted to Qatar pole by Verstappen grid penalty

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 22:22
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is stripped of pole position for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Family 'desperate' as British couple still missing after Red Sea sinking

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 22:07
The family of a couple missing after a tourist boat sank are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones.

Kate sends emotional Christmas message of 'love, not fear'

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 22:01
The Princess of Wales writes of the need for mutual support ahead of her carol concert next week.

Fifa rejects own committee's call to compensate Qatar workers

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 19:39
Fifa publishes a long-awaited report it commissioned into the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but fails to implement its key recommendation.

'No emotion' for Farrell in winning Ireland send-off

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 19:24
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists he was able to park emotion as he signed off before his looming British and Irish Lions commitments with victory over Australia.

World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 18:28
A report found that 46% of sampled honey products had likely been bulked out with cheaper sugar syrups.

Newscast

Sat, 30/11/2024 - 17:08
And rebel forces in Syria have taken control of Aleppo

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