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Teenager arrested after woman, 70, killed in 'hit-and-run' on New Year's Eve

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 12:01
A teenager has been arrested after a 70-year-old woman was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in Renfrewshire on New Year's Eve.

Myanmar frees more than 6,000 prisoners to mark anniversary

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 10:34
More than 6,000 prisoners have been released in Myanmar as part of an amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of the country's independence from Britain.

World's oldest person dies

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 10:16
The world's oldest person has died at the age of 116, Guinness World Records has said.

British woman and fiancé found dead at holiday villa

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 09:38
A British woman and her South African fiancé have been found dead at a holiday villa in Vietnam.

More than 500 animals killed in shopping centre fire

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 09:23
More than 500 animals have been killed after a fire broke out at a shopping centre.

Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 08:21
Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon.

King deeply saddened by death of British man in New Orleans attack - victim believed to be stepson of ex-royal nanny

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 06:10
The King is deeply saddened by the death of a British man - believed to be the stepson of an ex-royal nanny - who was killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.

Soldier who blew up Tesla at Trump hotel left notes saying explosion should be 'wake up call'

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 05:02
A soldier who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas left notes saying the New Year's Day explosion was a stunt to serve as a "wake-up call" for the country's ills, investigators have said.

Flat head syndrome affects up to 40% of babies - but what is it and do helmets work?

Sat, 04/01/2025 - 00:01
A specialist team in Bristol says more research is needed into flat head syndrome, a condition which is thought to affect up to 40% of babies.

Luke Littler is the youngest World Darts champion ever - how did he get here?

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 14:15
Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler swept aside darting great Michael van Gerwen last night to become the youngest World Darts champion ever.

Luke Littler could become youngest darts world champion tonight - what you need to know

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 14:15
Seventeen-year-old Luke Littler will become the youngest darts world champion of all time if he beats three-time winner Michael van Gerwen in tonight's final.

'Error in information': Neil Young to play Glastonbury after initially turning down offer

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 12:32
Neil Young has been confirmed as a headliner at this year's Glastonbury - despite saying he was dropping out due to the BBC's involvement in the festival.

Musk is 'misinformed' on UK grooming gangs, minister says

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 10:52
Elon Musk has made "misinformed" and "misjudged" comments about the government's response to grooming gangs in the UK, the health secretary has said.

Trump tells UK to 'get rid of windmills' as he warns of 'very big mistake'

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 09:33
Donald Trump has said the UK is making "a very big mistake" in its fossil fuel policy - and should "get rid of windmills".

Missing surfer believed to have been killed in shark attack

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 06:26
A surfer who went missing off the coast of South Australia is believed to have died in a shark attack, authorities have said.

Number of patients in hospital with flu in England quadruples in month

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 06:09
The number of patients in hospital with flu has quadrupled in the last month, according to new NHS England data.

'Sorry' seems to be the hardest word for New Orleans authorities

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 04:24
Did the authorities fail the victims of the New Orleans terror attack? It's barely in question, surely.

Two dead and 18 injured after plane crashes into California factory where hundreds were working

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 03:57
Two people have died and 18 were injured when a small plane crashed through the roof of a furniture factory in Southern California where at least 200 people were working.

Travel disruption and health warning as cold snap hits Britain

Fri, 03/01/2025 - 02:26
Temperatures plunged to -8C as weather warnings for snow and ice are set to remain in place over the weekend.

Sara Sharif's father attacked in prison after being jailed for murdering 10-year-old

Thu, 02/01/2025 - 23:33
Urfan Sharif, who was jailed last month for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, has been attacked in Belmarsh Prison.

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