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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT
England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:23:53 GMT
US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'
The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:34:28 GMT
Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:16:26 GMT
Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid
More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were taken.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:05:12 GMT
Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:00:09 GMT
Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike
Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:05:16 GMT
Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:01:30 GMT
Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)
After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:10:06 GMT
'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:14:47 GMT
Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence
Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:42:38 GMT
Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:40:08 GMT
Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
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Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:02:31 GMT
Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:38:28 GMT
Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing
Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:28:56 GMT
Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip
María Corina Machado, who has been in hiding for months, speaks about her secret journey to Norway from her home country.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:52:31 GMT
Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:53:43 GMT
How Race Across the World changed our relationship
The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:53:38 GMT
UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:52:35 GMT
Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work?
From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:28:58 GMT
I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy
Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:42:03 GMT
New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling
The Church says she was not told of a complaint about how she handled allegations against a priest.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:01:53 GMT
Tiger teeth and shark fins - how endangered species are being sold on Facebook
Endangered species are being sold online with UK-based firms illegally supplying seahorses, a BBC investigation finds.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:25:00 GMT
Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:14:36 GMT
Man lost part of skull during ill-fated day out with friends
After a day paintballing, he fell and hit his head, which left him having to learn to walk again.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:52:13 GMT
Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered
The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:02:21 GMT
Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour
Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:10:45 GMT
Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas
The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:02:00 GMT
Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT
Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?
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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT
The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:50:00 GMT
A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?
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Sun, 23 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT
Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy
The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:52:31 GMT
Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:13:00 GMT
'No-one downing tools' - Alonso's stay of execution despite loss to Man City
The deafening jeers that greeted former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola before kick-off turned into away-fan cheers thanks to Manchester City's fine victory.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:32 GMT
Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test
England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:02:19 GMT
'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes
Billie Jean King says the 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her era-defining meeting with Bobby Riggs in 1973.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:49:45 GMT
What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year?
Lewis Hamilton's first year at Ferrari started with positivity but his and Ferrari's struggles took its toll. Is there reason for optimism in 2026?
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:10:07 GMT
Madueke scores twice in Arsenal victory over Club Brugge
Noni Madueke scores twice and Gabriel Martinelli scores a third for Arsenal to beat Club Brugge 3-0 and maintain their Champions League winning streak.
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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:12:59 GMT
What must Allen and Bills do to end Patriots' 10-game win streak?
The Buffalo Bills were Super Bowl favourites but must win at the in-form New England Patriots to have a chance of stopping their divisional rivals winning the AFC East.
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