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Katie Rough death: Teen detained for life for killing - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Katie Rough was found with cuts to her neck and chest on a playing field in York. | York & North Yorkshire | Katie was found seriously injured near playing fields in York in January
A teenager who killed seven-year-old Katie Rough has been detained for life and ordered to serve a minimum term of five years.
The girl, 16, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility in Ju... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-42112979 |
Russian village complex where England team may stay - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | null | Russia hosts the 2018 Football World Cup; we've had exclusive access to England's preferred training base. | null | It's seven months until Russia hosts the Football World Cup, and one of the England team’s favoured locations for their base is the small village of Repino near St Petersburg.
We've been granted exclusive access to the training ground complex that is being built and the nearby four-star hotel. Sarah Rainsford reports. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42101267 |
Ashes: Steve Smith repels England as Australia fight back in first Test - BBC Sport | 2017-11-24 | null | Captain Steve Smith's unbeaten 64 helps Australia recover to 165-4, trailing England by 137 after two days of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
First Ashes Test, Gabba, Brisbane (day two of five)
Australia captain Steve Smith withstood the charge of the England bowlers to leave the first Ashes Test delicately poised after two days in Brisbane.
On a fascinating and, at times, thrilling day, Smith made an unbeaten 64 ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42106421 |
Black Friday sales bonanza set to hit a record - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The number of payment card sales is already up on last year, but some retailers have shunned the event. | Business | The Black Friday sales bonanza was on course for a record with consumers set to spend almost £8bn during what has become a four-day shopping event.
Barclaycard said transaction numbers were 32% up on last year, with Black Friday most likely behind the rise.
Retail researchers said online sales would see the most grow... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42107738 |
Oxford Circus Tube incident: As it happened - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Latest updates after police say they are responding to reports of an incident at the station. | UK | British Transport Police say officers were called to Oxford Circus Tube station following reports of gun fire on the westbound Central Line platform.
"Passengers at the station then self-evacuated the station onto Oxford Circus and Regent Street area of London," a statement said.
"This caused a significant level of p... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-42117403 |
Business Live: Sterling above $1.33 - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The pound makes gains against the dollar - but loses ground against the euro; FTSE 100 ends lower. | Business | Theresa May has been given 10 days to offer further concessions on issues including the Brexit divorce bill and the complex matter of the Irish border if she wants European Union leaders to agree to trade talks.
"We need to see progress from UK within 10 days on all issues, including on Ireland," European Council pres... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/business-42027277 |
Aftermath of Egypt mosque attack - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | null | Footage shows the chaotic aftermath of an attack on a mosque in Egypt that left at least 235 dead. | null | Footage shows the chaotic aftermath of a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt that left at least 235 dead.
Militants opened fire on worshippers at the al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed during Friday prayers. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42119288 |
Tiger shot in Paris after roaming streets - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A circus tiger escaped and briefly roamed an area near the Eiffel Tower in the French capital. | Europe | It is not yet clear how the tiger escaped from the circus (archive pic)
A tiger broke out of a circus in central Paris and roamed streets just south of the Eiffel Tower before its circus handlers shot and killed it.
Police tweeted that the tiger had gone on the loose in the 15th district but "the danger has been elim... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42117644 |
Gove attacks 'distorting' social media after animal sentience row - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Michael Gove questions the role of "raw and authentic" Twitter voices in debates on animal welfare. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Michael Gove has hit out at the way social media "corrupts and distorts" political reporting and decision making following a row about animal welfare.
The environment secretary said attacks on MPs over a vote on EU laws on ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42108236 |
Man in handcuffs jailed for crashing Leicestershire Police car - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Drink-driver Dominic O'Neill was handcuffed and placed in the back of the police car, but "managed to drive off". | Leicester | Dominic O'Neill crashed a police car while he was in custody wearing handcuffs
A drink-driver who tried to escape in a police car and crashed into cars while wearing handcuffs has been jailed.
Dominic O'Neill, 38, was detained and placed in the back, but "managed to get into the driver's seat and drive off" in Leices... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-42092500 |
Five ways to revive Zimbabwe’s economy - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The measures needed to get the country's finances off life-support and into recovery mode. | Africa | Serious work on restoring Zimbabwe's finances need to begin once the celebrations over Robert Mugabe's departure have ended
Current events in Zimbabwe show that while a week may be a long time in politics, it is really a very short blink of an eye in economics. Zimbabweans on the streets of Harare and Bulawayo may be ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42079584 |
Inside Saudi Arabia's gilded prison at Riyadh Ritz-Carlton - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | null | The BBC's Lyse Doucet is the first journalist to visit the hotel where dozens of prominent Saudis are being held. | null | Dozens of prominent Saudi figures are being held in the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh. Many names are still secret, but the list is said to comprise at least 11 princes. It is part of an anti-corruption drive by the young Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
The BBC's Lyse Doucet was the first journalist to be allowed inside t... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42098201 |
Salary calculator: Check if pay is rising for your job - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Try our calculator to see how wages for your job are performing, compared with inflation. | Business | If you feel a little poorer now than you did a few years ago, you may not be alone as full-time workers earn a little less in real terms than they did a year ago, despite low unemployment levels.
To find out what the average wage is for your job and to see if it has increased since 2011 use the calculator below.
You ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42094604 |
Who are Egypt's militant groups? - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A series of deadly attacks has drawn media attention to Islamist groups in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. | Middle East | IS' Sinai Province, the most prominent jihadist group, posted video showcasing their weapons
More than 200 people have died in an unprecedented attack targeting a Sunni mosque in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula during Friday prayers, highlighting the alarming threat posed by jihadist militants in the region.
So far, no group... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34751349 |
Beijing nursery 'needle abuse' of children shocks China - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Several children were allegedly given injections and fed drugs in a case that has sparked an outcry. | China | Authorities are investigating the RYB Education kindergarten in Beijing's Chaoyang district
A Beijing nursery is accused of giving injections and feeding drugs to toddlers, in a case that has sparked outrage in China.
Authorities are now investigating the nursery, which is a branch of the well-known RYB Education cha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-42105443 |
Uma Thurman vents anger at Weinstein - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The actress wishes a happy Thanksgiving to all "except you Harvey and all your wicked conspirators". | Entertainment & Arts | Thurman has appeared in a number of films produced by Weinstein
US actress Uma Thurman has sent out a Thanksgiving message venting anger at movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by dozens of women.
She did not detail any personal issues but added: "When I'm ready, I'll sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42106916 |
Doctor Who: Tom Baker returns on camera for 1979 Shada serial - BBC News | 2017-11-24 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The actor makes a surprise return to complete an unfinished story 38 years after it was abandoned. | Cambridgeshire | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Tom Baker returns on camera as the Doctor in Shada
Tom Baker has made a surprise appearance on camera as Doctor Who, donning his trademark stripy scarf in a newly-released episode.
The 83-year-old actor has returned to comp... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42080978 |
Leo Varadkar hopes talks can avert Irish general election - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Leo Varadkar says he does not want an election but will continue to back his under pressure deputy PM. | Europe | Leo Varadkar said that if an election happened "it would be better to have it done before Christmas"
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said he hopes talks can resolve a crisis that threatens to collapse the Irish government.
The crisis was sparked when the main opposition party, Fianna Fáil, tabled a motion of no... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42117072 |
Claw hammer attack victim, 96, facing 'long' recovery - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | D-Day veteran Jim Booth suffered a "cowardly" attack, but is "a little stronger each day", his family say. | Somerset | Jim Booth is growing "a little stronger each day", his family say
A great-grandfather who was attacked with a claw hammer in a suspected distraction burglary is facing a "long process of recovery", his family says.
D-Day veteran Jim Booth, 96, was left with "serious injuries" after he was attacked by a cold caller as... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-42126107 |
Former TV presenter John Leslie charged with sexual assault - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The ex-Blue Peter presenter is alleged to have put his hand up a woman's skirt at an Edinburgh club. | Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland | Former television presenter John Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in an Edinburgh nightclub.
The 52-year-old former Wheel of Fortune and Blue Peter star is alleged to have put his hand up the woman's skirt.
The 26-year-old woman was on a hen night when the alleged incident took place at Atik i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-42123304 |
Oxford Circus Tube station: Pair sought over platform altercation - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sixteen people are hurt amid panicked scenes at Oxford Circus, as police probe a fight on a platform. | UK | Armed police have been stood down and two central London Underground stations have reopened following reports of gunshots being fired at Oxford Circus.
Police want to speak to two men after an altercation "erupted" on a platform at the station, but say there is no evidence any weapons had been fired.
Officers also wa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42117311 |
William and Kate arrive for Royal Variety - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had been delayed by a security alert at nearby Oxford Circus Tube. | null | The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had been delayed for about an hour because of a security alert at nearby Oxford Circus Tube station.
The traditional pre-show line-up, in which the royals meet performers, had to be cancelled.
Catherine, who is four months pregnant, wore a Jenny Packham dress. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42115805 |
Brexit: May says positive vibe but EU warns of 'huge challenge' - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | But the EU says it will still be a "huge challenge" to move onto the next phase of talks next month. | UK Politics | Theresa May met German's Angela Merkel and other EU leaders
Issues still need to be resolved but progress is being made in Brexit negotiations, Theresa May has insisted.
The prime minister said there had been a "very positive atmosphere" in talks with several EU leaders in Brussels.
The UK, she said, would honour it... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42104024 |
Oxford Circus: Two men quizzed after Tube panic - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The men, aged 21 and 40, attended a police station voluntarily after a media appeal. | UK | Two men have been interviewed by detectives after an altercation at a central London Tube station created mass panic on Friday, police have said.
The men, aged 21 and 40, attended a police station voluntarily following an appeal, and the inquiry is continuing.
Sixteen people were treated after they were injured fleei... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42123644 |
Liverpool police officer hit by van in Norris Green - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The officer suffered serious injuries when a Transit van was driven at him in Liverpool. | Liverpool | Officers tried to stop a white van on Hasfield Road in Norris Green
A police officer was seriously injured when he was hit by a van driven at him in Liverpool.
Police were trying to stop a white Transit van in Norris Green when it was driven onto the pavement and then at the officer at 19:25 GMT on Saturday.
The off... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-42126356 |
Birmingham bin strike: Council deal to end dispute accepted by union - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The agreement was reached two days before the dispute was due to go before the High Court. | Birmingham & Black Country | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Bin workers in Birmingham who were involved in a three-month strike have agreed a deal with the city council.
Unite's Howard Beckett said it was a "victory for common sense" and meant the industrial action was over.
The ro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-42122915 |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks on phone during march - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe thanked supporters by phone at a march urging her release from jail in Iran. | null | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spoke to her husband and supporters on the phone during a march in London on Saturday, and thanked them for their help as they campaign for her release. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42123651 |
No overcrowding link to prison suicide, study suggests - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Researchers looked at almost 4,000 prison suicides in 24 countries, including in England and Wales. | UK | There is no clear link between prison suicides and overcrowding behind bars, an international study has suggested.
The research, published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal, looked into almost 4,000 prison suicides in 24 countries, including England and Wales.
It found deaths between 2011-14 were highest in the countr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42118667 |
Ice delays trains as cold snap continues - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The UK is warned of further frosty weather after temperatures plunged below freezing overnight. | UK | There has already been snow across parts of Scotland
Icy conditions caused train delays of up to 90 minutes on Saturday, after temperatures dropped below freezing in parts of the country overnight.
Network Rail said some Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink lines were forced to run at reduced speeds.
South Weste... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42119571 |
US to stop arming anti-IS Syrian Kurdish YPG militia - Turkey - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The US confirms making "adjustments" to support for Syrian groups, but does not name the YPG militia. | Middle East | The YPG played a key role in removing IS from Raqqa and other strongholds
The US is to stop supplying arms to the Syrian Kurdish militia the YPG, Turkey has said.
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said President Donald Trump had made the promise in a phone call to his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The W... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42118567 |
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa: Mugabe 'a father and mentor' - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | Zimbabwe's new president paid tribute to his predecessor and promised to rebuild the country. | null | Zimbabwe's new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has addressed a packed stadium, vowing to serve all citizens.
He paid tribute to his predecessor Robert Mugabe - to muted applause - calling him "a father, mentor, comrade-in-arms and my leader". | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42115798 |
Egypt attack: Military releases air strike footage - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | The footage shows jets and helicopters taking off and strikes on "terrorist targets". | null | The Egyptian ministry of defence released footage showing jets and helicopters taking off along with onboard footage of strikes on what it said were "terrorist targets".
It comes after the massacre of worshippers at a mosque in Sinai.
At least 305 people died in the assault, which was launched during Friday prayers a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42125759 |
Rugby League World Cup: England beat Tonga 20-18 to set up final with Australia - BBC Sport | 2017-11-25 | null | England survive an amazing finish to reach a first World Cup final since 1995 as they see off Tonga in Auckland to set up a meeting with Australia. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby League
England reached a first World Cup final since 1995 as they survived a late Tonga fightback in Auckland to set up a meeting with holders Australia.
Wayne Bennett's side were leading 20-0 with seven minutes remaining after tries from Jermaine McGillvary, Gareth Widdop and ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/42120902 |
Sinai Province: Egypt's most dangerous group - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Profile of Sinai Province, a militant group that has pledged allegiance to Islamic State and has carried out a string of deadly attacks in Egypt's Sinai peninsula. | Middle East | Sinai, including here in El-Arish, has seen multiple Islamist attacks in recent years
The militant group Sinai Province is the most active insurgent group in Egypt. It has been linked to a number of deadly attacks, mostly in North Sinai, but also in the capital, Cairo, and other provinces.
The Islamist group, initial... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25882504 |
Fighter pilots told 'keep windscreens clean' to avoid crashes - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | In the past five years, there have been 19 near misses involving UK aircraft and US fighter planes. | Suffolk | One case this year involved RAF Lakenheath-based F-15s which came within 50m (150ft) of an RAF Voyager
The US Air Force (USAF) has urged its UK-based pilots to keep cockpit windows clean to avoid mid-air collisions with civilian aircraft.
RAF Lakenheath-based USAF F-15 jets were involved in 19 near-misses with UK air... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-42063835 |
Australia knocks UK Brexit trade plan - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The trade minister says splitting quotas of food imports could leave other countries out of pocket. | UK Politics | Australia has criticised the UK's post-Brexit trade plans to split quotas of food imports from around the world.
EU rules allow for a certain amount of goods to be brought in from countries outside of the Union without charging full tariffs.
After Brexit, the UK and EU want to split these quotas, based on where the g... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42121442 |
Sky Sports anchor Simon Thomas 'crushed' by wife's death - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas says his wife, Gemma, died three days after falling ill. | UK | Simon Thomas said his wife Gemma died 'surrounded by family and friends'
The wife of Sky Sports anchor and ex-Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has died, just three days after she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Thomas tweeted that he was "crushed with indescribable pain" following the death of his 40-yea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42124143 |
Arlene Foster warns Sinn Féin time is short for NI deal - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | DUP leader says Sinn Féin must choose between making a deal with them or having direct rule ministers. | Northern Ireland | Arlene Foster said that all parties need to be "serious about obtaining a deal that is balanced"
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Arlene Foster has said Sinn Féin must choose between making a deal with them or having direct rule ministers in place.
Speaking at the party's annual conference, she said "time is sh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42117070 |
Tug vehicle collides with passenger plane at Glasgow Airport - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Glasgow Airport was closed temporarily as efforts were made to clear ice from stands and taxiways. | Glasgow & West Scotland | Glasgow Airport was closed temporarily after a towing vehicle hit a passenger plane getting ready for take-off.
The incident happened in "freezing conditions" at 20:45 and involved a British Airways plane.
It is thought the tug vehicle may have skidded on ice as the plane was being pushed back from the stand.
The Sc... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-42118884 |
Ashes: England face battle after Steve Smith century gives Australia the edge - BBC Sport | 2017-11-25 | null | Australia take hold of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's superb century and two late England wickets. | null | Ashes: England face battle after Steve Smith century gives Australia the edge Last updated on .From the section Cricket
First Ashes Test, Gabba, Brisbane (day three of five) Australia took hold of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's epic century and two late England wickets on day three in Brisbane. S... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42121222 |
Catching fly-tippers in the act - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | When fly-tipping occurs on private property, it can be very costly for landowners. | null | Councils in England spend £58m a year on clearing rubbish that is dumped on the street illegally.
But when fly-tipping occurs on private property, it can be a huge cost to landowners. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42116278 |
Predatory comments prompt YouTube ad suspension - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Mars, Lidl and Adidas are among companies to act after inappropriate content found next to their ads. | Technology | Videos uploaded by young children were targeted by predators found news organisations
Mars, Lidl, Adidas and others have pulled all advertisements from YouTube after some were found next to clips used by predators to target children.
Investigations by the BBC and the Times found tens of thousands of "predatory" accou... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42110068 |
Candlelit vigil held in Swanage for Gaia Pope - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Her family say they have never known anything like the "wave of love and solidarity" shown. | Dorset | People brought flowers and candles to the vigil in Swanage
A "wave of love and solidarity" was displayed by those attending a candlelit vigil in honour of Gaia Pope.
The 19-year-old from Langton Matravers, Dorset, was reported missing on 7 November. Her body was found 11 days later in a nearby field.
Her family than... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42094326 |
Two men arrested after triple stabbing - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Two men in their 20s are arrested after three men were stabbed in north Belfast. | Northern Ireland | The police said they received a report at about 00:45 GMT on Saturday morning
Two men in their 20s have been arrested after a triple stabbing in north Belfast.
A 20-year-old woman, who was arrested earlier on suspicion of attempted murder, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Three men, all in their ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42123559 |
Senior Police Scotland officer suspended amid criminal conduct probe - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins is suspended as an investigation into criminal conduct begins. | Scotland | A senior officer from Police Scotland has been suspended amid an investigation into criminal conduct.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins was suspended with immediate effect by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) on Friday afternoon.
Three other officers have also been suspended and two have been placed on rest... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-42116840 |
Pakistan army called on to stop 'blasphemy' clashes in Islamabad - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Security forces came under a hail of stones from Islamist protesters calling for a minister's sacking. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Pakistan's government has called for troops to be deployed in the capital, Islamabad, after violence broke out during protests by Islamists.
About 200 people were injured when security forces tried to disperse an Islamist s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42124446 |
Georgia fire: Black Sea resort hotel blaze leaves 11 dead - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It broke out at a 22-storey hotel and casino in the Black Sea city of Batumi. | Europe | Georgia's prime minister said an investigation into the fire's causes has started
A fire at a hotel in Georgia's Black Sea resort has killed 11 people and injured 21 more, the Georgian interior ministry has said.
The victims all died from inhaling fumes at the 22-storey Leogrand Hotel and casino, regional health mini... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42118566 |
Five hurt as car crashes into New Romney pub - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The driver had to be cut free from the wreckage after a car crashed into the Cinque Port Arms. | Kent | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Five people were hurt when the car crashed into the pub on Friday night
Five people have been injured and a man arrested after a car hit a pub in Kent.
Four of those hurt were customers at the Cinque Port Arms and police sa... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-42122108 |
Black Friday sales bonanza set to hit a record - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The number of payment card sales is already up on last year, but some retailers have shunned the event. | Business | The Black Friday sales bonanza was on course for a record with consumers set to spend almost £8bn during what has become a four-day shopping event.
Barclaycard said transaction numbers were 32% up on last year, with Black Friday most likely behind the rise.
Retail researchers said online sales would see the most grow... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42107738 |
Vicky Chen: Teen actress beats veterans at Golden Horse awards - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Vicky Chen wins best supporting actress at the Golden Horse awards for her role in a crime drama. | Entertainment & Arts | A teenage newcomer has beaten established stars to win best supporting actress at the film awards dubbed the Chinese-language Oscars.
Vicky Chen, 14, was nominated at the Golden Horse Film Awards for her role in The Bold, The Corrupt and The Beautiful.
Her co-star, Hong Kong veteran Kara Wai, won the best actress gon... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42124359 |
Egypt attack: Fake Sinai photos on social media - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | In the aftermath of the bomb attack on a Sinai mosque, fake photos have been shared on social media. | Middle East | This photo is actually three years old and not from Friday's attack
How do you know if the photographs and video footage that you see on social media after an attack are real?
In the absence of concrete facts, many people - and news organisations - turn to social media for information.
The deadly attack on the al-Ra... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42115748 |
Aftermath of Egypt mosque attack - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | Footage shows the chaotic aftermath of an attack on a mosque in Egypt that left at least 235 dead. | null | Footage shows the chaotic aftermath of a bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Egypt that left at least 235 dead.
Militants opened fire on worshippers at the al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed during Friday prayers. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42119288 |
UK's busiest container port at Felixstowe marks 50 years - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | null | The Port of Felixstowe has changed dramatically since it first opened. | null | The UK's biggest and busiest container port is marking a half century of handling cargo.
The Port of Felixstowe was the first of its kind in the country when it opened in 1967.
It currently employs 2,500 people and is linked to 32,500 jobs across Suffolk. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-42117493 |
Oxford Circus: Platform 'altercation' caused tube panic - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Police want to trace two men, following panicked scenes at a London Tube station on Friday. | UK | Police want to speak to two men after an altercation "erupted" on a platform
Police have released images of two men they want to speak to, after an altercation at a central London Tube station created mass panic on Friday.
Officers want to speak to anyone who was at Oxford Circus underground station at the time of th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42120534 |
Tiger shot in Paris after roaming streets - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A circus tiger escaped and briefly roamed an area near the Eiffel Tower in the French capital. | Europe | It is not yet clear how the tiger escaped from the circus (archive pic)
A tiger broke out of a circus in central Paris and roamed streets just south of the Eiffel Tower before its circus handlers shot and killed it.
Police tweeted that the tiger had gone on the loose in the 15th district but "the danger has been elim... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42117644 |
Autumn international: Scotland 53-24 Australia - BBC Sport | 2017-11-25 | null | Scotland ended their autumn internationals series with a record 53-24 hammering of 14-man Australia at Murrayfield. | null | Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Scotland ended their autumn internationals series with a record thumping of 14-man Australia.
The Scots ran in eight tries, all but one coming after Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu was dismissed for a shoulder charge to the head of Hamish Watson.
Byron McGuigan, a late replac... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/42059631 |
Caldey Island: Sex offender evaded justice at abbey - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Paul Ashton was arrested after a Caldey Island visitor recognised him from a Crimestoppers wanted list. | South West Wales | A fugitive child sex offender fled to a Pembrokeshire island's abbey to evade justice and remained there for seven years, it has been revealed.
Paul Ashton, from Sussex, went on the run in 2004 charged with possessing indecent images of children.
When he was discovered at Caldey Island in 2011, more indecent images w... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42121382 |
Who are Egypt's militant groups? - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A series of deadly attacks has drawn media attention to Islamist groups in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. | Middle East | IS' Sinai Province, the most prominent jihadist group, posted video showcasing their weapons
More than 200 people have died in an unprecedented attack targeting a Sunni mosque in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula during Friday prayers, highlighting the alarming threat posed by jihadist militants in the region.
So far, no group... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34751349 |
Mexico creates huge national park to protect marine life - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Revillagigedo Archipelago is named a marine reserve, protecting hundreds of ocean species. | Latin America & Caribbean | The island is best known for its species including manta rays - with spans of up to 7m (22ft)
The Mexican government has created a large marine reserve around a group of islands home to hundreds of species including rays, whales and sea turtles.
The Revillagigedo Archipelago is a group of volcanic islands off the cou... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-42120610 |
Heathrow worker charged over £700,000 cocaine find - BBC News | 2017-11-25 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Farhan Iqbal was arrested at Terminal 5 after cocaine with a street value of £700,000 was seized. | London | A Heathrow security worker has been charged with conspiring to import drugs after cocaine with a street value of £700,000 was seized.
Farhan Iqbal, 30, was arrested alongside Colombian national, Camilo Alec Pulido Suarez, 37, in a toilet at Terminal 5 on Thursday.
Both were charged with conspiracy to import cocaine a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42126357 |
Claw hammer attack victim, 96, facing 'long' recovery - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | D-Day veteran Jim Booth suffered a "cowardly" attack, but is "a little stronger each day", his family say. | Somerset | Jim Booth is growing "a little stronger each day", his family say
A great-grandfather who was attacked with a claw hammer in a suspected distraction burglary is facing a "long process of recovery", his family says.
D-Day veteran Jim Booth, 96, was left with "serious injuries" after he was attacked by a cold caller as... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-42126107 |
Former TV presenter John Leslie charged with sexual assault - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The ex-Blue Peter presenter is alleged to have put his hand up a woman's skirt at an Edinburgh club. | Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland | Former television presenter John Leslie has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in an Edinburgh nightclub.
The 52-year-old former Wheel of Fortune and Blue Peter star is alleged to have put his hand up the woman's skirt.
The 26-year-old woman was on a hen night when the alleged incident took place at Atik i... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-42123304 |
Oxford Circus panic: Pair released after police questioning - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The two men were questioned over an altercation at London's Oxford Circus which caused panic on Friday. | UK | Armed police responded to the incident as if it was terror-related
Two men questioned over an altercation that sparked panic in London's Oxford Street on Friday have been released without charge, police have said.
The pair - aged 21 and 40 - were quizzed on Saturday after attending a police station voluntarily.
A nu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42130611 |
Ashes: England on verge of crushing first Test defeat by Australia - BBC Sport | 2017-11-26 | null | England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
First Ashes Test, Gabba, Brisbane (day four of five)
England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominated the fourth day in Brisbane.
Needing 170 to win, the home side require only 56 more on Monday, reaching the close on 114-0, with David Warner... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42127405 |
UK drone users to sit safety tests under new law - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use. | UK | Drone users in the UK may have to take safety awareness tests under legislation planned by the government.
Drones weighing more than 250g could also be banned from flying near airports, or above 400 ft, in a crackdown on unsafe flying.
Police will also be given new powers to seize and ground drones which may have bee... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42126150 |
Perplexed about Brexit? Here are six things to watch - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Why the process by which the UK will withdraw from the EU is complex and sometimes confusing. | UK Politics | We're now halfway between the Brexit referendum and the day the UK is supposed to leave the EU, and the entire process seems to be clouded in confusion.
Don't take my word for it. I've spent the last three weeks talking to a variety of people, from Irish thoroughbred breeders to chief executives of construction compan... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41915195 |
Liverpool police officer hit by van in Norris Green - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The officer suffered serious injuries when a Transit van was driven at him in Liverpool. | Liverpool | Officers tried to stop a white van on Hasfield Road in Norris Green
A police officer was seriously injured when he was hit by a van driven at him in Liverpool.
Police were trying to stop a white Transit van in Norris Green when it was driven onto the pavement and then at the officer at 19:25 GMT on Saturday.
The off... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-42126356 |
Oxford Circus: Two men quizzed after Tube panic - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The men, aged 21 and 40, attended a police station voluntarily after a media appeal. | UK | Two men have been interviewed by detectives after an altercation at a central London Tube station created mass panic on Friday, police have said.
The men, aged 21 and 40, attended a police station voluntarily following an appeal, and the inquiry is continuing.
Sixteen people were treated after they were injured fleei... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42123644 |
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe speaks on phone during march - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | null | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe thanked supporters by phone at a march urging her release from jail in Iran. | null | Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spoke to her husband and supporters on the phone during a march in London on Saturday, and thanked them for their help as they campaign for her release. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42123651 |
Brexit: Ireland 'to play tough' over talks - commissioner - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The republic's EU commissioner says keeping the UK in the customs union would avoid a hard border. | UK Politics | The Irish Republic's EU commissioner has said Dublin will "play tough to the end" over its threat to veto Brexit talks moving on to discuss trade.
The European Union has said "sufficient progress" has to be made on the Irish border before negotiations on the UK and EU's future relationship can begin.
Phil Hogan told ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42126687 |
Migrants die as boat capsizes off Libya - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | null | At least 31 migrants have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya. | null | At least 31 migrants have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya.
They had been trying to cross the Mediterranean along with another boat. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42126207 |
Egypt attack: Military releases air strike footage - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | null | The footage shows jets and helicopters taking off and strikes on "terrorist targets". | null | The Egyptian ministry of defence released footage showing jets and helicopters taking off along with onboard footage of strikes on what it said were "terrorist targets".
It comes after the massacre of worshippers at a mosque in Sinai.
At least 305 people died in the assault, which was launched during Friday prayers a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42125759 |
Glee star Naya Rivera charged with domestic violence against her husband - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 30-year-old actress has been arrested and charged with domestic violence against her husband Ryan Dorsey. | Newsbeat | Glee star Naya Rivera has been charged with domestic violence against her husband.
The 30-year-old, who played Santana in the TV show, was arrested at a house in Kanawha County, West Virginia, America.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called for a domestic situation.
Officers say they talked with Rya... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/42128435 |
Jonny Bairstow: England wicketkeeper spoken to by ECB over Perth 'incident' - BBC Sport | 2017-11-26 | null | The ECB says it has spoken to England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after claims about an incident involving Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cricket
The England and Wales Cricket Board says it has spoken to England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after claims about an alleged incident involving Australia's Cameron Bancroft.
Reports in Australia suggested Bairstow headbutted batsman Bancroft on a night out in Perth four weeks ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/42128685 |
Sky Sports anchor Simon Thomas 'crushed' by wife's death - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas says his wife, Gemma, died three days after falling ill. | UK | Simon Thomas said his wife Gemma died 'surrounded by family and friends'
The wife of Sky Sports anchor and ex-Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas has died, just three days after she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Thomas tweeted that he was "crushed with indescribable pain" following the death of his 40-yea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42124143 |
Heathrow worker charged over £700,000 cocaine find - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Farhan Iqbal was arrested at Terminal 5 after cocaine with a street value of £700,000 was seized. | London | A Heathrow security worker has been charged with conspiring to import drugs after cocaine with a street value of £700,000 was seized.
Farhan Iqbal, 30, was arrested alongside Colombian national, Camilo Alec Pulido Suarez, 37, in a toilet at Terminal 5 on Thursday.
Both were charged with conspiracy to import cocaine a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42126357 |
Huddersfield Town 1-2 Manchester City - BBC Sport | 2017-11-26 | null | Manchester City come from a goal down against a resilient Huddersfield to win their 11th successive Premier League game. | null | Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side "competed amazingly" as they fought back from 1-0 down to win at Huddersfield.
The league leaders equalled a club record - set in 2015 - by securing an 11th successive Premier League victory, despite falling behind th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42042016 |
Mugabe will play elder statesman role in Zimbabwe, says mediator - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Jesuit priest who brokered his resignation says he can’t confirm Mr Mugabe got a $10m pay-off. | Africa | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Father Fidelis Mukonori says he can't confirm reports that Robert Mugabe was given $10m (£7.5m)
Robert Mugabe will continue to have a role to play in Zimbabwean politics, the Jesuit priest who helped negotiate his resignatio... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42130757 |
Attempted murder charge after suspected claw hammer attack in Taunton - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A 39-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and attempted murder of a D-Day veteran. | Somerset | Jim Booth remains in hospital after the alleged attack on Wednesday
A man has been charged with aggravated burglary and the attempted murder of a great-grandfather seriously injured in a suspected claw hammer attack.
D-Day veteran, Jim Booth, 96, was attacked at his home in Gipsy Lane, Taunton, on Wednesday, and rema... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-42130266 |
Brexit: Irish border won't be resolved until EU-UK trade deal struck - Fox - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Irish government says it won't accept a hard border and that it could veto UK trade talks with the EU. | UK Politics | There can be no final decisions on the future of the Irish border until the UK and the EU have reached a trade agreement, Liam Fox has said.
The UK's international trade secretary also blamed the EU for Brexit delays.
The comments came after the Irish Republic's EU commissioner said Dublin could veto Brexit trade tal... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42129759 |
Manchester Arena attack: PM vows to cover costs - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Theresa May says the city will get the "financial support it needs" following the Arena bombing. | Manchester | Twenty-two people died in the attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May
The government will fully fund the costs of dealing with the Manchester Arena attack, Prime Minister Theresa May has said.
It comes after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said an initial offer was "not good enough".
But the PM told the Mancheste... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42132684 |
China explosion: Ningbo port city rocked by major blast - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | At least two people have been killed in the Sunday morning blast in Ningbo, local authorities say. | China | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The Chinese city of Ningbo is rocked by a deadly blast
At least two people have been killed and dozens more injured in an explosion in the eastern Chinese port city of Ningbo, local officials say.
The blast is said to have ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42126985 |
Brexit and the Irish border: Is all as it outwardly appears? - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Is the issue really being used by the EU for wider political ends or is this an example of the conspiracy theories that often do the rounds in Westminster? | UK Politics | Sometimes in politics people see conspiracies where none exist.
But when it comes to tough political negotiations, both sides may from time to time indulge in a little bit of conspiracy theory which, becomes on occasion, perhaps a bit of paranoia here and there which could reveal some of your opponents' tactics.
Ther... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42075126 |
Archbishop of York ends decade of protest over Mugabe - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Archbishop of York cut up his dog collar and would not wear one until Robert Mugabe was deposed. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The Archbishop of York put his dog collar back on during the show
The Archbishop of York has put on a dog collar for the first time in almost 10 years, ending his symbolic protest over Robert Mugabe's leadership of Zimbabwe.... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42128073 |
Mum's last wish honours Hillsborough fans - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A bronze plaque pays tribute to those at the 1989 football disaster who helped rescue supporters. | Liverpool | Some football fans used pitch-side hoardings as stretchers at the Hillsborough stadium
A plaque paying tribute to survivors of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster who helped rescue fans has been unveiled as a last wish of a victim's mother.
Ninety-six fans died and many were hurt after a crush at Liverpool's FA Cup semi-f... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-42110346 |
Two men arrested after triple stabbing - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Two men in their 20s are arrested after three men were stabbed in north Belfast. | Northern Ireland | The police said they received a report at about 00:45 GMT on Saturday morning
Two men in their 20s have been arrested after a triple stabbing in north Belfast.
A 20-year-old woman, who was arrested earlier on suspicion of attempted murder, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Three men, all in their ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-42123559 |
Pakistan army called on to stop 'blasphemy' clashes in Islamabad - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Security forces came under a hail of stones from Islamist protesters calling for a minister's sacking. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Pakistan's government has called for troops to be deployed in the capital, Islamabad, after violence broke out during protests by Islamists.
About 200 people were injured when security forces tried to disperse an Islamist s... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42124446 |
Home Office review over harassment at abortion clinics - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Concerns about the tactics used by some protesters prompted the Home Office review. | UK | In October, Ealing councillors voted in favour of banning protesters from gathering outside an abortion clinic
New laws could be introduced to protect women from harassment outside abortion clinics, the Home Office has said.
An assessment of protests held outside clinics has been ordered by the home secretary, follow... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42129222 |
Vicky Chen: Teen actress beats veterans at Golden Horse awards - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Vicky Chen wins best supporting actress at the Golden Horse awards for her role in a crime drama. | Entertainment & Arts | A teenage newcomer has beaten established stars to win best supporting actress at the film awards dubbed the Chinese-language Oscars.
Vicky Chen, 14, was nominated at the Golden Horse Film Awards for her role in The Bold, The Corrupt and The Beautiful.
Her co-star, Hong Kong veteran Kara Wai, won the best actress gon... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42124359 |
Denis Law receives the Freedom of Aberdeen - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | null | Former Scotland international footballer Denis Law has received the Freedom of Aberdeen. | null | Former Scotland international footballer Denis Law has received the Freedom of Aberdeen.
The 77-year-old, who was born and raised in the Granite City, has described the honour as "one of the highlights of my life".
He was made a freeman during a special ceremony on Saturday evening. Then, on Sunday evening, he took p... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-42131023 |
Armed police chief and deputy suspended - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It is understood Supt Kirk Kinnell and Chief Inspector Bob Glass are among six officers under investigation. | Scotland politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Michael Matheson confirmed the men were from the armed unit
The head of armed policing and his deputy are understood to be among those suspended by Police Scotland amid allegations of criminal conduct and gross misconduct.
... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-42129105 |
Mugabe 'wasn't offered anything' to resign - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | null | A resignation mediator says he can't confirm reports that Zimbabwe's ex-leader was given $10m (£7.5m). | null | Father Fidelis Mukonori said he could not confirm reports that Zimbabwe's ex-leader was granted $10m (£7.5m) to ease him out of office. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42132027 |
Top surgeons call to save Royal Brompton heart unit - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The congenital heart disease surgery unit at Royal Brompton Hospital is earmarked for closure. | London | Royal Brompton is the largest specialist heart and lung medical centre in the UK
Two of Britain's top surgeons have called on NHS England to save a world-leading heart unit in London.
Heart transplant pioneer Sir Magdi Yacoub and cancer surgeon Lord Darzi said ending congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery at Royal Br... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42128665 |
Who are Egypt's militant groups? - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A series of deadly attacks has drawn media attention to Islamist groups in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. | Middle East | IS' Sinai Province, the most prominent jihadist group, posted video showcasing their weapons
More than 200 people have died in an unprecedented attack targeting a Sunni mosque in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula during Friday prayers, highlighting the alarming threat posed by jihadist militants in the region.
So far, no group... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34751349 |
Tenerife nightclub dancefloor collapses, injuring 40 - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Those hurt at the club include nationals of the UK, France, Belgium and Romania as well as Spain. | Europe | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Firefighters in Tenerife have released footage of the aftermath of the collapse
The dancefloor of a nightclub in Tenerife has collapsed, injuring 40 people.
Clubbers fell through the floor to the basement of the Butterfly D... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42128323 |
Mount Agung: Bali volcano activity prompts 'red warning' - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It flags the danger of volcanic ash in the skies after Mount Agung emits a huge smoke plume. | Asia | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Airlines have been issued a "red warning" about the danger of volcanic ash in the skies close to Bali after Mount Agung emitted a thick plume of smoke reaching 4,000m (13,100 feet).
It is the second major emission from the ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-42126284 |
Durham students miners' strike-themed event 'disgraceful' - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The rugby club party invite asked for "flat caps, filth" and a few "working-class-beating-bobbies". | Tyne & Wear | The organisers said to expect "a confrontation bigger than the Battle of Orgreave"
A miners' strike-themed student rugby club event has been criticised as "disgraceful" and swiftly cancelled.
Guests had been asked to come dressed as miners or members of Margaret Thatcher's government.
The Facebook invitation said: "... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-42128595 |
Horse dies after Cefn Fforest arson attack on stable - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A horse dies and its mother is badly burned at the stables of Welsh Grand National-winning breeders. | South East Wales | Rodney (here as a foal) was almost three years old and his mother Juwireya is nine
Arsonists killed one horse and injured another in an attack on the stable of Welsh Grand National-winning breeders.
Janet and Brian Vokes were told about the fire in Cefn Fforest, Caerphilly county, at about 06:30 GMT on Sunday.
Two-y... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-42130867 |
Yemen war: First food aid arrives at port after blockade eased - BBC News | 2017-11-26 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | It is the first food aid shipment to get into Yemen since the Saudi-led coalition eased its blockade. | Middle East | Millions are on the brink of famine in Yemen, the UN says
A UN aid ship carrying food supplies has been allowed to dock at a rebel-held port in Yemen, after the Saudi-led coalition eased a blockade that has lasted for nearly three weeks.
The blockade worsened the plight of millions at risk of starvation.
Planes carr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42131361 |
Teenager, 17, guilty of plotting Cardiff terror attack - BBC News | 2017-11-27 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 17-year-old is found guilty of plotting an attack on the day of a Justin Bieber concert in Cardiff. | South East Wales | The trial heard he searched the internet for details of security at a Justin Bieber concert
A teenager from south Wales has been found guilty of plotting a terror attack in Cardiff.
The boy, from Rhondda Cynon Taff, who cannot be named, was arrested on the day of a Justin Bieber concert at the Principality Stadium on... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-42143160 |
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