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Fourth tourist dies in suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos 21 Nov 2024, 4:05 am

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

Water firms stopped from using customer money for bonuses 21 Nov 2024, 4:01 am

The regulator's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

Champions Wigan to start season against Leigh 21 Nov 2024, 3:57 am

Super League champions Wigan Warriors will start the 2025 season with a home game against Leigh on Thursday, 13 February.

Public sector pay rises help drive up UK borrowing 21 Nov 2024, 3:39 am

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

Zubimendi? Ederson? Ricci? Who might Man City target to replace Rodri? 21 Nov 2024, 3:36 am

After four successive defeats in all competitions for Manchester City, a replacement for Rodri has been mentioned again, but who are the contenders?

Overnight snowfall shuts schools and hits travel 21 Nov 2024, 3:33 am

Schools in Highland and Moray shut due to snow and difficult road conditions.

Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by 21 Nov 2024, 3:23 am

The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.

Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds 21 Nov 2024, 3:08 am

The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines 21 Nov 2024, 2:24 am

Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.

'The second Special One' - Amorim, by those who know him best 21 Nov 2024, 1:55 am

From rejection at Benfica to new Manchester United head coach, BBC Sport charts the rise of Ruben Amorim.

A political bruiser who played vital role in Labour's comeback 21 Nov 2024, 1:42 am

As deputy prime minister for 10 years, he was part of the team that won three successive elections.

Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC 21 Nov 2024, 1:41 am

The winning bidder says he will eat the banana in coming days as part of a "unique artistic experience".

Google told to sell browser Chrome to end dominance of online search 21 Nov 2024, 1:33 am

The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.

The moment the deputy PM punched a protester who threw an egg at him 21 Nov 2024, 1:20 am

The then deputy prime minister was in Rhyl, north Wales, to speak at a Labour rally, in 2001.

'Being caught in pub bombings affected my whole life' 21 Nov 2024, 1:13 am

A survivor and a former police officer share their memories of the bombing attacks in 1974.

'Black market obesity drug made me think I'd die' 21 Nov 2024, 1:08 am

Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin' 21 Nov 2024, 12:29 am

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Drivers 'bit fed up' with FIA leadership - Russell 20 Nov 2024, 11:59 pm

Mercedes' George Russell says the Formula 1 drivers are "a bit fed up" with the leadership of the sport’s governing body, the FIA.

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work? 20 Nov 2024, 11:04 pm

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud 20 Nov 2024, 10:51 pm

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return 20 Nov 2024, 10:47 pm

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police 20 Nov 2024, 7:46 pm

Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.

'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific' 20 Nov 2024, 7:10 pm

Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

Is nuclear power gaining new energy? 20 Nov 2024, 7:03 pm

Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list 20 Nov 2024, 6:59 pm

The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.

Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous' 20 Nov 2024, 6:06 pm

The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles.

UK war tech sent to Russia by Insta model's firm, documents seen by BBC show 20 Nov 2024, 5:36 pm

£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

Lisowski ends Bai's historic UK Championship bid 20 Nov 2024, 5:34 pm

Jack Lisowski ends Bai Yulu’s bid to become the first woman to reach the last 32 of the UK Championship with a 6-1 win in the final qualifying round.

Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying 20 Nov 2024, 4:59 pm

Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

K-pop stars are not workers, South Korea says 20 Nov 2024, 4:56 pm

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV 20 Nov 2024, 1:55 pm

Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

UK Storm Shadow missiles strike Russia 20 Nov 2024, 1:06 pm

And is President Biden Trump-proofing US support to Ukraine?

What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia? 20 Nov 2024, 12:58 pm

Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents 20 Nov 2024, 12:12 pm

Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats? 18 Nov 2024, 7:01 pm

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

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