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Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial 12 Dec 2024, 12:06 am

A dramatic admission by Sara's father left jurors open-mouthed and a courtroom shocked.

'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children' 12 Dec 2024, 12:00 am

Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.

Hawaiian woman found safe after vanishing in LA 11 Dec 2024, 11:55 pm

Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she was voluntarily missing.

'Scary how good he will be' - 'special' Saka inspires Arsenal 11 Dec 2024, 11:49 pm

Bukayo Saka is enjoying a superb season with Arsenal and proves his worth again with an inspirational display in their Champions League win over Monaco.

'Never seen a Guardiola team this bad' - Man City under 'real pressure' 11 Dec 2024, 11:45 pm

With one win in 10 games in all competitions and facing a real battle to progress in the Champions League, Manchester City are described as "under real pressure"' to turn their form around.

Whatsapp and Instagram restored after Meta outages 11 Dec 2024, 11:43 pm

Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office 11 Dec 2024, 11:16 pm

Wray, who incurred Donald Trump's ire, said quitting was "the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray".

Which roads have seen most 20mph limit offences? 11 Dec 2024, 11:00 pm

There are hotspots for roads which have seen the most 20mph offences in Wales - where are they?

Juve pile pressure on Man City with comfortable 2-0 win 11 Dec 2024, 10:00 pm

Second half goals from Dusan and Weston McKennie help Juventus secure a 2-0 win over Manchester City, leaving the Premier League champions in 22nd place in the Champions League group phase table after matchday six.

Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action 11 Dec 2024, 9:32 pm

The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.

Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen sees crowd surge after Assad henchman execution rumours 11 Dec 2024, 8:40 pm

The BBC sees a crowd surge in Damascus as rumours spread that a hated Assad henchman is about to be executed.

Beaumont guides England to ODI series win over SA 11 Dec 2024, 8:40 pm

Tammy Beaumont's unbeaten 65 helps England win a rain-affected third one-day international in Potchefstroom, and seal a 2-1 series win.

Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help 11 Dec 2024, 8:17 pm

This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques.

Luigi Mangione and the UnitedHealthcare murder 11 Dec 2024, 7:46 pm

Plus Labour’s prisons plan

Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker ban 11 Dec 2024, 7:33 pm

The temporary ban on drugs being given to under-18s questioning their gender identity had already been extended twice.

What will Trump do about Syria? 11 Dec 2024, 6:50 pm

His former national security advisor, John Bolton, gives us his verdict

Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father 11 Dec 2024, 6:48 pm

Armed men are seen celebrating in Hafez al-Assad's burning mausoleum in the family's hometown.

Sara Sharif's father and stepmother guilty of murder after 'horrific suffering' 11 Dec 2024, 6:40 pm

The 10-year-old's body was found with dozens of injuries at the family’s home in Surrey last year.

Banned LGBT military veterans to get up to £70,000 in compensation 11 Dec 2024, 6:31 pm

Ministers will announce that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.

Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused 11 Dec 2024, 6:18 pm

The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse.

Indefinite ban on puberty blockers for under-18s to be introduced 11 Dec 2024, 6:12 pm

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a "scandal" following a review.

Who are the MPs chosen to scrutinise the assisted dying bill? 11 Dec 2024, 6:06 pm

The bill's committee is made up of 14 supporters, nine opponents and senior voices from both sides of the debate.

Woman died after 'barbaric' butt lift op - coroner 11 Dec 2024, 5:59 pm

Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.

Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more 11 Dec 2024, 5:19 pm

Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.

Israel seizing on Syria chaos to strike military assets 11 Dec 2024, 5:17 pm

Israel has attacked Syrian military assets and has troops operating in the Golan buffer zone and slightly beyond.

'No comment': Police release interview videos of father, stepmother and uncle 11 Dec 2024, 5:00 pm

Sara's father and stepmother were found guilty of murder. Her uncle was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child.

PinkNews boss suspended from NHS job after BBC investigation 11 Dec 2024, 4:54 pm

The BBC heard claims Dr Anthony James kissed and touched a younger PinkNews colleague at a party.

'Dozens' being investigated over Post Office scandal 11 Dec 2024, 4:17 pm

Criminal trials aren't expected to begin until 2027, almost 30 years after concerns were first raised.

Badenoch stands by Nigeria comments after criticism 11 Dec 2024, 4:10 pm

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused the Tory leader of denigrating her country of origin.

'Christmas lights' galaxy reveals how Universe formed 11 Dec 2024, 4:00 pm

The galaxy resembling Christmas lights hanging in the cosmos has space scientists feeling festive

What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like? 11 Dec 2024, 3:57 pm

The men's football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of "one of a kind" stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome - but what will it look like?

Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts 11 Dec 2024, 3:52 pm

Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.

Russian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over future 11 Dec 2024, 3:23 pm

Satellite images show Russian ships off the Syrian coast, as Moscow mulls its military future after Bashar al-Assad's fall.

Inside Sara Sharif's life of violence and torture 11 Dec 2024, 3:13 pm

The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?

Briton, 18, sentenced for sex with 17-year-old in Dubai 11 Dec 2024, 3:05 pm

Marcus Fakana has been sentenced for a year over the relationship, a campaign group in Dubai says.

Smiles, songs and dreams of X Factor 11 Dec 2024, 1:38 pm

Murdered Sara was a caring, cheerful "chatterbox" who "would sing to anyone", her head teacher says.

Video shows Sara playing the guitar 11 Dec 2024, 1:37 pm

The 10-year-old's father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder.

'I hid Sara Sharif's family during international police hunt' 11 Dec 2024, 1:27 pm

During multiple raids on Rasikh Munir's property, officers failed to find the family. But he was the one who hid them.

The 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot 11 Dec 2024, 7:05 am

The men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot have been dubbed Monsieur-Tout-Le-Monde as they broadly represent a microcosm of French society.

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