Retail sales fall at sharpest rate since Covid

Sales during December tumbled by 3.2% as shoppers stocked up earlier in Black Friday discounts.

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Canadian former pole vault world champion Barber dies aged 29

Canada's former world pole vault champion Shawn Barber dies at the age of 29 from medical complications.

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Australian Open 2024 results: Emma Raducanu loses to Wang Yafan

Emma Raducanu sees her first Grand Slam appearance since wrist and ankle surgeries ended by Wang Yafan in the Australian Open second round.

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Fujitsu rules itself out of UK public contract bids during Post Office inquiry

The firm is part of an inquiry into how hundreds of Post Office managers were wrongly prosecuted.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained over EU tax for luxury watch

The probe for alleged tax evasion came as the actor arrived in Munich on his way to an auction.

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Lakshadweep: Can India's 'alternative Maldives' handle mass tourism?

Indian PM Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep could spark a tourist surge - but is the island chain ready?

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Poland's journalists caught up in battle for airwaves

Public TV and radio are entangled in a political battle as Poland shifts away from the right.

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Wizz Air pays out £1.2m over disrupted flights

The low-cost airline had to compensate some 6,000 customers after reviewing thousands of complaints.

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China reports accelerating population decline

The decline underscores concerns about the future growth of the world's second-largest economy.

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Why there's a boom for damp-busting machines

Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.

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Sachin Tendulkar: Indian cricket legend flags 'disturbing' deepfake video

The fake video appears to show Sachin Tendulkar promoting an online gaming app.

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Iowa caucuses: DeSantis edges out Haley for distant second behind Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is projected to win a distant second place, with Nikki Haley in third.

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Cyclone Belal: Mauritius raises warning to maximum

Authorities say the storm is now moving away from the island nation, but warn that risks still exist.

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Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist

Attacks on global shipping could push up prices and quash interest rate cuts, a leading economist says.

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Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

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Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

Sagiv Jehezkel held up a bandaged hand that read "100 days. 7/10", a reference to Hamas's 7 October attacks.

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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China

Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.

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Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups

Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.

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Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson diagnosed with terminal cancer

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales

Both retailers beat expectations for the key festive period as overall food prices remain high.

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Watch: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby

Angry protests in the Papua New Guinean capital descended into violence after a police pay dispute.

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Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row

Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.

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Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.

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Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies

Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period.

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Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape

Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

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Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership

Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.

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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert

Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".

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Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists

The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.

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Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting meters

Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes.

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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission

The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.

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Al Jazeera bureau chief's son Hamza al-Dahdouh among journalists killed in Gaza

Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.

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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

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Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims

The Justice Secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control

Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air

Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.

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Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima

Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day.

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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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