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Gracehill wins Unesco World Heritage site status

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:58
A historical village in County Antrim has joined the likes of the Tower of London and the Taj Mahal.

Family of man kicked by police appeal for calm

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:57
The man's family want to make it clear they have "no political agenda whatsoever", an MP says.

Rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff jailed

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:56
Anthony Stocks was trying to silence the brother of a girl he had been sexually abusing.

Scottish bog gets world heritage status

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:48
After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status.

Rural sabotage plays havoc with opening of Paris Olympics

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:28
There is tight security for the opening ceremony, but saboteurs struck rail lines miles outside the city.

Reeves expected to reveal public finance shortfall of billions

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 11:11
The chancellor will unveil a public spending hole on Monday, which speculation suggests could hit £20bn.

Government delays university free-speech fines

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:58
Powers for universities to be fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech have been put on hold.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:50
Barack and Michelle Obama say Ms Harris has the "strength that this critical moment demands".

'Monster' fires may have destroyed half of historic Canadian town

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:49
The blazes are still out of control as firefighters try to save as many buildings as possible.

Attempted murder arrests after stabbing near park

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:49
Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward.

Drivers ripped off by fuel prices, warns watchdog

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:10
The Competition and Markets Authority says poor competition cost British motorists £1.6bn last year.

Hospital and GP watchdog not fit for purpose, says Streeting

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 10:04
A review of the Care Quality Commission, which inspects over 90,000 services, has identified significant failings.

How to follow the Games across the BBC

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 09:49
BBC TV channels and times, plus radio and online coverage details for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Weekly quiz: How has Kamala Harris made history?

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 09:36
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Philippines 'prepares for worst' after oil spill

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 09:17
Authorities are racing to contain the oil spill and prevent it from reaching the capital, Manila.

Stride announces Conservative leadership bid

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 08:51
The former work and pensions secretary becomes the fourth person joining the race to replace Rishi Sunak.

One of world's most powerful drugs lords arrested in US

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 08:14
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada co-founded the group with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in America.

Olympics: Is Paris poised for success?

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 08:00
France grapples with politics, climate and security as the Games begin

Canadian football coach removed after drones flown over opponents

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 07:49
Canada women's football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach after the New Zealand Olympic Committee reported that a drone had been flown over their training session on Monday.

Canada Olympic football boss removed over drone use

Fri, 26/07/2024 - 07:49
Canada women's football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach after the New Zealand Olympic Committee reported that a drone had been flown over their training session on Monday.

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