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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan says UK statue is like having 'life-size doll'

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:39
Fellow actor Kajol, who is also depicted on the statue in London, said it was "a little unbelievable".

Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:31
Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

Four arrested in Sussex in right-wing terror investigation

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:31
Police search properties after making arrests in Eastbourne and Brighton.

Novichok poisoning victim's family 'still has questions', as report finds Putin 'morally responsible'

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:22
Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in 2018 after coming into contact with the nerve agent Novichok.

Have British spies learned lessons from the Skripal poisonings?

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:16
Rusia's ability to target a defector with nerve agent is almost certainly diminished but it may pose other threats, the BBC's security correspondent writes.

Putin says Russia disagrees with parts of US plan to end Ukraine war

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 17:11
The Russian leader's comments come as US and Ukrainian negotiators are due to hold a new round of talks.

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:55
The partnership aims to protect undersea cables, which Western officials say face increased threat from Moscow.

Springbok Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:54
South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.

Horror movie character? 'I don't waste my time on that' - Verstappen in-depth on title race

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:23
Max Verstappen looks forward to the F1 title showdown in Abu Dhabi, acknowledges that he is probably in his rivals' heads and discusses his intense competitiveness.

'I've never met anyone like Pollock' - George on England's 'brilliant idiot'

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:20
Jamie George says England team-mate Henry Pollock is a personality without precedent in rugby and a "genuinely fascinating" character.

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:14
England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.

'No more Average Joe': Root's elusive century seals his all-time great status

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:08
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status'

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:08
Joe Root finally hitting the elusive Test century in Australia proves his status as one of the all-time great batters, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:00
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

Volcanic eruption may have triggered Europe's deadly Black Death plague

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 16:00
A volcanic eruption may have set off a chain reaction that led to Europe's deadliest pandemic.

Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:58
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.

Streeting orders review into rising demand for mental health and ADHD services

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:40
The review will look at increased pressure on the NHS and whether there is any evidence of over-diagnosis.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:33
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:33
Pots, quadrants, confederation constraints, group position grids ... the World Cup draw is not going to be straightforward.

A baby seal walks into a bar...

Thu, 04/12/2025 - 15:32
A bar in Richmond, New Zealand had a surprise visitor when the marine mammal popped in.

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