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Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:53
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for sex and alcohol offences

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:53
Caning is a common but controversial punishment for violating Islamic law in Aceh province.

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:23
William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.

Trump says 'it would be great' if US 'didn't have to use' military force on Iran

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:12
The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:07
BBC Sport explores the safety issues fans face when following their team across Europe.

Inside warehouse holding lost world of treasures found on HS2 route

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Secret warehouse guards lost world of treasures found on HS2 route

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:00
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:00
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 06:00
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.

Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 02:43
The US president's remarks come as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing to reset UK relations with China.

'She made us cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic boss

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:54
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times quote

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:50
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times quote

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:50
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.

Republicans and Democrats reach funding package deal, US president says

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:48
Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.

Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:43
Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at her barracks at Larkhill camp in Wiltshire in 2021. She had complained she had been sexually assaulted.

Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:43
The officers are to face a court martial over the handling of the case of teenage soldier Jaysley Beck.

The Papers: 'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 01:13
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.

Journalist dreams & Keane reunion? How O'Neill continues to revive Celtic

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 00:37
Showman Martin O'Neill continues to thrive as Celtic's interim manager as he guides the club through to the Europa League play-off round.

Apple reports best-ever iPhone sales as Mac dips

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 00:24
The company's revenue was boosted by iPhone sales, but sales of its wearable tech and Mac computers dipped.

Rangers' Euro distraction fades as mammoth month comes into focus

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 00:09
Now Rangers are out of Europe, has the road to their domestic path been cleared?

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