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'Heading ball likely contributed to McQueen's brain disease'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:20
An inquest concludes that "it is likely that repetitive head impacts, sustained by heading the ball while playing football, contributed to the CTE" which was a factor in the former footballer's death.

France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:14
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September.

France debates under-15s social media ban endorsed by Macron

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:14
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said he will use a fast-track procedure to get the legislation on the books by September.

Starmer defends blocking Andy Burnham from by-election run after backlash

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:08
The Manchester mayor had applied to stand as a candidate for the upcoming parliamentary by-election in Gorton and Denton.

EU investigates Elon Musk's X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 11:34
The Commission will assess whether "manipulated sexually explicit images" have been shown to users in the EU.

UK braces for severe wind and rain as Storm Chandra named

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 10:58
Chandra is the third major storm to hit the UK this month, after Goretti and Ingird caused widespread damage and destruction.

One week until transfer deadline day - who could be on the move?

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 10:57
BBC Sport looks at some of the players that have been linked with moves before the Premier League transfer deadline on 2 February at 19:00 GMT.

Bonnie Tyler's classic hits 1bn streams - but singer reveals it 'makes nothing'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 10:16
The gravelly-voiced Welsh icon's hit is still loved by fans 43 years after its release.

Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 09:52
Israel's military says its troops are searching for the remains of Ran Gvili, reportedly at a cemetery in northern Gaza.

Trump says his administration 'reviewing everything'

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 09:46
The US president was asked by the Wall Street Journal whether the immigration agent who shot dead a man in Minneapolis had done the right thing.

Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 09:31
Gold is seen as a so-called safe-haven asset that investors buy in times of uncertainty and low interest rates.

Warriors win 'bizarre, sad' game in Minnesota after ICE shooting

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 08:26
Steve Kerr says the Golden State Warriors' win at the Minnesota Timberwolves took place in a "sombre atmosphere" after the fatal shooting of an intensive care nurse by immigration agents in Minneapolis.

At least three dead in Greece biscuit factory fire

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 08:06
A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala.

The Traitors moves from TV to theatre with 'bold' West End show

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 08:00
The TV show's makers hope its dramatic twists and huge popularity will translate into a theatre hit.

The Traitors moves from TV to theatre with 'bold' West End show

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 08:00
The TV show's makers hope its dramatic twists and huge popularity will translate into a theatre hit.

Make sure pupils don't ever use phones at school, education secretary tells teachers

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 07:31
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.

Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 07:15
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.

Body recovered from sea believed to be antiques dealer missing since Christmas Day

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 06:51
The recovered body is believed to be 64-year-old Matthew Upham from Budleigh Salterton.

Second body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 06:51
The recovered body is believed to be a 64-year-old man from Budleigh Salterton.

Why the Caribbean island of Antigua wants more liberal cannabis laws

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 06:49
Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

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