Nigel Lythgoe denies abusing Paula Abdul as sexual assault lawsuit looms

The American singer alleges multiple instances of assault while the pair worked together, which Mr Lythgoe denies.

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John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy.

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Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed

Three men have died and another is in a life-threatening condition.

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US Navy helicopters destroy Houthi boats in Red Sea after attempted hijack

The US military says it was responding to a second attack on the same vessel near Yemen in 24 hours.

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Luke Littler v Raymond van Barneveld: Teen faces five-time world champion at PDC World Darts Championship

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler prepares to face five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld in the last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championship.

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Bibby Stockholm discrimination report 'published in error'

The report found housing asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset was discriminatory.

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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by poisonous snake on court

A poisonous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.

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M5: E-scooter rider arrested on motorway hard shoulder

A 29-year-old man faces three charges, including being a learner driver on a motorway.

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Jack Grealish: Man City footballer's Cheshire home targeted by burglars

Police were called to the Manchester City footballer's home after reports of a burglary on Wednesday.

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Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months.

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Recycling electrical goods could be done at kerbside and drop-off points in shops

UK households could put old toasters and hairdryers on the kerbside for pick-up under the proposals.

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Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them.

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Wolfgang Schäuble: Merkel's no-nonsense finance minister dies aged 81

Although never chancellor, Wolfgang Schäuble was one of Germany's most influential politicians.

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James May 'wouldn't rule out' new shows with Clarkson and Hammond

The presenter says he "wouldn't rule out" new projects with his Grand Tour co-hosts.

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Maersk preparing to resume shipping through Red Sea

The announcement follows the deployment of an international military operation to prevent attacks on ships.

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Boxing Day Bibury village duck race set to go 'international'

Hundreds of tourists will gather at the River Coln to watch the race, which will be live-streamed.

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Mrs Kirkham's: Cheeses recalled over Christmas E. coli fears

Four products produced by Mrs Kirkham's, which may be included in Christmas hampers, have been recalled.

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Watch: Nigella Lawson on that microwavé pronunciation

The chef says she's too self-conscious to say "microwave" after her unique take on the word went viral.

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Amateur sailor quits race around the world after tech issues

Dafydd Hughes hoped to circumnavigate the globe on his boat, but was forced to quit after 100 days.

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Tory MP Mike Freer's office hit by suspected arson attack

A fire broke out at the north London office of Mike Freer MP on Christmas Eve, police have confirmed.

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Awni Eldous: The Palestinian boy who found YouTube fame after death

Awni Eldous, who ran a small gaming channel, was one of the first Palestinian children to be killed in the war.

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Second arrest after Banksy artwork removal

Second man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after road sign featuring work by street artist Banksy was removed

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British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children.

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Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and two other males were seriously injured, police say.

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Weather warnings as snow hits northern Scotland

A yellow warning for snow and ice covering Aberdeen, Inverness and the north is in place until 15:00.

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Banksy: Council calls in police to find Peckham art worth up to £500,000

One gallery owner has told the BBC he believes the artwork could be worth up to £500,000.

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UK travel: Congestion expected amid Christmas rush

Millions are travelling by road, rail and ferry on one of the busiest days of the year.

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Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy.

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Stunned Prague students mourn and no-one mentions killer

A shrine appears outside a university building for the 14 students murdered in Prague's Old Town.

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Rail fares in England to rise by 4.9% in March

The rise is below inflation but comes after a year of disruption for passengers.

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PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18-months-old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championships by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old.

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European Super League: New proposal launched for European competition

The company who backed the European Super League, A22, launches a new proposal for men's and women's European Competitions.

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Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing.

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Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Mary Earps wants 'to change the world'

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps wants "to change the world" after being named Sports Personality of the Year 2023.

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Schools should involve parents on pupils' gender identity - guidance

Parents should usually be told if their child wants to change gender identity at school, says new guidance.

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Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election.

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Iceland volcano: Spectacular footage of eruption

Helicopter shots show the eruption on the island's coast after weeks of intense earthquake activity.

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Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack

Apparent details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and private company data appear online.

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Hot-flushes menopause drug Veoza approved in UK

Veoza, or fezolinetant, a non-hormonal daily pill, works on the brain's temperature-control centre.

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Evergreen Line refuses Israeli cargo after Red Sea attacks

Evergreen Line said it will stop ships travelling through the Red Sea immediately.

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Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid.

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Seven-stone turkey dog used to guard Somerset flock

Farmer employs sheepdogs between August and December to guard his 600 free range turkeys.

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Queensland sees flooding after near record rainfall

Thousands of people in the north of the state have been urged to move to higher ground.

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Nearly 300 cross English Channel in small boats on single day

The Home Office says 292 migrants crossed to the UK from France in seven boats on Friday.

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Ilkeston: Murder arrest after group hit by van in town centre

Police say a man was killed and two others injured when they were struck in a Derbyshire town.

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Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years.

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Sam Ryder eyes up number one with You're Christmas to Me

The Eurovision star's festive single has been climbing the charts - but you might not have heard it.

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Hinkley C nuclear reactor roof lifted into place

The 245-tonne steel dome is lifted into place at the nuclear power station in Somerset.

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Beijing subway crash leaves 102 with broken bones

The impact of the collision, which occurred during heavy snowfall, caused some carriages to detach.

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What do we know so far about missing Norwich mum Gaynor Lord?

The married mother-of-three whose belongings were found by a river has been missing for six days.

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'A viral Facebook post nearly blew up our business'

Joanna Jensen, founder of skincare brand Childs Farm, shares advice for start-ups for our CEO Secrets series.

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Rwanda bill must be in Goldilocks zone, says James Cleverly

The home secretary says a balance needs to be struck as he seeks to placate Tory backbench MPs.

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Cricketer to 'fight' decision on Gaza message

In a video message, Khawaja said he "respected" authorities' decision to bar his shoes bearing the words "all lives are equal".

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Watch: Intruder jumps on table in Indian parliament

Lawmakers said two men jumped into the well of the house from the visitors' gallery.

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Premier League: Man City vs Spurs referee Simon Hooper 'devastated' by late mistake, says Howard Webb

Simon Hooper "devastated" after not giving Manchester City a late advantage in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham, says refereeing chief Howard Webb.

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Shohei Ohtani: Japanese star agrees to defer majority of Los Angeles Dodgers deal

Shohei Ohtani agrees to defer the majority of his $700m (£557m) deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple US sources including the MLB.

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Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say

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Train ticket websites warned over drip pricing

The rail regulator has written to seven third-party sites over concerns their fees are not clear enough.

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US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community.

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Doncaster couple bring 'joy and cheer' with Wonka décor

Michael and Paul Fenning say their home is "keeping Christmas magic alive".

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'Loud rumbling sound' as earthquake hits Highlands

The event was felt just before 15:30 on Saturday in parts of the region and in the Inner Hebrides.

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Sutton fire: Woman charged after four children killed

Deveca Rose, 29, of Sutton, is charged with the manslaughter of four brothers.

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Chinese ships 'fire water at Philippine vessels'

Manila has accused Beijing of obstructing government vessels that were trying to deliver supplies to fisherman.

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Chris Evert: 18-time Grand Slam singles champion says cancer has returned

Tennis legend Chris Evert says her cancer has returned, two years after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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Coil fitting wait leaves woman in excruciating pain

Patients in one health board area are waiting up to nine months for a coil fitting.

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Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs

The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.

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Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions.

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Folkestone hit-and-run: Manhunt after boy, 7, killed

A vehicle drove off after a crash in Folkestone which left a boy dead, Kent Police says.

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Jamie Foxx makes first public appearance after illness

The actor has been missing from the public eye since April 2023, as he battled an undisclosed life-threatening condition.

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British Fashion Awards 2023: The best red carpet looks in pictures

Celebrities including Pamela Anderson and Gwyneth Paltrow graced the red carpet in London.

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UK teen food poverty high for Western Europe

The UK progresses slightly in OECD education rankings - but food-poverty levels are above average.

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Museum raises money to keep 'very rare' Bronze Age treasure

The museum needs £4,000 to hang on to the 'really significant' Bronze Age tools and body ornaments.

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Moles: Bath nightclub where Oasis and Radiohead cut their teeth to shut

Bath's most popular music venue, Moles, says it can't continue due to the cost of living crisis.

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World War Two bomb detonated off coast of Denmark

The 130kg bomb got caught in a fisherman's net and had to be detonated by the Danish Navy.

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CO28 president hits back at climate denial claims

"Everything we do is centred behind the science," the head of the UN climate talks in Dubai says.

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Billie Eilish hits back at sexuality questions

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview.

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Therese Coffey: Brain abscess from stress left me 'close to dying'

The Suffolk MP spent a month in hospital in 2018 and had to rebuild "aspects" of her memory.

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Euro 2024 draw: Uefa investigates after sex noises disrupt broadcast

Uefa says it is investigating after sex noises were transmitted during the broadcast of the Euro 2024 draw on Saturday.

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NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year.

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UK weather forecast: Are we set for more snow?

The BBC's Matt Taylor looks at the days ahead, as many parts of the UK are hit by icy conditions.

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Claudia Winkleman quits BBC Radio 2 show

The Strictly Come Dancing host tells listeners she wants to spend more time with her daughter.

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Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?

Train drivers are holding rolling walkouts in December in a long-running row over pay and conditions.

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Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday.

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House prices edge up as hopes rise of lower mortgage rates

The Nationwide says there are "encouraging signs" that mortgage rates are starting to come down.

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