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Girl, 12, strangled and raped, court hears 29 Jan 2026, 12:27 pm

Afghan nationals Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir deny offences against the youngster in Nuneaton.

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham 29 Jan 2026, 12:16 pm

The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton.

Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed 29 Jan 2026, 12:10 pm

The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.

Shoplifter killed Asda security guard during struggle 29 Jan 2026, 12:08 pm

She admitted killing the security guard, who suffered a fatal heart attack during the incident in Arbroath.

Homicides at lowest level in nearly 50 years, ONS says 29 Jan 2026, 11:58 am

The 499 cases of murder and manslaughter in the year to September are the lowest in England and Wales since 1977.

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink 29 Jan 2026, 11:57 am

Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.

Do Villa have the legs to end their 30-year trophy drought? 29 Jan 2026, 11:52 am

An injury crisis and a returning hero. Aston Villa's season continues to take sharp turns.

Stay on this stunning island for free... if you're willing to count puffins 29 Jan 2026, 11:47 am

Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island.

First arrest after high-value museum raid 29 Jan 2026, 11:39 am

Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.

Keep suspended pupils in school instead of at home, ministers say 29 Jan 2026, 11:37 am

Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

Palace agree £50m deal in principle for Strand Larsen 29 Jan 2026, 10:47 am

Crystal Palace agree a deal in principle worth in the region of £50m to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Number of term-time school holiday fines hits another record high 29 Jan 2026, 10:45 am

New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.

Watch: Filipino mayor narrowly escapes rocket launcher attack 29 Jan 2026, 10:34 am

A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.

Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave 29 Jan 2026, 10:22 am

As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.

Sabalenka storms to fourth Australian Open final in a row 29 Jan 2026, 10:17 am

Aryna Sabalenka keeps her cool to storm past Elina Svitolina and reach a fourth Australian Open final in a row.

Assisted dying bill has no hope of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer 29 Jan 2026, 9:51 am

Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.

Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk 29 Jan 2026, 8:56 am

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

'Why can't women have experience?' New Bridgerton series tackles sex taboo 29 Jan 2026, 8:00 am

Bridgerton is back, with Francesca on the hunt for sex tips and Benedict finally meeting his match.

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios 29 Jan 2026, 6:43 am

From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

'House of horrors' abuser had 26 convictions before he was foster carer 29 Jan 2026, 6:16 am

Douglas Daniel was allowed to look after young people in the 1980s and 90s, along with his wife Barbara, despite his lengthy criminal record.

Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: We're like a couple of naughty school kids 29 Jan 2026, 2:19 am

The pair star in Crime 101, a tense thriller that swaps superhero spectacle for a game of psychological cat and mouse.

Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs? 29 Jan 2026, 12:24 am

Five of the eight teams to qualify automatically for the Champions League were from the Premier League, so why have they been so dominant?

Yes, you can be friends with an ex - but there are rules 29 Jan 2026, 12:11 am

The four questions you should ask before deciding whether to stay friends or go no contact.

How self-service terminals push us to buy more 29 Jan 2026, 12:05 am

How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.

Water bills to rise again: Use our tool to find out by how much 29 Jan 2026, 12:03 am

The average annual household bill in England and Wales will increase by £33 from April.

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis 28 Jan 2026, 11:10 pm

BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

Watch Benfica keeper score stoppage-time goal against Real Madrid 28 Jan 2026, 10:22 pm

Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scores in the 98th minute to give Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid - a goal which also secured Jose Mourinho's side a place in the last 16 play-offs of the Champions League on goal difference.

Can Trump really “de-escalate” Minneapolis tensions following ICE shootings? 28 Jan 2026, 9:03 pm

And the president blames Democrat Ihan Omar after she was attacked

Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’ 28 Jan 2026, 6:03 pm

Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens’

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