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Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
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Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77

Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker
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Parliament restoration delays 'frustrating', says Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges action after a committee warns it is "crunch time" for the ailing building.

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Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules
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Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules

A post-Brexit deal on food standards has raised questions over the future naming of the classic British snack.

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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
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Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand

The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.

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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children
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Algorithm allocates Highland 'significant increase' in asylum-seeking children

Highland Council says the formula fails to take into consideration housing challenges it is facing.

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Two seriously injured after M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles in Kent
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Two seriously injured after M20 crash involving more than 30 vehicles in Kent

Police say more than 30 vehicles were involved in the incident on the M20 around 18:40 on Saturday.

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Royal Family join veterans and families at Festival of Remembrance
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Royal Family join veterans and families at Festival of Remembrance

The senior royals attended the annual event at London's Royal Albert Hall on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.

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Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained
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Property, football and politics: The links between Manchester and Abu Dhabi explained

A closer look at the relationship between Man City's owners and the Manchester political scene.

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Ambika Mod says the 'glass ceiling is always getting higher' for South Asian actors
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Ambika Mod says the 'glass ceiling is always getting higher' for South Asian actors

The actress joins the cast of Black Doves for the second season of Netflix's spy thriller.

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Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
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Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying

Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.

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Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'
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Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'

Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.

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'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
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'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

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Food bank to close amid rising costs
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Food bank to close amid rising costs

A food bank in Goole annouces it will close in January as costs rise and donations drop.

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Billam-Smith stopped as Clarke repeats amateur win
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Billam-Smith stopped as Clarke repeats amateur win

Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is knocked down and stopped for the first time in his professional career as Chev Clarke wins their non-title bout.

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Substitutes inspire Barnet to late win over Tranmere Rovers
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Substitutes inspire Barnet to late win over Tranmere Rovers

Barnet score three goals in the final 15 minutes of the match to beat Tranmere Rovers 3-0 in the first round of the FA Cup.

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'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog
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'The worst conditions in my 35-year career' - commentating in the FA Cup fog

BBC Sport commentator Steve Bower gives an insight into trying to commentate when thick fog engulfs a stadium and you can barely see the action.

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'It's Savage junior's night' - Charlie scores against dad Robbie's side
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'It's Savage junior's night' - Charlie scores against dad Robbie's side

Robbie Savage's son Charlie scores for Reading against Peterborough United, the side his father manages in the first round of the FA Cup.

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Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
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Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?

Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.

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French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
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French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits

The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.

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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms
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Elon Musk's millions failed to deliver Republican wins in fierce midterms

Musk spent nearly $500m in the 2026 US midterm elections, an individual election spending record.

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Tech Life
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Tech Life

When copyright strikes silence reporters, rail safety & the Lord of the Rings live show.

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Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
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Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government

Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.

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What we know so far after Krakow gun attack
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What we know so far after Krakow gun attack

Six people were killed in a random shooting in the city's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.

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US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
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US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme

Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

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Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time
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Gaza wedding festival sees 250 couples married at the same time

A mass wedding for Palestinian brides and grooms has taken place in the rubble-strewn streets of Gaza.

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