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Russian police swoop on activists

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Police in Moscow search the homes of several opposition leaders on the eve of a planned anti-government rally, Russian officials say.
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'Major Tim' makes a 'splashdown'

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
British astronaut Tim Peake leaves on a mission to an asteroid... at the bottom of the ocean off Florida.
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Jazz guitarist Cosey dies at 68

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Pete Cosey, a jazz guitarist who was best known for his work in Miles Davis's electric band in the 1970s dies aged 68.
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AUDIO: Where have you left your kids?

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Today listeners confess to leaving their kids behind, like David Cameron
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Mexico candidates in final debate

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Mexico's four presidential candidates spar in a final TV debate, as thousands of protesters target front-runner Enrique Pena Nieto.
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Property market 'still stagnant'

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Houses are taking longer to sell because of the stagnation of the property market, surveyors say.
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VIDEO: E3: Click highlights from the show floor

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Dan Simmons, Richard Taylor and Spencer Kelly pick out some highlights from E3 including the Japanese social network that is bursting out into the wider world.
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Tesco sees quarterly sales fall

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Tesco's UK sales fall 1.5% over the past three months, in what the retailer said was "a challenging quarter for the industry as a whole".
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McAreavey accused 'not in room'

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
The Michaela McAreavey murder trial hears that one of the accused, Sandip Moneea, told police he was not in the couple's hotel room before the murder.
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Australia urges lawyer release

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Australia calls for the release of ICC lawyer Melinda Taylor, who is being held in Libya after trying to meet Saif al-Islam, son of Muammar Gaddafi.
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Footballer held over girl's death

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
An 18-year-old Stoke City FC academy player is arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of a teenager.
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Turning around lives of the homeless

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
A project helping homeless people in a Sydney suburb is claiming extraordinary results. How does it work?
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AUDIO: Facebook bullies 'torture people'

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Nicola Brookes, who was a victim of online death threats and other online abuse, gives the account of her battle to bring the internet "trolls" who have been targetting her to justice.
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Iata: EU airline losses to surge

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
The International Air Transport Association almost doubles its forecast for losses at European airlines to $1.1bn (£706m) for 2012.
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VIDEO: Corden wins Tony for best leading actor

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
British actor James Corden has won the best leading actor Tony award for his role in the play One Man, Two Guvnors.
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Sabbath close Download Festival

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
The re-formed rock group, including lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, headline the final night of this year's Download festival.
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New scheme to support parents

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
The NSPCC has announced a new scheme to help tackle neglect by supporting and challenging parents who are struggling to care for their children.
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Warnings of heavy rain and floods

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
Heavy rain is continuing to hit parts of England, as flood alerts remain in place and forecasters warn that more wet weather is on the way.
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Corden 'thrilled' with Tony win

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
James Corden says he is "thrilled beyond words" at being named best leading actor in a play at the Tony Awards.
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Football and domestic violence

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 15:55
How domestic violence increases when England win and lose
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