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Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to White House dinner despite judge's order -- CNN and MS NOW reporters say they were barred from covering a state dinner after a judge ruled their passes should be restored.

6 hours ago

Foreign secretary tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil -- The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".

14 minutes ago

British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June -- Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.

14 minutes ago

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

2 hours ago

LIVE - Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying: Antonelli makes early exit after hitting wall - Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary of qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes -- Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.

1 hour ago

Why schoolboys have become a huge part of football's transfer market -- BBC Sport explores why clubs at the top of English football are increasingly trading academy players and what the impact is on the youngsters themselves.

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Packers booed during 'butt-whooping' at home to Falcons -- The Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur says his team got a "butt-whooping" as they lost 35-14 at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.

5 hours ago

Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight -- Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday. -- R. of Ireland Men

14 minutes ago

Zidane waited for France - now can he harness their star power? -- Zinedine Zidane says he waited for the France job, but what will he bring to the role after five years out of management? -- France

6 hours ago

Premier League joins call for Fifa reforms -- The Premier League joins three of its top European counterparts in calling for "fundamental" reform of the way that world football's governing body Fifa is run. -- Football

14 minutes ago

Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech

17 hours ago

Some BBC channels and radio stations 'may well' have to close, director general says

23 minutes ago

Child found dead in pond left playground through gap in fence, UK inquest hears

2 hours ago

Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled

2 hours ago

Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in class

16 hours ago

Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner -- From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.

9 hours ago

Xi visit to Washington all pomp but little progress so far -- The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.

13 hours ago

Weekly quiz: How quickly did this six-year-old girl solve a Rubik's Cube? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

4 hours ago

'We're all broke': Would you chase a friend for £5? -- What's the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back?

12 hours ago

What to expect from Andy Burnham's first Labour conference as PM -- Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.

3 hours ago

Why Australia chose the world's biggest political stage to reveal OpenAI hack -- Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

6 hours ago

FA could have prevented our son's death, say parents of striker Billy Vigar -- Billy Vigar's parents say the Football Association could have prevented their son's death.

2 hours ago

A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns

14 hours ago

The world's two most powerful men just met. How did it go?

10 hours ago

Pomp and toasts: Day 2 of Trump and Xi in DC

6 hours ago

Watch: Protests and walkouts as Netanyahu addresses UN

12 hours ago

Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues -- Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.

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NBA's first MVP Pettit dies aged 93 -- Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.

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Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti -- The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.

1 hour ago

Mark Carney says he has considered possibility of US military action against Canada

19 hours ago

Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted

8 hours ago

Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false

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Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech

14 hours ago

From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema

8 hours ago

Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training

11 hours ago

Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist

10 hours ago

Hundreds of thousands expected in Paris for Pope's visit

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