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Hamnet's Jessie Buckley and I Swear's Robert Aramayo win big at the Baftas -- Brit Aramayo beat US stars such Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, while One Battle After Another picked up six awards.

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How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule -- Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say. -- Asia

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How will Trump's new global tariffs work and what's next? -- The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.

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We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves. But the truth is more complicated -- A fierce debate is taking place about whether there really has been a revival in Christianity.

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All you need to know ahead of the Bafta Film Awards 2026 -- The biggest night in the British film calendar is upon us - find out who's nominated and how to watch.

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Inside press briefing as Trump criticises Supreme Court tariffs ruling

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US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations -- Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

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Milan-Cortina 2026 closes with ceremony in Verona -- IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25

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Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat

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The uncertainties facing businesses and consumers after Trump's tariff changes

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USA win men's Olympic ice hockey gold for first time in 46 years

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From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap -- Just a year into Trump's second term, and about half of Project 2025's policies have been implemented, observers say. -- US & Canada

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Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom -- Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.

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How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage -- Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.

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I didn't know I was experiencing burnout until it was too late -- Studies show burnout in young people is rising and there are a number of reasons why.

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British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran prison

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Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

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Latest weather forecast as US states brace for Nor'easter

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Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?

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Once mocked for being tacky, this Korean music genre is making a comeback -- The traditional South Korean popular music genre is making headlines in the country once again. -- Asia

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Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine -- Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

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More than 1,500 Venezuelan political prisoners apply for amnesty -- The announcement by the head of Venezuela's National Assembly comes amid US pressure following the capture of ex-President Nicolás Maduro.

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'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss -- Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

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Pakistan launches deadly strikes on Afghanistan -- Pakistan says the strikes were retaliation for recent suicide bombings in the country.

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Mexico's most wanted drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in military operation

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Met officers working for Andrew told to guard Epstein's home, emails show

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Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

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Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

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Powerful winter storm targets US northeast as NYC issues travel ban

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Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says

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Brown urges police probe into whether Andrew used RAF bases to meet Epstein

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Andrew is Prince William's problem too - and it makes his future job harder

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Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on public display in Italy

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Arsenal pass derby test of nerve as title race looks set to go to wire -- Arsenal passed the north London derby test with flying colours as Premier League title race looks likely to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty -- Premier League

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'Appalling weekend' - Arokodare & Mundle latest players to be racially abused -- Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend. -- Wolves

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'They were attacking from every angle in the end' - why Spurs couldn't keep Arsenal out -- MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why, as well as Arsenal's superior quality in Sunday's north London derby, they exploited Tottenham's tactical weakness too. -- Premier League

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'Heist' at Forest boosts Liverpool's top-four hopes -- Liverpool's late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest puts the Reds firmly in the Champions League hunt after a "robbery" of a victory at the City Ground. -- Liverpool

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France maintain Grand Slam dream with Italy win -- France record a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles. -- Rugby Union

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