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Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history -- The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.

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US economy slows in final months after turbulent year

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Police search at Royal Lodge expected to continue until Monday after Andrew released under investigation -- The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was pictured returning to Sandringham Estate on Thursday.

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USA superstar Liu wins women's skating Olympic gold -- American superstar Alysa Liu adds Olympic figure skating gold to her world title as she beats a standout field in the women's final.

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The Russian village that lost its men to war

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Winter Olympics: Canada v Sweden in women's curling semi-final

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French soldier dies after being shot in head during 'game' with other soldiers

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Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs

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US aircraft carrier arrives in Mediterranean as military build-up continues

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What does Andrew's arrest mean for the Royal Family? -- Following Andrew's arrest, the King said the authorities have 'our full and wholehearted support and cooperation'.

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Why misconduct in a public office is so complicated - and difficult to prosecute -- Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani unpicks the complicated allegation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over.

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A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap -- After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.

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Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested -- The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.

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Inside the police centre where Andrew was held -- He was held at Aylsham Police Investigation Centre in Norfolk for 11 hours following his arrest.

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The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic -- Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

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Could cats may help us find new ways to treat cancers in humans? The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer. 14 hrs ago

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He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death -- Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.

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US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran -- A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.

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Bare-knuckle boxing is fighting for mainstream appeal. How safe is it? -- A new BBC documentary looks at the rise of bare-knuckle boxing as fighter Liam 'Rocky' Rees tells BBC Sport why he loves the adrenaline.

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GB skier Kenworthy took death threats over ICE post 'with grain of salt' -- Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

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How 'snow princess' Eileen Gu divides opinion -- Eileen Gu is the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier in history, and a global superstar.

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Your guide to all the action in Milan-Cortina on Friday -- What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

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

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Teen who killed two in crash filmed herself speeding on Snapchat

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Cars collecting Andrew get stuck at police gate

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British couple sentenced to 10 years in Iran prison

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Watch as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's car leaves police station

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US and Indonesia finalise deal to cut tariffs to 19% -- Washington will set a 19% tariff on most Indonesian goods in exchange for lower trade barriers for US goods

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More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches? -- Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.

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Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss - But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI." 4 hrs ago

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Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC -- The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.

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Mother and infant burnt to death in India over witchcraft allegations -- Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.

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Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis

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Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

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Asos co-founder dies after Thailand apartment block fall

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What happens now after Andrew released from custody

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Shell-shocked, haunted photo of Andrew will be part of how arrest is remembered

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Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran agrees deal or 'bad things happen'

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Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions

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LIVE - F1 pre-season testing: Aston Martin ends session after only six laps on final day - Live text commentary of the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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67 Pakistan players sign up for Hundred auction -- Sixty-seven players from Pakistan are among those to have registered for next month's Hundred auction, though England Test captain Ben Stokes has not signed up. -- Cricket

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Managing Man Utd the 'ultimate role' - Carrick -- Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick speaks to BBC Sport about trusting academy graduate and 'huge talent' Kobbie Mainoo. -- Man Utd

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Glasner's Crystal Palace future in serious doubt -- Sources tell BBC Sport that Crystal Palace's board is considering Oliver Glasner's future at the club.

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Four teenagers charged after drive-by shooting of Utai -- New South Wales Police charge four teenagers over the drive-by shooting of former NRL player Matt Utai and the alleged arson attacks targeting his family in Sydney.

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LIVE - Premier League news conferences: Tudor & Arteta speaking before north London derby - Follow the latest from Friday's Premier League news conferences as managers speak and provide team news before the weekend's action.

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