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Trump makes Iran pledge as more than 2,000 protesters reported killed

A 26-year-old Iranian protester is set to be executed today for participating in anti-regime protests that have swept the country, as the world awaits possible intervention by the US.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 23:10:00 +0000

New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built

A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000

Russia's 'gig-economy of sabotage' testing Ukraine's allies

Russian spies are increasingly recruiting Ukrainians to carry out acts of sabotage in Europe to undermine NATO and attempt to turn public opinion against Ukraine, according to new research.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 22:43:00 +0000

The government invited us on an immigration raid. There were two arrests, they both walked free

Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.  

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Starmer U-turns on digital ID

The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID cards mandatory for workers just months after Sir Keir Starmer proudly announced them.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0000

More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year

MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.

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SKY NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000

At least 19 dead after crane falls on to train in Thailand

At least 19 people have been killed after a construction crane fell on top of a moving train in northeast Thailand.

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SKY NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 05:11:00 +0000

White House defends Trump's 'appropriate' response to heckler

The White House has defended Donald Trump's "appropriate" response to a heckler during a visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in Michigan.

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SKY NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 01:11:00 +0000

Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein investigation

Bill and Hillary Clinton have said they will refuse to testify in a Republican-led investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 16:56:00 +0000

Man on trial accused of plotting double murder with au pair

A man from Virginia, who was having an affair with his family's Brazilian au pair, has gone on trial accused of the elaborate murder of his wife and an unsuspecting stranger.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 22:45:00 +0000

More than 500 pubs tipped to close this year

MPs have warned that recent and upcoming policies could be the final nail in the coffin for many pubs, as the Commons backed an increase in alcohol duty in line with inflation.

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SKY NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 01:54:00 +0000

The government invited us on an immigration raid. There were two arrests, they both walked free

Three vans roll out of a car park in Croydon. Inside, South London’s immigration enforcement team have a list of targets. Their role is to arrest illegal workers.  

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0000

Starmer U-turns on digital ID

The government has abandoned plans to make digital ID cards mandatory for workers just months after Sir Keir Starmer proudly announced them.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0000

New Birmingham to Manchester rail line to be built

A new rail line will be built between Birmingham and Manchester, the government has announced.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0000

Sister calls for action on 'illegal' gambling sites after man's death

The sister of a man who died by suicide after black market betting sites "deliberately lured him in" has called for the Gambling Commission to review existing laws.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:26:00 +0000

Cowboy roofer who ran over and killed woman on golf course jailed - as video shows police chase

A rogue roofer who ran over a mother-of-three on a golf course during a police chase has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for causing her death.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0000

Former Man Utd captain announced as head coach until end of season

Michael Carrick has been announced as Manchester United's head coach until the end of the season.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0000

Who are all the former Conservative MPs who have defected to Reform?

A steady procession of former - and current - Conservative MPs have defected to Reform UK since March 2024.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0000

Will Starmer go from 'Never Here Keir' to 'Kowtow Keir' if Chinese super embassy goes ahead?

A prime minister who has made U-turn after U-turn is about to make a controversial and unpopular decision on which there will be no going back.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000

Two more hospital trusts declare critical incidents

Another two NHS hospital trusts, both in Nottinghamshire, have declared critical incidents due to "severe and sustained pressure" on their services.

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SKY NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

BBC News

Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 05:44:08 GMT

Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet

The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 16:47:26 GMT

Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK

There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 20:22:51 GMT

Chris Mason: The climbdowns stack up for Starmer

The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 01:11:08 GMT

First leukaemia patient to receive pioneering treatment on NHS says it is 'very sci-fi'

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:12:21 GMT

Global temperatures dipped in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn

The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:44:07 GMT

Greenlanders brace for summit that could shape the Arctic's future - and their own

US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 05:11:22 GMT

Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing

Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 19:28:41 GMT

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested over alleged assault of ride-share driver

Investigators arrested the actor, star of 24 and Designated Survivor, in Hollywood early on Monday morning.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 03:54:50 GMT

Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment

The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 22:31:34 GMT

Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer, dies at 86

Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person months before the famous case of Rosa Parks.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 23:09:09 GMT

'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran

An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 21:11:02 GMT

Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?

Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here's what you need to know.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 09:56:31 GMT

Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?

Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 13:30:12 GMT

UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killings

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper also says the government will implement "full and further sanctions" against Iran.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 15:58:14 GMT

Why you're more like the Traitors than you think and how it could harm you

We often underestimate how often we bend the truth, but doing so can leave us isolated and anxious.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:36:32 GMT

The Papers: Trump tells Iran 'help is on its way' and 'the rail deal'

Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 05:33:09 GMT

Stranger Things documentary-maker shares reason for last-minute finale script

The making-of documentary gives fans an insight into the production process of the hit sci-fi show.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:43:26 GMT

University application deadline is today: How much does a degree cost?

With rising tuition fees and living costs, do higher graduate earnings cover the cost of a degree?

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:41:19 GMT

Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit

The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:15 GMT

US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 04:11:37 GMT

First UK Town of Culture competition searches for 'unique stories'

The event is part the government's effort to "restore pride in communities" and showcase local communities.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 05:34:26 GMT

Three men guilty of harassing BBC journalist over A Very British Cult documentary

All three are members of Lighthouse, a group investigated for a BBC documentary and podcast in 2023

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 15:41:31 GMT

Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth

The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:07:38 GMT

Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget

Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:06:33 GMT

Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation

Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 20:19:47 GMT

Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations

Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:11:47 GMT

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BBC NEWSWed, 30 Apr 2025 14:04:28 GMT

The Sadiq Khan Interview

Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

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BBC NEWSMon, 12 Jan 2026 18:21:00 GMT

Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?

And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

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BBC NEWSMon, 12 Jan 2026 19:56:00 GMT

Toby Jones presents must-see Dad's Army moments

Watch Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward

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BBC NEWSTue, 06 May 2025 19:30:04 GMT

Paul Young reflects on his journey through fame

Paul Young looks back on a career that saw him capture the hearts of a generation of fans.

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BBC NEWSSat, 10 Jan 2026 21:46:29 GMT

Semenyo scores again - who are winners and losers of his arrival?

Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City by hitting the ground running and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee Pep Guardiola handed to Bournemouth to sign him.

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BBC NEWSWed, 14 Jan 2026 00:02:01 GMT

'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final

Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 23:45:04 GMT

Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach

Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 19:28:01 GMT

What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?

As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 18:34:08 GMT

Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder

Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.

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BBC NEWSTue, 13 Jan 2026 21:58:54 GMT

Carrick would bring spirit of Man Utd back - Rooney

Wayne Rooney discusses Michael Carrick’s potential role as Manchester United caretaker and whether he’d join the coaching staff.

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BBC NEWSMon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:44 GMT