UK Has Jammed Satellites to Defend Against Hostile Threats, BBC Told
The UK has jammed satellites as part of efforts to defend itself against hostile threats, the BBC has been told. The disclosure comes in a BBC report examining the arms race in space and the ways the UK is seeking to protect itself. It indicates that…
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault, according to the available report. Miriam Haley, who survived the assault, described its lasting impact on her life. She said it had a “devastating effect on my life and…
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Iranian president tells Trump Iran will never ‘bend the knee’
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a defiant speech to the United Nations, telling US President Donald Trump that Iran will never “bend the knee”. Pezeshkian’s remarks came after Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran if a peace deal is not…
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Toxic Wildfire Smog Linked to Respiratory Illness in Indonesia
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August amid toxic smog from wildfires, according to information accompanying a BBC report. The report, titled “Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians…
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Poland Accuses Russian Military Helicopter of Violating Its Airspace
Poland has accused a Russian military helicopter of entering its airspace, saying the aircraft remained there for 42 seconds and prompted the NATO member to scramble fighter jets. The incident was described by Poland as an airspace violation involving a…
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Eviction of 87-year-old tenant highlights Spain’s housing shortage
The eviction of Maricarmen, an 87-year-old tenant in Madrid, has highlighted the pressure facing residents in Spain’s housing market. She was unable to pay the rent demanded by the firm that recently bought her flat. Maricarmen’s case centres on the…
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Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s manager has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of using threats and intimidation in an alleged attempt to extort her estate. Seaver is identified as the person who announced Parton’s death to the world. The allegations against him concern…
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Trump and Xi set for meeting on US soil as key issues come under scrutiny
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to meet in Washington DC, with the high-level encounter expected to draw attention to the issues at stake in relations between the United States and China. A BBC video report brings together the broadcaster’s China…
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UN agency reports surge in violence against women in Gaza
Reports of violence against women in Gaza have surged, according to the UN Population Fund, which also described a “severe escalation” in early and forced marriages. The agency’s findings point to worsening risks faced by women and girls in Gaza.…
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Ceuta, Football and Israel Shape Morocco’s Election Appeal to Young Voters
Morocco’s election campaign is being shaped by debates over Ceuta, football-focused messaging and calls opposing Israel, as political forces seek to win over young voters. Young voters are being courted through football slogans, promises of jobs and…
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Neutral venues and no away fans shape contentious Israel-Republic of Ireland matches
The Republic of Ireland’s matches against Israel have become increasingly contentious, with neutral venues and the absence of away supporters forming part of the backdrop to the fixtures, according to a BBC Sport report. BBC Sport is examining the…
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Lithuania says it is ready to fight back but has evacuation plans amid Russia threats
Lithuania is prepared to “fight back” if it is attacked, but the country also has evacuation plans as it faces what Prime Minister Sinkevičius described as a continuing threat from Moscow. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Sinkevičius said Lithuanians feel…
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Developing El Niño Reported as Strongest on Record Ahead of Expected Peak
The developing El Niño has become the strongest on record weeks before its expected peak, according to scientists, with weather impacts already being felt around the world. The assessment indicates that the climate pattern has intensified earlier than…
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Burnham expects to find ‘common ground’ with Trump at first meeting
Burnham expects to find “common ground” with Trump during their first meeting in New York, while also preparing to address the United Nations General Assembly. The prime minister is in New York for talks with Trump and is expected to use the meeting to…
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What to expect as world leaders gather in New York
World leaders are set to descend on New York, with attention focused on the meetings planned with Donald Trump and the issues expected to dominate the agenda. The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines who Trump is expected to meet and which major topics are likely…
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Why a Bollywood celebrity manager’s 2020 death case has been reopened
The case surrounding the 2020 death of Bollywood celebrity manager Disha Salian has been reopened, according to the available report. Salian’s father has rejected the view that her death was a suicide or an accident and has alleged that she was…
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