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Jack Burgess
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BBC News senior journalist - live digital & digital video. Current affairs 📰, music 🎸, science 🔬, film 🎬, literature 📖, sports 🏏 and travel 🌍 junkie.
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Sudan paramilitary group takes key city of el-Fasher after 18-month siege - live updates - BBC News
Sudan paramilitary group takes key city of el-Fasher after 18-month siege - live updates
The UN has raised the alarm over reports of
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October 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Live updates: Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica - BBC News
Live updates: Hurricane Melissa to make landfall in Jamaica
People are evacuated to higher ground as US meteorologists warn of
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October 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Israel strikes Gaza as IDF and Hamas accuse each other of breaching ceasefire - live updates - BBC News
Israel strikes Gaza as IDF and Hamas accuse each other of breaching ceasefire - live updates
Israel says it struck Rafah after its troops came under fire. Hamas denies knowledge of clashes in the area and accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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BBC News - Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation - BBC News
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Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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The BBC, in association with Agence France-Presse, the Associated Press, and Reuters, has launched a short film calling on the Israeli authorities to allow international journalists access to Gaza. youtube.com/watch?v=-cVK...
The BBC Calls For Access To Gaza
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September 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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President Donald Trump's Air Force One due to land soon in UK for second state visit - follow live - BBC News
President Donald Trump's Air Force One due to land soon in UK for second state visit - follow live
The US president and First Lady Melania Trump will join King Charles at Windsor Castle for two days of events.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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BBC News - UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal
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UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal
Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Ukraine will not give up land, Zelensky says as Trump plans to meet Putin - follow live - BBC News
Ukraine will not give up land, Zelensky says as Trump plans to meet Putin - follow live
The Ukrainian president has rejected Donald Trump's suggestion that a deal with Russia could involve
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August 9, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Israel-Gaza latest: Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take control of Gaza City - BBC News
Israel-Gaza latest: Israel's security cabinet approves plan to take control of Gaza City
The escalation faces opposition in Israel, including from hostage families, while there is also concern that more Palestinian civilians will be killed.
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August 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Israeli forces launch ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza for first time - BBC News
Israeli forces launch ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza for first time
The city is packed with thousands of displaced people - it's also believed Israeli hostages are being held in the area.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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BBC News - Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
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Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had "fired warning shots" and disputed the number of reported deaths.
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July 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Dozens of Labour MPs still expected to rebel over welfare bill as government defends reforms - live updates - BBC News
Dozens of Labour MPs still expected to rebel over welfare bill as government defends reforms - live updates
The business secretary insists the proposed changes are better than the current system ahead of a key vote in the Commons.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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BBC News - First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope
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Vera Rubin: First celestial image from revolutionary telescope
The telescope should detect killer asteroids and may even find the ninth planet in our solar system.
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June 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Ukraine live updates: Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in Istanbul after trading overnight attacks - BBC News
Ukraine live updates: Russia and Ukraine hold peace talks in Istanbul after trading overnight attacks
Ukraine questions Russia's commitment to peace after Moscow failed to send its negotiation proposals to Kyiv before the meeting.
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June 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Ukraine drone attack hits more than 40 Russian bomber planes, claims Ukrainian security service - BBC News
Ukraine drone attack hits more than 40 Russian bomber planes, claims Ukrainian security service
A major operation has been launched by Ukraine using drones to destroy Russian bomber planes, according to the Ukrainian security service.
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June 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Gaza live updates: 26 dead after Israeli tanks open fire near aid centre, rescuers say - BBC News
Gaza live updates: 26 dead after Israeli tanks open fire near aid centre, rescuers say
The Red Cross hospital in Rafah says 150 Palestinians have been injured in Gaza’s southern city.
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June 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Liverpool parade latest: Whole country stands with Liverpool after 'horror' of car ploughing into crowds, Starmer says - BBC News
Liverpool parade latest: Whole country stands with Liverpool after 'horror' of car ploughing into crowds, Starmer says
The prime minister says
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May 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Radio 1's Big Weekend live: Tom Grennan and The Wombats to play first day of Liverpool festival - BBC News
Radio 1's Big Weekend live: Tom Grennan and The Wombats to play first day of Liverpool festival
Three days of live music kicks off in Liverpool's Sefton Park, with gigs from Biffy Clyro, Katy B and others.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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European elections: Millions cast votes in Poland and Portugal as Romania holds re-run - BBC News
European elections: Millions cast votes in Poland and Portugal as Romania holds re-run
Romanian, Portuguese and Polish nationals are casting their ballots as millions of Europeans vote on Sunday.
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May 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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BBC News - French minister apologises to Liverpool fans over Champions League chaos
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French minister apologises to Liverpool fans over Champions League chaos
Gérald Darmanin admitted it was a "mistake" to point the finger at Liverpool fans for the security breakdown at the 2022 final.
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May 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Maldon Mud Race live: Hundreds set to dive into sludge in bid to win mucky mud race in Essex - BBC News
Maldon Mud Race live: Hundreds set to dive into sludge in bid to win mucky mud race in Essex
More than 300 competitors will make their way along the muddy riverbed in the 51st annual contest.
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May 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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BBC News - Liverpool fans' celebrations during title win caused earth tremors - BBC News
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Liverpool fans' celebrations during title win caused earth tremors
Celebrations at Liverpool's title-clinching win at Anfield showed up on the Richter scale.
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May 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Pope Francis dies aged 88 - BBC News
Pope Francis dies aged 88
World leaders pay tribute to the Pope as a
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April 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin’s 'Easter truce' - BBC News
Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin’s 'Easter truce'
President Zelensky claims Russia is trying to create an impression of a ceasefire while still making attempts to advance in some areas.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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What is the lilklihood of finding life on other worlds and what will it do to teh human psyche? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The truth about life on other planets and what it means for Earth
Could discoveries of alien life ever change the human psyche in how we view ourselves and each other?
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April 17, 2025 at 5:26 AM