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Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL's highest all-time scorer

May 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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Watch the moment Russia's Alex Ovechkin becomes the National Hockey League's highest all-time scorer by hitting his 895th career goal.

April 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM

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Paddington Bear statue: RAF engineers admit damage

Two RAF engineers damaged the statue of the

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March 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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Bulgarian club apologises after minute's silence held for ex-player who is still alive

Bulgarian top-flight team Arda Kardzhali apologises for holding a minute's silence for former player Petko Ganchev, only to discover he is still alive.

March 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM

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Parental leave over. Back on Evening Extra. May the rust be shaken off

March 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM

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First place in British Isles set to approve right to die

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

February 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM

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Neighbours cancelled - again - two years after Amazon lifeline

The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.

February 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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Birkenstock sandals are not art, says German court

The firm wanted to claim protection under copyright law, to stop rivals selling copycat versions of its shoes.

February 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM

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Trump's isolation threatens global democracy, warns former PM John Major

Sir John says US policy will embolden Russia and China, with gains since the fall of the Soviet Union being reversed.

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February 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL confirms historic Dublin fixture will be held at Croke Park

The National Football League (NFL) has confirmed a first regular season fixture in Ireland will be held at Dublin's Croke Park.

February 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition

Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op

February 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM

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YR4: the asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth

The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032

February 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM

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Bill Gates says he has given away billions, but has more to give

The Microsoft co-founder says he enjoys giving away his fortune and it won't leave his kids poor.

February 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM

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Trump tariffs booed in Canada as Trudeau calls for national unity

Canadians have begun booing the US anthem at sports games, signalling the depth of anger at steep tariffs issued by Trump.

February 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM

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Storm Éowyn: Red weather warning issued for Northern Ireland

The alert was upgraded from an amber wind warning to a red warning on Thursday.

January 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM

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Elephants are not people, rules Colorado Supreme Court

Judges ruled a bid to free five elderly African elephants from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was based on a law that only applied to humans.

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January 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM

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Denis Law: Manchester United and Scotland legend dies aged 84

Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

January 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM

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David Lynch: Film director dies at 78, family says

The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is famous for the film Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks.

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January 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control

The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".

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December 24, 2024 at 10:51 PM

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Belfast cheesemonger inundated with support after refrigeration failure ruins store full of specialist cheese

A Belfast cheesemonger has praised the support from the public after their stock of cheese was ruined when the refrigeration equipment in the store failed.

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December 23, 2024 at 4:24 PM

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Rickey Henderson: Baseball legend dies aged 65

Rickey Henderson, Major League Baseball's record holder for stolen bases and runs, dies at the age of 65.

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December 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM

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Cyclone Chido kills 94 people in Mozambique

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

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December 22, 2024 at 10:15 PM

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Trump threatens to try and regain control of Panama Canal - BBC News

It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country.

December 22, 2024 at 10:14 PM

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Armagh GAA: Police alerted to 'incident' during recent trip to US

Police have been alerted to an alleged incident while Armagh GAA were on a recent trip to the US.