Love Actually director Richard Curtis uncomfortable with movie's lack of diversity

The director admits he feels "a bit stupid" about the festive rom-com movie's lack of diversity.

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Qatar’s World Cup Showcases New Ties With Saudi Arabia, but Scars Remain

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Friskney attempted murder arrest after two boys, 10, stabbed

The boys, both 10, were found injured after a nine-hour stand-off with a woman at a property.

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Stormzy 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for standing up for his beliefs

The rapper says he thinks the footballer often hears people telling him to "just shut up and kick your football".

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‘Avatar’ and the Mystery of the Vanishing Blockbuster

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China Covid: Unrest continues in Guangzhou as lockdown anger grows

Protesters hurled debris and glass at police in the latest expression of anger at zero-Covid rules.

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Republicans Hate Everything About Trump’s Dinner With Ye and Fuentes Except Trump

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Thai monks fail drug tests leaving temple empty

Local officials said four monks, including the abbot, tested positive for methamphetamine.

Less than half of England and Wales population Christian, Census 2021 shows

The 2021 census for England and Wales also shows an increase in the number of people with no religion.

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El peor correo electrónico que se puede recibir de un jefe

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Japan death row prisoners sue government to stop hangings

The prisoners are also seeking financial compensation for the 'mental agony' of living in fear of death.

Royal Mail: When are the postal strikes ahead of Christmas?

About 115,000 postal workers are taking part in the dispute with Royal Mail.

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Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.

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Happiness is £4 Million

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Ecuador gangs: Gunmen storm hospital in attempt to kill teen

Gang members took staff hostage and exchanged fire with police before they were arrested.

Chinese police: Delete photos or face arrest at Shanghai Covid protest site

Authorities are stopping anyone taking photos at the Shanghai Covid protest site.

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Trailblazer Doddie Weir's MND legacy 'will live on

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

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China Covid: Shocking protests are huge challenge for China's leaders

China's rulers appear to have drastically underestimated growing discontent at Xi Jinping's zero-Covid policy.

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How to Talk to a Widow

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Man found dead with 'hazardous substances' in Shevington named

The body of Liam Smith was found on a street covered in unidentified substances, police say.

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Japan vs. Costa Rica: Neither side asserting itself in the first half.

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Gwent Police horrified by racism claims, says commissioner

The suicide of Ricky Jones revealed a series of allegedly racist and sexist texts among officers.

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Cost of living: The breakfast club easing the strain

Residents in a housing estate in County Antrim are accessing low-cost hot meals run by a local group.

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Naked volunteers pose for Bondi Beach artwork

The installation was designed by artist Spencer Tunick, to raise awareness of skin cancer.

Nottingham fire death family were planning new life in USA

The man whose wife and children died after a flat fire says they were set to join him in the US.

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Tech Turmoil Complicates Canada’s Policing of the Online World

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Midnight discharge at Colchester Hospital unacceptable - family

An 81-year-old woman is sent home at night due to a lack of hospital beds, her family says.

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Here’s what happened yesterday.

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Cruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea

Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Iran’s Anthem Was a Tense Moment for Players and Fans Alike

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Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes

Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.

Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid

The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.

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New York’s Best Wine Bars

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Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz

The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.

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What is the energy price cap and what will happen to bills?

The energy bill support package will continue after April, but will be less generous.

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Jason Lee: Former footballer says David Baddiel apology 'meant a lot'

Comedian David Baddiel had worn blackface and mocked the striker's hairstyle on TV in the 1990s.

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Noah Baumbach’s Disaster Movie for Our Moment: The Week in Reporter Reads

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Ukraine war: Most of Kyiv spends night without power after missiles

Russian attacks on infrastructure are depriving Ukrainians of heat and water as winter sets in.

Bury: The town where football fans are shaping politics

The game's future is a political battleground in Bury, where a club’s demise has divided fans.

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Russian citizens were found in raids on Orthodox churches, Ukraine’s security service says.

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Indonesia earthquake: Children killed after Cianjur school collapses

Twenty pupils were killed when one school in Cianjur collapsed during Monday's earthquake.

England's Jack Grealish calls fan who inspired World Cup celebration

The England star tells Finlay he did a "little celebration just for you" after his goal.

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Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None.

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Troubles legacy: 'Families can not draw a line under it'

As a legacy bill is debated, Mary Kiely speaks publicly about her brother's shooting for the first time.

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Kherson’s museums now display shattered cases and missing treasures.

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Formula 1: Chinese GP to be cancelled because of the country's Covid policies

Formula 1 is set to cancel the 2023 Chinese Grand Prix because of the country's Covid policies, BBC Sport has learned.

Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79

The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba's Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution.

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The Case for Supreme Court Term Limits Just Got a Lot Better

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Malaysia election: Why isn't there a government yet?

Two days after the vote, the country's king has had to extend a deadline to form a government.

Stalking victims not protected by police, say campaigners

Only 6% of reported stalking cases end up in charges being brought.

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The Judge and the Case That Came Back to Haunt Him

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Beyond Meat Is Struggling, and the Plant-Based Meat Industry Worries

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Manhattan Prosecutors Again Consider a Path Toward Charging Trump

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Chinese ship accused of seizing suspected rocket debris from Philippines

The Chinese vessel blocked a Philippine boat twice before seizing the suspected rocket debris.

Indonesia: Java quake kills 14 and injures hundreds

The tremor could also be felt in the capital Jakarta where offices were evacuated.

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The L.G.B.T.Q. nightclub, Club Q, said it was ‘devastated by the senseless attack on our community.’

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Club Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub

The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.

Turkey Kurdish raids: Operation Claw-Sword targets militant bases

Operation Claw-Sword targeted sites in Syria and Iraq a week after a deadly bombing in Istanbul.

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Keep Baking That Sourdough, and Change the World

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Cambridge: Three arrested after 'targeted' teenager stab death

Three teenagers are arrested after a 17-year-old dies in a "targeted attack" in Cambridge.

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Search resumes for woman 'swept away' by river

The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

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On Eve of World Cup, FIFA Chief Says, ‘Don’t Criticize Qatar; Criticize Me.’

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As tennis honors Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine, he reflects on shifting his focus from sports to the war.

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Leave if you can to save energy - Ukraine power boss

Reducing electricity use is crucial, head of Ukraine's biggest private energy firm tells the BBC.

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With nearly half of Ukraine’s energy grid knocked out, Zelensky says 17 regions face a ‘difficult situation.’

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COP27: Ethiopia's 20-billion tree goal - a sapling success?

Lessons four years on from Ethiopia's ambitious, four-year, mass tree-planting initiative.

Piccadilly Circus: New screen to make landmark bolder and brighter

A development company plans to erect a giant screen to show news, travel and advertisements.

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Georgia State Agency Investigating Jail Beating Caught on Camera

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Viktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US

Notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.

Strabane security alert: Police targeted in Mount Carmel Heights bomb attack

No injuries have been reported but there is a major security alert under way in Strabane.

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What is the minimum wage and how much is it?

The minimum wage for over-23s is going up 9.7% in April of next year.

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What to Read During the World Cup

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Celtic ruler's ring goes under hammer for £36,000 at auction

The "jaw-dropping" item could go on display in York after spending 28 years stashed in a cupboard.

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Rauw Alejandro habla del reguetón cósmico de ‘Saturno’

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Ukraine war: Gas plant hit in latest Russian strikes

At least four deaths are reported, days after one of the most fierce Russian bombardments of the war.

Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

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The Post-Mortem

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Ukraine war: Bodies found amid reports of Russian atrocities in Kherson

The BBC speaks to people held by Russians in Kherson, amid reports of atrocities in the liberated city.

To Fight Climate Change, Canada Turns to Indigenous People to Save Its Forests

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Mariah Carey is officially not the 'Queen of Christmas'

The US star's application to trademark the moniker has been denied for administration reasons.

Why did Russia invade Ukraine and has Putin's war failed?

Almost nine months after Putin unleashed war on Ukraine, Russian forces have suffered repeated setbacks.

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La depresión por covid existe. Esto es lo que debemos saber

By BY KNVUL SHEIKH from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/l7NMvTJ

Elon Musk Heads to Court to Defend His Billions in Tesla Pay

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Climate change: Brazil's Lula to return to world stage at COP27

The Brazilian president-elect is expected to say his country is a global player on climate again.

Russian anger as UN calls for reparations over invasion of Ukraine

In a largely symbolic move, the UN found that Russia should be held accountable for its conduct.

Man admits killing parents in Gloucestershire homes

William Warrington admits the manslaughter of Clive Warrington, 67, and Valerie Warrington, 73.

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El huidizo (y lucrativo) arte de la seducción

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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

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A Life of Shirley Hazzard, Sublime Chronicler of Affairs of the Heart

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China zero Covid: Violent protests in Guangzhou put curbs under strain

Anger boils over in the industrial city of Guangzhou, exposing cracks in Xi Jinping's signature policy.

The Nation’s ‘Report Card’ on Remote Learning

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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive

Alaa Abdel Fattah tells his family in a letter from prison that he has resumed drinking water.

Istiklal Street: Istanbul's beating heart reels from deadly blast

Locals are returning to Istiklal Street, the busy thoroughfare where six were killed on Sunday.

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How Have You Gotten Over Disappointment?

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Kherson: President Zelensky visits liberated city

The regional capital was liberated on Friday after being taken by Russia in March.

Retailer Joules nears collapse risking 1,600 jobs

The UK clothing and homeware brand is set for administration after failing to raise extra investment.

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Kherson’s buildings largely stand. But much of its infrastructure is severed.

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Ros Atkins on… How Qatar got to host the World Cup

BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the years of corruption allegations around Fifa awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Lancashire Police officer charged with attempted murder

A woman is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured in a Manchester hotel, police say.

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Israel’s Election Empowers a More Muscular Religious Zionism

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Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

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Diphtheria jabs at migrant centre after spike in cases

Health officials say 39 cases of diphtheria have been found in asylum seekers in England.

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Justin Trudeau’s Government Sharpens Criticism of China

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Ukraine’s military searches for any Russian soldiers still in Kherson.

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Rugby World Cup: England fans react after a losing a thrilling final

The tense thriller left fans on the edge of their seats as "it really came down to the wire."

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4 Takeaways From the Elections

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Autumn Statement: BBC experts on six ways the plan could affect you

BBC correspondents share what could come up in the economic plan and what it could mean for you.

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¿Qué fue del tsunami rojo?

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Space shuttle Challenger: Debris found by divers

The spacecraft broke up shortly after take off in 1986, killing all seven people on board.

Arrested man is missing US rape suspect, court says

The man had denied being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted over allegations of rape and sexual assault.

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Old Topics, New (Audio) Revelations

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Itaewon crush: Officer under investigation found dead at home

An officer accused of covering up Seoul's police failings was found in his home, in a suspected suicide.

Ricky Hatton: Boxing legend on reaching rock bottom, incredible weight transformation and ring return

Former world champion Ricky Hatton talks about his return to the ring on Saturday and his incredible weight transformation in just eight months.

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How Democrats Defied the Odds

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Sriwijaya Air crash which killed 62 people blamed on throttle and pilot error

The slow reaction of pilots to a throttle failure contributed to the 2021 crash that killed 62 people.

Female Royal Navy sailor 'was raped on ship'

Former servicewoman tells BBC she is angry women in the Navy say they are still experiencing abuse.

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Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing

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Paul Allen: Record-breaking $1.5bn art sale for late Microsoft co-founder's collection

Art belonging to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is sold at the largest art auction in history.

Here’s a look at Nicole’s path.

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Danushka Gunathilaka: Cricketer choked, raped woman, police allege

Danushka Gunathilaka was in Australia for the T20 World Cup when he was arrested on four counts of rape.

Abortion election results: Kentucky poised for pro-choice win

Four other states have also voted on abortion rights - an issue close to the top of voters' priorities.

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Steven Spielberg Gets Personal

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US midterms: How the parties are doing in maps and charts

Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.

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Iran International: TV channel says Iran threatened UK-based journalists

Two Iran International staff have been warned of a risk to their lives, a law enforcement source says.

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How Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin

By BY MICHAEL BARBARO, ROB SZYPKO, RACHEL QUESTER, MOOJ ZADIE, MIKE BENOIST, MARION LOZANO, ROWAN NIEMISTO, DAN POWELL, ELISHEBA ITTOOP AND CHRIS WOOD from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/iFTLbhI

I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try and help people who dread going to a salon.

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Are the Polls Still Missing ‘Hidden’ Republicans? Here’s What We’re Doing to Find Out.

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BBC presenter got sepsis after doing awareness interview

Sarah McMullan was admitted to A&E with sepsis weeks after she helped highlight the deadly condition.

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Subtropical Storm Nicole Forms Northeast of the Bahamas

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