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Two IDs plan to stop under-age online knife sales
Anyone wanting to buy a blade online would have to complete two age verification checks under government plans.
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Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing
The 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed, but later died.
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Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.
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Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.
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Thousands on hold to HMRC 'cut off after 70 minutes'
HMRC denies running a "deliberately poor" phone service in an attempt to push customers online.
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Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.
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Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration
The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights".
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'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?
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UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.
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Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.
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Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.
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Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?
Eighteen states have sued the federal government over the executive order, showing the legal challenges the president will face.
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Six Trump executive orders to watch
Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.
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Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.
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US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn
OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders freed after Trump pardons
Two of the most high-profile defendents from the 2021 US Capitol riot were included in Trump's sweeping pardons.
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What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.
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And when could immigration raids begin in the US?
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Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.
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PM's terror law overhaul and Trump widens 'economic war'
Reforms after the Southport attacks and Donald Trump's threat to tax foreign nationals lead the papers.
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Tensions over when to make Southport details public
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.
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Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.
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Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power
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Author Cottrell-Boyce calls summit to warn about children's happiness
The children's laureate says a "recession in children's happiness" is caused by a decline in reading.
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Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.
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Netflix to raise prices in US as new subscribers soar
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.
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Antisemitic crimes may be funded overseas, say Australian police
The country's federal police says it will increase efforts to deal with surging anti-Jewish crimes.
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Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.
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Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.
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How Trump has already changed America
And how he’s already changed America (again)
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'Elite mindset' - Salah hits 50th European goal for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah's 50th European goal for Liverpool in their Champions League win over Lille showed his "elite mindset".
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Double-bounce controversy as Swiatek sets up Keys semi-final
Iga Swiatek drops just three games as she breezes past Emma Navarro to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys.
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Emery fears Aston Villa have blown Champions League top-eight chances
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side may have squandered their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League following their loss at Monaco.
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'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray
Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".
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England's best cricket is yet to come - Jones
England wicketkeeper Amy Jones is confident England can fight back to draw the Women's Ashes and responds to the criticism they have faced.
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England can beat everyone in Six Nations - Itoje
Captain Maro Itoje says England can shrug off their poor recent form and deliver a surprise Six Nations Grand Slam.