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Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers, campaigners say
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T11:22:17.8782482Z Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers, campaigners say Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch". Sonia Pombo from Action on Salt & Sugar said people chose sandwiches for their "simplicity, convenience and affordability, but what they're actually eating can be a full day's worth of salt hidde… [+1425 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g4l54g2ppo
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Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T12:22:23.7040597Z Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands. A spokesman for Reform UK said: "Mr Farage's office is in communications with the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards. "He has always been clear that this was a personal, unconditional gift and… [+1252 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0l26g01703o
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Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy after cancer diagnosis
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T12:22:27.5937116Z Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy after cancer diagnosis The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education. This trip marks another important step back to full royal duties, with this being described as "taking it up a gear". "She's looking forward to being here, she's energised, she's enthused, she's exc… [+722 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21nlwrd49o
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Passengers held on cruise ship in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T12:22:35.9509988Z Passengers held on cruise ship in France after gastroenteritis outbreak The ship set sail from Belfast on Friday and is currently at a port in Bordeaux. It said enhanced sanitation and prevention protocols had been implemented across the ship "in line with established public health procedures following the initial reports of illness". The cruise lin… [+341 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn5pe4yel1ko
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From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on key bills in King's Speech
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T13:52:21.6118764Z From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on key bills in King's Speech BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass. The King's Speech contained proposed legislation to tackle threats from hostile states and people planning mass violence. The Tackling State Threats Bill will give the home secretary the power to ba… [+1671 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1j2nr8kgk3o
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Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T14:37:24.4326661Z Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday. The hearing, which Garcia pointed out was also held in close proximity to US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, was held by Democrats from the US House Oversight Committee and local Democ… [+2021 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypr378l2wo
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Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T14:37:28.4316661Z Trump arrives in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit. When Trump exited the plane on Wednesday evening, he was greeted by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, one of China's top leaders. The move is being read as a show of respect for the US president fr… [+1497 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1w28qw1e0xo
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Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T15:07:23.5490604Z Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton Brighton beach is closed after police launch inquiry into what they describe as a "tragic incident". Most of the emergency services had left the scene by the afternoon, with three police vans remaining. Many people in the community expressed shock after the incident. Jilly Francis, a regular sea-s… [+601 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e29n94ze4o
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Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T15:22:22.4366363Z Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh. In a 5-0 ruling, the South Carolina Supreme Court said Murdaugh deserved a new trial because the local county clerk had unfairly biased a jury against him. "Both the State and Murdaugh's defense sk… [+2590 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedpvnq7wn1o
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Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-13T15:52:23.8066531Z Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending. The Charity Commission has not put a timeframe on how long enquiries will take. However, the move does represent an escalation in the watchdog's engagement with the charity. In October, BBC News re… [+2171 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l27dpeg1wo
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Polanski apologises for 'unintentional mistake' over houseboat council tax
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T02:22:12.9814528Z Polanski apologises for 'unintentional mistake' over houseboat council tax The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax. Neidle, who has investigated the tax affairs of several politicians, looked into Polanski's situation and wrote on his Tax Policy Associates website this week: "If, as seems likely, that was his main… [+1551 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy02wdzrg6jo
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T05:22:26.8105481Z BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”. A leading people-smuggler, whose network is believed to be responsible for the majority of illegal cross-Channel journeys in recent years, has been unmasked by a BBC investigation. The 28-year-old I… [+1664 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3pl5093wpo
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Strictly Come Dancing: Zoe Ball confirms she will not be show's new presenter
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T09:22:26.3867834Z Strictly Come Dancing: Zoe Ball confirms she will not be show's new presenter The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show. Ball continued: "It's going to be a highly scrutinised situation, and I think the new hosts will be so relieved when it's out there and everyone can just talk about the show, and who's going to be th… [+2474 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx2w0wz7nro
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Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T12:07:31.7596908Z Henry Zeffman: PM puts himself back in the game for now The prime minister has told the Cabinet a leadership contest had not been triggered, and that he wouldn't be resigning. So what happens next? Beyond the question of what Streeting does, there is the question of what the 'soft left' of Labour does - which is broadly the group of the PM's critics who back Burnham. Alli… [+1779 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypl327620o
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Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T13:07:27.5159534Z Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week. Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler is in a stable condition in a Portuguese hospital following emergency intestinal surgery last week. "As of this morning, Bonnie remains seriously ill but stable in ho… [+451 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp8xjwgd5o
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Jess Phillips: safeguarding minister's resignation letter in full
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T13:22:21.2127604Z Jess Phillips: safeguarding minister's resignation letter in full The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership. Dear Keir I want to start by first saying that we have worked closely together on Violence Against Women and Girls for many years and I have no doubt you have genuine knowledge and desire to rectify… [+2695 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cglpz89265jo
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UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continuess
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T13:22:26.2271308Z UK borrowing costs hit highest for 18 years as uncertainty over PM continuess The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher. Analysts at Capital Economics said they believed UK borrowing costs would rise and the pound would weaken if there was a change at the top of the Labour party. "The UK's already fragile fiscal posit… [+1746 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjpqy19npxo
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US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T13:37:20.9386868Z US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal. Trump's special envoy to Greenland, Republican Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, hasn't taken part in the negotiations and is largely absent from the diplomatic process, three sources said. "He was su… [+1907 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21669452lo
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What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: at-a-glance
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T14:07:23.2568449Z What is happening with Keir Starmer’s leadership: at-a-glance The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt. Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to stay on as prime minister, as he stares down calls from Labour critics for him to leave Downing Street. Three members of his government, including Home Office ministe… [+192 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jv1mzzkjgo
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Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-12T14:22:22.9033688Z Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements. The couple claim there was then a gear shift in which things went "from zero to a hundred". Lauryn was rushed into theatre. She remembers feeling "something was not right" and describes the theatre… [+956 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedexdjjx94o
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Iran warns against complying with US blockade as Gulf attacks reported
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-10T14:52:22.4481342Z Iran warns against complying with US blockade as Gulf attacks reported No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end. Tehran has leveraged its effective control over the waterway - through which around a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas usually flows - in the war, which began with US and Israeli strikes on 2… [+1416 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clypgz9e5pmo
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Plane carrying virus-stricken cruise ship passengers lands in UK
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-10T20:37:26.517582Z Plane carrying virus-stricken cruise ship passengers lands in UK British nationals who were aboard the HV Hondius will now be sent to a Merseyside hospital to quarantine for 72 hours. As well as the confirmed cases, there are also two suspected cases, including a British man who is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. He is currently in a stable condition and in isol… [+1088 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g83vddnz0o
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Argentinian tourism hotspot denies causing hantavirus outbreak
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T05:07:25.5754064Z Argentinian tourism hotspot denies causing hantavirus outbreak The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak. Health authorities are still trying to determine where the infection originated. They believe one of the Dutch couple who contracted the virus and died are likely to be "patient zero". Officials hav… [+1262 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21ej471g2o
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Bafta TV awards 2026: Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and other memorable moments
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T08:52:24.4767694Z Bafta TV awards 2026: Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and other memorable moments There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place. Famous faithful and traitors mingled on the red carpet at London's Royal Festival Hall on Sunday. They included the winner of the first ever series of Celebrity Traitors, Alan Carr, who, awkwardly, … [+947 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e86ykkx5jo
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Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T09:37:16.9488527Z Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82 Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death. She said he was "an old friend, from Cambridge [University] days", adding: "I am sad beyond measure. Bless your dear memory , old chum." Born Michael Vivian Fyfe Pennington on June 7, 1943, in Cambr… [+782 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdepdpwpp5jo
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'My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps'
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T09:52:29.4421175Z 'My sister spent £1,000 a month on drink from food delivery apps' A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity. Alex wants the sale of alcohol on apps to be banned or for the government to introduce safeguards to help vulnerable people. "There needs to be a cap so you can only order so much in a 24-hour peri… [+866 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9pn581xzwo
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Man charged after car hits five people in Arnold town centre
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T10:07:20.806775Z Man charged after car hits five people in Arnold town centre Duane Anthony is charged with five counts of attempted murder after the incident on Saturday. A man has been charged with five counts of attempted murder after a group of pedestrians was struck by a car in a town centre. Nottinghamshire Police said one man suffered life-threatening injuries … [+290 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce9pvxkpz9vo
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Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T12:52:21.3437237Z Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership? Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory? In the room for the prime minister's speech, the jeopardy hung heavy. It was packed with loyalists willing Sir Keir on. It felt a little like a speech Iain Duncan Smith gave as Conservative leader … [+2265 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r2pr95yq0o
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Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T13:22:22.5803381Z Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two. Brand told the BBC that the discovery was "stunning", describing it as "the most bizarre case of my entire career". "I have recovered Nazi-looted art from World War Two before, including pieces in t… [+997 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmpj0p9k08o
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US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-11T13:22:32.4216282Z US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris. Three passengers have died after travelling on the ship, two of whom were confirmed to have had the virus. The WHO said the person who is believed to have been the first to be infected in the outbr… [+1490 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjep78l5835o
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Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-09T18:22:20.955334Z Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally. I've attended many Victory Day parades on Red Square. This year's version felt very different. In previous years I've had to sprint from the media bus that normally parks up by St Basils' Cathedral… [+987 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9pem481rwo
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Eurovision 2026 is here - but will the Israel boycott spoil the show?
Source: BBC News Author: BBC News 2026-05-09T23:52:26.5603305Z Eurovision 2026 is here - but will the Israel boycott spoil the show? Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation. Despite that, social media feeds have been filled, external with the usual cavalcade, external of Eurovision photos, jokes and interviews, external as the contest approaches. Tickets for this year'… [+1677 chars] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxp4959nwro
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US firm’s vaccine shows promise in first phase, tests to be expanded
A Covid-19 vaccine that has been developed by an American biotechnology company has been found to be safe and able to stimulate an immune response in the humans against the virus, its manufacturer, Moderna, announced on Monday. This is the first coronavirus vaccine to be tested in people. The findings are based on results from the first eight people who each received two doses of the experimental vaccine. In the phase one clinical trial, eight patients who received the vaccine at the lowest and middle doses developed neutralising antibodies to the virus. When measured, the levels of their antibodies were found to be similar to those of people who had recovered from the disease. Although the results of the study, which was led by the National Institutes Health, are yet to be peer-reviewed or published, the findings have been hailed as encouraging. Results on eight of the healthy volunteers aged 18 to 55 revealed that they developed antibodies that when subjected to a test in infected cells in the laboratory were able to stop the virus from replicating. This means that the vaccine which has been shown to work in the small study will now be tested in larger, longer studies. Moderna’s technology, which involves genetic material from the virus called mRNA, is relatively new and has yet to produce any approved vaccine. Meanwhile, Kenyan researcher Dr F. George Njoroge and his team of scientists at Merck Pharmaceutical Company have said that a drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of hepatitis C has now demonstrated good potency in inhibiting Covid-19 proliferation in cells. Dr Njoroge said the drug, boceprevir, had a strong binding to the enzyme that Covid-19 uses to process its proteins. The paper on the study was recently published by Jun Wang and researchers at the University of Arizona. Dr Njoroge said he was excited to undertake further studies on the drug. He now wants the World Health Organization to review the available data and determine whether the drug could be added to the list of others that are undergoing clinical trials as a single agent or in combination with other antiviral inhibitors such as remdesivir. https://www.nation.co.ke/news/US-Covid-19-vaccine-shows-promise-/1056-5557980-b761xfz/index.html
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Covid-19 WHO Stats as at 19th April
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak situation.\r\n2,245,872 Confirmed cases
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The US is still leading by more than 400k
