Best Anthonys Asylum Podcasts (2025)

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US government shutdown enters day 34 | BBC News 4:22

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US President Donald Trump says it's down to Democrats to reopen the US government as the shutdown enters its 34th day. In an interview with CBS News' 60 Minutes programme, the President described Democrats as "crazed lunatics" and offered no plans to fill the gaps between them and the Republicans on issues such as healthcare costs. Republicans and …

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Cambridgeshire train stabbing suspect remanded in custody over attack | BBC News 5:23

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A 32-year-old man has been remanded in custody, charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after multiple people were stabbed on a UK train. Anthony Williams was arrested after the attack on an LNER train from Doncaster to London King's Cross, which stopped in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. He was also charged with possessing a bladed article and one …

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Israel confirms Hamas returned bodies of three soldiers held hostage | BBC News 3:56

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Israel has confirmed the identities of three deceased hostages whose bodies it received from Hamas via the Red Cross in Gaza on Sunday.Forensic tests showed the remains were those of Israeli soldiers Col Asaf Hamami, Capt Omer Neutra and Staff Sgt Oz Daniel, the prime minister's office said.Under the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire deal wi…

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Anthony Hopkins says 'enjoy life now, before its too late' in exclusive interview | BBC News 3:26

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One of Britain's most iconic actors, Sir Anthony Hopkins, has spoken to the BBC's Katie Razzall about his career highs and his personal lows. In a broadcast exclusive interview, Hopkins said "life is tough, stop whinging about it all the time" and "enjoy it now before its too late." He also reflects on what it was like to lose his home to the Los A…

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Air India crash sole survivor 'luckiest man' alive, but also suffering | BBC News 5:07

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The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, which killed 241 people on board, has said he feels like the "luckiest man" alive, but is also suffering physically and mentally. Viswashkumar Ramesh walked away from the wreckage of the London-bound flight in Ahmedabad. He said it was a "miracle" he escaped but told how he has lost everything, as his…

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Cambridgeshire train stabbing suspect charged as 'hero' staff member critical but stable | BBC News 6:55

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A man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire, UK. 32-year-old Anthony Williams is also charged with one count of possession of a bladed article and one count of actual bodily harm.Separately, he is charged with an additional count of attempted murder in connection with an incident at a …

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Pregnant British teen Bella Culley freed from Georgia jail after drug smuggling charge | BBC News 3:05

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Pregnant teenager Bella Culley, who was charged with drug trafficking in Georgia, has been freed from prison, her lawyer has said.The 19-year-old from Teesside, UK, had faced a potential 20 years in jail, but prosecutors made a last minute change to the terms of a plea bargain.The teenager was detained on 10 May having being arrested at Tbilisi Int…

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What We Know So Far About The Doncaster-London Train Attack | BBC Newscast 29:46

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Two people have been arrested multiple stabbings on a train in Cambridgeshire. The police say they believe the attack was not terror-related.Today, Alex joins Laura to discuss what we know about a stabbing attack that took place on board a Doncaster-London train on Saturday evening.The police have said "there's nothing to suggest" it was a terroris…

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Tracking the ICE tactics used in Trump's mass deportation drive | BBC News 6:36

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Immigration raids have been taking place across the US since President Donald Trump entered office - as he aims to deliver on his promise to launch "the largest deportation programme" in the country's history.The tactics being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as ICE, and other federal agencies have led to protests.BBC Verify has g…

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Has the Andrew saga changed the relationship between Parliament and the Palace? | BBC Newscast 23:06

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Today, we discuss how the saga the led to Prince Andrew becoming Andrew Mountbatten Windsor might have led to a shift in the relationship between politicians and the Palace.Pressure is also mounting on Andrew from politicians in the US as members of a congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for An…

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Police say no suggestion stabbing attack on UK train was terror related | BBC News 3:58

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Police say "there is nothing to suggest" that a stabbing attack on board a Doncaster-London train is "a terrorist incident". In an update, they also say two men - both British nationals - have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They added of the nine people initially thought to have life-threatening injuries, four have been discharged …

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Nine people with life-threatening injuries after stabbings on UK train | BBC News 8:43

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Ten people are in hospital with nine believed to have life-threatening injuries - after a stabbing attack on board a Doncaster-London King's Cross train. Two people have been arrested after the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station for police to intervene. British Transport Police say counter-terrorism officers are supporting the inv…

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The Security Brief: Putin provokes Europe with drones and fighter jets | BBC News 17:03

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Nato allies in Europe are pushing back after a string of Russian incursions into sovereign airspace in recent months. Nearly two dozen drones crossed into Poland in September, and the activity has forced some countries to close airports. How serious are these incidents, and how is Europe responding? The Security Brief’s Mikey Kay and Christian Fras…

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Andrew should answer Epstein questions in US, Democrats say | BBC News 4:45

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Members of a US congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to answer questions about his links to the late sex offender. King Charles stripped his brother of his "prince" title on Thursday, following months of pressure over Andrew's ties to Epstein. Andrew has always de…

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Is Rachel Reeves preparing to put up your taxes? | BBC Newscast 28:27

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Adam, Alex, Ben Chu of BBC Verify and Matthew Doyle the former Downing Street communications director react to the news that Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Will we see him in public life again?The panel also discuss the possibility of tax rises in the upcoming budget. And whether the Labour government have backed the…

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Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles | BBC News 5:30

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At least 19 people have died in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa, as search and rescue efforts continue and authorities try to get aid to hard-hit areas.The hurricane, one of the most powerful to strike the Caribbean, also killed at least 30 people in Haiti, officials say. Parts of Jamaica have been without water for several days and food i…

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Former Biden press secretary on how Democrats can win again | BBC Americast 17:45

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Karine Jean-Pierre spent nearly three years as the public face of the Biden administration. As the White House Press Secretary and Senior Adviser to the president she spent her last few months battling questions about President Joe Biden’s mental and physical capabilities to do the job. Now she’s left the Democratic Party, saying that they unleashe…

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How is Trump reacting to Putin’s nuclear tests? | BBC Ukrainecast 24:33

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After an EU decision on the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine was postponed until December, discussion among European leaders returned to plans for a ceasefire this week. And the latest example of so-called nuclear 'sabre-rattling' by Vladimir Putin, forced Donald Trump to respond with a vague commitment of his own to resume US nuclear te…

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Apple claims 'tremendous' global uptake of latest iPhones | BBC News 5:03

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The latest iPhones have seen “a tremendous response” across the globe, said Apple boss Tim Cook as the tech giant released its latest financial results on Thursday. In September the firm unveiled its thinnest iPhone, the Air, along with upgraded iPhone 17 models, proving a bumper crop.It said it expects the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s period …

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as aid struggles to reach parts of Jamaica | BBC News 4:12

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At least 19 people have died in Jamaica as a result of Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon has said, as search and rescue efforts continue and authorities try to get aid to hard-hit areas.Electricity remains out to most of the island and as people try to salvage damaged homes and belongings from floodwaters and mud, many thous…

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Where should asylum seekers be housed in the UK? | BBC News 15:33

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Using disused army barracks is one of the alternatives to asylum hotels being considered by the UK government. Labour has pledged to close all asylum hotels by the end of the decade, with the hotel scheme, introduced by the Conservative government and Boris Johnson in 2019, expected to total £15bn by 2029. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, Conservative…

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Why King Charles decided to strip Andrew of his title of ‘Prince’ | BBC Newscast 24:38

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Buckingham Palace has announced it has stripped Andrew of his title of “Prince”. He will be now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - effective immediately. He will also have to leave his official residence, the Royal Lodge.Adam is joined by Victoria Derbyshire, Newsnight Presenter and BBC Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph. Subscribe here: http://b…

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Why is the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing questions about renting out her home? | BBC News 25:39

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Today, Rachel Reeves rental arrangements came into question, after it emerged her rental property didn’t have the correct licence required by the local council. Adam is joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to discuss how the story about the Chancellor’s rental property has unfolded throughout the day. Later on Thursday, Rachel Reeves's letting agent rel…

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Ep. 341 Sister Danielle Victoria on Memento Mori & Sarah Elliott Discusses Catholic Revival in UK 54:01

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As we mark All Souls Day and remember the dead this November, Sister Danielle Victoria joins to discuss her unique path to becoming a religious sister through art, and how she alongside Sister Theresa Aletheia live 'memento mori' everyday. Spearheading a new podcast together that attempts to shed light on spiritual abuses within the church, she say…

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Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge | BBC News 15:09

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Andrew will lose his title and move out of Royal Lodge, a statement from Buckingham Palace has said. Buckingham Palace says the King "has today initiated a formal process", and his brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As well as the title, the Palace says "formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease" on Royal Lodge,…

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Israel receives coffins Hamas says contain two Gaza hostages' bodies | BBC News 3:38

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Israel has received via the Red Cross in Gaza two coffins which the Palestinian armed group Hamas says contain the bodies of deceased hostages, according to the Israeli prime minister's office. Israeli forces will now transfer the bodies to the National Centre of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv for identification. Hamas's armed wing announced earlier…

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Satellite images reveal hurricane destruction in Jamaica’s towns | BBC News 3:10

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New satellite images of Jamaica show the scale of devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Large areas of towns and cities have been destroyed by high winds and flooding, and at least five people are confirmed to have been killed. BBC Verify show side-by-side comparisons from before and after Melissa struck highlighting the impact where the Black R…

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Manchester rabbi: ‘We can't despair… We can't give up’ | BBC News 8:14

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In one of his first interviews since the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue attack, in Manchester, England, Rabbi Daniel Walker says the Jewish community “can’t give up”. Speaking to Radio 4 Today’s Emma Barnett, Rabbi Walker said he has no “mental space” to think about why the attacker did it. He also said that a visit from King Charles ear…

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Hundreds killed at hospital in Sudan, El-Fasher | BBC News 6:49

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Emerging evidence of systematic killings in the Sudanese city of el-Fasher have prompted human rights and aid activists to describe the civil war between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the military as a "continuation of the Darfur genocide". The fall of el-Fasher, in the Darfur region, after an 18-month RSF siege brings together th…

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Trump lowers tariffs on China and ends 'rare earths roadblock' after Xi meeting | BBC News 10:47

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US President Donald Trump said a full US-China trade deal will be signed “pretty soon” following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.A series of announcements on closer trade ties have been made, including the US cutting the “fentanyl tariff” on Chinese goods entering the US from 20% to 10%.In return, China will start “the pu…

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Five new suspects arrested over Louvre jewellery theft | BBC News 3:15

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Five more suspects have been arrested over their involvement in the Louvre heist, Paris' public prosecutor has said. A main suspect was among those taken into custody, AFP reported. The new arrests come after two men "partially recognised" their involvement in the brazen theft on Wednesday. Three of them are thought to be part of the four-man team …

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First Hurricane Melissa deaths confirmed as Jamaican PM tells BBC about rescue efforts | BBC News 8:43

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Four people are confirmed dead in Jamaica while at least 20 people have died in Haiti in flooding as a result of Hurricane Melissa. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the BBC he gives out a message of "hope to the Jamaican people" and says that the government will "be able to mount a creditable humanitarian and recovery response." The true…

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Can Presidents Trump and Xi make a trade US-China trade deal? | BBC Newscast 29:53

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Today, President Trump has arrived in South Korea ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping at APEC. The two are set to discuss a possible trade deal which could bring the US and China back from the brink of a global trade war. Adam is joined by China correspondent Laura Bicker and Americast host Anthony Zurcher, both in South Korea, to discus…

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Two suspects partially admit involvement in Louvre heist, prosecutor says | BBC News 3:06

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Two men arrested in connection with the Louvre theft two weeks ago have "partially recognised" their involvement in the brazen heist, according to officials. The pair in custody are suspected of being the two who used power tools to enter the museum's Apollon gallery and steal some of the French crown jewels. Items worth €88m (£76m; $102m) were tak…

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Jamaicans reveal devastation as hurricane causes floods and power cuts | BBC News 5:10

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Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a category five storm in Jamaica where people remain stuck on roofs and without power. Three-quarters of Jamaica had no electricity overnight, while the numbers of people injured - or perhaps dead - haven't even begun to be counted.Local government minister Desmond McKenzie warned people on the island t…

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Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC | BBC News 3:43

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Illegal teeth-whitening treatments that can burn gums and destroy teeth are being handed over in car parks and on doorsteps in the UK, a BBC investigation has found. Some gels, containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleaching agent for over-the-counter products, are sold blatantly on social media As part of the investigation, a BBC repor…

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Nvidia hits new milestone as world's first $5tn company | BBC News 3:34

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Nvidia has hit a new milestone, becoming the first company in the world to reach a market value of $5tn (£3.8tn). The US chip-maker has rapidly climbed from a niche graphics-chip manufacturer to an AI titan, as euphoria about the potential of artificial intelligence keeps driving demand for its chips and propelling its stock to record highs. The co…

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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says | BBC News 5:34

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At least 104 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday night, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry said. The Israeli military said it struck "dozens of terror targets and terrorists" in response to violations by Hamas of the US-brokered ceasefire deal. Israel's defence minister accused Hamas of an attack in Gaza …

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US President Donald Trump announces trade deal with South Korea | BBC News 3:52

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The US and South Korea have reached a broad trade deal, both countries have said following talks between their leaders. South Korea's presidential aide, Kim Yong-beom, said the two sides will keep reciprocal tariffs at 15%, as was agreed earlier this year, but that the taxes on car and car parts would be lowered. South Korea will also invest $350bn…

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Migrant sex offender deported from UK after mistaken release | BBC News 7:35

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A migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison has been deported from the UK with no right to return. Hadush Kebatu was jailed after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex, while living in an asylum hotel, but was mistakenly set free by prison staff on Friday. He was brought back into custody following a…

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Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba as Jamaican PM declares 'disaster area' | BBC News 3:18

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Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba, bringing 115mph winds and heavy rain, after crossing Jamaica as the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history.In Jamaica, Prime Minister Andrew Holness declared a "disaster area" and warned of "devastating impacts”.However, the extent of the damage in Jamaica will not begin to become clear until daybreak -…

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How to cope with long winter nights and seasonal depression | BBC News 5:03

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How do you cope with seasonal depression now the clocks have changed and winter nights are drawing in?During these shorter days more than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to the Royal College of Psychiatry.These can include lowered mood, emotional difficulties and feelings of anxiety.Subscribe…

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Can the UK government stop using migrant hotels? | BBC Newscast 28:59

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Today, hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex as the government seeks to end the use of hotels. Ministers are considering housing 900 men in the Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex. There are around 32,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in hote…

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Israel launches strikes on Gaza, after PM Netanyahu orders 'powerful' attacks | BBC News 6:14

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Hamas’s Civil Defence told the BBC that a series of Israeli air strikes have hit homes, the courtyard of al-Shifa Hospital, and several other areas in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis. Witnesses and local residents reported hearing powerful explosions that shook several parts of the enclave, with the heaviest strikes concentrated in Gaza City. The new…

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Israeli PM Netanyahu orders military to immediately strike Gaza | BBC News 7:29

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to immediately carry out "powerful" strikes on Gaza, according to his office.It comes as Israel said a coffin handed over by Hamas on Monday did not contain the body of another deceased hostage and accused Hamas of a "clear violation" of the weeks-old Gaza ceasefire deal.Hamas sa…

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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica with violent 185 mph winds | BBC News 7:12

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Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in south-western Jamaica as a category five storm with wind speeds of 185 mph (295 km/h), forecasters have said.In an update to the country, Minister Desmond McKenzie urged residents to heed safety advice: "This is not the time to be brave... Don't bet against Melissa - it is a bet we can't win”.A third of the is…

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Hurricane Melissa closes in on Jamaica | BBC News 8:08

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Hurricane Melissa - the world's strongest storm of the year - is due to make landfall in Jamaica in the next few hours.Some forecasters say the storm could remain a category five when it reaches the island, although we don't know exactly when it'll make landfall.Widespread power cuts are already impacting the island, with more than 200,000 without …

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Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at Royal Lodge | BBC News 4:52

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Prince Andrew hosted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge, the prince's private home in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The trio visited the Windsor mansion as part of his daughter Beatrice's masked ball 18th birthday celebrations in 2006, two months after a US arrest warrant had been issued for Epstein for the sexu…

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President Donald Trump begins new US-Japan alliance | BBC News 6:53

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US President Donald Trump has signed a rare earths deal with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as the two leaders heralded a "golden age" in their countries' alliance. Trump addressed troops aboard the aircraft carrier, USS George Washington, which is stationed in Japan and told cheering troops that he is not going to be "politica…

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Three dead in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa approaches | BBC News 7:05

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The world's most powerful storm this year is drawing closer to Jamaica as it moves northeast through the Caribbean Sea.Many Jamaicans have been evacuated - but the slow speed of Melissa's approach has made for an anxiety-ridden few days, a BBC reporter in Jamaica said.The storm has already caused three deaths in Jamaica, and four deaths in Haiti an…