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Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks as protesters defy crackdown
Medics at two hospitals tell the BBC more than 100 bodies have been brought in over a two day period.
Arsenal beat Portsmouth thanks to Martinelli hat-trick
Gabriel Martinelli scores the first hat-trick of his senior career as an Arsenal side showing 10 changes come from a goal down to beat Championship side Portsmouth 4-1 in the FA Cup third round.
EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.
Four killed and five injured in head-on crash
Three teenagers and a man in his 50s died in the crash in Bolton, says Greater Manchester Police.
Thousands march and dozens arrested in Minneapolis protests against ICE
Days after the death of Renee Good, protests continue in Minneapolis and cities across the US.
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'
Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Are 'efficient' Chelsea ready to chase down titles?
Having won the last six Women's Super League titles, Chelsea have not had to chase for a while. But they are up for the challenge this time.
Leeds avoid upset with second-half comeback against Derby
James Justin scored his first goal for Leeds United since joining from Leicester City in the summer, in a second-half comeback after Derby County took the lead thanks to a Ben Brereton Diaz strike.
Tens of thousands of homes still without water after Storm Goretti
South East Water says it is delivering water to those on its priority register.
Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
The former UK ambassador to the US tells the BBC the president's advisers would likely warn him against the move.
Trump won't take Greenland by force, Mandelson says
The former UK ambassador to the US tells the BBC the president's advisers would likely warn him against the move.
Tories would ban under-16s from social media
Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which became the first country to introduce the policy last month.
Tories would ban under-16s from social media
Kemi Badenoch has promised to follow the example of Australia, which became the first country to introduce the policy last month.
Cold snap set to ease ahead of wet and windy week
Milder conditions are expected after days of snow, ice and strong winds.
Cold snap set to ease ahead of wet and windy week
Milder conditions are expected after days of snow, ice and strong winds.
One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.
Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test
Three "wolf-dogs" found roaming the streets of Preston were first thought to be German Shepherds.
Mystery of wolf-type dogs solved with DNA test
Three "wolf-dogs" found roaming the streets of Preston were first thought to be German Shepherds.
Tories will channel anger at Labour, vows Badenoch
The Conservative leader says her party has started to offer more than "reflexive" opposition to the government.
Bride and groom killed by gas explosion day after Pakistan wedding
Eight people were killed after a gas cylinder exploded at a house the morning after the wedding celebration.