Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza says one told her "in the night rats came and bit his face".
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecuting women and girls
The Taliban's supreme leader and chief justice are accused by the Hague-based judges of gender persecution.
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Wales' Euro 2025 team bus is involved in a crash on the way to St Gallen - manager Rhian Wilkinson says the players are OK.
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As the initial findings of the Post Office inquiry are released, sub-postmasters tell the BBC how they feel.
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Photos from the first day of the French president's state visit, when he has been greeted by the royals.
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Three men guilty of arson attack on London warehouse on behalf of Russian mercenary group
Around £1m worth of damage was caused in the arson attack on an industrial unit in Leyton, east London, last year.
Fritz recovers to reach first Wimbledon semi-final
American number one Taylor Fritz overcomes an unexpected third-set capitulation to beat Karen Khachanov and reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time.
Manchester Airport police officer says his conduct was 'professional' during brawl
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Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years
Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
Southport murders one of UK's most egregious crimes, inquiry chairman says
The public inquiry into the dance class murders in the Merseyside town begins at Liverpool Town Hall.
PM making progress with France on small boats, says No 10
Tackling small boat crossings is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
Point replayed in Fritz match after line call 'malfunction'
There was more controversy around the electronic line call system during Tuesday's quarter-final action as a point in Taylor Fritz's match with Karen Khachanov had to be replayed because of a...
Watch: Victims demand accountability
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Diogo Jota's car was likely speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say
The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.
Jota's car probably speeding before fatal crash, say Spanish police
All the evidence so far suggests Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota was driving when his car crashed on a Spanish motorway, and he probably speeding, say police.