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Two military sites earmarked as asylum seeker accommodation
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Scales played hotel manager Sybil Fawlty, the bossy wife of Basil, in the classic British sitcom.
Australia deports first foreign detainees to Nauru in controversial deal
The first transfer of the so-called NZYQ cohort to the tiny Pacific island marks the start of a A$2.5bn agreement between Australia and Nauru.
Israel says coffin from Hamas did not contain another hostage's body
Israel accuses Hamas of a "clear violation" of the ceasefire deal after tests showed the remains belonged to a person whose body was previously returned.
Amazon confirms 14,000 corporate job losses as it focuses on AI
The company says the opportunities provided by AI means it needs to be "organised more leanly."
Councils paying school transport costs for 470,000 pupils in England
Local authorities say the cost of providing school transport is becoming "financially unsustainable".
Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
The aircraft was flying from a popular coastal resort to a game park when it came down.
Most countries fail to submit new climate pledges ahead of summit
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Prunella Scales: From Fawlty Towers to Great Canal Journeys
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Singer Raye says lost songbooks found ahead of album two
The star has been on "a rollercoaster journey" after her work was stolen along with her car last year.
I'm just keeping Celtic seat warm - O'Neill
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Rare earths, Nobel nomination and cheers: Trump ends Japan leg of Asia tour
The red carpet was rolled out for Trump by Japan's Sanae Takaichi, who has only been prime minister since last week.
Headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night
Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.
Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded
The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts
P.Louise Christmas event in Manchester cancelled
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Does Piastri think McLaren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions following the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.
Man pleads guilty to killing Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, shot Abe multiple times as he appeared at a political event in 2022.
Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded
The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts
Sudan's army loses key city of el-Fasher to paramilitary RSF after 18-month siege
The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.