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Yellow weather warnings for most of the UK remain until Saturday afternoon, with a further warning for some parts on Sunday.
Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire
The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.
Young Chelsea can be new Class of '92 - Rosenior
Chelsea's young squad has the potential to grow and deliver trophies like Manchester United's famous Class of '92 side, new boss Liam Rosenior believes.
Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking it
We will do it "the easy way" or "the hard way", he said, but Denmark says the territory is not for sale.
Barbeary stars as Bath retain top spot in Pool 2
Bath close in on winning Pool 2 and securing a home last-16 game with a convincing away victory at Castres in the Investec Champions Cup.
Trump's Venezuela oil meeting starts with few concrete promises
"Today it's uninvestable," Exxon chief executive Darren Woods says of Venezuela.
X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says
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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.
Solskjaer set for face-to-face talks with Man Utd chiefs
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set for face-to-face talks with Manchester United chiefs about becoming the club's interim boss.
Iran leader says anti-government protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say.
Man admits racist abuse of footballer Jess Carter
Nigel Dewale made derogatory comments about the Lioness star's skin colour.
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
Wrongly released sex offender admits crimes
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif admits burglary and carrying a knife after mistaken prison release.
Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart
Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.
Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year's Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.
How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained
Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".
Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight
The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh.