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UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair
Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
The proposals would also see benefits cut for people who are able to work but have failed to hold down a job.
Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
Burnham says ban on alcohol for football fans in stands is 'discrimination'
The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.
Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.
Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - Hrgovic
Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the "humiliation" of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August.
Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.
Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told
Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.
Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
The footballer who had a heart transplant - then became a World Cup winner
Martyn Jackson never thought he'd play football again when he had a heart transplant in 2024. Less than two years later, he was a World Cup winner with England.
Home secretary says undetected migrant landings 'unacceptable'
The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.
Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine.
Is Burnham right to blame Russia for spreading online disinformation?
BBC Verify examines Russian-linked operations spreading false information about the UK, Ukraine and other nations.