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Nearly a third of eligible authorities have want to postpone local polls scheduled for May. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7z892jzdeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-15 01:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20vzz0g8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 23:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgn984j9d7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 20:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjw1nxe5pvlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 17:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m7z5ngn3vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 15:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj2qgw8w08o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 13:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The UK government is appealing the September 2025 decision to dismiss the case brought against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crrn7x8dgwwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 10:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn9zyx150xdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 07:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

US Vice President JD Vance will host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers for talks on Wednesday. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqyn58v0dxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 05:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The government dropping the digital ID scheme's mandatory element is another climbdown for Downing Street, writes the BBC's political editor. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14regjvk6no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 01:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62r56zzzq4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-14 00:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr57vmznmd9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 21:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c150nxlwnqzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 18:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1m7zln0x3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 16:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75xrwlw5n2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 14:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c041dp0z95yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 11:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement? Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17zdwvp198o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6wr4kew08o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 05:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm4jkwz2z8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 04:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnvqqk9p9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-13 01:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Northern Ireland's Mark Allen wins five frames in a row as he comes from behind to defeat Wales' Mark Williams on day two of the 2026 Masters. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/snooker/articles/ce3e9gelewqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 21:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/ce9yvp50ve8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 20:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The technology secretary said it would be illegal for companies to supply the tools designed to make them. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq845glnvl1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 18:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The former MP says the UK needs "glorious revolution", as the Conservatives describe Reform as a "party of has-been politicians". Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0lxn75gw1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 15:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1klvp4v8vjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-12 12:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.