'More than I'd ever have won' - Traitors finalist on Mencap donations

Traitors finalist Alexander Dragonetti tells the BBC he's "incredibly grateful" after people donated more than £70,000 to Mencap.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash

He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.

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Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder.

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Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

She was known for hits such as 1964's As Tears Go By and films including 1968's The Girl On A Motorcycle.

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Driver bailed after school crash deaths rearrest

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau were at a school tea party when a Land Rover crashed into the playground.

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Inside the operation to bring Israel's hostages home from Gaza

If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war.

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Fire at Etihad Stadium before Man City's decisive Champions League match

A fire engulfs a merchandise stand outside Etihad Stadium as fans gather before Manchester City's Champions League home game against Club Brugge.

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Delhi Election 2025: Yogi's Rallies Set To Shape Delhi's Political Landscape, Yogi Model Gains Traction | ABP News

<p>In the lead-up to the Delhi elections, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath&rsquo;s entry has once again stirred the political atmosphere. In the second round of campaigning, CM Yogi launched strong verbal attacks on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), focusing on issues like corruption, the state of the Yamuna River, and poor road conditions. Amid these criticisms, a new model inspired by Yogi's governance in Uttar Pradesh has garnered attention in Delhi. BJP has promised to bring this "Yogi Model" to Delhi, drawing attention to its success in Uttar Pradesh. The model focuses on infrastructure development, improving law and order, and combating corruption. As the campaign intensifies, the BJP&rsquo;s pitch for the Yogi Model is shaping the election discourse, with hopes of replicating his political success in Delhi.</p>

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Kejriwal Accuses Haryana of Polluting Yamuna Water, CM Saini Fires Back in Heated Exchange | ABP News

<p>The political battle between Delhi and Haryana has intensified over Arvind Kejriwal's accusations of polluting the Yamuna River. Kejriwal has blamed Haryana for contaminating the water, while the BJP has countered by stating they will approach the courts to challenge his claims. Despite the opposition's stance, Kejriwal remains firm on his allegations. Amidst the rising political tide, Congress has also entered the fray, seizing the opportunity to capitalize on the growing controversy. The ongoing dispute has fueled a war of words between political parties, with each side asserting their position on the issue. As the situation unfolds, the matter of Yamuna's pollution has taken center stage in the political discourse.</p>

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Delhi Election 2025: Toxic Politics Over Yamuna Water! Haryana BJP Criticizes Kejriwal's Role | ABP News

<p>The political climate has heated up over allegations of poison being mixed in the Yamuna water. Haryana BJP took to social media to target Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of mishandling the situation. The post, shared by Haryana BJP, has intensified the ongoing Delhi-Haryana government rivalry, taking it in a new direction. The accusation has sparked a fierce exchange between the two states, with political leaders from both sides weighing in. As the controversy continues, the focus is now on the management of the Yamuna water issue, and how it could affect the political landscape ahead of the Delhi elections. With both state governments engaged in a war of words, the matter has certainly gained traction in the political sphere.</p>

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Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators.

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Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.

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DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

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Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.

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'Sinner will be one of greatest players we've ever seen'

Jannik Sinner continues to be an unstoppable force in men's tennis as the Australian Open champion becomes the first Italian to win three major titles.

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'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red?

The decision left Mikel Arteta "fuming", pundits were baffled, while Arsenal fans were furious.

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Streeting accuses Farage of 'miserabilist' vision for UK

The health secretary says Reform UK has a "poverty of ambition" for the UK that Labour "utterly rejects".

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Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.

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'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics.

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Satellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with Syria

A satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.

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Oil trades lower as Trump urges Opec to slash prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Trump comes out swinging in frenetic start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions representing a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

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China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions

With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.

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What lies ahead for the Trump family now

Catch up on where the various relatives are heading as Donald Trump prepares to return to power.

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Who are JD and Usha Vance?

Some credit the US vice-president-elect's success to the influence of his wife, who he met as a student at Yale.

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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.

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Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war

Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.

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Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes

After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation.

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TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

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Thousands protest in Washington against Trump as he prepares for inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday.

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Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms.

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Saif Ali Khan Attack: 65 Hours Later, Mumbai Police Still Empty-Handed, Investigation Faces Setbacks | ABP News

<p>More than 63 hours have passed since the attack on Saif Ali Khan, but despite having 35 teams investigating the case, Mumbai Police remains far from catching the attacker. Known for tackling underworld crime, Mumbai Police, feared by even D-company's Dawood Ibrahim, is yet to apprehend the suspect, even with four CCTV footage in their possession. Just hours after the incident, the police claimed they were close to capturing the attacker, but the gap has only widened. While the police have interrogated nearly 50 people, including Kareena Kapoor and the auto driver who helped Saif to the hospital, they have yet to find any solid evidence or make an arrest. Meanwhile, a suspect from Madhya Pradesh has been taken into custody.</p>

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'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.

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Football tycoon's ex-wife wins £43.5m in divorce settlement

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.

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Delhi Election: Congress's Organizational Weakness Could Significantly Impact Its Performance | ABP News

<p>Amid the political buzz of the Delhi elections, Chief Minister Atishi spoke exclusively to ABP News. Atishi, contesting from the Kalkaji seat, is facing BJP&rsquo;s Ramesh Bidhuri, who has made controversial statements about her. Responding to the remarks, Atishi remarked that the Kalkaji election has become symbolic of the larger Delhi elections. She emphasized that one side represents an educated party, while the other engages in name-calling and slander. Atishi pointed out that, while she is actively working for the people, her opponent Ramesh Bidhuri served as an MP for ten years but failed to deliver any significant work. The battle in Kalkaji, according to Atishi, epitomizes the contrast between progress and neglect in Delhi's political landscape.</p>

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Sara Sharif's family court judges worried over naming

A decision not to name judges in historical family court cases about Sara's care is being appealed.

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Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

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Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

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Charity staff 'harassed' after Musk shares X post

Staff at the charity say some colleagues have had death threats after Musk shared the post on X.

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The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, also known as James Lee Williams, who died aged 32.

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Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant

The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now".

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India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

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Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

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Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

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Delhi Election 2025: 'United We Stand To Defeat BJP In Upcoming Polls' - Anurag Bhadouria | ABP News

<p>Ahead of Delhi Election 2025, some Congress leaders are predicting a victory for Arvind Kejriwal, despite the ongoing tension within the party. While Congress and AAP have been accusing each other of being pawns of BJP and RSS, key alliance members have shown their support for Kejriwal. First, Akhilesh Yadav expressed his backing for AAP, stating he would share a stage with Kejriwal due to Congress's weak organizational presence in Delhi. Mamata Banerjee&rsquo;s party also announced its support for AAP, as did Uddhav Thackeray&rsquo;s Shiv Sena. These developments raise questions about Congress's position in the INDIA alliance: Is Congress isolated? Is there internal conflict over the Kejriwal alliance? Is the INDIA alliance only focused on the Lok Sabha elections? Will both parties harm each other by fighting alone? These questions take center stage in political debates.</p>

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Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

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Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details

It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country.

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Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

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Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire

Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.

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West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City.

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'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

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Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

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No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away".

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Ex-Traitors player: 'Beware those who talk too much'

Charlotte Chilton from Warwickshire was on the second series of The Traitors as "a faithful".

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Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday.

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Russian warship tracked for five days off UK coast

Navy personnel from Devon and Cornwall were called on Christmas Day for a five-day operation.

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Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

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