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Breaking news alerts and updates from the BBC. For news, features, analysis follow @BBCWorld (international) or @BBCNews (UK). Latest sport news @BBCSport.

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@BBCBreakingNov 10
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calls move to impeach him "sabotage" in defiant news conference Follow live bbc.in/48K17wr
Pete Hegseth holds news conference after Republican begins impeachment effort - follow live

Pete Hegseth holds news conference after Republican begins impeachment effort - follow live

Congressman Thomas Massie says Pete Hegseth violated the constitution by not seeking approval for the Iran war - the defence secretary says he is "not worried" about the impeachment attempt.

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Police charge man over what they allege was "targeted" attack on Australian MP Helen Haines bbc.in/4kc8cwG
Helen Haines: Man charged with attacking Australian MP, as suspect's father says she is family...

Helen Haines: Man charged with attacking Australian MP, as suspect's father says she is family...

Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition and has reportedly lost a leg. The 43-year-old suspect is due in court on Wednesday.

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@BBCSport5 Jun 2025
Sarina Wiegman has announced her 23-player Lionesses squad for this summer's UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament 🦁
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@BBCSport24 May 2025
🏆 ARSENAL ARE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE 🏆
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@BBCSport24 May 2025
🔴⚪ SUNDERLAND ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! 🥳🙌
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@BBCSport18 May 2025
CHELSEA HAVE WON THE WOMEN'S FA CUP 👏 🏆 WSL 🏆 League Cup 🏆 FA Cup Domestic treble: Complete ✅ #BBCFootball
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@BBCSport17 May 2025
CRYSTAL PALACE HAVE WON THE FA CUP 🏆 IT'S THEIR FIRST MAJOR TROPHY 🤩
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@BBCSport24 Nov 2024
He's done it! Max Verstappen is a four-time F1 world champion! 👏🇳🇱 #BBCF1 #LasVegasGP
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@BBCSport11 Aug 2024
Team GB have won their last medal of #Paris2024 They finish on 65 - one above Great Britain's total in Tokyo 2020. 🥇🥈🥉 #Olympics
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@BBCSport9 Aug 2024
Toby Roberts wins GOLD for Team GB! 🥇 What an effort 👏 #BBCOlympics #Olympics #Paris2024
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@BBCSport25 Feb 2024
LIVERPOOL HAVE WON THE CARABAO CUP! 🏆 #BBCFootball #CHELIV
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@BBCPolitics10 Jan 2024
"People... had their lives and reputations destroyed through absolutely no fault of their own" Rishi Sunak announces those convicted as a result of the Post Office scandal will be "swiftly exonerated" plus introduction of new payment of £75,000 #PMQs bbc.in/48MrHmN
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@BBCSport10 Sep 2023
Man Utd winger Antony has agreed to delay his return to the club "to address allegations" of assault made against him. #BBCFootball

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@BBCSport20 Aug 2023
Spain have won their first Women's World Cup! 🇪🇸🏆 It's heartbreak for England. #BBCWorldCup #FIFAWWC #ESP
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@BBCBreaking8 Aug 2023
Man arrested on suspicion of causing grievous body harm after stabbing close to British Museum in central London, police say bbc.in/47mHfO2
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@BBCSport28 Jul 2023
Lauren James' sixth minute strike proved enough for England to see off Denmark at the #FIFAWWC It's now two wins from two for the #Lionesses #ENG #DEN
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@BBCSport11 Jun 2023
🏆 DJOKOVIC WINS THE FRENCH OPEN! 🏆 That's a record 23 Grand Slams! The most men’s Grand Slam titles ever! Incredible 🐐 #BBCTennis #RolandGarros
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@BBCSport10 Jun 2023
European champions 🏆 Manchester City have sealed the Treble 🔵🙌 Here's how they did it 👇 #UCLfinal #BBCFootball

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@BBCBreaking6 Jun 2023
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr reaches settlement with woman who accused him of rape, just as civil trial was about to start bbc.in/3oPpUvP
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@BBCBreaking14 Apr 2023
UK couple found guilty of murdering their 10-month-old baby son weeks after he was placed back into their care by social services bbc.in/3mqRnD6
Finley Boden: Parents murdered baby placed back into their care

Finley Boden: Parents murdered baby placed back into their care

Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden killed Finley Boden, who was returned to them through a court order.

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