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04/01/2024 Rishi Sunak suggests general election will not take place until late 2024
But the Prime Minister did not rule out a polling day in the Spring
04 Jan 2024,30 mins
03/01/2024 More than 100 people have died in attack in Iran
The two bombs exploded near the grave of one of the country's top military commanders
03 Jan 2024,30 mins
02/01/2024 Hamas says deputy leader killed in blast
Hamas says its deputy head, Saleh al-Arouri, has been killed in Beirut.
02 Jan 2024,30 mins
01/01/2024 A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan, triggering a tsunami alert
A powerful earthquake has struck central Japan -- triggering a tsunami alert.
01 Jan 2024,15 mins
31/12/2023 US destroys boats in the Red Sea
US Navy, protecting commercial ships from Houthi rebels in Yemen, hits 3 small vessels.
31 Dec 2023,15 mins
30/12/2023 Russia says at least 14 people have been killed in Ukrainian airstrikes
Russia says at least 14 people have been killed in Ukrainian airstrikes.
30 Dec 2023,15 mins
29/12/2023
The early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
29 Dec 2023,15 mins
28/12/2023 More than 200 Palestinians are reported to have died in Gaza in the last 24 hours.
Egypt has confirmed it is going to put forward a new peace plan for the region.
28 Dec 2023,15 mins
27/12/2023 The former European Commision President, Jacques Delors, has died.
His drive for greater European integration often led to clashes with Margaret Thatcher.
27 Dec 2023,15 mins
26/12/2023 Israeli army says it is making progress in northern Gaza
But the head of the Israeli forces warned the war will go on for months
26 Dec 2023,15 mins
25/12/2023
The early evening national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
25 Dec 2023,15 mins
24/12/2023 British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys stake in Manchester United
His company will take control of the club's football operations
24 Dec 2023,15 mins
23/12/2023 Israel interrogates suspected Hamas fighters in Gaza
Israel says it's interrogating hundreds of suspected Hamas fighters in Gaza.
23 Dec 2023,15 mins
22/12/2023 UN Security Council adopts Gaza resolution
A watered down version of the text was approved after days of negotiations
22 Dec 2023,30 mins
21/12/2023 Gunman kills at least 15 people at university in Prague
More than twenty people were wounded in the attack at Charles University
21 Dec 2023,30 mins
20/12/2023 Inflation falls more than expected to 3.9%
It reached its lowest level for more than two years, raising hopes of interest rate cuts
20 Dec 2023,30 mins
19/12/2023 Government issues guidance to schools on how to help children questioning their gender identity
It has urged a 'very cautious approach' and said in most cases parents should be informed
19 Dec 2023,30 mins
18/12/2023 US says it is taking action to stop Red Sea ship attacks
Officials say an international coalition will protect the boats from attacks from Yemen
18 Dec 2023,30 mins
17/12/2023 Israel has opened a second crossing to allow more aid into Gaza
Israel has opened a second crossing to allow more aid into the territory
17 Dec 2023,15 mins
16/12/2023 Israeli military say three hostages mistakenly killed by its troops had been holding white flag
IDF says hostages mistakenly shot dead by its troops in Gaza had been holding white flag
16 Dec 2023,15 mins
15/12/2023 Prince Harry wins landmark case against Mirror Group newspapers
The High Court ruled the Duke of Sussex was the victim of phone hacking
15 Dec 2023,30 mins
14/12/2023 EU announces it will open accession negotiations with Ukraine
EU leaders agreed to start talks despite threats from Hungary to veto the decision
14 Dec 2023,30 mins
13/12/2023 UN COP climate summit deal calls for move away from fossil fuels
Some have hailed the resolution as progressive; but others say it does not go far enough
13 Dec 2023,30 mins
12/12/2023 MPs debate Rwanda policy ahead of crucial vote
Rival Conservative factions have clashed in the Commons over the legislation
12 Dec 2023,30 mins
11/12/2023 Rishi Sunak defends his Eat Out to Help Out scheme at the Covid Inquiry
He was challenged about whether his policies as Chancellor led to more deaths
11 Dec 2023,30 mins
10/12/2023 Former minister attacks Rwanda plans
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick criticises the government's Rwanda asylum plan
10 Dec 2023,15 mins
09/12/2023 Israeli forces continue to bombard targets in Gaza
Israeli forces have continued to bombard targets throughout Gaza.
09 Dec 2023,15 mins
08/12/2023 Israel sharply steps up its bombardment of entire Gaza Strip
Aid workers have warned society in the territory is on the verge of collapse
08 Dec 2023,30 mins
07/12/2023 Rishi Sunak urges MP to back new Rwanda immigration plan
The Prime Minister described the new legislation as the "only approach"
07 Dec 2023,30 mins
06/12/2023 Boris Johnson tells Covid Inquiry he should have "twigged" sooner about the dangers
The former prime minister also offered an apology at the hearing in London
06 Dec 2023,30 mins