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The Duke of Edinburgh dies
Queen expresses “deep sorrow” at loss of her husband
09 Apr 2021,45 mins
Further trouble in Belfast
Violence described as the worst in recent years
08 Apr 2021,45 mins
People under 30 to be offered alternative to Oxford vaccine
Mounting evidence links Astrazeneca jab to rare blood clots
07 Apr 2021,45 mins
US-Iran nuclear talks
Vienna meeting aimed at salvaging 2015 deal described as “constructive”
06 Apr 2021,45 mins
Boris Johnson: roadmap for lifting lockdown “on track”
PM confirms non-essential retail will open on April 12
05 Apr 2021,45 mins
Police officer killed outside US Capitol Building
Area on heightened alert since January 6th riots
02 Apr 2021,45 mins
British policeman convicted of belonging to terror organisation
PC Benjamin Hannam was part of a banned neo-Nazi group
01 Apr 2021,45 mins
France will go into a new 4 week national lockdown
All non-essential shops will close - home working becomes the norm
31 Mar 2021,45 mins
Germany says AZ jab will only go to over 60’s
Vaccine Commission acts in response to reports of blood clots
30 Mar 2021,45 mins
IS group claims Mozambique attack
Dozens killed – and militants have “full control” of Palma
29 Mar 2021,45 mins
9 British citizens sanctioned by China
Boris Johnson "stands firmly" with the 9 - including five Conservative MPs
26 Mar 2021,45 mins
EU leaders hold virtual covid summit
Meeting stresses desire for bloc to get fair share of vaccines
25 Mar 2021,45 mins
UK-EU joint statement pledging further dialogue over covid
Two sides aiming to resolve differences over vaccine supplies
24 Mar 2021,45 mins
Anniversary of first UK covid lockdown
PM admits mistakes were made in early phase of crisis
23 Mar 2021,45 mins
Nicola Sturgeon cleared of breaching ministerial code
First Minister says review carried out "without fear or favour"
22 Mar 2021,45 mins
Brazil deaths climb to nearly 290,000
Mayor of Rio describes situation as "critical"
19 Mar 2021,45 mins
Italy, Germany and France to resume using AZ vaccine
EU medicines regulator says jab is safe and effective
18 Mar 2021,45 mins
UN asks people to collect evidence of Myanmar atrocities
Rare interview with PR company representing the military regime
17 Mar 2021,45 mins
UK's foreign and defence policy review
PM says it’s designed to make Britain "stronger and safer"
16 Mar 2021,45 mins
European countries suspend Oxford jab in blood clot scare
Boris Johnson tells people the vaccine is safe
15 Mar 2021,45 mins
Serving police officer charged with kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard
Uncertainity about vigils planned for tomorrow in Sarah’s memory
12 Mar 2021,45 mins
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab criticises China over Hong Kong
Beijing approves new laws, paving way for overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system
11 Mar 2021,45 mins
European Council claims UK operating "export ban" on jabs
UK PM Boris Johnson dismisses accusations
10 Mar 2021,45 mins
Chief Medical Adviser: another surge in infections is likely
Chris Whitty warns of another rise once lockdown is eased
09 Mar 2021,45 mins
Prince Harry and Meghan speak to Oprah Winfrey
Duke and Duchess say a member of royal family voiced concerns about son’s skin colour
08 Mar 2021,45 mins
Francis makes first ever papal visit to Iraq
Pope calls for an end to violence and extremism
05 Mar 2021,45 mins
UN Security Council to discuss Myanmar tomorrow
Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar calls for strong response
04 Mar 2021,45 mins
Sunak's second Covid Budget
Rishi vows to protect jobs - but tax rises loom
03 Mar 2021,45 mins
A special BBC report on China's Uighurs
Investigation uncovers policy of moving Uighurs to factories far from home
02 Mar 2021,45 mins
Nicholas Sarkozy found guilty of corruption and influence-peddling
Former French President gets 3 year jail term, two of them suspended
01 Mar 2021,45 mins