Ann Widdecombe public memorial to be held later this year, family says
It will follow a private funeral for family and close friends, which will be held in the coming weeks.
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Qepira — Article Archive (Page 24)
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Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia
Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.
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Two waste paper bins, one Olympic dream
Derived from basketball and developed by teenagers in late-Victorian England, netball is sport's great misunderstood…
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Is 2026 the Commonwealth Games' last dance or a future-proofing revamp?
It's been going for 96 years - but many doubted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which open in Glasgow on Thursday, would…
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Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.
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US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending
Strikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.
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Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France
Thousands of people are being evacuated from areas of southern France as firefighters battle huge wildfires.
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Will the war on Iran affect ASEAN’s efforts to tackle regional issues?
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has overshadowed the ASEAN gathering in Manila.
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Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November…
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‘Cockroach’ protests: India’s Modi promises to punish corrupt officials in bid to quell anger
Prime minister says ‘those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared’ as exam leaks scandal spirals…
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Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years
The BBC can reveal that detectives have so far uncovered nine victims of PC Alan Greer but many more are anticipated.
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Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave
The construction of the barrier has fuelled Palestinian fears that most of Gaza will never be relinquished by Israel.
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One month, two record transfers - why English midfielders are in demand
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers both sold for record transfer fees for midfielders, so why are English midfielders so…
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OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models gone rogue. Here is what to know
The incident is stirring debates over the need for stronger AI guardrails and the extent to which AI agents are capable…
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Indian police accused of using pellet guns in crackdown on India’s protests
Videos emerge showing police using pellet guns on protesters India’s student protest movement.
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Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Officials say 76 of the roughly 179 people believed to have been aboard survived, and 53 bodies have been found so far.
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'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 children
Nearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.
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Total solar eclipse books out hotels two years in advance in New Zealand city
Dunedin will be the focal point, having last experienced such an eclipse in 1163 – before any humans reached New…
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Calls for Moroccan rapper’s release outside a Casablanca court
Protesters gathered outside a court in Casablanca, Morocco to demand the release of Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi.
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Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
The assault in Narathiwat comes a day after a car bombing elsewhere in the province wounded a police officer.
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Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat
The incident was witnessed by the daughter of Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, another prominent political prisoner.
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Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feedOrcas have…
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US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staley’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEO’s links with sex offenderThe…
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‘I would rather be poor’: man says money cannot compensate for partner’s death after failed cancer diagnosis
Exclusive: Darren Rosheski won NHS payout over partner Helen Dutton’s death from rectal cancer after GP misjudged her…