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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges

BBC Business Feb 24, 2026

The broadcaster and actor appears in court to deny two further charges, relating to two women.

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Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast

BBC Entertainment Feb 24, 2026

MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

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Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast

BBC Business Feb 24, 2026

MP asks why racial slur was not removed from the Bafta Film Awards show when it was on a two-hour delay.

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Satellite imagery shows rapid increase of U.S. military planes near Iran

Washington Post Feb 24, 2026

The buildup of more than 150 planes comes after nuclear talks between the two nations concluded last week without a deal.

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These small business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them?

NPR Feb 24, 2026

Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck.

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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump

NPR Feb 24, 2026

An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.

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Why Gavin Newsom refuses to be a 'bystander' in this political moment

NPR Feb 24, 2026

What does the Democratic leader see for himself in the years to come?

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Robert Carradine, Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71

BBC Entertainment Feb 24, 2026

His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

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Robert Carradine, Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71

BBC Business Feb 24, 2026

His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

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More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

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'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

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Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.

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Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade role

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

The party wants documents on the former prince's appointment in 2001 to be published by ministers.

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Children in care off school for months as school rejections stack up

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

Councils seek powers to require more schools to take children as heads say funding would meet needs.

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Australian police find human remains in search for grandfather kidnapped by mistake

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

The 85-year-old was forcibly taken from his Sydney home by three masked men just under two weeks ago.

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GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.

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First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

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Is US crime at a historic low?

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.

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Sesko and Lammens allow Man Utd to dream of Champions League

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

Striker Benjamin Sesko and goalkeeper Senne Lammens are the key figures as Manchester United gain a hugely valuable Premier League win at Everton.

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The Papers: 'Mandelson arrested' and 'Four years of tears' in Ukraine

BBC Front page Feb 24, 2026

The arrest of Lord Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office leads many of Tuesday's papers.

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