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Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.

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She planned to sell her old pot for $20. It just fetched $32K at auction.

Washington Post Jan 29, 2026

“I just couldn’t believe it,” said Lois Jurgens, who turned 91 the day the crock was sold. “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever gotten on my birthday.”

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Boss of Post Office IT scandal firm Fujitsu to step down

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

Paul Patterson will become the chair of Fujitsu's UK business responsible for its inquiry response.

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Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits 'land of my fathers' in latest role

BBC Entertainment Jan 29, 2026

A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales.

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Sir Jonathan Pryce revisits 'land of my fathers' in latest role

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

A new drama series gave Sir Jonathan a chance to work near where his family is from in north Wales.

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Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.

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Stay on this stunning island for free... if you're willing to count puffins

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

Successful applicants will spend several months helping conservation efforts on Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast.

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Shoplifter killed Asda security guard during struggle

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

She admitted killing the security guard, who suffered a fatal heart attack during the incident in Arbroath.

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Sabalenka storms to big-hitting Australian Open final against Rybakina

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka storms past Elina Svitolina and will face Elena Rybakina in a big-hitting Australian Open final.

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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa

BBC Entertainment Jan 29, 2026

The Trinidadian-American rapper held hands on stage with the US President, amid ICE protests.

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Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa

BBC Business Jan 29, 2026

The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.

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DHS funding battle risks shutdown. And, Fed holds rates steady despite Trump pressure

NPR Jan 29, 2026

Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown over DHS funding. And, the Fed defies President Trump's pressure and holds rates steady to fight inflation.

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Saying Minnesota has 'been through a lot,' Klobuchar announces bid for governor

NPR Jan 29, 2026

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her run for Minnesota governor early Thursday. There is already a crowded field of Republicans in a race where immigration enforcement has become a key issue.

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First arrest after high-value museum raid

BBC Entertainment Jan 29, 2026

Detectives are still hunting for four other suspects and have released new CCTV images.

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School holiday fines reach record high – find out how many were in your area

BBC Front page Jan 29, 2026

New government data shows that fines for term-time holidays have risen again in the last academic year.

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Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos

NPR Jan 29, 2026

Africa's soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal's coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup soccer final this month.

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Madonna's love letter to Emin and Margate

BBC Entertainment Jan 29, 2026

The global icon posts pictures of an art exhibition on Instagram and says Tracey Emin is a "pearl".

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Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us

NPR Jan 29, 2026

Each deal between colleges and the administration is unique, but they have common goals: altering the culture at powerful institutions and making their policies more aligned with President Trump's.

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'Philadelphia,' 'Clueless,' 'The Karate Kid' added to the National Film Registry

NPR Jan 29, 2026

Every year, the National Film Registry adds 25 films to its collection to be preserved for posterity. Selections for 2025 range from The Thing to White Christmas.

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Caregivers for the elderly could lose wage protections under Trump proposal

NPR Jan 29, 2026

The Labor Department has proposed rescinding an Obama-era rule that gave home care workers the right to overtime pay and other wage protections. The administration says the rule made care too costly.

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Big-budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout

NPR Jan 29, 2026

A film about first lady Melania Trump premieres this week, with big presidential promotion.

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