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Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules

The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November....

6 days ago

Saka injury 'does not look good' - how will Arsenal cope?

Mikel Arteta says the quadriceps injury Arsenal's Bukayo Saka picked up in the Champions League draw with Bayern Munich "does not look good at all"....

6 days ago

Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern

Declan Rice scores a late equaliser as Arsenal and Bayern Munich play out an entertaining draw in the league phase of the Champions League while Bukayo Saka limps off with an early injury....

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Paz, Fabregas and Como teach Man Utd a lesson

Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie D to the Champions League - now they have taught Manchester United a lesson in Europe....

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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised....

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Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League....

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MP harassed for 'being English' by man who took axe to pub

Michael Glover left a note on MP Henry Tufnell's office door and claimed he knew where he lived....

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India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi....

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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy

The fine is the largest to date against Facebook's owner, larger than an $18bn deal with California....

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How the project will work and the difference it will make

Business editor Simon Jack explains how the project will work, and the impact it could have on energy supply and security....

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Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war

The announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg....

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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days....

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Anderson, 44, not offered new Lancashire contract

James Anderson’s legendary career could be over after Lancashire opt against offering England’s all-time leading wicket-taker a new deal....

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Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary

In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966....

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Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy

Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds....

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Websites taken down across Europe ahead of critical cyber-security update

Two critical vulnerabilities have been identified with PHP, a programming language which is widely used across the internet....

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Westminster

While not naming the disgraced former MP, the Metropolitan Police has issued a statement confirming a 63-year-old man is being investigated....

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Belfast comedian criticised for rape 'joke' about assault victim

Vittorio Angelone referred to content creator Rebecca Goodwin in a remark about rape....

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Kildunne drops to bench as England ring changes

Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years....

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Third time this century - how Australia's stark collapse unfolded

Australia are forced to follow-on for only the third time in the past 38 years after being dismissed for 99 by South Africa on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha....

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Why has Lord's dug up its pitch and what comes next?

After years of comment, Lord's has dug up one of its pitches for the first time in more than 25 years. Why the drastic action and what next?...

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Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

The comedian and actor is on trial for charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies....

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Student who murdered uni housemate jailed for life

Jamie Collins, 21, was ambushed and killed in the garden of the home he shared with his killer....

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Masked teenager found guilty of trying to murder 15-year-old schoolgirl

The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children....

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Amber warning issued as Storm Austen threatens UK with strong winds and heavy rain

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt....

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Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge

The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget....

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PSG's Kvaratskhelia to have surgery on ruptured ACL

Paris St-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo knee surgery after suffering a knee injury during his side's 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday....

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Russia frees US citizen Stephen Hubbard, state media reports

Stephen Hubbard has been taken to Pulkovo Airport, Putin said during talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff....

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Why Eze is struggling to find his form at Arsenal

Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around....

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Huge crowds watch attempt to save shark stranded in South Korean canal

A third attempt has been made to guide the 9ft 10in (3m) shark back to the open sea....

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Man charged after three Jewish women assaulted

The women suffered minor injuries when they were assaulted at Clapton Common, police say....

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Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain

Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy....

1 week ago

What is happening with the Jackdaw and Rosebank gas and oil fields?

The UK government has moved a step closer to making a decision on whether to approve further drilling....

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Ali G is back. But is the character past its sell-by date?

Borat and Bruno creator Sacha Baron Cohen returns as Ali G, more than two decades after the release of Ali G Indahouse....

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Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie

Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United....

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60 years on: The Aberfan disaster through the eyes of those who survived

It is 60 years since one of Wales' darkest days, when a mining community changed forever....

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Watch: 'We don't pay' - lawyer advises how to avoid £45,000 illegal-worker fine

Mohammad Alias Yousaf made his claim to an undercover reporter posing as a mini-mart owner....

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Giant tunnel proposed to clean up Windermere's sewage problem

The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green....

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UK government expected to approve Jackdaw gas field

The long-awaited decision about the controversial North Sea field is expected on Wednesday morning....

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What happened inside court for man charged with Australian MP attack

BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines....

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France is divided over who to blame for and what to learn from weekend riots

In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history....

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The Papers: 'Burnham faces climate revolt' and 'Harry wants to fix feud'

Several papers lead on remarks from the Duke of Sussex yesterday, where he said he hoped to reconcile with his family....

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Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong

There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027....

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The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool

Rio Ngumoha produces a coming-of-age performance in Liverpool's comeback win over Villarreal, writes Aadam Patel....

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Elon Musk says Tesla-SpaceX merger would be a 'good idea'

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to consider a possible mega-merger....

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Carrick wants more clean sheets to turn season around

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick needs more clean sheets as he looks to change his team's fortunes, as they take on Como in the Champions League....

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