Best Front Country Camping Podcasts (2025)

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China’s human rights lawyers speak out, 10 years after crackdown | BBC News 3:03

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Ten years ago, the arrest of hundreds of Chinese human rights lawyers began in a nationwide crackdown, known as the 709 incident. At least 10 were convicted of crimes such as “subversion of state power” and given jail terms, while dozens more have been subjected to surveillance, harassment and the revocation of their professional licences in the ye…

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British couple held in Iran 'aren't spies', son says | BBC News 5:51

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The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said he broke down in tears when he learned of their arrest and has not heard from them in six months. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a "once-in-a-lifetime" motorbike trip around the world when they were arrested in January and later charged with espionage, which the family denies. Their son Joe B…

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The price of the rare earth metals the world buys from China | BBC News 3:11

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China has a tight grip on the supply of rare earth minerals used in everyday products like smartphones and TV screens. But the BBC has discovered that Beijing's dominance of the market comes at a huge environmental cost. The BBC's Laura Bicker has travelled to two of the country's largest mining zones where polluted water and contaminated soils are…

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Ukraine suffers heaviest attack after Trump criticises Putin | BBC News 4:00

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President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine has been hit by the biggest ever aerial attack from Russia.Zelensky condemned the "telling attack", adding: "It comes precisely at a time when so many efforts have been made to achieve peace, to establish a ceasefire, and yet only Russia continues to rebuff them all."The overnight strike came after Presiden…

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Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests | BBC News 3:53

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A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye. In the audio, which was leaked online in March, Hasina says she authorised her security forces to "use lethal weapons" against protesters and that "wherever they fi…

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Children among 20 people reported killed overnight by Israeli strikes on Gaza | BBC News 9:21

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Up to 20 people, including at least six children, have been killed in two Israeli airstrikes overnight in Gaza, Gaza's Hamas-run civil defence agency has said. Ten members of the same family were killed during the first airstrike, as they were sheltering in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis. A second airstrike on the Al-Shati camp near Gaza City, a…

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Texas floods death toll climbs to at least 107 | BBC News 4:13

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The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to at least 107 people and an unknown number of others are missing. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe…

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Tony Hawk on Pro Skater 3+4 music choices, Bam Margera and Olympic dream | BBC News 7:21

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Pro Skater Tony Hawk said "never say never" about coming out of retirement for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. In an interview with BBC News, he explained how he'd be more than happy to be involved at the Olympic Games in a few years time, and that he'd have a halfpipe in the skateboarding competition if he had his way. He also explained the musi…

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Israeli defence minister plans to move Gaza's population to camp in Rafah | BBC News 7:57

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Israel's defence minister says he has instructed its military to prepare a plan to move all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp in the south of the territory, Israeli media reports say. Israel Katz told journalists on Monday he wanted to establish a "humanitarian city" on the ruins of the city of Rafah to initially house about 600,000 Palestinians - a…

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Esports World Cup: How Team Liquid and Levi de Weerd have prepared for the tournament | BBC News 6:41

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The Esports World Cup has kicked off in Saudi Arabia with teams from around the world battling to win the biggest prizes in the industry. Ahead of the event, we caught up with Team Liquid's Levi de Weerd, who will be representing them by playing EA FC on the world's stage in Riyadh with a prize pot of $27m up for grabs for the best performing teams…

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Is Iran turning to China for advanced fighter jets? | BBC News 12:41

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Two weeks after US President Donald Trump declared the 12-day war between Iran and Israel was over, a seemingly fragile ceasefire appears to be holding. Discussion over the extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear sites from US strikes continues, with conflicting reports coming from the White House. There are also reports Iran has turned to China in …

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks 'going well', says US President Donald Trump | BBC News 5:48

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US President Donald Trump has said he thinks talks to end the war in Gaza have been "going along very well", as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC. Trump also expressed confidence that Hamas was willing to end the 21-month conflict. "They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire," he told to reporters at t…

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Inside the UK’s secret crisis command centre | BBC Newscast 37:14

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As the UK government announces a new test of the emergency alert system, Newscast is invited to COBR.Adam and Chris become the first people ever to broadcast from COBR as they interview Pat McFadden the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster. They discuss a new test of the emergency alert system, what it’s really like during meetings of national sec…

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Donald Trump delays higher tariffs but announces new taxes for some countries | BBC News 9:44

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President Donald Trump has officially delayed imposing higher tariffs on US imports, while sending letters to 14 countries including Japan and South Korea detailing the levies they face. The latest development comes as a 90-day pause the White House placed on some of its most aggressive import taxes was set to end this week. The president renewed h…

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Linking Texas death toll to cuts in Weather Service is “depraved lie” says White House | BBC News 4:38

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The White House has defended the US National Weather Service after claims it failed to provide sufficIent warnings about the devastating floods in Texas. Questions have been raised about whether cuts to the service have undermined its effectiveness.More than 100 people, among them more than two dozen children, are known to have died after heavy rai…

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Why have the Texas flash floods become so deadly? | BBC Newscast 23:30

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We look at the continued fall out of flash floods in Texas where at least 91 people have died.Search efforts continue for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing, authorities say. Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp in the county, confirmed that at least 27 girls and staff were among the deadAdam speaks to chief North America correspondent, G…

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Could 'degrowth' save the world? | BBC News 21:10

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A group of academics and activists are questioning the possibility of endless economic growth on a finite planet and are advocating for a bold solution: degrowth. Originating in France, the degrowth movement has spread to places like Japan, the UK and Barcelona, taking root in academia, grassroots organisations and among university students. The mo…

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Kenya police fire on advancing crowd of protesters in Nairobi | BBC News 3:35

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Two people have reportedly died of gunshot wounds after police opened fire during protests in Kenya, the latest in a wave of anti-government rallies that began last year. Dr Aron Sikuku, a medic at Eagle Nursing Home in Kangemi on the outskirts of Nairobi, told the BBC that two bodies had been taken to the facility and had died from gunshot wounds.…

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Contest Giveaway!!! River Adventures: Paddling Ontario's Grand Experiences. 38:14

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Send us a text Ever dreamed of leaving your day job to pursue adventure full-time? Adam Merrifield did exactly that when he became the new owner of Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Outfitters in Paris, Ontario. His journey from occasional paddler to outfitting company owner perfectly embodies the transformative power of following your passion fo…

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Labour-voter focus group: One year of a Labour government | BBC News 4:20

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'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' hears from eight Labour voters, from two constituencies in Kent, 12 months on from the General Election. The panel was selected by the political research group, More in Common, and the discussion was facilitated by its director Luke Tryl. The panellists all voted for Labour in the 2024 General Election.Subscribe here:…

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At least 81 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods | BBC News 4:50

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At least 81 people have been confirmed dead in central Texas and another 41 are missing following flash floods on Friday.Sixty-eight of the fatalities, including 28 children, were in Kerr County, where a riverside Christian girls' camp was deluged. Ten girls and a counsellor from Camp Mystic are still missing.There are five confirmed casualties in …

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Erin Patterson found guilty of murdering relatives with toxic mushroom lunch - BBC News 14:38

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A jury in Morwell, Australia, has found Erin Patterson guilty of cooking a deadly mushroom lunch that killed three of her relatives and left another seriously ill. Patterson's in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, along with Gail's sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, all fell ill and died days after the lunch in July 2023. The prosecution claimed Ms …

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Scams and scandals: Killed by the internet | BBC Documentary 27:09

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The chilling story of a teenage suicide and the threat posed by a fatal online forum. Reeling from the death of 17-year-old Vladimir Nikolin-Caisley, his family reveal the terror he suffered as they tried and failed to save his life. Police body-worn video captures the chaos of his last moments. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, a…

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On the front line: Inside Britain's prison crisis | BBC Documentary 18:59

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As plans by the UK government saw thousands of prisoners being released early, the BBC explores what is happening inside prisons. BBC Correspondent Sima Kotecha goes inside HMP Pentonville, one of the UK's most dangerous prisons where violence, overcrowding and self-harm are commonplace. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis …

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At least 21 children among more than 70 people killed in Texas flash floods| BBC News 5:43

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At least 70 people are known to have died in the flash floods that have swept through parts of central Texas.Hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to search for people who are missing. The worst affected area is Kerr County where a Christian youth camp located along the River Guadalupe was swept away by theflooding."The work continues, and will c…

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One Year of Labour: What Do Voters Think? | BBC Newscast 26:19

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We’ve looked back at Labour’s first 12 months in government. We’ve looked ahead at what Labour could do next. Today, Newscast finds out how the voters feel things are going.Laura and Paddy chat with Luke Tryl, director of More in Common, to find out what new polling suggests the public really think of Keir Starmer.Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbf…

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Israel and Hamas to hold indirect talks | BBC News 5:06

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Israel has decided to send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday for proximity talks with Hamas on the latest proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office described the changes that Hamas wanted to make to a plan, presented by mediators from Qatar, the US and Egypt, as “unacceptable”. On Frida…

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Texas floods kill at least 51 with dozens missing | BBC News 7:04

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Hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to search for people missing in central Texas, after flash floods killed 51 people, including 15 children. The worst affected area is Kerr County where 43 people have died and where 27 children remain missing from a Christian youth camp located along the River Guadalupe. Multiple flash flood warnings remain i…

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One Year of Labour: What Happens Next? | BBC Newscast 26:23

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Today, Laura and Paddy look ahead and discuss what is next for the government, after a tumultuous first year in power. Can we expect Keir Starmer to make changes to policy, politics and personnel? Or will the Prime Minister dig in and defy the critics, some of whom are already predicting his resignation before the next election. You can join our Ne…

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Texas floods: Nine children among 27 dead as search continues for missing girls | BBC News 3:38

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At least 27 people, including nine children, have died in flash flooding that has swept through Kerr County in Texas. Authorities have said 27 girls are still missing after the floods devastated a summer camp located on the banks of the Guadalupe River. US President Donald Trump said his administration is working closely with local authorities to r…

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Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on US Gaza ceasefire plan | BBC News 3:56

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Hamas says it has delivered a "positive response" to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US. The Palestinian armed group said on Friday night that it was "seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations", but it did not confirm whether it accepted the terms. A senio…

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Funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva takes places in Portugal | BBC News 6:22

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Mourners have attended the funeral of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal. Family members and leading football figures were seen filing into the church, as hundreds gathered outside to pay their respects. The brothers died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday - officials say it went off the road due to a ty…

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Texas floods kill at least 24 people and leave many children missing | BBC News 3:12

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A major search and rescue operation has continued through the night in Texas after flash floods killed at least 24 people and left many girls missing from a Christian summer camp. Rescue crews are still searching for up to 25 children who were among the 750 girls attending the Camp Mystic just outside the town of Kerrville 104km (64 miles) north-we…

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BBC frontline report: Ukrainian troops in action against Russian drone attacks | BBC News 6:07

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Ukraine's President Zelensky says he's had a 'very important' conversation with President Trump, in which the two agreed to work towards increasing Ukraine's protection from aerial attack. The phone call followed the biggest Russian drone and missile attack of the war. Ukraine says Moscow fired 550 drones and 11 missiles last night - rescue workers…

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Prada acknowledges footwear design's Indian roots after backlash | BBC News 3:12

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Prada brand has acknowledged the Indian roots of its new footwear line, after the design sparked a controversy in India. The sandals, showcased at the Milan Fashion Week, had an open-toe braided pattern that closely resembled the traditional Kolhapuri sandals made in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. The luxury fashion brand described…

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One year of a Labour government: What happened? | BBC Newscast 1:01:05

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One year after Keir Starmer became the first Labour Prime Minister for 14 years have his first 12 months been a success?Adam, Chris and Henry are at the Crossed Wires podcast festival in Sheffield to discuss infront of an audience of Newscasters!Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNe…

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Can Ukraine survive without US weapons? | BBC Ukrainecast 24:17

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Could a pause in planned US weapons deliveries harm Ukraine on the front line?What did Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin discuss over the phone?And are Ukrainians united behind the Russian opposition movement?For this episode of Ukrainecast, Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko are joined by the BBC’s Olga Robinson and James Landale.To hear more - …

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Mourners gather for Diogo Jota's public wake in Portugal | BBC News 5:56

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Mourners have been gathering for the public wake of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in their hometown of Gondomar, Portugal.The brothers died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday - officials say their car went off the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another vehicle.Liverpool forward Jota, 28, married his long-term partner Rute Car…

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US Independence Day hotdog eating content returns | BBC News 3:30

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4 July marks Independence Day in the US. But one event has also become synonymous with the holiday: the hotdog eating contest. The annual contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, sees participants aim to devour as many hot dogs as they can in 10 minutes to win the prestigious mustard belt and $10,000 prize. Following a ban last year, 16-time Nathan's hot…

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Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump's truce bid | BBC News 7:25

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How will Donald Trump's flagship bill impact the US economy? | BBC News 8:23

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The US Congress has passed Donald Trump's tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda. It's a bill that's sparked intense debate, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating it could add $3.3tn (£2.4tn) to federal deficits over the next 10 years. The US president however said: "This i…

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Oasis tour: Were fans misled by ticket prices? | BBC News 6:58

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Oasis's much anticipated return is upon us. Despite huge interest in the music event, the process of fans getting tickets for this tour has put the spotlight on how ticket pricing is organised for some concerts. Around 900,000 tickets were sold, but many fans complained when standard standing tickets advertised at £135 plus fees were re-labelled "i…

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Guard at US-backed Gaza aid centres says colleagues fired on hungry Palestinian civilians | BBC News 3:44

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A former security contractor for Gaza's controversial new Israel- and US-backed aid distribution sites has told the BBC he witnessed colleagues opening fire with machine guns on hungry Palestinian civilians who had posed no threat. In one such incident he said he witnessed a man in the crowd fall motionless to the ground and a guard who had been sh…

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Will Keir Starmer's NHS ten year plan fix the UK's healthcare system? | BBC Newscast 26:57

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Can the government’s new ten year plan save the NHS? Today the government published it’s plan to reform the NHS. The government said it will focus on three main changes, shifting from treatment to preventative care, switching to digital health services, and moving to more community care.Adam spoke to Minister of State for Care Stephen Kinnock about…

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Inside the secret tunnels underneath a UK high street hiding illegal cigarettes | BBC News 7:45

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Law enforcement is struggling to stop the growing sale of illegal tobacco in mini marts across British high streets, a BBC investigation has revealed. Trading Standards teams say they don’t have the resources to tackle the organised crime gangs suspected of supplying some of the shops and said the profits being made are on a par with selling heroin…

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Major win for Donald Trump as US Congress passes 'big, beautiful bill' | BBC News 9:42

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The US Congress has passed Donald Trump's tax and spending bill in a significant and hard-fought victory for the president and his domestic agenda.After a gruelling session on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 218 to 214 on Thursday afternoon.President Trump had given the Republican-controlled Congress a deadli…

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Diogo Jota on way to catch ferry when car crashed, after doctor advised against flying | BBC News 3:57

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain aged 28.The footballer was killed when a Lamborghini he was travelling in with his younger brother, Andre Silva, suffered a tyre blow-out, crashed and caught fire in Cernadilla in the Zamora province.Diogo Jota had recently undergone surgery, so was driving from Porto to Santander to cat…

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Democratic leader gives marathon speech to delay vote on Donald Trump's spending bill | BBC News 9:51

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President Donald Trump's huge budget bill is heading for a final vote in the US House of Representatives - but is delayed while a Democrat-led debate continues.Democratic Minority House Leader Hakeem Jeffries has been speaking for more than five hours, and the "magic minute" means there is no limit for how long he can speak.The sprawling bill is cr…

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As Dalai Lama turns 90, BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance to China | BBC News 3:27

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Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has confirmed he will have a successor, putting to rest speculation over whether the 600-year-old institution will end when he dies.In a video message keenly-awaited by his followers, he said only the trust that he founded could appoint his successor and "no-one else has any authority to interfere in t…

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Hamas reviewing Gaza ceasefire proposal after Trump claims Israel agrees to conditions | BBC News 9:33

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Israel has agreed to the "necessary conditions" to finalise a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has said.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US would "work with all parties to end the War". He did not give details on the proposed truce."I hope... that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better - IT WILL ONLY GET W…