Best Funeral Fix Podcasts (2025)

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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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02 Beef | Who would shoot a wombat? 37:42

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Most Aussies see wombats as an iconic native. But reporter Tynan King discovered one regional NSW town where farmers see them through a scope.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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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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Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUogFor more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNewsBy BBC News

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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…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges | BBC News 6:05

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A judge has denied bail to Sean "Diddy" Combs after a jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of the most serious charges: racketeering and sex-trafficking.Lawyers for the recording artist had argued he posed no flight risk, pointing out his jet is being chartered in Hawaii.But Judge Arun Subr…

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash | BBC News 4:25

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain aged 28.The car left the road due to a tyre blow out while overtaking another car, local police said.His brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash.Jota was a Portuguese international and a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier League last season.The Portuguese national t…

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The Case for Imbalanced Combat | Wizards of Eem EP011 15:30

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Send us a text Wizards of Eem EP011 – The Case for Imbalanced Combat Are you a GM tired of building "perfectly balanced" encounters? In this episode, we explore why Land of Eem embraces unfair fights—and how imbalance leads to better stories. Topics include: Why imbalance creates tension, surprise, and creativity How Land of Eem’s conflict system r…

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Keir Starmer denies plans to sack Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she cries in Parliament | BBC News 6:03

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The British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC that his finance minister, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, will remain in her job for “a very long time”. It came after Rachel Reeves cried as she sat beside the Sir Keir in Parliament, following the collapse of the UK government’s plans for billions of pounds of cuts to welfare spending, w…

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US cuts off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine to 'put America's interests first' | BBC News 9:31

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Ukraine has warned that an interruption of US weapons shipments might encourage Russia to continue the war. The White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine - who have been at war with Russia for four years. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said the decision was taken "to put America's interests first" following a Depa…

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Why was the UK chancellor crying in parliament? | BBC Newscast 25:20

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The UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was visibly upset at Prime Minister’s Questions.Her team say it was a personal matter, and there are also reports of an argument with the speaker. Adam and Chris look at what’s been going on amidst mounting criticism of the chancellor’s handling of the welfare cuts.Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs has been found not guilty o…

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Iraq avoided involvement in Israel-Iran war, says Iraqi prime minister | BBC News 5:59

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Iraq Prime Minister Muhammad Shayya al-Sudani says his government will not be dragged into any conflict between Israel and Iran. The country’s airspace was used by Israeli jets to attack Tehran during the conflict, and there were fears that Iran could target US assets in Iraq. Despite a ceasefire being agreed between Israel and Iran, the Iraqi lead…

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UK judges order 'robust' inquiry into MI5 false evidence | BBC News 10:53

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The UK High Court has ordered a "robust and independent" new investigation into how MI5 gave false evidence to multiple courts The court rejected two official inquiries provided by the Security Service as seriously "deficient”, after the BBC revealed MI5 had lied to three courts in a case concerning a neo-Nazi state agent who abused women. The case…

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs found guilty on two out of five charges | BBC News 24:00

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Sean "Diddy" Combs has been found guilty of found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty of racketeeerin, and not guilty of sex trafficking his ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane”.Combs was twice found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, which carries a 10-year maximum pris…

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How are benefits changing in the UK after the government's welfare reform bill passes? | BBC News 25:26

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The BBC's experts and correspondents answered your questions about the changes to disability benefits after the government's welfare reform bill was passed on Tuesday.Disability correspondent Nikki Fox, economics editor Faisal Islam and chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman tackled audience questions about what this means for current Pip clai…

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Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death | BBC News 6:48

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Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has confirmed that he will have a successor after his death, ending years of uncertainty. According to Tibetan tradition, Dalai Lamas are "reincarnated" after they die. The current Dalai Lama's exile from Tibet after China annexed it decades ago has made succession a highly contentious issue. China's g…

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US President Trump says Israel has agreed to conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire | BBC News 4:28

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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 that during the proposed ceasefire the US would "work with all parties to end the War". Israel has not confirmed it has agreed to the conditions of a deal, and there was no immediate comme…

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Has the UK Prime Minister lost authority after landmark welfare vote? | BBC Newscast 31:25

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Today, UK members of parliament have narrowly voted in favour of the government’s welfare bill. The controversial legislation passed after a series of last minute concessions by the UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, but 49 Labour MPs still rebelled. Adam Fleming and Chris Mason discuss what changes were made to the bill, how th…

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Small boat crossings to UK in first half of year up 48%, figures show | BBC News 4:54

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Nearly 20,000 people arrived in the UK in the first half of this year by crossing the English Channel in small boats - up 48% on the first six months of 2024. Just under 1,500 people have crossed since Sunday, taking the total until the end of June to 19,982, according to latest Home Office figures. The Conservatives said the government "broken a n…

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US Senate Republicans narrowly pass Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill’ | BBC News 3:29

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Republicans in the US Senate have narrowly passed President Donald Trump's mega-bill on tax and spending, and it means the proposed legislation has cleared one of its key hurdles.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed with Vice-President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote after more than 24 hours of debate.It now heads back to the House, or lower …

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Spain records hottest June ever as heatwave grips Europe | BBC News 4:36

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Spain had its hottest June on record as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe.National weather service Aemet said the country's "extremely hot" June 2025 "has pulverised records", and surpassed the normal average for July and August.Parts of Spain and Portugal recorded their highest ever June temperatures, with 46C registered at El Granado…

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Survivors describe horror of attack in Sudan’s Darfur region | BBC News 3:28

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Sudan has been wracked by a civil war since fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023. The conflict has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises with more than 12 million people forced to flee their homes. Darfur has been one of the areas worst-hit by the fighting and the RSF control most of the…