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Starmer won’t be drawn on whether US strikes on Venezuela broke international law

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura KuenssbergSir Keir Starmer has refused to be drawn on whether or not US President Donald Trump's military action against...

World Darts Championship final: Luke Littler eyes greatness before final against Gian van Veen

Luke Littler has the chance to cement his place among darts' greats when he faces Dutchman Gian van Veen in Saturday's PDC World Championship...

Man pulled from sea dies as searches continue in Withernsea

David McKenna,East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire,Amanda WhiteandPaul Murphy,in WithernseaDarrin StevensBBC reporter Danny Savage at the scene said it was a high tide and the light...

London coroner calls for circumcision safeguards after baby death

A coroner has warned that further babies could die unless the government introduces regulation of non-therapeutic male circumcision following the death of a six-month-old...

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it...

EastEnders actor ‘grateful’ to avoid driving ban for speeding

EastEnders and James Bond actor Colin Salmon has said he is "genuinely grateful" for the "compassion" he was shown by a court after he...

We fought for 33 years to abolish not proven verdict after our daughter’s murder

David CowanScotland home affairs correspondentDuffy familyIn what was portrayed as a counter-balance, the legislation brought about another crucial change.Scottish juries have 15 members. ...

China’s plan to boost birth rates with condom tax and cheaper childcare

Osmond Chia,Business reporterandYan Chen,BBC News ChineseGetty ImagesChinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be...