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EU referendum: Leave and Remain clash in BBC Great Debate 21 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum The biggest live debate of the UK's EU referendum campaign is under way at Wembley Arena. Big names on both sides of the debate are fielding questions before an audience of 6,000. The BBC's Great Debate represents a final chance for the two sides to get their points across on primetime TV before polls open on Thursday. Panellists include Boris Johnson,…
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Two California men convicted of plotting to support IS 21 June 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AP Image caption Nader Elhuzayel expressed a desire to join the so-called Islamic State, prosecutors say Two men from California have been found guilty of plotting to provide material support to the so-called Islamic State (IS…
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The traffic warden was spotted hiding behind some bins No, this isn’t something from an awkward comedy sketch. It’s a parking warden who’s apparently been hiding behind bins to catch unsuspecting motorists and dish out tickets. The warden, who works for private parking firm UKPC, was caught on CCTV crouching behind large bins, allegedly in the hope of pouncing on vehicles without a ticket. We bet he’s really popular. The warden was filmed on CCTV Darren Clarke, who owns Canterbury Plumbing Supplies, spotted the warden on his property. ‘I saw someone hiding behind my bins. I thought at first it might be someone lining up for a break-in,’ Clarke said. The plumber r…
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Congo warlord jailed over war crimes 21 June 2016 From the section Africa Congolese ex-rebel leader jailed for 18 years after landmark ICC conviction for war crimes and sexual violence This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article
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EU referendum: Cameron 'told migration target was impossible' 21 June 2016 From the section EU Referendum Image copyright PA/Getty Civil servants told David Cameron in 2012 that it was "impossible" for the government to meet its flagship immigration pledge, the PM's former director of strategy has claimed. Steve Hilton said Mr Cameron was told "explicitly and directly" that EU free movement rules meant net mi…
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Scotrail and Southern strikes prompt disruption warning 21 June 2016 From the section England Image copyright PA Image caption The RMT has staged protests oustide rail company offices in Glasgow and London Railway passengers have been warned to expect delays, disruption and cancellations as separate 24-hour strikes begin on Southern and Scot…
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Arrested man 'wanted to shoot Trump' 20 June 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Man arrested at Donald Trump rally trying to take policeman's gun says he wanted to kill candidate - court papers This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article
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Euro 2016 Venue: France Date: 10 June - 10 July Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC 5 live sports extra and BBC Radio Wales. Plus the BBC Sport website and app Wales and England are through to the knockout stages of Euro 2016 after their final Group B games. Chris Coleman's side beat Russia 3-0 to top the group at their first European Championship, with England second after being held 0-0 by Slovakia. On Tuesday, Northern Ireland will look to join both sides as they face Germany in Paris (17:00 BST). The 12 best-placed teams automatically qualify from the six groups, plus the best four third-placed sides. More to follow. View the full article
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Trump top aide leaves campaign 20 June 2016 From the section US & Canada Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski leaves his job, US media report This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App then details on how to do so are available on this help page. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. View the full article
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Jo Cox death: MPs return to Parliament to pay tribute 20 June 2016 From the section UK Politics Media captionLive: MPs return to Parliament to pay tribute to Jo CoxMPs and peers are paying tribute to Labour MP Jo Cox, who was killed in her constituency in West Yorkshire on Thursday. Parliament, which was in recess for the EU referendum, has been recalled to remember Mrs Cox, 41, who was described as "perfect" by her family. After the Commons and Lords tributes, politicians will attend a me…
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UN says refugee numbers at record level 20 June 2016 From the section World Image copyright AFP Image caption UN says most refugees come from Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia The number of people displaced by conflict is at the highest level ever recorded, the UN refugee agency says. It estimates that 65.3m people were either refugees, asylum…
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UK car industry and more leading businessmen back Remain 20 June 2016 From the section Business Image copyright PA Image caption Car workers at the BMW factory in Oxford The UK's car industry, more leading businessmen, and the chairman of football's Premier League have backed the campaign to stay in the EU. In a joint statement, the car ind…
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Trump says US should consider profiling against crime 19 June 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Trump's remarks have angered the Muslim community The presumptive Republican candidate in the US presidential election, Donald Trump, has suggested the country should consider using profiling to combat…
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IS conflict: Falluja 'humanitarian disaster' warning 19 June 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright Reuters Image caption Aid workers say those fleeing Falluja 'have nothing and need everything' A humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Falluja following a civilian exodus from the Iraqi city, aid workers warn. Some 80,000 people h…
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Police, dressed in blue tracksuits, prevented two groups of Hungary fans from joining upThe football associations of Hungary, Belgium and Portugal are the latest to be charged by Uefa over the behaviour of their supporters at Euro 2016. The Hungarian federation is charged with crowd disturbances, the setting off of fireworks and the throwing of objects during their draw with Iceland. The Belgian association is charged with the setting off of fireworks and the throwing of objects during their win over Republic of Ireland, while Portugal are charged with a field invasion during the draw with Austria. The Hungarian case will be heard on 21 June while a date is yet to be s…
