Radar-jamming drones are to fly alongside British fighter jets in a major boost to Britain's ability to knock out enemy air defences. The UK is investing an initial £19 million into the drones,...
A fresh scandal has erupted in the Channel migrant crisis after a British Border Force vessel was left to rescue asylum seekers from French waters.The dinghy, carrying dozens of people, broke down...
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Why Carney's Liberals won - and the Conservatives lost32 minutes agoJessica MurphyBBC NewsReporting fromTorontoReutersMark Carney's Liberals are projected to have won Canada's federal election -...
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The conclave to elect the next pope will begin on May 7, the Vatican has announced. Following the death of Pope Francis, some 135 cardinal electors will take part and vote for the new...
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Who was at Pope Francis' funeral and where did they sit?52 minutes agoEwan SomervilleBBC NewsEPANumerous world leaders and royals have gathered in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral.Among the most...
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Thousands queue to see Pope Francis's body 2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonEPAThousands of people have queued through the night...
Mourners visit Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter's Basilica2 hours agoSarah Rainsford and Laura GozziReporting fromRomeMallory MoenchBBC NewsReporting fromLondonReutersMourners are paying their...
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Who will be the next pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable process 7 hours agoAleem Maqbool, Rebecca Seales & Paul KirbyBBC NewsGetty ImagesWho will be the next pope? The decision could have a...
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