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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

McDonald’s and big supermarkets failed to spot slavery, BBC finds

Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.

The Papers: Labour MP resigns over gifts row and Iran warns Israel over assassination

The current situation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and Rosie Duffield's resignation feature.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs facing more allegations of sexual assault

The music mogul faces mounting legal troubles including a 12th lawsuit, from an unnamed woman, which alleges drugging and assault.

Sex Education star cast in Potter-inspired play

Asa Butterfield will portray a fictional young actor who missed out on playing Harry Potter.

Police Investigating Deadly Robinson Illinois Car Accident Today

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Authorities are currently investigating a tragic car accident that occurred in Robinson, Illinois, resulting in the loss of life. The accident, which took place earlier today, has left the community in shock as law enforcement officials work to determine the exact cause of the deadly crash.  Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but preliminary reports suggest that the accident involved multiple vehicles, with one or more individuals sustaining fatal injuries. The Robinson Police Department and emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving reports of a serious collision. Upon arriving, they discovered the wreckage of the vehicles involved in the crash and immediately began providing medical assistance to those injured.  Unfortunately, despite the efforts of first responders, at least one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim or victims has not yet been released, pending notification of family members....

Macron unveils new right-wing French government

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

The Papers: 'No more austerity' and 'Sir Shameless at it again'

Comments from Sir Keir Starmer on the public finances ahead of Labour's annual conference are among stories on the front of Sunday's newspapers.

The Papers: Starmer 'in control' and 'Al Fayed rape scandal'

Friday's headlines include Sir Keir Starmer defending his position and sex attack claims against Mohamed Al Fayed.

The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'

Tuesday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards.

Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth - minister

Scotland's public finance minister Ivan McKee tells the BBC there is "absolutely a potential buyer" for the oil refinery.

Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu

The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried

No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.

Ex-Ticketmaster boss sentenced for hacking rival company CrowdSurge

British national Stephen Mead stole sensitive CrowdSurge data, contributing to the firm’s collapse.

UK weather: Arctic air will give way to a warmer weekend

It has turned cold this week with ground frosts and snow over Scottish mountains - but higher temperatures are on the way.

'It's unusual to grieve this way,' says widow of aid worker Simon Boas

Aurelie Boas tells the BBC what it has been like overseeing the posthumous publication of her husband's book about death.

The midwives who stopped murdering girls and started saving them

In rural India, a group of midwives routinely murdered newborn girls - and then began to resist.

Prince William says Kate has a 'long way to go'

The Prince of Wales spoke about his wife's cancer treatment during a public appearance in Wales.

Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'

Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.

The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'

The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.

Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.

‘The world was against us’ - artist Alison Lapper on the son she lost

The artist opens up about the death of her teenage son and why she will always be scrutinised.

A tale of two towers - how fire safety differs at luxury London high-rise and Margate estate

Seven years after the Grenfell fire, has anything changed for people living in tower blocks?

The Papers: Rich 'ready to quit UK' and England's Carsley 'won't sing anthem'

Saturday's stories include England interim manager Lee Carsley suggesting he may not sing the national anthem.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

Secret relationship shaped singer's award-winning film

Kim Carnie was in the same-sex relationship for six years before opening up to friends and family.

British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

India’s Bangladesh dilemma: What to do about Sheikh Hasina?

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India means new diplomatic challenges for Delhi.

Extremist settlers rapidly seizing West Bank land

The number of illegal outposts has risen in the past five years to 196, BBC analysis has found.

One-word Ofsted grades for schools to be scrapped

Schools in England will no longer be classed as "Outstanding" or "Inadequate", following the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023.

Oasis 'dynamic pricing' row prompts government probe

The culture secretary has called the selling of Oasis tickets at "vastly inflated" prices "depressing".