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the bbc has heard evidence that albanian drug gangs are using migrant camps in northern france as a recruitment ground, offering to pay the passage of people who looking for better economic prospects and are prepared to work in the uks illegal drugs trade. albanians account for at least one third of the 38,000 people whove crossed the channel to england this year, according to the latest government figures. 0ur correspondent lucy williamson reports. for each boat, each migrant, there c...

much for joining our special live coverage of the funeral of pope americas benedict the 16th. thousands of people are gathered in st. peters square right now. to witness something we have not seen in hundreds of years. the current pope, presiding at the funeral mass of the man who proceeded him. the coffin carrying the body of benedict was taken from st. peters basilica a short time ago through its journey to the courtyard, allowing the faithful to say their prayers ahead of the funera...

obama returned to the white house yesterday for the unveiling of their official portraits. president biden resuming a tradition that stalled under donald trump. well play more from the white house reunion. it was lovely. including poignant remarks from mrs. obama about why traditions like this are important for democracy. plus, former attorney general bill barr continues to speak out about the trump records case, saying the justice department is close to having enough evidence to ind...

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where the crowds are ready for a hugely significant historic event that dates back more than two centuries. this is trooping the colour, as we mark the kings official birthday. all five regiments of the fog cards making their way onto centre stage. —— the footguards. led by the irish wolfhound known as seamus, the regimental mascot of the irish guards. because this year, it is number nine company irish guards who have the honour of providing the escort and trooping their colour. an...

meghan complained to itv about his comments on mental health. a clearer picture of the impact of covid—19 in england and wales — new data shows more men have died with the virus but womens well—being has been more negatively affected. and we follow chanua the black rhino, leaving yorkshire for tanzania — in the hope of increasing the numbers of the endangered animal. good afternoon. a metropolitan policeman has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of sarah everard...

well—being has been more negatively affected. and we follow chanua the black rhino, leaving yorkshire for tanzania, in the hope of increasing the numbers of the endangered animal. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. detectives investigating the disappearance of sarah everard in south london say a policeman they detained in kent last night, has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. he was already being held in custody at a london police station on suspicion of kidnap. sarah, w...

The Botswana Athlete came out of quarantine and powered his way into tonights showpiece. Good morning. When it comes to household bills, people with Money Problems are likely to end up on the worst deals, so says the boss of one of the uks biggest Comparison Sites, who ill be talking to a little later. Our very own 0re Hotstepped his way to the strictly crown last time around, but who will be trying to take the title when the Series Returns in september . Well reveal the fourth contestant in the...

Lead the military. thats why we came together, secretaries and former chairmen of the joint chiefs of staff, to try to establish standards and principles that have always been in place but that were pretty much rejected over these last four years. weve got to get back to the basics. youre in the military. you are committed to defending the country. youre committed to protecting this country. thats your primary role. youre not entitled to simply engage in politics, political discussion, because t...

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