Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Spain election: Socialists win amid far-right breakthrough

PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time.

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Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks

From slightly overweight to morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says.

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Ashdown Forest: Fire breaks out in Winnie the Pooh wood

Gorse and undergrowth has been burning overnight in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

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Fraudster poses as Jason Statham to steal victim's money

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Two former Bishops of Lincoln failed to act on abuse allegations

The names of 53 clergy and staff were also passed to police years after they could have been, BBC finds.

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Van Dijk and Miedema win top PFA awards

Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19.

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University of Liverpool 'discriminating' over deadline extensions

University charging disabled students to extend deadlines due to medical needs.

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