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* Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
[0 hours old]: Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.

* Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country
[1 hours old]: A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.

. Formula 1 tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot
[40 hours old]: The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[448 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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* UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert to MPs and peers
[1 hours old]: Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".

- Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
[1 hours old]: The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.

- How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
[7 hours old]: Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.

- Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'
[4 hours old]: In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.

- How much will fans save under proposed new ticketing rules?
[2 hours old]: A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.

- Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
[2 hours old]: The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.

- What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
[10 hours old]: Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.

- When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now say he wants them released?
[3 hours old]: The measure is expected to reach the House floor on Tuesday, but faces other procedural and legal hurdles afterwards.

- 'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance
[15 hours old]: Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.

- Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
[12 hours old]: Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.

- We followed Scotland to France 98 - now we're dreaming of another World Cup
[10 hours old]: Fans tell their stories of Scotland's last World Cup finals ahead of the team's crucial qualification match.

* Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT
[0 hours old]: "We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.

- Once-extinct wildcats to make a comeback in England
[7 hours old]: Fifty wildcats could be reintroduced to the countryside in south west England, conservationists say.

- Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
[3 hours old]: The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.

- Man who cryogenically froze ex-wife sparks debate by dating new partner
[2 hours old]: Gui Junmin froze his former spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.

- Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai
[5 hours old]: Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.

- StubHub and Wayfair among firms named in online pricing investigation
[1 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

- Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
[2 hours old]: The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.

- 'Scotland must shake shackles of past to grasp World Cup dream'
[6 hours old]: Scotland must seize on Denmark's vulnerability to earn the win on Tuesday - live on the BBC - that will take them to their first World Cup since 1998.

- I still don't know how to get Smith out - Broad
[4 hours old]: Stuart Broad admits he still does not know how to get Steve Smith out and says the Ashes will be a "long series" if England cannot dismiss the Australia batter early.

- Wiegman defiant as she responds to Earps criticism
[3 hours old]: Sarina Wiegman does not think she "would have done things differently" despite criticism from goalkeeper Mary Earps in her autobiography.

- 'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach
[4 hours old]: South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.

- Was Ferrari chairman unfair to Hamilton and Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
[8 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

- Famous Cardiff nights fuel Wales' World Cup dream
[11 hours old]: Wales hope to summon the magic of big nights at Cardiff City Stadium as they face North Macedonia in a pivotal World Cup qualifier.

* Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders
[0 hours old]: Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.

- Eight firms under investigation over online pricing
[1 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.

* UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000
[1 hours old]: Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.

- Annual energy bills predicted to fall by £22 in January
[5 hours old]: The widely respected Cornwall Insight forecasts the typical household energy bill from will fall to £1,733 in the new year.

- Freddie Mercury celebrated on Royal Mint collectable
[6 hours old]: The coin's release coincides with the 40th anniversary of Queen's legendary 1985 Live Aid performance.

- Reselling tickets above face value to be banned by government
[6 hours old]: Ministers say they will tackle sites offering music, theatre and sport tickets at above face value.

- Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
[12 hours old]: Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.

- Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[1 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

- Funding for 40 Warm Spaces during winter months
[2 hours old]: The centres will open to provide warmth and other support to people struggling with energy bills.

- How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?
[3 hours old]: Typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to fall slightly from January when a new energy price cap began.

- Everything you need to know about the Budget
[3 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering both tax rises and spending cuts in the 26 November Budget.

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. Is phubbing ruining your relationship? Here's how to fix it
[16 hours old]: Rather than criticising yourself about your lack of self-control, focus on being more intentional about your screen time.

. A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree
[17 hours old]: When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.

. So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
[16 hours old]: Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.

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. Will the (latest) asylum system reforms work?
[16 hours old]: The Home Secretary announces an overhaul of the asylum system, but will it work?

. Americanswers… on 5 Live! Has Donald Trump changed his mind on the Epstein files?
[21 hours old]: Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein Files.

. The engrossing biopic of a Hollywood icon's early years
[202 hours old]: Based on a true story, starring Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

. Renée Zellweger stars as the iconic Bridget Jones
[88 hours old]: Romantic comedy. A neurotic thirtysomething resolves to take control of her life at last.

. Joshua given offer he simply couldn't refuse - Bunce
[18 hours old]: Boxing expert Steve Bunce says Anthony Joshua was given an "offer he simply couldn't refuse" to fight Jake Paul.

. The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills
[16 hours old]: Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.

. HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs
[16 hours old]: HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.

. Will Trump's tariff rollback lower food prices?
[17 hours old]: The White House's move to lower tariffs on food items sent a big political signal. But will shoppers see relief?

. Keyless car theft devices used by criminals sell for £20k online
[40 hours old]: It is not illegal currently to own the gadgets but the government has promised to ban them.

. France investigating Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content
[22 hours old]: Some sellers were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.

. How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate
[40 hours old]: When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

. Oil and gas giant Wood plc sold to Dubai engineering firm
[20 hours old]: Shareholders in the Aberdeen-based company overwhelmingly voted to back the takeover offer from Sidara.

. Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece
[26 hours old]: Vital supplies are due to start flowing from the Balkans as energy infrastructure faces sustained Russian attack.

. Gangs buy haulage firms to steal lorryloads of goods
[34 hours old]: These tactics and others, such as raids on lorries stopped in traffic, are driving a freight-crime surge.

. Japan tourism and retail stocks slide after row with China over Taiwan
[33 hours old]: Tokyo and Beijing are in a dispute over the Japanese prime minister's remarks about Taiwan.

. What is the two-child benefit cap and how could it change?
[86 hours old]: Since 2017, some benefits have been limited when parents have a third child or more, so how does it work?

. Data centre in the shed reduces energy bills to £40
[58 hours old]: "It's fantastic because it's eco-friendly...We're not burning any gases," says Terrence Bridges.

. Nature is not a blocker to housing growth, MPs find
[50 hours old]: The Environmental Audit Committee found the government's measures are not enough to meet targets.

. Trump rolls back tariffs on dozens of food products
[86 hours old]: The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices.

. What's behind Rachel Reeves's 'hokey cokey' on income tax rises?
[90 hours old]: The bond markets selling UK debt, which the chancellor had spent months courting, reacted badly to her change of heart on income tax rises

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[90 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[184 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[280 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[304 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[352 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Businesses are running out of pennies in the US
[426 hours old]: Find a penny, pick it up, then what? Now the US has stopped making pennies, a shortage has emerged and created confusion.

. The US bet big with Argentina bailout - is it paying off?
[448 hours old]: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called the Argentine peso "undervalued". But not many people agree.

. Should K-beauty products have to come from South Korea?
[472 hours old]: Sales of Korean skincare treatments continue to soar, but some are now made by overseas companies.

. The South African start-up bringing tech to townships
[520 hours old]: Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

. These robots can clean, exercise - and care for you in old age. Would you trust them to?
[520 hours old]: It sounds like something from a sci-fi film - but some scientists believe this clever new tech could help alleviate strains on the UK care system

. Why the 5G symbol on your phone doesn't mean you have 5G
[518 hours old]: New research shows that 40% of the time a phone displays the 5G symbol, it is actually using a 4G connection.

. The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
[544 hours old]: The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.

. Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
[617 hours old]: Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model

. How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine
[641 hours old]: South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[657 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[844 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
[1529 hours old]: Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

. The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
[2345 hours old]: Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry

. Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
[2633 hours old]: The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour

. Why debit cards can cost more than credit cards
[98 hours old]: Are credit cards 'bad' and debit cards 'good'? Martin Lewis explains why it's not that simple.

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. Hundreds Arrested In High Street Crime Crackdown
[165 hours old]: Targeted raids on high street shops have seen more than 920 people arrested