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- US tightens control on AI chips export drawing pushback
[6 hours old]: The new rules are intended to make sure the "the world's AI runs on American rails", and stays out of the hands of "malicious actors", say officials.

. Heathrow sees record-breaking passenger numbers
[19 hours old]: Nearly 84 million passengers travelled through the west London airport's terminals last year.

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and in other news ...

* LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
[0 hours old]: "Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.

- Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC
[6 hours old]: President Biden meanwhile says a deal is "on the brink" of coming to fruition and his administration is working on it.

- Chris Mason: Starmer and Reeves navigate tricky economic backdrop
[5 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are the duo that best personify the Labour project of the 2020s.

- Fears that drones could drop guns into prisons
[4 hours old]: The prisons watchdog says drones are delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons.

- Spain plans 100% tax for homes bought by non-EU residents
[5 hours old]: The measure is meant to help tackle the country's housing crisis, the prime minister said.

- Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception
[3 hours old]: Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.

* Meeting with grooming victims 'shocking' - Badenoch
[0 hours old]: The Tory leader has been calling for a fresh inquiry into grooming gangs.

- The tricky questions facing Trump's nominees for top jobs
[6 hours old]: Allies of the president-elect can expect intense questioning when Senate confirmation hearings begin this week.

- 'We re-mortgaged to buy our kids ADHD medication'
[3 hours old]: BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

- Late queen was not officially told art surveyor was Soviet spy for years
[3 hours old]: Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.

- New-build owners claim roof leaks are causing misery
[3 hours old]: Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.

- M1 shut after body found in undergrowth
[5 hours old]: Police say the body was found on Monday afternoon and the death was being treated as unexplained.

- What caused the fires, and how big are they?
[5 hours old]: Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

- The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink
[8 hours old]: The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.

- Watch: Moment man is saved from burning LA home
[9 hours old]: Retired firefighter Rich Snyder rescued his neighbour when the LA wildfires spread to their street.


- Maps and images reveal devastation in Los Angeles
[14 hours old]: Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.

- Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
[13 hours old]: There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.

- The Papers: 'Another lettuce' for Reeves and 'ruthless' spending cuts on the way
[4 hours old]: Questions over the chancellor's future and a tough round of forthcoming public spending cuts lead Tuesday's papers.

- Naked ash-smeared ascetics to lead India bathing spectacle
[6 hours old]: Hindu holy men will bathe in the sacred Ganges river on the first major bathing day of Kumbh Mela festival.

- What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?
[10 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled proposals which he says will make the UK 'one of the great AI superpowers'.

- GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
[3 hours old]: Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

- New York traffic falls after congestion fee
[2 hours old]: Traffic has fallen by 7.5% since the charge was introduced on 5 January, according to preliminary data.

* Prosecutor who investigated Hunter Biden denounces president's criticism
[1 hours old]: Special counsel David Weiss defended his investigations, calling them "thorough and impartial".

- Worried family desperate to find missing sisters
[10 hours old]: Police have been searching for Henrietta and Eliza Huszti in Aberdeen since they went missing last Tuesday.

* TikTok says report of possible sale to Musk 'pure fiction'
[1 hours old]: The social media platform has repeatedly said that it will not sell its US operation.

- Greenland ready to work with US on defence, says PM
[8 hours old]: Donald Trump has said taking control of the territory was an "absolute necessity" for American security.

- Video from South African mine shows desperation of illegal miners refusing to leave
[6 hours old]: Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

- Armed gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed
[7 hours old]: The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say.

- AI, The NHS and You
[8 hours old]: Starmer says artificial intelligence presents a “vast potential”

- Americanswers...on 5 Live! What will President Trump do on Day 1?
[10 hours old]: And, will homebuilding in LA change after the fires?

- Fury announces retirement from boxing again
[13 hours old]: Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing.

- Maybe I should have made summer signings - Guardiola
[5 hours old]: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he may have made a mistake by telling the club to scrap plans to buy players last summer.

- Can Nottingham Forest really win the Premier League?
[8 hours old]: Before they face leaders Liverpool on Tuesday, BBC Sport looks at whether Nottingham Forest can really win the Premier League.

- 'A fabulous and weird goal' - Ivanovic heads home despite ball being on the ground
[6 hours old]: Mihailo Ivanovic put Millwall ahead in their FA Cup third-round tie against Dagenham & Redbridge with a unique header.

- Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister
[5 hours old]: Former sub-postmasters still waiting for payments have told the government to "get it done".

- Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says
[10 hours old]: Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' management of the economy.

- PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
[9 hours old]: Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.

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and in other older news ...

. What we know about the fire victims
[16 hours old]: An amputee and his bedbound son, and a man trying to defend his home of 55 years, are among the 24 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

. Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
[31 hours old]: Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.

. The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
[29 hours old]: Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

. How Biden tarnished his own legacy
[27 hours old]: The 46th president had his accomplishments - but for now these are partly overshadowed by certain missteps

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. The truth behind your dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
[29 hours old]: Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

. Apple pushes back on call to end diversity programme
[24 hours old]: The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.

. 'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review
[27 hours old]: The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.

. Online safety laws unsatisfactory, minister says
[36 hours old]: Peter Kyle responds as internet safety campaigner Ian Russell says laws to protect children need fixing.

. Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK
[62 hours old]: The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

. Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
[82 hours old]: Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

. How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
[99 hours old]: Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

. 'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
[122 hours old]: Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.

. Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
[172 hours old]: Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

. Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
[582 hours old]: People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
[604 hours old]: AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.