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- More snow and ice warnings take effect as schools due to return
[3 hours old]: The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

- The French university where spies go for training
[8 hours old]: Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

* Steelers late show completes play-off field as road to Super Bowl is set
[0 hours old]: We look at the pick of the action and the full play-off picture and schedule after the Pittsburgh Steelers' dramatic late victory completes the road to the Super Bowl.

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- Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
[4 hours old]: Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

- Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
[7 hours old]: The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.

* Faisal Islam: What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

- Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims alongside man who tried to save them
[13 hours old]: Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.

- The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
[8 hours old]: Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

- Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
[8 hours old]: Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

* Head hits back after Root 160 in Ashes finale
[1 hours old]: England's Joe Root makes a sublime 160 before Australia opener Travis Head replies with an unbeaten 91 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

- Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
[8 hours old]: Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

* New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
[0 hours old]: The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

- We lived in fear of meeting killers, say victims' families
[8 hours old]: Two women say they are relived at plans to impose tougher restrictions on where offenders can live.

- Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
[8 hours old]: Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

* Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela
[0 hours old]: Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

- From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps
[14 hours old]: Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

- Ros Atkins: The key questions on Venezuela
[13 hours old]: Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

* Sound of 2026: Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success
[1 hours old]: The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

- The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'
[7 hours old]: New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.

- South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma
[9 hours old]: The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

- Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about
[8 hours old]: Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

- How a 'happy little town' was left reeling after sea deaths
[13 hours old]: Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

- Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
[10 hours old]: There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

- Junk food advert ban comes into force
[3 hours old]: The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.

- 'How do I stop my 12-year-old from vaping?'
[8 hours old]: "Jane" shares her concerns after learning her daughter has been using vapes regularly.

- Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire
[7 hours old]: Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.

- Black market medications warning as millions of pills seized
[8 hours old]: Illicit erectile dysfunction pills and unlicensed painkillers pose a health risk, doctors warn.

- South Korea's Lee Jae Myung to meet China's Xi in reset of relations
[8 hours old]: Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

- Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery
[8 hours old]: Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

- Watch: Moment over 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
[4 hours old]: A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.

* 'I'm here to be manager, not coach' - but will Amorim survive at Man Utd?
[0 hours old]: Ruben Amorim challenges Manchester United's board to let him do his job after Sunday's draw with Leeds, and says he intends to leave in 18 months' time.

- 'Brainless' Smith wicket 'sums up' England's Ashes
[4 hours old]: England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's dismissal by Australia part-timer Marnus Labuschagne is called "one of the worst" ever in Tests and "completely brainless".

- Rosenior deserves Chelsea chance, says Rooney
[2 hours old]: Wayne Rooney says Liam Rosenior is as good a coach as he has worked with and deserves the chance to be Chelsea manager.

- 'He can bat in Australia!' - Root hits sublime 160 for England
[3 hours old]: Watch the best shots of Joe Root's first innings as he scores an impressive 160 to help England to 384 all out against Australia on day two of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

* Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela's Maduro
[0 hours old]: Investors shift money into "safe-haven" assets as concerns rise about geopolitical risks.

* What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
[1 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

* Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
[0 hours old]: Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

- New funding launched for low income households
[2 hours old]: People living in the district can apply for up to £225 of funding in addition to government grants.

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. Jeremy Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
[17 hours old]: Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

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. Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over
[35 hours old]: President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.

. How did a YouTuber stop federal funding to Minnesota?
[61 hours old]: And can Zohran Mamdani keep up the momentum as New York mayor?

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[98 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
[32 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

. How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[33 hours old]: The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

. Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
[63 hours old]: The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

. China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
[65 hours old]: It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

. FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
[62 hours old]: A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

. Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[79 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

. US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
[65 hours old]: The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

. How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
[57 hours old]: Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[94 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[104 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[105 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[113 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[79 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[148 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[320 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[343 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[416 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[440 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[450 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[488 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[512 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[584 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Third of Londoners suffer 'hygiene poverty'
[23 hours old]: "No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can't afford soap or period products," says charity In Kind Direct.

. Price increase on school meals will 'acutely' affect children in poverty
[25 hours old]: The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.

. Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?
[26 hours old]: Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.

. Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
[49 hours old]: As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[881 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[992 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1080 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1801 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
[1987 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

. The Inquiry
[95 hours old]: How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[406 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

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. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[426 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.