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Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?

How to navigate Trump's constant news announcements from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qdtyk0u

EuroMillions £84.3m jackpot goes unclaimed for a week

The National Lottery operator says it is "very unusual" for such a large prize to go unclaimed this long. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAlG0q3

How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change

The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CrnxPyE

Barclays tells staff to come into the office more

The bank is the latest company to make changes to its working-from-home policy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/STkQKmO

Why does Trump want government workers to quit?

The president has offered eight months pay for their resignation from BBC News https://ift.tt/wxWjN96

Man Utd make offer to Man City for England's Kelly

Manchester United make an offer to sign England forward Chloe Kelly from rivals Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kYlZmi8

Israel's looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe, UN Palestinian refugee agency warns

The UN says critical aid deliveries into Gaza will be undermined when the ban starts on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DMK3qZz

Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth

The chancellor announces wide-ranging plans to get the UK's sluggish economy moving. from BBC News https://ift.tt/toe3Z1I

Thirty killed in crowd crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

Pilgrims rushing to take part in ritual bathing trampled over people on the banks of the Ganges. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R79jrpM

Charity stops using Captain Sir Tom Moore's name

The Bedfordshire based charity is now known as The 1189808 Foundation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYApfWL

Colombian air force planes fetch deportees from US

The planes' arrival paves the way for the US to lift visa restrictions imposed after a spat with Colombia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mrhzHOc

I understand why Premier League ref Coote hid his sexuality, says rugby official Owens

The ex-rugby referee says homophobia remains a problem in all sport. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GwcMqUn

What happens when managers publicly criticise their own players?

After Ruben Amorim publicly criticised Marcus Rashford, BBC Sport looks at other examples of managers calling out their players. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I5us1Sn

Man arrested for attempted murder after police officer hit by car

The female officer suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital following the incident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VQN1jYS

Comedian Josh Jones exits Dancing on Ice after injury

The comic and skating partner Tippy Packard "will be greatly missed" after an early exit from the competition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqpxYON

McCabe sent off for dissent after penalty award

Arsenal's Katie McCabe is shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession after Chelsea are awarded a late penalty in their WSL encounter at Stamford Bridge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVvgots

Keys sheds 'heavy burden' to fulfil teenage expectations

Madison Keys says shedding the burden of being a 'teenage prodigy' helped her secure her first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JYGMFe8

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild

A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope? from BBC News https://ift.tt/KQBgYA8

Emotional reunions as Israeli hostages see their families

The female IDF soldiers returned to Israel in the second ceasefire hostage and prisoner swap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X3GzTHf

On-the-run smuggler who trafficked seven tonnes of cocaine 'in Sierra Leone'

Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SID2jKB

Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced

Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mtyxUS8

Girl, 13, denies killing 80-year-old man at park

The girl is set to go on trial alongside a 15-year-old boy in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MYKbmLR

Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5PJsKXr

ChatGPT down as thousands report issues worldwide

It comes a day after owner OpenAI announced a massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI). from BBC News https://ift.tt/7cTjxVB

Major hunt for murder suspect police say could be armed and dangerous

Police are searching for Paul Antony Butler after the death of a woman in the city. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Whwcr0g

England's new era begins with heavy India defeat

England's first T20 under Brendon McCullum ends in a crushing seven-wicket defeat by India in Kolkata. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Rm0X8q

Cat makes three flights in 24 hours after being left on plane

Mittens was flown three times between New Zealand and Australia after being forgotten in a plane's cargo hold. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ine2NvX

Ros Atkins on... Donald Trump's new diversity policies

The president has moved to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity - here's what that means. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wluvJL1

Onyx Storm: Fans rush for hotly anticipated 'romantasy' sequel

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QExUY1m

'It's time to accept it - England are nowhere near Australia'

England started the Women's Ashes saying they were "not far away" from catching Australia, but the gulf is only getting bigger, writes Ffion Wynne. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aMw0ypT

'Lucky' escape as fighter jet part lands in field

One Haisthorpe resident described hearing a loud "thud" as the part hit the ground. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TScBJK8

Maybe the worst team in Man Utd history, says Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team "maybe the worst" in the entire history of the club after a 3-1 defeat by Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIasBky

TikTok restoring services in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zlsjhkE

Watch: Father of freed Romi Gonen in tears as he watches release

The IDF has shared a clip of the family of 24-year-old Romi Gonen as they watched footage of her release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wVFGg5Z

Corbyn and McDonnell face police interview after pro-Palestinian rally

The former Labour leader and former shadow chancellor will voluntarily attend a police station. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TuWlCZ1

Cull after more bird flu cases identified on farms

Outbreaks of the disease are confirmed at poultry farms in East Yorkshire and in Lincolnshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zLq3WvM

Hamas knows it hasn't achieved its aims - but still claims victory

Hamas officials insist that Israel's failure to eliminate the group constitutes a victory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x4Sd1yl

Watch: Awkward inauguration moments

Watch some of the most surprising moments in the history of presidential inaugurations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2nVpkmW

What happens to TikTok now?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZOq5re9

Mayor to be investigated over Taylor Swift tickets

Sir Sadiq Khan's received six Taylor Swift tickets worth about £3,000 for her concert in August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GBvTb4

Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre

One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUd5f4s

The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the political week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6VIoXPJ

Murphy into Masters semis despite maximum miss

Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he secures a place in the semi-finals of the Masters with a superb 6-2 victory over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wl3No0F

Train firms urged to give 'yellow cards' instead of fines

A rail watchdog wants passengers who make genuine mistakes to be treated more fairly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZtP3Q8r

Wilson edges past Zhang in tight Masters opener

World champion Kyren Wilson edges past Zhang Anda 6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4gFDWRQ

Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain

DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yhGZFBT

AI Brad Pitt dupes French woman out of €830,000

Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to romance scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3epUfgh

Dick Turpin & disillusionment - has Fury really retired?

Tyson Fury has announced his retirement - but after a history of calling it quits, should he be believed this time? from BBC News https://ift.tt/M84OSla

Gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed

The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kSU8QgI

Watch: A tale of one street, two very different outcomes

John Sudworth returns to the road where firefighters had to let one side burn and save the other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RtraKwY

Secretary can sue over mouldy cheese claim, says judge

Her claims of unfair dismissal were refused but legal action can still be taken, a judge rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqCxc5Q

London mayor warned over swimmable rivers pledge

The Thames is tidal for most of its course through London, only becoming non-tidal at Teddington Lock. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vNPqS3n

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9MblaBP

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eGLpACj

Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZtIgYC0

Germany says Russian 'shadow' ship stuck in Baltic Sea

Germany's foreign minister accused Moscow of "deploying a fleet of rusty tankers" to avoid sanctions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tPa3QJZ

Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real

The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2lUWg5I

Watch: How three days of devastation unfolded

Multiple fires are still burning in LA as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6X7cyZd

'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'

Cosmetics clinic says it has "totally reviewed all procedures" since treating Andrea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1eV02yp

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TK7YCuS

How many houses need to be built in your area? Use our postcode tracker

The postcode lookup allows anyone in England to monitor new home-building targets in their area. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oSwLhuO

William shares message to wife Kate on her 43rd birthday

The personal message from the Prince of Wales accompanies a previously unseen picture of Catherine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mHdoZLc

Truss issues legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy

No 10 insists millions of people share Sir Keir's view of the Truss government's economic record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wq1U5k3

Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC

Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L2XTMip

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBzLuiV

Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears

An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLUGc7S

Trump asks US Supreme Court to halt criminal sentencing

The eleventh-hour filing comes after two lower courts rejected his efforts to block Friday's sentencing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KOtkpYT

Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich

The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tjBvSiW

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance from BBC News https://ift.tt/sRIEvqd

Campaign group report Prince Andrew to police over 'false' business name claim

Prince Andrew has been accused of using a 'false name' in how a business was registered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fGuSEwA

What you need to know about HMPV

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eilpO7f

Bet365 boss takes big pay cut but still makes £158m

Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4EO8A0v

Harris to certify Trump's US election win, four years after Capitol riot

Monday's session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R28z5KU

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OJ0uGYT

Snow brings disruption to UK flights, trains and roads as amber warning remains

New flood warnings issued for southern England as an amber warning remains in place for parts of the UK from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tw4YqNc

Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTE1m4w

Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9ftBLyY

Bronze statue worth £60k stolen from artist's home

Essex Police says it is pursuing a number of targeted lines of inquiry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EilMhAd

One-punch-killer thought victim had made fun of partner at pub karaoke

The judge says the 64-year-old's murder was "senseless and cruel" and the killer showed no remorse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T1L9pAd

Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars

Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/taQEMYL

To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5k0ozBD

Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day

A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London's West End on Christmas Day has died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6g1K7jm

Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year

A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P5jV0mF

Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest

The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FT7V1nr

New Orleans police brief media on Bourbon Street attack

Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could". from BBC News https://ift.tt/UrlcjZT

'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of New Orleans carnage

One man who was near where the attack happened told the BBC he "walked past dead and injured bodies" in the street. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ytY0Uv1

Dobey beats Price to reach semi-finals at Worlds

Chris Dobey comes from two sets down to beat former champion Gerwyn Price 5-3 and reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/id6TJSX