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- The French university where spies go for training
[11 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
[3 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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and in other news ...

- 'We need Greenland': Trump repeats threat to annex Danish territory
[1 hours old]: The US president has repeatedly said he wants the island to become a part of the US.

* Ten found guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron
[1 hours old]: A Paris court found them guilty of "malicious" bullying towards the wife of the French president.

* Man admits dressing as fake navy admiral at Remembrance event
[0 hours old]: Jonathan Carley, 64, attended a wreath-laying service in Llandudno on 9 November.

* Timothée's shoutout for Kylie Jenner and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards
[1 hours old]: Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

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

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

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

* Duke of Marlborough denies strangling estranged wife
[0 hours old]: The 70-year-old pleads not guilty to attacking his estranged wife Edla Griffiths on three occasions.

- Scotland to get public holiday to celebrate World Cup return
[1 hours old]: Scotland will face Haiti in Boston on Sunday 14 June before taking on Morocco and Brazil in the US.

- Thirty-two Cubans killed during operation to seize Venezuelan leader
[4 hours old]: Cuba's president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

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

- US action in Venezuela not legal, senior Labour MP says
[2 hours old]: UK must make clear US operation is unacceptable, chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Emily Thornberry says.

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

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

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

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

- How England's bowling unravelled in Sydney
[3 hours old]: Why England's bowling performance on day two of the fifth Test is an alarming hint to the future.

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

* TV doctor Punam Krishan reveals breast cancer diagnosis
[1 hours old]: The 42-year-old, who is known for the BBC's Morning Live and Strictly 2024, says she is "healing".

- Junk food TV and online ad ban to tackle childhood obesity begins
[7 hours old]: Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

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

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

- Bluefin tuna fetches record .2m at Tokyo auction
[3 hours old]: The 243kg fish went to a man known as the Tuna King, who said "the year's first tuna brings good luck".

- Watch: Moment more than 80,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
[7 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.

- Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
[5 hours old]: Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

- '2/10' - how England's bowling unravelled in Sydney
[3 hours old]: Why England's bowling performance on day two of the fifth Test is an alarming hint to the future.

- Amorim sacked by Man Utd after 14 months in charge
[1 hours old]: Manchester United sack manager Ruben Amorim after he criticised the club's hierarchy following Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds.

- Rosenior deserves Chelsea chance, says Rooney
[5 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.

- Centurion Root eyes next Ashes series down under
[2 hours old]: Joe Root says he would "love" to be part of England's next Ashes tour in 2029-30, when he will turn 39 years old.

- Root hits 160 but Head leads Australia's response on day two
[3 hours old]: Joe Root hits 160 as England are bowled out for 384 in their first innings of the fifth Test with Australia closing day two 218 runs behind, as they finish on 166-2 at stumps, with Travis Head unbeaten on 91 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?
[4 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?
[1 hours old]: Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

- Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
[7 hours old]: Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

- Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves
[3 hours old]: A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.

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

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and in other older news ...

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

. Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela's first lady captured by the US?
[16 hours old]: Long seen as a powerful figure, Flores has also faced allegations of corruption and nepotism.

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

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

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[101 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
[35 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

. How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[36 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
[66 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
[68 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
[66 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
[82 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
[69 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
[61 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
[98 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
[107 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
[108 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
[116 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
[83 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[151 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
[323 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
[346 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?
[419 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?
[443 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
[453 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
[491 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
[515 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
[587 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Third of Londoners suffer 'hygiene poverty'
[26 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
[29 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?
[29 hours old]: Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[884 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?
[995 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
[1083 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
[1804 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
[1991 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
[99 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?
[410 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

. Americast
[408 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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