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- Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker
[2 hours old]: The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.

. Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says
[43 hours old]: Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

. Date set for challenge over second Gatwick runway
[43 hours old]: A legal challenge over plans for a second runway at Gatwick Airport will be heard over four days.

. Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled
[53 hours old]: The new red, white and blue branding mirrors the colours of the Union Flag, and will start to appear from next year.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[398 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

* Tube fares to go up by 5.8% in 2026
[0 hours old]: Most increases will be 20p or less and bus and tram fares will be frozen, the mayor of London says.

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- England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
[14 hours old]: The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

* Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid
[0 hours old]: More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

* 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[0 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

* Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs
[0 hours old]: The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.

- Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike
[3 hours old]: Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.

* Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s
[0 hours old]: A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.

- Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)
[14 hours old]: After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.

- 'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display
[7 hours old]: The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

- Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence
[1 hours old]: Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.

- Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?
[4 hours old]: Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.

- Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland
[2 hours old]: Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.

- Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing
[6 hours old]: Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.

- Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding
[1 hours old]: María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.

- Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced
[6 hours old]: Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.

- Race Across the World has proved we can do something hard together
[4 hours old]: The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.

- UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[3 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

- Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work?
[13 hours old]: From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?

- I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy
[11 hours old]: Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

* Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement amended after 'made up' quote row
[0 hours old]: On Monday, an employment tribunal outlined four ways in which NHS Fife harassed Ms Peggie after she was suspended from her job.

- Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[3 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

- New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling
[4 hours old]: The Church says she was not told of a complaint about how she handled allegations against a priest.

- Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years
[14 hours old]: One of the most bootlegged dance tracks of all time, Satisfaction Skank, gets an official release.

- Man lost part of skull during ill-fated day out with friends
[7 hours old]: After a day paintballing, he fell and hit his head, which left him having to learn to walk again.

- Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered
[4 hours old]: The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.

- Messi to unveil 70ft statue of himself on 'GOAT' tour
[3 hours old]: Lionel Messi is heading to India to unveil a 70ft statue of himself as part of a three-day 'GOAT Tour'.

* Is Salah right to feel 'thrown under the bus'?
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty takes a look at whether the Liverpool striker's claim is justified.

- Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test
[4 hours old]: England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.

- 'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes
[7 hours old]: Billie Jean King says the 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her era-defining meeting with Bobby Riggs in 1973.

- 'No-one downing tools' - Alonso's stay of execution despite loss to Man City
[13 hours old]: The deafening jeers that greeted former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola before kick-off turned into away-fan cheers thanks to Manchester City's fine victory.

- Madueke scores twice in Arsenal victory over Club Brugge
[15 hours old]: Noni Madueke scores twice and Gabriel Martinelli scores a third for Arsenal to beat Club Brugge 3-0 and maintain their Champions League winning streak.




- What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year?
[8 hours old]: Lewis Hamilton's first year at Ferrari started with positivity but his and Ferrari's struggles took its toll. Is there reason for optimism in 2026?

* Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[0 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

- Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[6 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

- Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[7 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

- The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[13 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

- Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[8 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

* Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[1 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

- Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[12 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

- Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels
[13 hours old]: Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.

- Electricity price rises a concern, survey suggests
[7 hours old]: Guernsey Electricity says it plans to set out "a clear pathway for tariff reform".

* Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[1 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

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and in other older news ...

. Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
[75 hours old]: BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

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. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?
[46 hours old]: Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.

. Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?
[52 hours old]: The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[368 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time
[818 hours old]: Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?

. Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy
[440 hours old]: The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.

. Leon to close 20 stores and cut jobs in restructure
[18 hours old]: The "healthier" fast food chain confirmed there would be job losses, as it appointed administrators.

. Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
[19 hours old]: Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law

. Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves
[23 hours old]: The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".

. Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch
[25 hours old]: The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

. People spending even more time online now than during the pandemic
[37 hours old]: The survey found people in the UK spent on average four hours and 30 minutes online every day in 2025

. Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
[31 hours old]: The price of the precious metal has topped an ounce for the first time ever.

. Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
[46 hours old]: The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.

. Thirteen Labour MPs vote for talks on joining EU customs union
[44 hours old]: One hundred MPs voted for and 100 against the Liberal Democrats' bill, which would require the UK to begin talks with the EU for a new customs union.

. Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas
[45 hours old]: Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

. Bottles of Disaronno recalled over possible glass presence
[39 hours old]: It is believed the contamination may have happened due to an "anomaly on the bottle line", according to the recall notice.

. Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
[44 hours old]: An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

. Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
[45 hours old]: It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt - Google Glass - was pulled in 2015.

. Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed under Magnum, says co-founder
[53 hours old]: Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.


. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[85 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[85 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[109 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[45 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[181 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[197 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[229 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[229 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[253 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[350 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[421 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[494 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

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

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

. 'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
[55 hours old]: The Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say it's cheaper to be there than heat a home.

. 'Living off grid is not a dream, it's a nightmare'
[61 hours old]: Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[286 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?
[398 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
[486 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
[1207 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
[1393 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

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[144 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[294 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[314 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[316 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.