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* Russia bombards Ukraine as US says progress made in talks with Kyiv
[1 hours old]: President Zelensky says an attack on a rail hub near Kyiv was "meaningless from a military point of view".

. Disruption as flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after outage
[20 hours old]: Services resumed this morning but there have been knock-on delays, diversions and cancellations to flights.

. Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[46 hours old]: Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
[60 hours old]: Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

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

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[876 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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and in other news ...

- Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks
[6 hours old]: Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.

* Four arrested after Tower of London display case containing State Crown defaced
[0 hours old]: The Jewel House at the Tower of London is closed after the incident, police say.

- 'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
[2 hours old]: Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.

- Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events
[2 hours old]: The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.

- Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
[12 hours old]: The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

- Is your smartwatch controlling your life?
[12 hours old]: Do they do what they say they do, or are they just making us more stressed?

- Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
[14 hours old]: It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.



- What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?
[12 hours old]: Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.

- Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe
[12 hours old]: Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

- Plotting England and Scotland's routes through the World Cup
[14 hours old]: It took a while, but the World Cup draw is finally done and fans of England and Scotland can start to work out their path to glory.

- Strictly stars gear up for Musicals week as final looms
[9 hours old]: There are just two weeks left in the contest, and things are heating up on the ballroom floor.

- Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says
[15 hours old]: Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.

- New Doctor Who spin off boasts big visuals and big stars
[12 hours old]: The five-part series, The War Between the Land and the Sea, follows Barclay, played by Russell Tovey, as he's hurled from obscurity to being humanity's ambassador when the Sea Devils rise to Earth's surface.

- New law banning puppy smuggling welcomed by charities
[3 hours old]: But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.

- Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back
[11 hours old]: Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

- The tattoo on my arm is now on my tongue after cancer treatment
[5 hours old]: Harriet Trewhitt, 21, was diagnosed with stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma earlier this year.

- Deadly border fighting breaks out between Pakistan and Afghanistan
[4 hours old]: Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

- Seven celestial events to look for in the December night sky
[3 hours old]: December brings an array of night sky events including a mysterious interstellar comet, the Geminids meteor shower and winter solstice.

- Twitch star QTCinderella says she wishes she never started streaming
[14 hours old]: The Streamer Awards organiser said the negatives of her online role made it hard to enjoy the job.

- At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
[2 hours old]: Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

* England needed to show more fight - Vaughan
[1 hours old]: England failed to show fight in the final session of the third day of the Ashes Test, said former captain Michael Vaughan.

- 'Vibes of Johnson' - Starc continues to 'break England hearts'
[4 hours old]: Mitchell Starc dominates with bat and ball to put Australia in control of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

* Brook overturns shocking dismissal before being given out next ball
[1 hours old]: Harry Brook uses a review to overturn a caught behind dismissal before being given out by the video umpire the very next ball as England fall to 123-5 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

- Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[15 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

- Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[5 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

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and in other older news ...

. Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
[17 hours old]: Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

. England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
[17 hours old]: England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland are drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.

. From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work
[16 hours old]: As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

. 'I let loose' - artist paints every spare inch of her house
[30 hours old]: In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.

. Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV
[26 hours old]: The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street.

. Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to town
[72 hours old]: Three years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.

. How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy
[106 hours old]: When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.

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. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships
[54 hours old]: Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.

. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?
[65 hours old]: And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?

. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
[587 hours old]: The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
[83 hours old]: Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[18 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[36 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

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

. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[36 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

. US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
[18 hours old]: The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

. Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
[31 hours old]: The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
[35 hours old]: Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

. Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
[34 hours old]: Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

. Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[31 hours old]: Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

. Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[43 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[46 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

. Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[47 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

. Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
[49 hours old]: The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

. Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
[58 hours old]: Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

. Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
[77 hours old]: The .38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

. Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
[49 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

. Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
[62 hours old]: Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

. Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
[57 hours old]: Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

. People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
[65 hours old]: People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.

. Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
[66 hours old]: The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.

. Water bill rises push troubled Thames back into profit
[75 hours old]: As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

. Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
[73 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[60 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
[76 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
[108 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
[108 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
[132 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?
[228 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[300 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?
[372 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
[518 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'?
[430 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[612 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[708 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[732 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[780 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

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

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[24 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[44 hours old]: Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[49 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[165 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?
[276 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
[364 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
[1085 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
[1272 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

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[173 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
[193 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[209 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.