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- Storm Éowyn leaves power cuts and travel disruption
[4 hours old]: More than a million properties left without power at height of storm that brought gusts of up to 114mph.

- 'My family was murdered at Auschwitz - her grandfather drove trains to there'
[8 hours old]: Amie, a descendant of a Holocaust survivor, meets Cornelia, who is untangling her family's Nazi past.

- Musk, MrBeast, Larry Ellison - the contenders to buy TikTok
[9 hours old]: Several potential US buyers have expressed interest in purchasing the social media platform.

. What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?
[23 hours old]: Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.

. PM vows to curb 'Nimby' legal blocks on infrastructure
[46 hours old]: No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.

. LinkedIn accused of using private messages to train AI
[54 hours old]: The lawsuit alleges LinkedIn tried to conceal its actions but the firm says the claims are false.

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* Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas
[0 hours old]: Video shows four women being transferred into waiting Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City.

- Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end
[5 hours old]: It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers.

- Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum
[12 hours old]: President Trump's 'America First' message takes shape, as the rest of the world begins to digest what it might mean for them and global trade.

- Six big immigration changes under Trump - and their impact so far
[7 hours old]: The sweeping changes are affecting thousands of migrants, but how do they compare to past policies?

* British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker
[0 hours old]: The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority.

- Calls for tougher rules for parking firms after £1,906 'five-minute fine'
[8 hours old]: MPs are calling on the government to introduce tougher rules for private car park operators.

- Paul McCartney warns of AI threats to artists in rare interview
[4 hours old]: The Beatle calls on the government to reconsider proposed changes to copyright law.

- US orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says
[10 hours old]: The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

- The Papers: Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'
[4 hours old]: The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.

* Who are the four Israeli hostages released by Hamas in latest swap?
[0 hours old]: Female soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag were released to the Red Cross in Gaza.

- Gaza rescuers face toll of their work: 'I have become afraid of my own memories'
[8 hours old]: Throughout the Israeli bombardment, the Civil Defence was responsible for pulling the living and the dead from the rubble.

- 'Such an innocent face' - community in shock after fatal stabbing of boy, 12
[3 hours old]: People in Hall Green are struggling to come to terms with 12-year-old Leo Ross's death.

- Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote
[7 hours old]: The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.

- Belarus election: 'There is no alternative to Lukashenko'
[8 hours old]: Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.

- David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face
[9 hours old]: The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

- Victims 'mugged off' by vehicle-clocking criminals
[8 hours old]: Victims of a clocking gang are warning people to check mileage is legitimate before buying vehicles.

- The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country
[7 hours old]: Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

- 'A fresh start for one of the worst signings in Man Utd history'
[14 hours old]: Manchester United winger Antony arrived in the summer of 2022 full of promise but he is now on the brink of leaving the club as one of their worst ever signings.

- The second coming of Forest keeper Sels
[3 hours old]: A year ago Matz Sels was on the verge of a low-key move to Nottingham Forest. Now he is statistically the Premier League's best goalkeeper this season.

- Littler sets up Van Gerwen rematch at Dutch Masters
[11 hours old]: Luke Littler sets up a rematch of the World Darts Championship final against Michael van Gerwen after winning in the first round of the Dutch Masters in Den Bosch.

- Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
[14 hours old]: A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.

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. Harry v the tabloids. What next, if anything?
[16 hours old]: As the dust settles on the prince's epic legal battle with The Sun, who has come out on top, and what happens now?

. Twists, turns and betrayals: The standout moments from The Traitors Series 3
[16 hours old]: Here's a look back at the 13 most memorable moments of epic treachery in series three.

. Would you make a good Traitor? Take our quiz
[20 hours old]: Work through our scenarios to find out if you're a sneaky traitor or 100% faithful.

. 'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy
[16 hours old]: The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics.

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. The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?
[22 hours old]: Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.

. Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
[92 hours old]: Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.

. Sutton's predictions v Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou
[37 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Back in Action star Jamie Demetriou with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

. The Premier League's best Bundesliga transfers
[20 hours old]: Following Manchester City's signing of Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush, BBC Sport looks back at some of the players that have had the biggest impact in the Premier League after moving from Germany's Bundesliga.

. Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK
[16 hours old]: Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.

. 'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
[22 hours old]: Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.

. Clampdown on fake Google reviews announced
[18 hours old]: Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.

. Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices
[39 hours old]: The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

. How to make oxygen on the moon
[34 hours old]: Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.

. Sainsbury's to cut 3,000 jobs and shut cafés
[40 hours old]: The changes are part of a cost-cutting plan, but recent tax rises for businesses have also been a factor.

. Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'
[20 hours old]: The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills.

. Bank of Japan raises rates to highest in 17 years
[27 hours old]: The move comes hours after economic data showed prices rose last month at the fastest pace in 16 months.

. UnitedHealthcare names new boss after former CEO killed
[33 hours old]: The company's former chief executive Brian Thompson was shot and killed in December.

. 'Serious and systemic' problems found in insulated homes
[41 hours old]: All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.

. Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax changes
[41 hours old]: It comes after critics warned the plans could prompt wealthy people to leave the UK.

. Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
[45 hours old]: The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections.

. EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs scheme
[44 hours old]: The UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.

. Three investigates 999 calls not getting through during outage
[18 hours old]: The company said the problems with its services on Thursday are now fixed.

. 'I got a credit card and overdraft after I lost winter fuel payment'
[58 hours old]: Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

. Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
[65 hours old]: Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

. Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
[62 hours old]: Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget

. HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service
[66 hours old]: Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.

. Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
[73 hours old]: Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

. Reddit groups ban X links in protest at Musk arm gesture
[44 hours old]: Moderators of groups with millions of users say the block is a result of the billionaire's on-stage gesture.

. Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
[83 hours old]: The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.

. TikTokers offered ,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
[70 hours old]: Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.

. Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
[179 hours old]: There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.




. How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for
[202 hours old]: AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.

. The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa
[202 hours old]: Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.

. What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
[226 hours old]: The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

. GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
[274 hours old]: Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

. How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
[369 hours old]: Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

. 'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
[392 hours old]: Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.