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- Machu Picchu head-on train crash leaves one dead and dozens injured
[5 hours old]: A train driver died and at least 40 people were injured in the crash on the single-track line to Machu Picchu.
* The Papers: 'Eurostar chaos' and Anthony Joshua's 'mum at his bedside'
[1 hours old]: Thousands of people hit by travel chaos and Anthony Joshua recovering from Nigeria car crash lead today's papers.
- Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard for hours overnight
[2 hours old]: Eurostar says it plans to run all of its services on Wednesday but there may still be delays and cancellations.
. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[102 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.
. Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
[92 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.
and in other news ...
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Chris Mason: Why 2026 is Keir Starmer's make or break year [6 hours old]: With devolved elections coming up, questions over Labour’s direction and internal 'campaigning' already underway according to some insiders, where does this all leave the prime minister?
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My son was given world's most expensive gene therapy drug - now he can walk [6 hours old]: Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
* Who died in 2025? Notable deaths of the year [0 hours old]: Pope Francis, Ozzy Osbourne and Diane Keaton are among those who died this year.
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UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space [6 hours old]: A factory in space has been switched on and has reached temperatures of about 1,000C.
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Israel to bar 37 aid groups from Gaza [8 hours old]: The move was criticised by foreign ministers from from 10 countries including the UK, who said the new rules were "restrictive" and "unacceptable".
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35 [9 hours old]: She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live.
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Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025 [6 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.
* 'I've had wonderful support from women', says incoming Archbishop of Canterbury [0 hours old]: Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first woman to hold the position when she is installed in January.
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Ex-Australia batter Damien Martyn in coma with meningitis [3 hours old]: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
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Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year [4 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.
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GTA 6 and everything else: What to watch in video games in 2026 [5 hours old]: Next year could be hugely significant for video games - here are the big things to keep an eye on.
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Ronan Keating on his New Year's Eve show, resolutions, and Boyzone reunion [5 hours old]: Ronan Keating says he hopes his BBC One concert will help people who are finding things difficult.
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Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines [6 hours old]: A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
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The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal [13 hours old]: Two of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.
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Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist [14 hours old]: Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.
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Man held after five people attacked in hospital [9 hours old]: Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.
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British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims [14 hours old]: Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.
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Pensioner 'carried on roof of car' and killed in crash [13 hours old]: Kent Police is urging people to contact them if they have information about the crash in Gillingham.
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Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named [12 hours old]: Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.
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Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low [14 hours old]: The Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar on Sunday, prompting shopkeepers in Tehran to stage protests, which have quickly spread.
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George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship [12 hours old]: The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.
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'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time? [6 hours old]: Arsenal end 2025 with a statement win and clear at the top of the Premier League - can they make it count this time?
* We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss [0 hours old]: Josh Baker's parents tell BBC Sport how watching England in Australia is helping them with their loss.
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Man Utd 'lack quality, fluidity and chances' - and 'expect better' [6 hours old]: Manchester United's players "expect better" than drawing 1-1 at home to Wolves, says stand-in captain Lisandro Martinez.
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Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis [3 hours old]: Former Australia batter Damien Martyn, 54, who played 67 Test matches, is in an induced coma in a Queensland hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis..
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Anderson beats Van Gerwen to reach quarter-finals [8 hours old]: Gary Anderson gets the better of long-standing rival Michael van Gerwen to reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.
and in other older news ...
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Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth? [30 hours old]: Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.
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Wuthering Heights and other stand out films [78 hours old]: We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.
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Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year [149 hours old]: Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.
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The style trends set for the high street [78 hours old]: These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.
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Some of the best TV in years is to come [50 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.
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BBC News app [5872 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025 [162 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.
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Were our 2025 predictions right? [167 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.
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The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya [180 hours old]: Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.
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A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash [20 hours old]: BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing analyst Steve Bunce on the fatal car accident that killed two of Anthony Joshua's close friends.
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Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken [19 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness [26 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE [32 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
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Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes [34 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.
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China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids [28 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.
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A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent [24 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.
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Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside [54 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
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Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning [42 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.
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Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC [43 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
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HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met' [47 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.
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James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026 [44 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.
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Why are young people leaving to work abroad? [54 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
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Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years [48 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
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Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic [66 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.
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Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ? [69 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.
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Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer [101 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.
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US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner [108 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool [198 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market [221 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? [294 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? [318 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you [328 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world [366 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt [390 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
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'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make [462 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.
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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? [18 hours old]: Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.
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Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue [43 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.
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'Families can save £200 a month at community shop' [92 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.
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How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out [125 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.
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Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year' [138 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [759 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [870 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [958 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?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [1680 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
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump [1866 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
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What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users? [285 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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Americast [283 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.
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Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut? [304 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.