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- Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
[5 hours old]: US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

- The Papers: 'Boots on the ground' and 'one for the road'
[4 hours old]: Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday's papers.

. Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
[17 hours old]: The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.



. The French university where spies go for training
[58 hours old]: Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

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and in other news ...

* US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
[0 hours old]: It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

- Learner drivers face longer wait for tests and a lower drink-drive limit
[2 hours old]: Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

- The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
[10 hours old]: The White House has said that 'utilising the ‌US military is ‍always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'

- Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer
[4 hours old]: Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.

- UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
[11 hours old]: The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

- Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
[10 hours old]: Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

* Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China
[0 hours old]: The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

- Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela
[3 hours old]: President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

- Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
[9 hours old]: Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

- BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
[13 hours old]: The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

- The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
[3 hours old]: The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.

- Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability
[5 hours old]: This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

- Award-winning actor 'regains feeling in feet' with new MND drug
[10 hours old]: Belfast actor Michael Campbell was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

- Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
[4 hours old]: The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

- Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say
[8 hours old]: A committee report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was signed.

- Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
[7 hours old]: The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.

* McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles
[0 hours old]: Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.

- Bethell century gives England Ashes silver lining
[2 hours old]: Jacob Bethell's majestic maiden century gives England a lead of 119 after day four but Australia look on course to win the fifth Ashes Test.

- 'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'
[3 hours old]: In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term basis.

- 'An impossible task?' Winless run leaves West Ham facing drop
[9 hours old]: Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.

- Bethell scores stunning century but England edge towards defeat
[1 hours old]: Jacob Bethell's stunning maiden first-class century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia.

* 'No idea what just happened' - GB's Jones battles injury in Auckland win
[1 hours old]: Britain's Francesca Jones says she had "no idea what just happened" after battling injury to reach the Auckland Classic quarter-finals.

- 'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?
[3 hours old]: England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?

- Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
[2 hours old]: Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

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and in other older news ...

. Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
[17 hours old]: South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.

. Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
[17 hours old]: Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

. Elon Musk's X should deal with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
[17 hours old]: Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

. Man who tried to save mum and daughter from sea could get posthumous award
[18 hours old]: Mark Ratcliffe died trying to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter, Grace, at Withernsea, say police.

. Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
[20 hours old]: Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people's social media.

. Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation
[18 hours old]: Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

. US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
[22 hours old]: The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises "serious questions about the rules-based order".

. Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
[23 hours old]: Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.

. I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there's hope, says mum of child with SMA
[17 hours old]: SMA is a progressive muscle-wasting disease that can cause death within two years if untreated.

. How cold does it have to be for snow?
[1151 hours old]: We spoke to Dr Sylvia Knight of the Royal Meteorologist Society to answer six very important cold weather questions.

. De-icing your car and other tips for freezing temperatures
[119 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.

. How to look after your pets in cold weather
[76 hours old]: Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

. Actress Ashley Tisdale says she left her 'toxic mom group'
[20 hours old]: The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears".

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[6043 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

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

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

. Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss
[16 hours old]: The European boss of the tech firm said it had been awarded £500m of government contract extentions.

. Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
[25 hours old]: The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

. Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales
[22 hours old]: Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.

. The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
[34 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

. Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
[24 hours old]: The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

. Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
[38 hours old]: The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

. Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
[30 hours old]: The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

. Anonymous crypto gambler made 6,000 on Maduro capture
[34 hours old]: The account placed a ,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.

. Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI
[23 hours old]: The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.

. Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
[33 hours old]: Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

. Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
[40 hours old]: Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

. US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro
[42 hours old]: Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.

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

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

. Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
[47 hours old]: Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

. Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
[81 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

. How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[83 hours old]: The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[129 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[197 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
[369 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
[392 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?
[465 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?
[490 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
[499 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
[537 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers
[17 hours old]: The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

. Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation
[24 hours old]: This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.

. 'We became best friends at a warm hub'
[26 hours old]: Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.

. Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility
[27 hours old]: A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[930 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?
[1042 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
[1130 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
[1851 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
[2037 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
[145 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?
[456 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
[454 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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