British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities

During a call with the UK prime minister, Emily Damari says she was detained on UN premises inside Gaza.

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'More than I'd ever have won' - Traitors finalist on Mencap donations

Traitors finalist Alexander Dragonetti tells the BBC he's "incredibly grateful" after people donated more than £70,000 to Mencap.

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Alleged spy thought she was helping with police work

Vanya Gaberova is one of several Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia.

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No targets for aviation or farming in UK climate plan

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.

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Marianne Faithfull: 60s icon and rock star muse who carved her own path

The singer and actress has died aged 78.

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Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home.

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The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth

The chancellor backs a Heathrow expansion.

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Inside the operation to bring Israel's hostages home from Gaza

If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war.

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'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president

After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.

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Danish PM in whirlwind EU trip as Greenland unease grows

The Danish PM's tour of three capitals betrayed the nervousness felt in Denmark over Trump's repeated comments.

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Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators.

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'No easy routes' to growth, Reeves tells Labour MPs

It comes after the chancellor hinted the government would back a third runway at Heathrow Airport.

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Coca-Cola recalls drinks from shops around Europe over safety concerns

The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".

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DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw.

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Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week.

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Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger.

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Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

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'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?

Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers.

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Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.

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Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan.

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Trump urges oil-exporting nations to slash prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Man City in danger of Champions League exit after defeat at PSG

Manchester City's chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lose a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes.

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Prince Harry’s day out of court

The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages

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Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Queen Camilla praises work of hospices

The Queen says "I wish we could clone these places" while meeting people at a hospice in Wiltshire.

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Trump criticises sermon after bishop asks for 'mercy'

Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde asked President Trump for "mercy" and said people across the country are "scared".

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BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?

The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?

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Five takeaways from Trump's first speech

Trump vowed to return the country to its golden age and to plant the American flag on Mars.

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PM will meet Trump within weeks, Lammy suggests

Sir Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump ahead of the US presidential inauguration.

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Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

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Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war

Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return.

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Maybe the worst team in Man Utd history, says Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team "maybe the worst" in the entire history of the club after a 3-1 defeat by Brighton.

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Portsmouth fan dies after medical emergency at ground

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.

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Thousands protest against Trump in Washington before inauguration

The march took place ahead of Trump's arrival to the nation's capital as he prepares to be sworn in on Monday.

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Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms.

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'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.

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Sara Sharif's killers in sentence appeal bid

Sara's father, stepmother and uncle are seeking permission to appeal against their sentences.

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Film director David Lynch dies at 78, family says

The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker is famous for the film Mulholland Drive and the TV series Twin Peaks.

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After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Other girls wanted to know how they could stay safe after teenager Elianne Andam was killed outside a shopping centre, community workers say.

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William has Wetherspoon pint with Aston Villa fans

He enjoyed a pint of cider with fans - but staff did not say who paid for the round of drinks.

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Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace.

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Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

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International Court of Justice president Salam named Lebanon's new PM

His appointment is another blow to Hezbollah, which had sought to reappoint caretaker PM Najib Mikati.

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The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.

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Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.

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Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.

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India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

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'Labour critics circle' Reeves and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

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Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

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Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002.

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Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says.

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'It's like a ton of bricks fell on me' - Victims' loved ones share stories

An amputee and his bedbound son, a man trying to defend his home of 55 years are among the 10 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

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Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

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'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish.

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Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.

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Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg removes fact-checking on his platforms.

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Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

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Confidence of firms hit by tax fears, says business group

Companies are facing a "pressure cooker" of rising costs and taxes, the British Chambers of Commerce says.

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New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians.

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RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.

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Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

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Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

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Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but judge signals no jail time

The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time.

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How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun

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Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final

Teenager Luke Littler thrashes Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday.

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Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

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Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

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Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal triggering flood

The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall.

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Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The US college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia is postponed for 24 hours.

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