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. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[90 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
[79 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

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and in other news ...

* Mum and children who died in Boxing Day fire named
[0 hours old]: Fionnghuala Shearman and her daughter Eve and son Ohner died in the house fire on Boxing Day.

- British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse 'smear campaign' claims
[2 hours old]: Alaa Abd El Fattah has faced backlash over old social media posts where he called for the killing of Zionists.

- Thieves use drill to steal €30m in German bank heist
[1 hours old]: Gelsenkirchen Police say thieves used the "quiet" days after Christmas to break into the high street branch.

- Snow, ice and colder weather to bring in the new year with warnings issued
[5 hours old]: It is set to turn much colder across the UK for the start of the new year with warnings issued for cold weather, snow and ice.

- Flight to edge of space left me harassed and depressed
[6 hours old]: Blue Origin's all-female crew, which included scientist Amanda Nguyen, was launched into space in April.

* The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
[1 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.

- Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
[2 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.

- Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
[15 hours old]: Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

- Anthony Joshua in stable condition after Nigeria car crash that killed two friends
[10 hours old]: The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

* George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins awarded French citizenship
[0 hours old]: The Hollywood actor and his wife, Amal, purchased their home in the south of France in 2021.

- Labour criticises Tory shadow minister for representing Abramovich
[3 hours old]: Labour says it is "indefensible" for Lord Wolfson to keep his role while acting as a lawyer for the Russian billionaire.

- What growing up in war does to a child's brain - and how it really affects them years later
[15 hours old]: Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.

- Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?
[12 hours old]: The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

- Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean to receive damehood and knighthood
[10 hours old]: Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

- 'Is it jury duty? I don't have time for that': Bobby Seagull on receiving MBE letter
[13 hours old]: The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

- Bereaved mum who is campaigning for law change appointed MBE
[12 hours old]: A mum campaigning for better online safety for children is one of 11 Gloucestershire recipients.

- How does the UK honours system work?
[10 hours old]: How the New Year, King's Birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.

* Man held after five people attacked in hospital
[0 hours old]: Five people are treated by paramedics after they were assaulted in a hospital in Merseyside.

* Meta buys Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus
[1 hours old]: The tech giant wants to build into its own AI tools which do complex things with minimal interaction.

* Family home devastated after toy catches fire on Christmas Day
[0 hours old]: A mother says her two children are traumatised and warns of the dangers of rechargeable batteries.

- French right pushes for national tribute to film star Brigitte Bardot
[7 hours old]: A petition for a national homage to Brigitte Bardot - who died on Sunday - attracts more than 23,000 signatures.

* UAE says it will withdraw from Yemen after Saudi strike on separatist-held port
[0 hours old]: The UAE and Saudi have been allies in the war against the Houthis, but infighting between the rival factions they support has caused a rift between them.

- A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce on fatal crash
[7 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.

- 'Alarm bells should be ringing' over England tickets
[2 hours old]: A fan group says "alarm bells should be ringing at Fifa" over England fans not taking up their full allocation for the World Cup final and semi-final.

- Debutant Hood extends dream World Championship run
[1 hours old]: Popular English debutant Justin Hood produces a finishing masterclass to eliminate 11th seed Josh Rock and reach the PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

* Man City close to agreeing terms with Semenyo
[0 hours old]: Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for £65m.

- Why has Littler been booed at World Championship?
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why world number one Luke Littler has been booed at the PDC World Darts Championship.

- Women shouldn't be scared to discuss periods - Hartley
[6 hours old]: Former England spinner Alex Hartley says women "shouldn't be scared to talk about their periods" after criticism of her discussing the topic on BBC Test Match Special.

- Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[7 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

- Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[14 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

- A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[12 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

- What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[6 hours old]: Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

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and in other older news ...

. Wuthering Heights and other stand out films
[65 hours old]: We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

. Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year
[137 hours old]: Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

. The style trends set for the high street
[65 hours old]: These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

. Some of the best TV in years is to come
[38 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

. Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
[20 hours old]: The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

. The big acts with new music on the way - what 2026 has in store
[18 hours old]: Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

. Do saunas really boost your health?
[17 hours old]: Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[20 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
[17 hours old]: Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

. Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
[19 hours old]: Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

. BBC News app
[5860 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[150 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[155 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. The blockbuster action movie with Tom Holland and Zendaya
[168 hours old]: Peter Parker wants people to forget he is Spider-Man, but Dr Strange’s spell goes wrong.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[22 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[16 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[42 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[29 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[31 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[35 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[32 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[42 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[36 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.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[54 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[57 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

. Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[88 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

. US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[95 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[186 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
[209 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?
[282 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?
[306 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
[316 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
[354 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[378 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[450 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[31 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[79 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
[113 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[126 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[747 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?
[858 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
[946 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
[1667 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
[1854 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

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[273 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
[270 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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