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- Two more arrested after suspected Heathrow pepper spray attack
[6 hours old]: A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured during the incident at the west London airport.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[335 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[934 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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- Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
[2 hours old]: A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.

- Why Sandie Peggie ruling could lead to big changes for employers
[2 hours old]: A tribunal has ruled that the nurse was harassed by NHS Fife - but dismissed all other claims in her case.

- Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
[1 hours old]: Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.

- European leaders walk tightrope between backing Ukraine and keeping US on board
[6 hours old]: Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.

- Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery
[1 hours old]: The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

- Prince Harry's security in UK under review
[4 hours old]: It comes after he lost a legal case to have his police protection reinstated when visiting the UK.

- Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle After Another leads Golden Globe nominations
[7 hours old]: Hamnet and Sinners are also recognised, with Timothee Chalamet and Cynthia Erivo up for acting prizes.

- 'I am not weak' says Liverpool manager Arne Slot as he responds to Salah outburst
[2 hours old]: Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is "not weak" and denies the situation with Mohamed Salah has undermined his authority.



- Major earthquake strikes Japan's north-east coast
[1 hours old]: The magnitude 7.6 tremor prompts orders to evacuate residents.

- Israel to review reports that troops killed three-year-old in Gaza
[2 hours old]: Israel says it is unaware of a strike, but is investigating the reported death of the child in southern Gaza.

- Storm Bram named with amber weather warnings for damaging winds and heavy rain
[8 hours old]: Damaging winds and flooding rain will sweep across the UK on Tuesday with Storm Bram as Simon King explains

- Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery?
[1 hours old]: What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

- Lando Norris on family sacrifices and proving himself wrong after winning F1 world title
[5 hours old]: Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

- Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
[12 hours old]: BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.

- How Bryan Ly went from pro-football heartbreak to Baller League's top goalscorer
[11 hours old]: Bryan Ly says being managed by ex-pro footballers in the new football league was "surreal".

- I lost £13k after my second-hand EV turned out to be a clone car
[5 hours old]: Sevak Maljian says he carried out all recommended checks when buying a used car.

- Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships but how much do you get paid?
[11 hours old]: Apprentices split their time between training and working - and are paid by their employer.

- Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans
[4 hours old]: A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

- Joey Barton given suspended jail sentence over 'grossly offensive' social media posts
[4 hours old]: The ex-footballer sent "grossly offensive" posts about Jeremy Vine, Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, a court hears.

- Rebrand for golf course named after former prince Andrew
[6 hours old]: The Duke's Course in St Andrews will be rebranded the Craigtoun Course, after a nearby country park.

- New mpox strain identified in England
[8 hours old]: It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.

- Rapper Ghetts admits death by dangerous driving
[4 hours old]: The musician killed Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford, north-east London, in a hit-and-run collision.

- Asylum seekers, 17, sentenced for girl's rape
[3 hours old]: A judge has lifted reporting restrictions on naming the attackers, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niaza.

- Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign
[6 hours old]: The party denies breaking electoral law, saying the "inaccurate claims come from a disgruntled former councillor".

- Trump v Europe?
[3 hours old]: Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilisational erasure'.

- Has Trump just made the US/Europe breakup official?
[2 hours old]: The Trump administration warns European is facing “civilisational erasure”

* 'Disgraceful' Salah comments have caused 'carnage'
[0 hours old]: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is called a "disgrace" who has caused "carnage" at the club by pundits as the fallout continues from his explosive interview.

- Norris keen to 'live a normal few days' and 'forget I drive in F1'
[5 hours old]: Lando Norris reflects on family sacrifices, proving himself wrong and how a lap in Monaco made him cry and "flipped everything".

- Non-league Macclesfield to host holders Palace in FA Cup third round
[1 hours old]: Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.

- England's 'Bazball' message dead - Agnew column
[14 hours old]: If Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum are questioning the mentality of the England players, they need to look at themselves, says Jonathan Agnew.

- Why Alonso's chances of survival at Real Madrid are slim
[7 hours old]: Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid fate has not yet been decided, but Wednesday's Champions League game against Manchester City at the Bernabeu could prove crucial, writes Guillem Balague.

- Rodgers keeps hopes alive but end of the line for Chiefs? Best of NFL week 14
[7 hours old]: Our pick of week 14 in the NFL as Aaron Rodgers salvages his season but it could be game over for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Josh Allen again shines for Buffalo.

- 50,000 new apprenticeships promised in youth employment push
[8 hours old]: Funding will be used to help employ young people in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.

- Elon Musk's X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
[10 hours old]: The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its "deceptive" blue tick badges.

- Trump says bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem'
[12 hours old]: The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

- Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
[1 hours old]: It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.

- Drop in cream sales at dairy as shoppers cut back
[7 hours old]: Guernsey Dairy's production manager credits the fall to people buying cheaper alternatives

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and in other older news ...

. Jeremy Bowen: Syria feels lighter without the Assads' crushing weight - but now there are new problems
[17 hours old]: One year into his rule Syria's leader has won over Trump and much of the West, but at home people know his weaknesses.

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. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[305 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. How a high-flyer’s charm became a tool of deception
[377 hours old]: Unmasking the Somerset high-flyer who conned his school friends and hundreds more.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[22 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
[32 hours old]: A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

. Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
[34 hours old]: Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
[71 hours old]: The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

. Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
[49 hours old]: The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.

. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[76 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

. Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
[76 hours old]: Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[73 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[95 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[95 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

. US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
[77 hours old]: The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

. Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
[89 hours old]: The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
[93 hours old]: Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

. Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
[93 hours old]: Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

. Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[90 hours old]: Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

. Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[101 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[104 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

. Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[105 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[23 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[46 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[86 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[119 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[134 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[166 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[166 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[191 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[287 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[359 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[431 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[576 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[488 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[671 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[766 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[791 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[838 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
[39 hours old]: Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

. Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[63 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[81 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[82 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[223 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?
[335 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
[423 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
[1144 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
[1330 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

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[232 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[251 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[253 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[268 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.