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- What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
[3 hours old]: What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[291 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[209 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
[2 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.

* Harry says he was made 'paranoid' by Daily Mail publisher's 'unlawful' actions
[0 hours old]: The prince is one of seven high-profile claimants that allege the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday committed "grave breaches of privacy".

* Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
[0 hours old]: One of the giants of 20th century fashion, his creations were worn by celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, Julia Roberts and Gwyneth Paltrow.

- Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire
[3 hours old]: Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.

- Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever
[8 hours old]: The film has overtaken the previous record holder, Inside Out 2, after making .7bn (£1.3bn) worldwide.

* Watchdog investigates West Midlands Police over Israeli fan ban
[0 hours old]: Independent Office for Police Conduct opens an inquiry into the conduct of the West Midlands force.

- Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
[9 hours old]: In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.

- 'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
[12 hours old]: A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

- Djokovic registers 100th Australian Open win
[5 hours old]: Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

- China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
[11 hours old]: Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.

- Trump ties issue to Nobel Prize in message to Norway's leader
[4 hours old]: The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.

- Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy and picks his words carefully
[2 hours old]: The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.

- How could Europe respond to tariffs threat?
[4 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

- Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

- Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January
[5 hours old]: It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.

- I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives
[12 hours old]: Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".

- US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
[12 hours old]: António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

- Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[8 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

- I lost my identity after horrific crash, says Team GB cyclist
[12 hours old]: The ex-Team GB cyclist who switched to bobsleigh after a horrific accident announces her retirement.

- 'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's Afcon triumph
[7 hours old]: Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.

- Volunteers clear washed-up bags of chips from beach
[5 hours old]: Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.

* Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
[1 hours old]: Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.

- Is there more snow and ice on the way?
[6 hours old]: Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the likelihood of snow and ice returning to parts of the UK later this month.

- Man City sign Guehi from Palace - what will he bring?
[3 hours old]: Man City sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for £20m - but what will the England defender add to Pep Guardiola's side?

- Is a Panenka ever the right choice for a penalty?
[3 hours old]: Following Morocco's last-minute spot-kick miss in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport asks if a Panenka is ever the right choice for a penalty.

* Under-pressure Frank 'feeling trust' of Spurs board
[1 hours old]: Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says lunch with board members is an "extremely good sign" despite pressure mounting on him during an underwhelming season.

- Djokovic serves up masterclass in 100th Australian Open win
[5 hours old]: Novak Djokovic delivers a serving masterclass in his 100th Australian Open victory - a straight-set first-round win over Spain's Pedro Martinez.

- Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles
[2 hours old]: Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.



- 'I'll pick myself up' - sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirements
[9 hours old]: Injury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.

* Who will win title race between Hearts, Celtic & Rangers?
[1 hours old]: Charlie Adam, Paul Hartley and Barrie McKay give their thoughts about a three-horse Scottish title race between Heart of Midlothian, Celtic and Rangers.

* Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'
[0 hours old]: Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies

- How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
[4 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

- IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
[7 hours old]: Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.

- 'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
[8 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

- China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs
[12 hours old]: Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.

- 'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
[11 hours old]: Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.

- What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
[6 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

- Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
[5 hours old]: With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.

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. How crypto criminals stole 0 million from people - often using age-old tricks
[17 hours old]: As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.

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. Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
[29 hours old]: The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.

. The post-World War II era is over. What comes next?
[80 hours old]: Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?

. Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
[18 hours old]: Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.

. British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
[41 hours old]: Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.

. Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
[36 hours old]: The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.

. Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
[35 hours old]: The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

. The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
[54 hours old]: Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.

. Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
[35 hours old]: Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".

. Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help?
[66 hours old]: President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.

. Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
[90 hours old]: The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.

. ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users
[72 hours old]: OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

. Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
[68 hours old]: The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

. Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says
[80 hours old]: John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.

. The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed
[84 hours old]: Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

. Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
[76 hours old]: The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

. 'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms
[79 hours old]: Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.

. China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
[77 hours old]: Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

. Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot
[88 hours old]: She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

. CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
[77 hours old]: The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.

. How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths
[89 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

. 'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
[90 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.

. Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
[138 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.

. Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[162 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[186 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[208 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[258 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[282 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[494 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
[666 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
[689 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?
[762 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?
[786 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
[796 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. 'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
[35 hours old]: An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.

. Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
[59 hours old]: Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1227 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?
[1338 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
[1426 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
[2147 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

. Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now
[78 hours old]: Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.

. The Bottom Line
[102 hours old]: Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.

. Crossing Continents
[161 hours old]: The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[243 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.