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* More snow and ice warnings take effect as schools due to return
[0 hours old]: The Met Office warns of disruption to travel as many people return to work and school after Christmas.

- The French university where spies go for training
[5 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 ...

* Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
[0 hours old]: Trump said Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez could "pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro" if she "doesn't do what's right".

- Jeremy Bowen: Trump's action could set precedent for authoritarian powers across globe
[14 hours old]: Trump seems to believe he makes the rules and others cannot have the same privileges.

- Teen girl educated in UK confirmed to have died in Swiss bar fire
[5 hours old]: The family of Charlotte Niddam announced her death "with great sadness" as Swiss authorities confirmed all victims had been identified.

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

- Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
[2 hours old]: Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".

- Mother and daughter named as sea tragedy victims alongside man who tried to save them
[11 hours old]: Mark Ratcliffe and Sarah Keeling died on Friday and the police search for Grace Keeling continues.

- The myth of willpower - and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
[5 hours old]: Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts - which means weight loss isn't a level playing field

- Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting
[5 hours old]: Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

- New powers to seize phones from migrants come into force
[6 hours old]: The government says it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs.

- Watch: BBC reporter tests AI anti-shoplifting tech
[5 hours old]: Some major retailers and independent stores have introduced AI body scans, CCTV or facial recognition equipment to identify crimes like shoplifting.

- The key questions on Trump's actions on Venezuela
[11 hours old]: Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at the key questions following US strikes on Venezuela and seizure of its president.

- From Caracas 'fort' to New York court: Maduro's capture in pictures and maps
[11 hours old]: Follow the operation to seize the Venezuelan president through photos, satellite images and maps.

- Can Maduro's trusted lieutenant now work for Trump?
[5 hours old]: Delcy Rodríguez, a close ally of captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has been named interim president.

- Who's in charge of Venezuela and what happens next?
[8 hours old]: Donald Trump says the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition after capturing its president and first lady.

- South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma
[6 hours old]: The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

- The Papers: 'Fresh pressure on Venezuela' and Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal'
[5 hours old]: New warnings from the US to Venezuela lead most of Monday's papers, while some splash on Sir Keir's comments on closer EU alignment.

- Van Tulleken brothers: The three wellness issues we've stopped worrying about
[5 hours old]: Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken explain why they're not worrying about eating more protein, taking magnesium or avoiding microplastics.

- The 'happy little town' left reeling from sea deaths
[11 hours old]: Two people are dead and a third is missing after getting into difficulty in the sea at Withernsea.

- Raw emotions as mourners attend Mass for Swiss bar fire victims
[7 hours old]: There are tears and hugs at a special Mass for the victims of the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

* Junk food advert ban comes into force
[0 hours old]: The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.

- We lived in fear of meeting killers, say victims' families
[5 hours old]: Two women say they are relived at plans to impose tougher restrictions on where offenders can live.

- Black market medications warning as millions of pills seized
[5 hours old]: Illicit erectile dysfunction pills and unlicensed painkillers pose a health risk, doctors warn.

- 'How do I stop my 12-year-old from vaping?'
[5 hours old]: "Jane" shares her concerns after learning her daughter has been using vapes regularly.

- South Korea's Lee Jae Myung to meet China's Xi in reset of relations
[5 hours old]: Trade, regional security and Beijing's unofficial ban on Korean pop culture are on the agenda.

- Ex-Australia batter Martyn wakes up from coma in 'miracle' recovery
[5 hours old]: Martyn, who played 67 Test matches from 1992 to 2006, was diagnosed with meningitis late last month.

- Police identify all 40 victims of Swiss bar fire
[4 hours old]: Among those killed by the blaze at Le Constellation is 16-year-old Swiss national Arthur Brodard, his mother confirms.

- 'I'm here to be manager, not coach' - but will Amorim survive at Man Utd?
[12 hours old]: Ruben Amorim challenges Manchester United's board to let him do his job after Sunday's draw with Leeds, and says he intends to leave in 18 months' time.

- 'A chance' Chelsea will name new boss on Monday as Rosenior jets in
[7 hours old]: Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior arrives in London for talks about replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea head coach.

- 'Brainless' Smith wicket 'sums up' England's Ashes
[2 hours old]: England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith's dismissal by Australia part-timer Marnus Labuschagne is called "one of the worst" ever in Tests and "completely brainless".

- 'I was sure it was offside' - why did Wirtz equaliser stand?
[9 hours old]: Florian Wirtz thought his goal for Liverpool in the 2-2 draw at Fulham was offside - so how did technology allow it to stand?

- Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela's Maduro
[2 hours old]: Money moved into "safe-haven" assets as the operation increased concerns about geopolitical risks.

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

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and in other older news ...

. Starmer tells me he'll survive - but can he keep this new year's resolution?
[18 hours old]: The prime minister discusses the economy, Europe, Venezuela and his own future in an interview with Laura Kuenssberg.

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

. How did a YouTuber stop federal funding to Minnesota?
[58 hours old]: And can Zohran Mamdani keep up the momentum as New York mayor?

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[95 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. Fury comes out of retirement... again
[17 hours old]: Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces he will return to boxing in 2026, bringing an end to his latest spell of retirement.

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

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

. FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
[60 hours old]: A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

. Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
[60 hours old]: The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

. China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
[62 hours old]: It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

. Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[76 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

. US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
[63 hours old]: The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

. How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
[55 hours old]: Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[91 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[101 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[102 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[110 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[145 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
[317 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
[340 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?
[413 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?
[437 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
[447 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
[485 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
[509 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
[581 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Third of Londoners suffer 'hygiene poverty'
[20 hours old]: "No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can't afford soap or period products," says charity In Kind Direct.

. Price increase on school meals will 'acutely' affect children in poverty
[23 hours old]: The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.

. Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?
[23 hours old]: Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.

. Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter
[46 hours old]: As the temperature drops, here are some tips to help save money on your energy bills.

. 'People are choosing between feeding their pets or themselves'
[46 hours old]: Two pet food banks speak about helping pet owners struggling to feed their animals.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[878 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?
[989 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
[1077 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
[1798 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
[1985 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
[93 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?
[404 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
[402 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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