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- Passengers on stranded cruise ship to be flown back to Australia
[6 hours old]: The Coral Adventurer was on its first trip since the death of a passenger when it ran aground on a coral reef off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[70 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
[59 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

. Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body
[128 hours old]: Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

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and in other news ...

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

* Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean recognised in honours list
[0 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.

* Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
[0 hours old]: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

- Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
[3 hours old]: Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

- Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
[2 hours old]: It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

- Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues
[3 hours old]: They planned to discuss Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, where the Trump administration wants to see the ceasefire enter its second stage in January.

- Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze
[4 hours old]: One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.

- John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
[12 hours old]: It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

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

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

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

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

- 'It has the X-factor' - the view from the House of Commons public gallery
[10 hours old]: Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.

- People tut when my son holds his girlfriend's hand
[15 hours old]: More support is needed to help people with learning disabilities who want a relationship, experts say.

- Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
[7 hours old]: Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

- Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
[8 hours old]: A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

- Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
[12 hours old]: The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

- Police fired twice during fatal shooting, says IOPC
[2 hours old]: The police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot and killed after a two-vehicle crash.


- Nepal to scrap 'failed' Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
[2 hours old]: Under the scheme, climbers paid a ,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain.

- Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
[2 hours old]: Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

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

* Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
[0 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.

* Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
[1 hours old]: Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.

- Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
[5 hours old]: World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting's exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

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

- HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[15 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
[12 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

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

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and in other older news ...

. 2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights
[18 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

. Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
[21 hours old]: With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

. 'It's not weak to ask for help' - former Made in Chelsea star's advice for struggling new dads
[22 hours old]: Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.

. Tax breaks and year-round sun - why thousands of under-35s are moving abroad
[22 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home
[22 hours old]: Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"

. Part 1: What was the first executive order that Trump signed after being sworn in?
[118 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the first part of our quiz. What happened from January to March?

. Part 2: Katy Perry and five other women flew to the edge of space - what did she sing?
[94 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

. Part 3: Which of England's women played Euro 2025 with a fractured leg?
[70 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

. Part 4: Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors. But who was the first contestant to be murdered?
[45 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

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

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

. Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas
[28721 hours old]: Mockumentary starring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk

. The forgotten story behind the rise of Monopoly
[35029 hours old]: The true story of one of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly.

. Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
[48 hours old]: An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley.

. Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family
[400 hours old]: The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

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

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[22 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
[16 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
[34 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[37 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
[68 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
[75 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

. BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for bn
[131 hours old]: BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

. Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
[141 hours old]: Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

. US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
[150 hours old]: Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

. Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns
[136 hours old]: David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

. Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
[149 hours old]: The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

. Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m
[155 hours old]: Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

. Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
[78 hours old]: Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

. UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
[127 hours old]: The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

. TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
[157 hours old]: The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

. Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
[158 hours old]: Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

. Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?
[160 hours old]: Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

. Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
[163 hours old]: The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[166 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
[189 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?
[262 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?
[286 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
[296 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
[334 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
[358 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
[430 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[59 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
[93 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

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

. Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'
[136 hours old]: Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[727 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?
[838 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
[926 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
[1647 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
[1834 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?
[253 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
[251 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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