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- Boy, 15, charged with murder after alley death
[4 hours old]: Surrey Police received reports of a stabbing near the Wheatsheaf pub, on Kingston Road.

- Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey
[8 hours old]: The Spey Viaduct forms part of the Speyside Way trail and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.

. Red post box sent to Antarctica - on King's orders
[17 hours old]: The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".

- Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
[15 hours old]: Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

. Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[56 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.

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

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* 'Hero' who wrestled gun from Bondi shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
[1 hours old]: Eleven people were killed in the shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, as crowds attended an event to celebrate Hanukkah.

- How Bondi Beach shooting unfolded minute by minute
[2 hours old]: Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

- What we know about Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting
[4 hours old]: Sixteen people have died after an attack targeting a Hanukkah event on the beach.

- UK events remember Bondi victims as police step up security in Jewish communities
[5 hours old]: At least 15 people have been killed and at least a further 42 injured in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations.

- 'It was pandemonium': Jewish community in shock after deadly Bondi Beach attack
[4 hours old]: Fifteen people were killed and dozens injured in the attack, which targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach.

- Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
[1 hours old]: Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

- 'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings
[4 hours old]: Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.

- The difficult question of what it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
[1 hours old]: As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

- Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president
[1 hours old]: Many believe Kast will be the most right-wing president since Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw a 17-year dictatorship in Chile from 1973.

* Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?! Xx
[1 hours old]: What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

- Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
[5 hours old]: The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

* Paramedic 'sent flying' in Liverpool parade attack
[1 hours old]: James Vernon said "adrenaline kicked in" allowing him to help the stricken victims of Paul Doyle.

- 'Never give up': Belarusian prisoners celebrate release after US lifts sanctions
[7 hours old]: "It's a feeling of incredible happiness," says political prisoner Maria Kolesnikova, freed after more than five years.

* How common is a white Christmas where you are?
[1 hours old]: Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

- Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
[1 hours old]: Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.

* Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back
[1 hours old]: A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.

- Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
[4 hours old]: After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine decided to take action.

* 'Horror and heroism' at Bondi Beach
[0 hours old]: The deadly attack targeting a Jewish community event at Australia's Bondi Beach dominates the front pages of Monday's papers.

- Violence against women is a national emergency, Mahmood says
[14 hours old]: Specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by 2029.

- More than 700 migrants crossed Channel on Saturday
[11 hours old]: Home Office figures show 737 people arrived in Dover on 11 boats after a four-week gap in crossings.

- 'Not good enough' - Amorim admits he and Man Utd are 'underachieving'
[3 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says criticism from legendary former players is to be expected because the club is "underachieving".

- Palmer & Foden on target - but Rogers 'has to start' at World Cup
[4 hours old]: Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

- 'Nancy a symptom of malfunctioning Celtic machine'
[5 hours old]: Having lost the League Cup final to St Mirren, Celtic are "a diminished team with an uncertain manager, a furious support and a haunted board", writes Tom English.

- Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs miss out on NFL play-offs
[2 hours old]: Patrick Mahomes suffers a major knee injury as the Kansas City Chiefs are ruled out of the NFL play-offs for the first time since the 2014 season.

- Sunderland recreate Newcastle team photo after 'special' derby win
[7 hours old]: Nick Woltemade's own goal was enough to give Sunderland a win over Newcastle in the first Premier League Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

- Henderson's Jota tribute after first league goal in four years
[5 hours old]: Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson pays tribute to former Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota after scoring in Sunday's draw against Leeds - his first Premier League goal since 2021.

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

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. Five arrested over plot to attack German Christmas market
[17 hours old]: Local media says one of the suspects is an imam at a mosque, and police allege he "called for a vehicle attack".

. Watch: John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight
[16 hours old]: The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.

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. ​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
[33 hours old]: ​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

. Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
[45 hours old]: Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

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

. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
[216 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

. 'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
[25 hours old]: Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

. Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
[16 hours old]: The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

. Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall
[40 hours old]: Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.

. Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
[49 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

. How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
[16 hours old]: East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

. EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
[54 hours old]: After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

. Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
[25 hours old]: Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.

. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[62 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

. No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
[39 hours old]: The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.

. Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[62 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

. Lululemon boss to step down early next year
[62 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

. Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
[68 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

. Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
[62 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

. Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community'
[59 hours old]: A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

. Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[59 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[68 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

. Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[73 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

. 'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike
[65 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

. Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[73 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

. Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[73 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[87 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[87 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[84 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[81 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

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

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

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[169 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
[193 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?
[129 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
[265 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
[281 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
[313 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
[313 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
[337 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?
[434 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[505 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?
[578 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
[723 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'?
[635 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
[17 hours old]: Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

. Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
[41 hours old]: More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

. Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
[58 hours old]: Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.

. 'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto'
[66 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[370 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?
[482 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
[570 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
[1291 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
[1477 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

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[85 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

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

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[378 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
[398 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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