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  1. England's busiest A&E hit by flu wave - hundreds of patients are arriving a day

    The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
  2. US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'

    The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.
  3. Venezuelan Nobel winner emerges to collect prize in Oslo after months in hiding

    María Corina Machado speaks to the BBC after her secret journey from her home country.
  4. Why so many people break 20mph speed limits (it's more complicated than you think)

    After receiving a speeding ticket, Evan Davis explores why so many people have broken 20mph limits across the country.
  5. Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced

    Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  6. Rolling Stones finally approve Fatboy Slim sample after 25 years

    One of the most bootlegged dance tracks of all time, Satisfaction Skank, gets an official release.
  7. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money

    Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.
  8. Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

    Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.
  9. Panic in France as children fall victim to lethal violence of Marseille drug gangs

    The number of teenagers involved in the drugs trade has quadrupled in eight years, the government says.
  10. New Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint about abuse case handling

    The Church says she was not told of a complaint about how she handled allegations against a priest.
  11. Watch: Moment skydiver's parachute wraps around plane wing

    Footage shows the skydiver stuck on the wing before cutting himself free and continuing with dive.
  12. How Race Across the World changed our relationship

    The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.
  13. Virtual teachers are being used to plug school shortages - but will it work?

    From deepfake teachers to remote maths lessons - how are schools using tech and AI in the classroom?
  14. I lost 3st and was sick 40 times a day during pregnancy

    Four women share their stories about extreme nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
  15. Farewell (again) to Neighbours, Australia's longest running soap opera

    The series will finish at the end of 2025 - 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes after its debut.
  16. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin

    Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.
  17. 'Trawl for World Cup fans' and 'women's champion' peerage

    Several of the papers have reported on new US immigration mandates, which will apply to visitors from the UK.
  18. String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'

    In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.
  19. Tiger teeth and shark fins - how endangered species are being sold on Facebook

    Endangered species are being sold online with UK-based firms illegally supplying seahorses, a BBC investigation finds.
  20. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in

    In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.
  21. 'I am to be executed like a criminal': Mary Queen of Scots' final letter to go on rare display

    The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.
  22. Exiled Hong Kong activist target of sexually explicit harassment campaign

    The campaign saw letters containing fake images of Carmen Lau sent to her neighbours.
  23. Queen records special broadcast with John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters were murdered

    The conversation will feature in a special edition of the Radio 4 Today programme on New Year's Eve.
  24. Shell facing first UK legal claim over climate impacts of fossil fuels

    Survivors of a deadly typhoon in the Philippines have filed a claim against the UK's largest oil company.
  25. Tidy! Dave's Coaches from Gavin & Stacey up for sale - for £200K

    Priced at £200,000, the red 33-seater is a "once-in-a-lifetime collectible" for fans of the show.
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  27. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?

    Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
  28. Will a social media ban for Australian teens work?

    The world’s first social media ban for under 16’s starts this week – will it succeed?
  29. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit

    The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights
  30. A festive classic, now available on BBC iPlayer

    Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance and self-discovery.
  31. Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced

    Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  32. 'No-one downing tools' - Alonso's stay of execution despite loss to Man City

    The deafening jeers that greeted former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola before kick-off turned into away-fan cheers thanks to Manchester City's fine victory.
  33. Four decisions for England before third Ashes Test

    England are at the point of no return in the Ashes - Stephan Shemilt looks at some of their key decisions for the crucial third Test against Australia.
  34. 'Mine was for social change, this is not' - King on Battle of the Sexes

    Billie Jean King says the 'Battle of the Sexes' match between Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios is "not the same" as her era-defining meeting with Bobby Riggs in 1973.
  35. What next after Hamilton's 'nightmare' year?

    Lewis Hamilton's first year at Ferrari started with positivity but his and Ferrari's struggles took its toll. Is there reason for optimism in 2026?
  36. Madueke scores twice in Arsenal victory over Club Brugge

    Noni Madueke scores twice and Gabriel Martinelli scores a third for Arsenal to beat Club Brugge 3-0 and maintain their Champions League winning streak.
  37. What must Allen and Bills do to end Patriots' 10-game win streak?

    The Buffalo Bills were Super Bowl favourites but must win at the in-form New England Patriots to have a chance of stopping their divisional rivals winning the AFC East.