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  1. England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil

    England will begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia, while Scotland have been drawn in the same group as Brazil for next summer's tournament.
  2. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bn

    The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.
  3. Germany votes to bring in voluntary military service programme for 18-year-olds

    The shift in its approach to its military follows a push to create Europe's strongest conventional army.
  4. Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert

    Actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor were among the 1,600 guests at Westminster Abbey.
  5. Doctor charged with sex assaults of 38 patients

    The charges against Nathaniel Spencer relate to his time working at two West Midlands hospitals.
  6. Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

    Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.
  7. Meghan reaches out to estranged father after amputation reports, spokesman says

    Thomas Markle is reported to be seriously ill in hospital in the Philippines.
  8. Kim Cattrall marries fiancé she met on BBC radio show

    The actress met Russell Thomas when he was working at the BBC and she was a guest on Radio 4 in 2016.
  9. Man, 18, struck on motorway Tasered before death

    Logan Smith, 18, died after getting out of an ambulance on the M5 on Sunday evening.
  10. Irish police investigating drone activity during Zelensky visit

    The Irish police force says it is investigating the matter after reports of drones near Dublin around the time the Ukrainian president landed.
  11. Mum's eight-year justice battle to see rapist jailed

    Allan Peyton is jailed for five years for raping a woman in her home in the West Mercia area.
  12. US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X

    The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.
  13. Old and new foes - a look at England's World Cup group

    BBC Sport profiles Croatia, Panama and Ghana - England's Group L opponents at the 2026 World Cup.
  14. 'Bring it on' says Clarke as Scotland face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in World Cup

    Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco.
  15. President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize

    US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
  16. Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures

    As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.
  17. North American leaders take stage together for the first time

    The World Cup draw marked the first time that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has met Trump.
  18. How a 'fertility gap' is fuelling the rise of one-child families

    'For every three children wanted… only two are born,' says one expert. So, what has led to this gap?
  19. Which European countries have mandatory or voluntary military service

    The issue of forcing citizens to serve in the military is back as the war between Russia and Ukraine grinds on.
  20. They're sweets, but not as you know them - why freeze-dried candy is trending

    Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.
  21. Last supermoon of 2025 captured in photos from around the world

    The last supermoon of 2025 rose on Thursday night and for some sky gazers it included a Moon halo, as Simon King explains
  22. What Putin and Modi got out of Delhi meeting

    BBC editors explain what lies behind the high-optics visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.
  23. Evidence of burial ground at Tuam mother and baby home

    Agency said it found "graves of child or infant size" at an area on the western edge of the site.
  24. US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case

    A similar request was rejected earlier this year, but a law passed by Congress last month overrides it.
  25. Starmer rejects EU customs union after Lammy comments

    It comes after the deputy prime minister said countries in a customs union with the EU see benefits.
  26. LGBT survivors tell of 'barbaric' NHS shock therapy

    More than 250 people were subjected to painful electric shocks in NHS hospitals, the BBC discovers.
  27. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse

    Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.
  28. 'It's worse than Covid,' says principal as 170 pupils off sick in one day

    Confirmed flu cases among adults and children across Northern Ireland have more than trebled in the last two weeks.
  29. Reform revokes council leader's party membership

    It follows an investigation by the party into racist content on social media.
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  31. Porn and Masculinity: How to Teach Kids about Sex and Relationships

    Musician Jordan Stephens on why we need sex education fit for the digital age.
  32. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

    And is the UK really ready to get closer to the EU?
  33. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit

    The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights
  34. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow

    Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.
  35. 'Never going to be perfect' - Root defends 'jaded' England over drops

    England batter Joe Root says England practised catching in all lights before the day-night Test, but former captain Michael Vaughan questions their approach.
  36. Glasgow impress with bonus-point win at Sale in Champions Cup opener

    Glasgow Warriors enjoy a dream opening night in the Champions Cup with a bonus-point away win over Sale Sharks.
  37. President Trump wins inaugural Fifa Peace Prize

    US President Donald Trump receives the inaugural Fifa Peace Prize before the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
  38. Norris and Verstappen closely matched in practice

    Championship leader McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in Friday practice at the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  39. 'Bring it on' says Clarke as Scotland face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti

    Scotland will open their World Cup finals next summer against Haiti after also being drawn against Brazil and Morocco.