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  1. New Trump envoy says he will serve to make Greenland part of US

    Denmark warns Washington to respect its sovereignty, while Greenland says it will decide its own future.
  2. Canal boats swallowed by giant hole as major incident declared

    Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away.
  3. Watch: Dramatic aerial footage shows scale of damage

    Aerial footage appears to show the structural integrity of a stretch of waterway in Whitchurch has given way.
  4. Stone Roses star Mani's coffin carried by Liam Gallagher as hundreds attend funeral

    Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates.
  5. Drivers could be paying more for petrol and diesel than they should be, watchdog warns

    The consumer watchdog says weak competition between retailers is keeping profit margins up.
  6. I bought two pairs of leggings - but accidental subscription meant they cost me £5,000

    Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.
  7. Bondi gunmen 'meticulously' planned attack for months, police allege

    Police release a tranche of documents allegedly tracing the suspects' movements prior to the deadly shooting.
  8. Gold price climbs to new record high

    Investors are flocking to precious metals amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of more US interest rate cuts.
  9. 'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas leads to record numbers in UK

    The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950
  10. Jimmy Kimmel to say 'fascism has had a great year' in Channel 4 Christmas message

    Channel 4 said Kimmel would deliver a "deeply personal and characteristically jovial address"
  11. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

    Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
  12. Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs

    The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.
  13. 'I like being woke': Lush's outspoken co-founder who puts activism at heart of business

    Mark Constantine tells the BBC he enjoys being a woke nerd and discusses why he backs the High Street and family-run businesses.
  14. Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas

    Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.
  15. Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school?

    New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
  16. Who's leading the race for the Golden Shoe?

    As the halfway mark of the 2025-26 campaign approaches, BBC Sport takes a look at the frontrunners for this season's European Golden Shoe award.
  17. Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate

    The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down.
  18. US lawmakers threaten legal action against attorney general over unreleased Epstein material

    A Republican and a Democrat who have led calls for transparency accuse the justice department of failing to meet legal obligations.
  19. Avatar: Fire and Ash tops US box office despite middling reviews

    The film is the third in the sci-fi fantasy franchise from Hollywood director, James Cameron.
  20. Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow, officials say

    Lt Gen Fanil Sarvarov is the third military official to have been killed in bomb attacks in the Russian capital over the last year.
  21. From Netflix hit to GCSEs - Adolescence star reflects on remarkable year

    The teenager says he felt the drama, which sparked a national debate, was "more than a TV show".
  22. Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

    Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.
  23. David Walliams dropped from children's book festival after inappropriate behaviour claims

    Author has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.
  24. Lib Dems write to human rights watchdog over election delays

    The government has indicated it would postpone elections if requested by local authorities.
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  26. The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)

    Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear
  27. First batch of Epstein files released

    Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents
  28. Christopher Nolan's epic biopic starring Cillian Murphy

    Watch the multi award-winning film on BBC iPlayer now
  29. McCullum wants to stay as England coach

    England head coach Brendon McCullum is contracted until the end of the 50-over World Cup in 2027, with a home Ashes series in that time.
  30. New Salford team granted Championship status

    The Rugby Football League gives a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up.
  31. 'Still excited' - Lim, 71, the oldest flinger in town

    PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
  32. The 'ginger Penaud', a rivalry renewed & Genge's coffee - Prem talking points

    Ellis Genge's long-range score, George Hendy's hot streak and Saracens and Exeter renewing their rivalry feature in our Gallagher Prem round-up.
  33. Mentality is reason for England's losing streak in Australia - McGrath

    Australia legend Glenn McGrath says England must change their mentality towards Ashes tours in order to win series down under.
  34. West Ham appoint Guarino as manager

    Women's Super League side West Ham appoint Rita Guarino as manager following the sacking of Rehanne Skinner.
  35. 'Incredible' Rice is 'future captain of England' - Rooney

    Former England forward Wayne Rooney hails Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice as a "future captain of England".