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  1. England given UK-friendly World Cup kick-off times as Scotland face late finishes

    England are handed World Cup kick-off times which suit UK audiences - but Scotland fans face later finishes during next summer's tournament.
  2. Four arrested over defacing of Crown Jewels display case at Tower of London

    The group Take Back Power says its members poured custard and apple crumble on the display.
  3. Young people are getting a 'raw deal', and that's good news for the Greens and Reform

    Frustration among voters under 30 is widespread, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
  4. Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan

    The Ukrainian president says he is "determined" to continue working with US, as Russian strikes continue.
  5. Driving test touts offer instructors £250 monthly kickbacks

    Touts use instructor login details to bulk-book tests and sell them at a huge mark-up, the BBC finds.
  6. 'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis

    Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
  7. Bethlehem Christmas tree lights up for first time since start of Gaza war

    For the past two years all public Christmas celebrations have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.
  8. 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

    The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".
  9. What should you do if you dislike your friend's partner?

    Former friends Chrishell Stause and Emma Hernan have argued on and off-camera in the Netflix reality show.
  10. Watch: Australia wildfire rips through homes

    Multiple homes were left damaged after a wildfire swept through a coastal area north of Sydney.
  11. Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe

    Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.
  12. Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK

    Malcolm Offord appeared at a rally alongside Nigel Farage in Falkirk on Saturday to announce the move.
  13. National Guardsman 'slowly healing' after being shot in Washington DC

    Andrew Wolfe, 24, is expected to remain in acute care with a head wound for a few more weeks, his family says.
  14. US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

    The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks.
  15. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money

    The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.
  16. Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan

    Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.
  17. Trans women will not be allowed to attend main Labour Women's Conference events

    The conference will take place in 2026 after being cancelled for a year in light of the Supreme Court's gender ruling.
  18. Charities welcome new law banning puppy smuggling

    But some are worried that the ban will have consequences for rare dog breeders and those who rescue dogs from overseas.
  19. 'I let loose' - artist paints every spare inch of her house

    In an antidote to minimalist interiors, artist Emily Powell turns her home into a work of art.
  20. Giant purple dinosaur caught fly-tipping on CCTV

    The brightly coloured rogue raptor is spotted looking around before dumping rubbish in a street.
  21. Controversial 30ft nude gladiator returns to town

    Three years after he was banned by the council, the 30ft (9m) statue dubbed Golden Balls reappears.
  22. How to decorate your Christmas tree to create joy

    When you should put the tree up and how whether it's real or fake should change how you decorate it.
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  24. 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.
  25. Is Russia Really Ready For War With Europe?

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

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

    Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.
  28. England humiliated by 'second-string' Australia - Vaughan

    England have been humiliated by Australia in the Ashes and are at risk of "psychological damage", says former captain Michael Vaughan.
  29. 'F1 title decider could hardly be better set up'

    The maths and task seem simple for Lando Norris heading into the F1 title decider but Max Verstappen retains hope of "some Abu Dhabi magic".