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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. From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location

    A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.
  3. Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid

    More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.
  4. 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.
  5. Residents' anger as illegal waste dumps appear near homes

    One dump is affecting house prices, with owners saying estate agents' current advice is 'don't sell'.
  6. Sir Chris Hoy breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life while riding mountain bike

    Sir Chris Hoy breaks his leg in a cycling crash which he describes as the "worst" of his life.
  7. Sandie Peggie tribunal judgement amended after 'made up' quote row

    The nurse has confirmed her legal team will appeal the findings of the tribunal which were published on Monday.
  8. Roman Kemp: Race Across the World made me and my sister friends again

    The four teams making their way to the final checkpoint tell us how the experience has changed their relationships and them.
  9. Ukraine hands US revised peace plan proposal, Germany says

    The latest draft includes proposals on territorial concessions, Germany's chancellor says.
  10. Hunger Games fans thrilled by return of Jennifer Lawrence

    Co-star Josh Hutcherson is also set to resume his role as Peeta in prequel Sunrise on the Reaping.
  11. Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

    Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season.
  12. Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise in Scotland

    Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
  13. Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference

    BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
  14. 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.
  15. Elite Coast Guard squad and 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker

    The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela.
  16. 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.
  17. Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding

    María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.
  18. Who is up for the Sports Personality of the Year award?

    Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

    Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.
  22. '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.
  23. OpenAI makes deal to bring Disney characters to ChatGPT and Sora

    The agreement will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters.
  24. Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14s

    A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.
  25. Police apologise to family of first child killed in Troubles

    Patrick Rooney's mother, now 88, took legal action against the PSNI over his death.
  26. 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.
  27. Landlord faces nightmare clean as £40k rent unpaid

    Nevena Khediri says her tenant left her property in an "indescribable" state after her eviction.
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  29. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?

    Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
  30. 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?
  31. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning

    When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up
  32. A sensitivity reader Helen Gould speaks publicly for the first time

    Will a sensitivity read be enough to move on from the row?
  33. Documentary exposing the dark world of hostage diplomacy

    The documentary story of Nazanin, Anoosheh and other hostages held unjustly in Iran.
  34. 'Monumental betrayal' - cheapest World Cup final ticket to cost £3,119

    Fans' group Football Supporters Europe says it is "astonished" by Fifa's "extortionate" pricing strategy for World Cup tickets.
  35. Is Salah right to feel 'thrown under the bus'?

    BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty takes a look at whether the Liverpool striker's claim is justified.
  36. Sports Personality of the Year shortlist announced

    Find out who is on the shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  37. Which three Arsenal assets to pick v Wolves? FPL team of week

    A home match for Arsenal against dismal Wolves is the key fixture for FPL managers to target this week - it's just a case of deciding which three Gunners to select.
  38. Weekly sports quiz: When did Salah last score for Liverpool?

    How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
  39. 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.
  40. 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.