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  1. Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces

    US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship, which is accused of breaking sanctions.
  2. Learner drivers face longer wait for tests and a lower drink-drive limit

    Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.
  3. US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says

    It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
  4. Man jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves

    Miles Cross admitted selling the fatal chemicals to people he had met on an online forum.
  5. Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire

    The New Year's Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
  6. Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats

    Police described Adem Savas as "without a doubt the most significant supplier" to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024.
  7. The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland

    The White House has said that 'utilising the ‌US military is ‍always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'
  8. Police told wrong family teen had died in crash

    South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.
  9. Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for Manchester United caretaker role

    Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.
  10. Trump's raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China

    The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is no fan of chaos.
  11. Opposition leader Machado says her coalition should be in charge

    President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.
  12. Trump says up to 50 million barrels of oil will be 'turned over' to US

    Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
  13. What's the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba?

    The BBC's Cuba Correspondent, Will Grant, looks at the close ties between the two nations.
  14. How new road safety measures could affect you

    The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
  15. The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness

    The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.
  16. Chris Mason: UK grapples with new era of US unpredictability

    This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.
  17. How storms like Goretti get their names

    Simon King explains the process for naming storms in the UK.
  18. Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?

    Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.
  19. How cold does it have to be for snow?

    We spoke to Dr Sylvia Knight of the Royal Meteorologist Society to answer six very important cold weather questions.
  20. De-icing your car and other tips for freezing temperatures

    As temperatures fall across much of the UK, the best ways to keep people and pets warm and dry.
  21. How to look after your pets in cold weather

    Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.
  22. School coach crash with bus leaves 18 injured

    Two people are taken to hospital following a crash between a school coach and a bus that injured eighteen.
  23. Jesy Nelson campaigns for muscle disease test for babies

    The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.
  24. Century-old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer

    Bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 is increasing worldwide and scientists are striving to find out why.
  25. Jessie Buckley says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show

    The actress came second in the BBC's 2008 search to find an actress to play Nancy in Oliver Twist.
  26. UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

    The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.
  27. Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found

    The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.
  28. Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say

    Report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was agreed with the Duchy of Cornwall.
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    The US and Europe agree new security guarantees for Ukraine
  31. Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?

    Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman
  32. Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for caretaker role

    Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.
  33. 'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age

    Jacob Bethell looks "born to play international cricket" and came of age with his maiden Test century in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
  34. McCullum and Key will be given chance to retain England roles

    Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key will be given the chance to stay on and show they can improve the England set-up.
  35. 'Nobody can get hold of him' - what happened to David Batty?

    England midfielder David Batty vowed to have "nothing to do with the football industry" after retirement. As his former clubs Newcastle and Leeds prepare to meet, BBC Sport asks: What happened to him?
  36. 'No idea what just happened' - GB's Jones battles injury in Auckland win

    Britain's Francesca Jones says she had "no idea what just happened" after battling injury to reach the Auckland Classic quarter-finals.
  37. Why the NFL play-offs are the 'most unusual' in years

    Even NFL veterans are struggling to call this season's play-offs, with so many big names out and an array of young stars ready to battle for Super Bowl glory.
  38. Bethell scores stunning century but England edge towards defeat

    Jacob Bethell's stunning maiden first-class century gave England an Ashes silver lining but could not prevent the tourists from sliding towards defeat in the fifth Test against Australia.