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  1. Man previously cleared of killing wife convicted after child gives new evidence

    Robert Rhodes, 52, killed his wife Dawn in Redhill but was initially acquitted in 2017.
  2. 'Double whammy' of flu and strikes a risk to patients, Streeting says

    Hospitals could struggle with rising numbers of flu patients and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week, says Health Secretary.
  3. Joanna Trollope, best-selling author of romance and intrigue novels, dies aged 82

    The writer was famous for her stories about romance and intrigue in rural middle England.
  4. The new breed of 'shoplifting entrepreneurs' fuelling the UK's petty crime problem

    With "sharp rises" in shop theft in recent years, the nature of it is changing too - as retail workers in the area dubbed England's shoplifting capital have seen
  5. Taylor Swift shown in tears over meeting Southport attack families

    Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour.
  6. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless

    A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.
  7. Trump signs order to block US states from enforcing own AI rules

    California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.
  8. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

    The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
  9. Germany accuses Russia of 2024 cyber-attack and disinformation

    The Russian ambassador is summoned over a cyber attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference.
  10. Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali

    The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.
  11. Venue apologises after alleged antisemitic imagery shown at Primal Scream gig

    A London music venue says it is "appalled" by alleged antisemitic images shown on stage at a gig.
  12. Four charts that show how flu outbreak is different this winter

    NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.
  13. 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. 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.
  15. Watch: Clair Obscur sweeps The Game Awards with nine wins

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been named game of the year at this year's Game Awards.
  16. Stanley Baxter: Scottish comedian with a gift for sketches, mimicry and song

    The actor and impressionist, known for comic parodies and his love of dressing up, was one of the biggest stars of the 1970s and 1980s.
  17. Weekly quiz: Which countries said they would boycott Eurovision?

    How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
  18. Trump's Gaza peace plan struggles to progress as Israel and Hamas face tough choices

    Getting both sides to move onto the second stage is a huge challenge for Washington, as Gazans continue to suffer the longer it takes.
  19. Secret £3.5m cannabis farm that stood out like a 'beacon' in sleepy village

    They had hired two men to help, and were making products such as cannabis-infused chocolate bars.
  20. Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'

    Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.
  21. Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?

    The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.
  22. Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal

    The $1bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.
  23. Stop treating so many patients, NHS managers tell hospitals

    Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
  24. Geminid meteor shower set to light up sky during weekend peak

    The meteor shower peaks this weekend with dark skies giving the UK a good chance of seeing them, weather-permitting
  25. Boys to be target of UK's violence against women strategy

    Changing attitudes among boys and young men will be central to the government's plan, the BBC is told.
  26. King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast

    King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.
  27. Eurovision winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel

    The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.
  28. Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend

    Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
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  30. Is Flu Different This Winter?

    The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.
  31. How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?

    And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?
  32. 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
  33. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'

    Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.
  34. Celebrate Christmas the 80s way with Gary Davies

    A full-on Christmas celebration with the perfect sleigh-list of 80s Yuletide classics...
  35. Slot to hold talks with Salah about facing Brighton

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he will speak with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning about whether he will be involved against Brighton on Saturday.
  36. 'Nancy exposed to brutal life as Celtic manager as cup final looms'

    BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, dissects Wilfried Nancy's start as Celtic manager with the Premier Sports Cup final looming.
  37. BBC to show Macclesfield and Spurs FA Cup ties

    Non-league Macclesfield's FA Cup third round tie with holders Crystal Palace will be televised live on BBC One on Saturday, 10 January (12:15 GMT kick-off).
  38. 'There can only be one singer' - my secrets of successful man-management

    In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis looks at man-management and how dealing with unhappy players is not the only challenge a manager will face.
  39. From first-class cricketer to relationship expert on reality TV

    How a former first-class cricketer from New Zealand became one of television's most recognisable personalities.
  40. 'It's more than a job' - Bowles furious at Buccaneers after defeat

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after a fifth loss in six games against the Atlanta Falcons, which drops them to second in the NFC South division and puts their play-off chances at risk.