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  1. British paratrooper who died in Ukraine named

    Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Lance Corporal George Hooley, who the Ministry of Defence says died in a "tragic accident" away from the front lines.
  2. Man guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend's sister and three children in house fire

    Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree Birtle died in their home in Bradford.
  3. Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic series, dies aged 55

    The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
  4. Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

    Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
  5. US could ask UK tourists for five-year social media history before entry

    The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.
  6. Taliban warn Afghans who wore 'un-Islamic' Peaky Blinders outfits

    The friends were warned their clothing was "in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values", a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
  7. Can you solve GCHQ's Christmas code-cracking challenge?

    Do you have what it takes to crack GCHQ's Christmas codes?
  8. Don't let Trump interfere with UK democracy, Davey tells PM

    The Lib Dem leader criticises US national security strategy, which warns Europe faces "civilisational erasure".
  9. Nobel Peace Prize winner's daughter accepts award on her behalf

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly on her way to Oslo.
  10. Brief encounter on train leads to marriage proposal

    Wedding plans are now moving full steam ahead for a couple who met on a 23:09 LNR service.
  11. Spat at, attacked and threatened by schoolkids - life as a bus driver in Britain

    The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
  12. How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow

    In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
  13. US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount

    The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.
  14. 'Battle of the Sexes' will not damage women's sport - Sabalenka

    Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.
  15. 'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media

    Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?
  16. My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying

    The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.
  17. Kate Winslet says her family never watch The Holiday

    The Oscar-winning star says watching herself on screen is "an excruciating experience."
  18. Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in Formula 1 in 2026?

    BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.
  19. How monogamous are humans? Scientists compile 'league table' of pairing up

    When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.
  20. Judge rules Epstein grand jury records from 2019 case can be released

    A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.
  21. Too many unauthorised pre-Budget leaks, says Reeves

    The chancellor tells MPs many of the stories leaked to the media were inaccurate and "very damaging".
  22. Madeleine McCann's father tells BBC how his family was hounded by press

    Gerry McCann, whose daughter vanished in 2007, tells the BBC he believes politicians fear the media.
  23. Ukraine 'ready for elections' if partners guarantee security, Zelensky says

    He was speaking after US President Donald Trump repeated claims Kyiv was "using war" to avoid elections.
  24. Porn company starts new age checks after £1m Ofcom fine

    The media regulator Ofcom said AVS Group Ltd had started age checks on some of its porn websites.
  25. Russell Crowe says Gladiator II creators misunderstood what made original 'special'

    The actor was not entertained by how they changed the storyline of his character in the sequel.
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  27. Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go?

    Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says.
  28. 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?
  29. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit

    The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights
  30. A festive classic, now available on BBC iPlayer

    Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance and self-discovery.
  31. The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more

    BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.
  32. WTA signs with Mercedes in 'most significant deal in our history'

    The Women's Tennis Association announces a long-term partnership with Mercedes-Benz that has the potential to be the largest in women's sport.
  33. Biggest rule change ever and Brit teen - what's new in F1 in 2026?

    BBC Sport runs down the key things to look out for in the 2026 season, including fresh regulations, a new team and a British rookie joining the grid.
  34. Sledged on the beach - England's break in Noosa

    England cannot escape Australian sledging on their break from the Ashes series in the beach town of Noosa.
  35. 'Battle of the Sexes' will not damage women's sport - Sabalenka

    Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defend their controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match, saying the "fun" event will attract new fans to tennis.
  36. BBC or ITV? Inside how World Cup broadcast picks are made

    We now know the broadcast schedule for the 2026 World Cup, but how do BBC and ITV decide who shows which matches?
  37. 'A sense of panic' - what's going on in Turkish football?

    A wide-ranging investigation into illegal gambling involving figures in Turkish football is underway with hundreds of players, club owners and referees under scrutiny, BBC Sport looks at what's going on.