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. Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash 'in shock'
[17 hours old]: Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton.

. Potholes map rates council road repair progress
[44 hours old]: Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[136 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[55 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

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- US weighs next move on Iran - and faces a complex calculation
[3 hours old]: As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continue, the US president is considering how best to respond.

* Mandelson makes personal apology for continuing Epstein friendship
[0 hours old]: The former ambassador apologises "unequivocally" for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction

- BBC will aim to have Trump's bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
[5 hours old]: Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks "personal jurisdiction" over the BBC.

- What a new law and an investigation could mean for Grok AI deepfakes
[12 hours old]: Elon Musk's chatbot is under fire for altering images of women to remove their clothes without their consent.

- 'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
[8 hours old]: Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

- I spent months investigating whether gut health affects ageing - and if I could hack my gut to age better
[8 hours old]: Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

- Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
[7 hours old]: More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.

* Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
[0 hours old]: The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.

- Minnesota sues Trump administration to block surge of ICE agents
[9 hours old]: The administration has said it will send "hundreds more" federal officers to the state, after a woman was shot dead by an agent last week.

- Tories say Zahawi peerage request turned down before defection to Reform UK
[11 hours old]: Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage's party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords.

- Labour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy
[15 hours old]: Nine MPs raise security concerns about the proposed site, just days before the deadline for a decision.

- 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown
[12 hours old]: The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.

- Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
[14 hours old]: The authorities are responding to protests with a ferocious security crackdown and near total internet shutdown.

- Watch: How could Donald Trump respond?
[10 hours old]: The US president and his administration have threatened "very strong options" to intervene in Iran, including military action.

- Watch: Mortuary videos show crucial clues about what's really happening inside Iran
[15 hours old]: BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.


- Why Michael Sheen put his money on the line for new Welsh national theatre
[8 hours old]: The actor discusses spearheading the Welsh National Theatre and starring in its first production.

- The Papers: 'ADHD care costs soar' and 'Bin Diesel'
[3 hours old]: A mix of stories on Tuesday's front pages, including soaring ADHD care costs and the Golden Globes.

- Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will voters give an 81-year-old another term?
[8 hours old]: Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

- How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
[1 hours old]: Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

- The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
[7 hours old]: Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.

- MP's school visit cancelled over pro-Palestine protests
[4 hours old]: Damien Egan, Labour MP for Bristol North East and vice chair of Labour Friends of Israel, cancelled the appearance.

- 'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25
[14 hours old]: Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

- Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony
[7 hours old]: Four crew members are scheduled to depart earlier than scheduled later this week after a medical issue involving an unidentified crew member.

- X could 'lose right to self regulate', says Starmer
[4 hours old]: It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

- Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia
[5 hours old]: Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.

- Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
[8 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.

- The Sadiq Khan Interview
[14 hours old]: Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.

- Americanswers...On 5 Live! What do Americans really think of Donald Trump?
[12 hours old]: And does Trump have a plan for Iran?

- A 'weird' and 'incredible' error - but was Szoboszlai disrespectful?
[8 hours old]: Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 in FA Cup fourth round but it was Dominik Szoboszlai's first-half error that had lots of people talking.

- Why Alonso's reign is over at Real Madrid
[12 hours old]: After Xabi Alonso's departure as Real Madrid manager, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks into where it all went wrong.

- Is Carrick the right man for Man Utd?
[13 hours old]: Michael Carrick is favourite to be named Man United's next interim manager. Simon Stone assesses if he is the right fit for the job.

* VAR errors increase: Each of the 13 mistakes so far this season
[1 hours old]: The Premier League's KMI Panel makes judgements on every key decisions. Here's what they say the VAR has got wrong.

- PGA Tour offers Rahm & DeChambeau way back as Koepka returns
[11 hours old]: Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka will make his comeback on the PGA Tour in January under a new returning member programme, following his departure from LIV Golf.

* The junior Slam champion who match-fixed to 'escape' tennis
[1 hours old]: Shortly after winning the 2016 Australian Open boys' title, a disillusioned Oliver Anderson was arrested for throwing a set - now he is rebuilding his career.

- Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
[3 hours old]: The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that "do business" with Tehran, while Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready for war".

- Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
[15 hours old]: Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

- Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs
[11 hours old]: The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

- Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares
[13 hours old]: The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

- Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
[2 hours old]: Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

- 'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'
[2 hours old]: The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

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. Faisal Islam: Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
[19 hours old]: Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

. UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts
[19 hours old]: Competition among lenders in the UK suggests that rates could be cut in the coming weeks.

. Heineken boss steps down as beer sales slow
[19 hours old]: The move to low and no-alcohol has led to falling sales at the brewing giant.

. US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair
[16 hours old]: Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

. Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
[16 hours old]: The social media platform has said there was "no breach of its systems" but questions remain.

. Vets under corporate pressure to increase revenue, BBC told
[26 hours old]: Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money.

. Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears
[55 hours old]: Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

. The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing?
[54 hours old]: As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

. 'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks?
[77 hours old]: Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

. Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes
[27 hours old]: Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

. 'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities
[80 hours old]: Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

. Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship'
[68 hours old]: The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

. Trump seeks 0bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
[60 hours old]: Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.


. EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks
[84 hours old]: Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

. Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack
[93 hours old]: Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

. US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal'
[86 hours old]: The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

. US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid
[85 hours old]: Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

. Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
[112 hours old]: The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

. Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes
[98 hours old]: It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

. Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer
[120 hours old]: Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

. Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
[32 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

. 'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
[54 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

. Excel: The software that's hard to quit
[104 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

. How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
[128 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[271 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[340 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[512 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[535 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[608 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[632 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[642 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[680 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Library runs coffee mornings to tackle isolation
[19 hours old]: The sessions are an opportunity for people to connect but also for people who do not wish to chat.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[1073 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[1184 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[1272 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1993 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
[89 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.

. The Inquiry
[119 hours old]: Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[599 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.