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* Police at reservoir after light aircraft crash
[1 hours old]: Police remain at the scene after a reports small aircraft entered the water on Sunday.

. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[63 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

. Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
[53 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

. Busiest ever Christmas Eve for air travel, says civil aviation body
[121 hours old]: Passengers travelling on Christmas Eve are forecast to be the highest on record.

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and in other news ...

- US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says
[2 hours old]: The US and Ukrainian presidents both describe talks in Florida as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved".

* Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment
[1 hours old]: A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told.

* Kate Bush 'heartbroken' over friend missing at sea
[0 hours old]: Matthew Upham and another man went missing in the sea in Devon on Christmas Day.

- John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
[5 hours old]: It has been a year of multiple major conflicts - and there are geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance

* Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze
[1 hours old]: One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.

- Tax breaks and year-round sun - why thousands of under-35s are moving abroad
[15 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

- Man shot dead by police after two-car crash
[4 hours old]: Officers say the suspect is reported to have left the scene holding a handgun.

- British-Egyptian dissident apologises for tweets as Tories push for UK deportation
[6 hours old]: Shabana Mahmood is facing growing calls to revoke the citizenship of British-Egyptian dual national Alaa Abdel Fattah after the emergence of social media posts.

- Claudia teases 'extraordinary' Traitors twist as fans speculate about new red cloak
[10 hours old]: The hit show's new regular series had "moments that made me gasp", host Claudia Winkleman says.

- Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[3 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

- Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[4 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

- 2026 will have some of the best TV in years - here are the highlights
[11 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

- Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
[14 hours old]: With the Sun still in an active phase there could be more spectacular Northern light displays in the year ahead.

- 'It's not weak to ask for help' - former Made in Chelsea star's advice for struggling new dads
[15 hours old]: Professor Green and Ryan Libbey open up about how fatherhood affected them and how you can protect your mental health.

- 'It has the X-factor' - the view from the House of Commons public gallery
[3 hours old]: Who would choose to spend the day watching MPs talking? We spent a day in the visitors' gallery to find out.

- People tut when my son holds his girlfriend's hand
[8 hours old]: More support is needed to help people with learning disabilities who want a relationship, experts say.

- Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes
[14 hours old]: "We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.

- Mum's 27-year wait for global explorer to come home
[15 hours old]: Angela Bushby says her first words to son Karl will be, "what time do you call this?"

- Thailand accuses Cambodia of breaking newly signed ceasefire deal
[5 hours old]: The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday.

- Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[15 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

- Rainbow Six servers back online after apparent hack
[4 hours old]: Publisher Ubisoft works to claw back billions of in-game currency handed out to players.

- Son completes dad's epic 1984 cycling journey
[8 hours old]: Jamie Hargreaves, 23, cycled 25,000km across the world, following his dad's journey 40 years ago.

- Time is right to change Man Utd formation - Amorim
[2 hours old]: Head coach Ruben Amorim says if he had changed Manchester United's formation because of media pressure it would have been "the end" for him.

- Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - McGrath
[8 hours old]: There are no dead rubbers in the Ashes and the difference between 4-1 or 3-2 could be significant for both England and Australia, writes Glenn McGrath.

- Arsenal 'actively looking' at January signings
[3 hours old]: Arsenal will be "actively looking" at potential signings during the January transfer window, says manager Mikel Arteta.

* West Ham to back Nuno in January window
[0 hours old]: Relegation-threatened West Ham are committed to backing manager Nuno Espirito Santo in the transfer market next month.

* Man Utd sign Germany international Schuller
[0 hours old]: Manchester United have signed Germany international Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich until June 2029.

- HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[8 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

- James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[5 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

- Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[15 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

- Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[9 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

- Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[4 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

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. Part 1: What was the first executive order that Trump signed after being sworn in?
[111 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the first part of our quiz. What happened from January to March?

. Part 2: Katy Perry and five other women flew to the edge of space - what did she sing?
[87 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the second part of our quiz. What happened from April to June?

. Part 3: Which of England's women played Euro 2025 with a fractured leg?
[63 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the third part of our quiz. What happened from July to September?

. Part 4: Alan Carr won Celebrity Traitors. But who was the first contestant to be murdered?
[39 hours old]: Test your memory of 2025 in the final part of our quiz. What happened from October to December?

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. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[123 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[128 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas
[28714 hours old]: Mockumentary starring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk

. The forgotten story behind the rise of Monopoly
[35022 hours old]: The true story of one of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly.

. Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
[41 hours old]: An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley.

. Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family
[393 hours old]: The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[27 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[30 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

. Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[62 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

. US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[69 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

. BP sells stake in motor oil arm Castrol for bn
[124 hours old]: BP has sold a 65% stake in its motor lubricant arm Castrol to US-based investment firm Stonepeak.

. Rivalries and rumours: How the new order of the Murdoch dynasty is playing out
[134 hours old]: Family feuds and strategic change are redefining who holds power inside the Murdoch empire.

. US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
[143 hours old]: Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

. Major fires still a risk under 'spineless' new safety law, construction boss warns
[129 hours old]: David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

. Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
[142 hours old]: The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

. Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m
[148 hours old]: Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

. Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
[71 hours old]: Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.

. UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
[120 hours old]: The Trump administration bans five people who have called for tech regulation from entering the country.

. TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
[150 hours old]: The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.

. Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
[152 hours old]: Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

. Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?
[153 hours old]: Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

. Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
[157 hours old]: The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[159 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
[182 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?
[255 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?
[279 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
[289 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
[327 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[351 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[423 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[53 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
[86 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[99 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

. Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'
[129 hours old]: Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[720 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?
[831 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
[919 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
[1640 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

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1827 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

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

. Americast
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. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[265 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.