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- Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed
[8 hours old]: Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.

. Avanti passengers face disruption in fresh train strikes
[110 hours old]: Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.

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and in other news ...

- Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
[1 hours old]: The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.

- Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice
[4 hours old]: Almost 200 flood warnings have been issued in parts of England.

- McDonald's workers make fresh harassment claims
[2 hours old]: Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.

- What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?
[5 hours old]: The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.

- "Stop shooting! My daughter is dead": Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages
[2 hours old]: Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws".

- Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate
[8 hours old]: A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.

- Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run
[2 hours old]: In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.

- December sales provide little cheer for retailers
[2 hours old]: Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.

- Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
[5 hours old]: One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.

- Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
[4 hours old]: Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.


- Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
[3 hours old]: Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.

- Gavin & Stacey attracts 19.1 million viewers
[8 hours old]: The Christmas Day episode figures make it one of the most watched scripted TV shows of the century.

- Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
[8 hours old]: Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.

- What should be in your winter driving survival kit?
[12 hours old]: Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.

- The latest forecast covering the UK
[11 hours old]: Darren Bett looks at the latest weather around the country.

- Why the Justin Trudeau era has come to an end now
[7 hours old]: A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.

* 'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'
[0 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.

- French magazine Charlie Hebdo marks decade since deadly gun attack with special issue
[9 hours old]: The French satirical magazine wants to show its cause is still kicking, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

- What happens next for Canada after Trudeau's resignation?
[2 hours old]: Trudeau said he will step aside as Prime Minister and Liberal leader. What does that mean for the country?

- Watch: Kamala Harris certifies President Donald Trump's re-election
[6 hours old]: Harris, who Trump defeated in the 2024 election, presided over the event as required by the US Constitution.

- RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne's death
[9 hours old]: The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.

- ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott
[3 hours old]: The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.

- Hundreds join huge scrum for medieval game
[5 hours old]: The annual rugby-style game is contested between the patrons of pubs in two Lincolnshire villages.

- Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
[3 hours old]: The incoming president's lawyers vowed to challenge the decision to proceed with sentencing this week.

- Starmer Hits Back at Musk
[6 hours old]: PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

- 'Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race'
[1 hours old]: When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be a top-of-the-table match that barely anyone could have predicted back in August.

- How Anfield's Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head
[11 hours old]: BBC Sport explores why some Liverpool fans were hostile towards Trent Alexander-Arnold during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield.

- 'Peace within pain' - Jones on playing through grief
[10 hours old]: England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.

- Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
[2 hours old]: After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

- 'A night to remember!' - Detroit Lions' Gibbs scores FOUR touchdowns
[10 hours old]: Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores four touchdowns as the Detroit Lions clinch the NFC No.1 seed for the first time in their history while winning a second straight NFC North title in the process.




- Shops full every day 'thanks to Christmas Markets'
[2 hours old]: Shoppers prefer a location where they can "eat, drink and socialise".

- Bet365 boss takes £126m pay cut despite profit
[5 hours old]: Denise Coates CBE still received pay and dividends worth over £150m in 2024.

- Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
[2 hours old]: Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

- Nippon and US Steel sue government over blocked deal
[10 hours old]: The companies allege President Biden "ignored the rule of law to gain favor" with trade unions.

- Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
[14 hours old]: Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

- Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
[10 hours old]: The ban covering most of America's coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

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. How to avoid winter illness and other cold weather tips
[65 hours old]: Much of the UK is facing a cold snap, so here are some tips to cope with low temperatures.

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. Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?
[36 hours old]: Reform’s former communications director is on

. How to keep warm when budgets are squeezed
[82 hours old]: A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

. Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
[68 hours old]: Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.

. China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
[75 hours old]: With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

. Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes
[98 hours old]: Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

. Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
[83 hours old]: He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

. Apple to pay m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
[86 hours old]: The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

. 'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid
[96 hours old]: Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

. New York first US city to have congestion charge
[25 hours old]: The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

. Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
[26 hours old]: While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

. Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December
[86 hours old]: Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

. Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
[58 hours old]: Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

. Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
[92 hours old]: Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.

. Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
[106 hours old]: Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.

. Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales
[111 hours old]: The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

. House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide
[114 hours old]: Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

. Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
[145 hours old]: The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

. Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
[99 hours old]: The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

. Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
[412 hours old]: People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
[434 hours old]: AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

. The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
[458 hours old]: The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

. In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
[530 hours old]: Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

. Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
[626 hours old]: The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

. What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
[674 hours old]: Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

. Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
[691 hours old]: Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

. Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
[770 hours old]: With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

. Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
[793 hours old]: Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

. Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
[865 hours old]: Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

. Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
[842 hours old]: Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

. Why are doctors wary of wearables?
[864 hours old]: Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.