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- Gatwick Airport drop-off charge rises to £10
[11 hours old]: Drop-off fees will rise from £7 to £10 at the West Sussex airport from 6 January.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[436 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

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- King says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced
[7 hours old]: The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.

- New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton
[1 hours old]: The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate.

- Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer
[1 hours old]: The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.

- Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
[4 hours old]: The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies?

- Ukraine's health supplies hit in series of Russian strikes on medical warehouses
[4 hours old]: Warehouses supplying the vast majority of Ukraine's pharmacies have been destroyed over recent months.

- Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say
[9 hours old]: The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say.

- Robert Rhodes plotted and killed his wife - years later, his child's evidence convicted him
[12 hours old]: Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans.

- Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull
[8 hours old]: Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

- White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans
[8 hours old]: The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

- 'Football is dead': Anger and disappointment as fans priced out of World Cup
[6 hours old]: Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

- Reform claims to now have more members than Labour
[9 hours old]: Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

* Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records
[0 hours old]: The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence.

- Facing one last fight, John Cena became a WWE legend for more than ability
[4 hours old]: The man behind the "You Can't See Me" catchphrase is fighting one last time on Saturday night. But who is he, really?

- Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
[3 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

- A backstreet abortion nearly killed her. It became a story that shaped the rest of her life
[3 hours old]: Annie Ernaux, who had an illegal abortion in 1963, went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

- Avatar composer reveals the secrets behind a soundtrack that took seven years to create
[3 hours old]: Composer Simon Franglen ended up inventing instruments for tall, blue, four-fingered humanoids.

- Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive
[7 hours old]: Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included.

- An eyebrow tip and McDonald's footage: Takeaways from Luigi Mangione's evidence hearing
[2 hours old]: Prosecutors played dozens of body camera videos and interviewed witnesses from the day of his arrest.

- ‘A lone person battling the system’ - hundreds reveal struggle to get help for adopted children
[10 hours old]: A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

- Young care leaver facing homelessness was 'left to own devices'
[3 hours old]: A growing number of households in England have a young care leaver facing homelessness, data shows.

- 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets
[2 hours old]: The King's cancer treatment update leads Saturday's papers.

- As Trump targets Venezuela, its allies Russia and China show little signs of support
[3 hours old]: Experts say that Russian and Chinese support for Venezuela has largely dried up, with no prospect of real military or financial aid.

- Terminally ill mum gets thousands of cards for her last Christmas after plea
[5 hours old]: Clare Jones gets thousands of cards after a plea to make her last Christmas "special" goes viral.

- Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city
[2 hours old]: The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.

* Watch: Doorbell camera captures moment house explodes in Hayward, California
[0 hours old]: A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

- From booze to black belts: Virginia's drunk raccoon suspected in karate shop break-in
[2 hours old]: The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

- 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup
[6 hours old]: Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.

- Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match after Slot talks
[9 hours old]: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton after talks with head coach Arne Slot on Friday.

- End of the Worlds for Smith but Van Veen wins through
[5 hours old]: European champion Gian van Veen books his place in the second round of the PDC World Championship but 12th seed Ross Smith suffers a shock first-round exit.

- Five million World Cup ticket requests in one day - Fifa
[5 hours old]: Fifa says five million World Cup ticket requests have been made, despite coming under pressure from supporters' groups critical of its "scandalous" pricing structure.

- Palmer's groin problem makes no 'sense' - Maresca
[5 hours old]: Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says there is "not any sense" to Cole Palmer's ongoing groin injury - and hopes it does not prove to be a season-long issue.

- Steelers' Watt suffers partially collapsed lung after dry needle session
[6 hours old]: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt has surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained during dry needle treatment.

- 'Drama queen' finale as GB's Waugh wins triathlon world title
[11 hours old]: Britain's Kate Waugh wins the T100 Triathlon World Championship final in Qatar to seal her first world title in the sport.

- EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
[8 hours old]: After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

- No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
[9 hours old]: The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.

- Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community'
[13 hours old]: A family raising money to fund a suitable home for their son is among those driving a revival in honesty boxes.

- Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
[13 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

- Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
[12 hours old]: Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.

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. Is Flu Different This Winter?
[33 hours old]: The number of people in hospital with flu doubles in a week.

. How far will Trump go in his “war” with Venezuela?
[31 hours old]: And what’s behind the US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker?

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[406 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

. Unseen film footage from the making of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?'
[171 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[16 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

. Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[16 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

. Lululemon boss to step down early next year
[16 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

. Venezuela says Trump wants its oil. But is that the case?
[22 hours old]: The South American nation's output has plummeted and restoring its former glory would be a heavy lift.

. Creative industries 'incredibly worried' about OpenAI-Disney deal
[16 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[22 hours old]: A botched roof extension caused the ceiling to collapse at Kate Morris’s top-floor flat.

. Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs
[28 hours old]: It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.

. 'No empty shelves at Christmas' as Guinness workers strike
[19 hours old]: About 90 workers at a Guinness canning factory in Belfast have walked out in protest over pay.

. Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
[27 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

. Crypto fraudster sentenced for 'epic' bn stablecoin crash
[27 hours old]: In August, Do Kwon pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and wire fraud and apologised for his actions.

. Banks to tell you where you might invest your money
[42 hours old]: Targeted support will allow banks and financial firms to make suggestions on how to handle savings.

. UK pharma boss says US is the best country to invest in
[41 hours old]: In an interview with the BBC, Dame Emma Walmsley says she will not "shy away" from GSK's US expansion.

. Workers' rights bill standoff continues after Lords defeat
[38 hours old]: It comes after ministers struck a deal between businesses and unions aimed at allowing the bill to progress.

. Shares in AI giant Oracle fall after revenue results ramp up bubble fears
[35 hours old]: The cloud computing giant's revenue miss renews questions about its financial health.

. Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO fit to stand trial, prison officials say
[32 hours old]: Mike Jeffries, who was ruled "mentally incompetent" by a court, is now competent to stand trial, medical experts declare after a forensic evaluation.

. The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin
[51 hours old]: Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

. 'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year
[38 hours old]: Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers.

. Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
[46 hours old]: The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.

. Drax unveils plan for data centre at power station
[39 hours old]: The firm aims to expand its power station near Selby with a 100MW data centre by 2027.

. Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain
[45 hours old]: The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

. Trump launches m 'gold card' immigration visas
[51 hours old]: The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

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

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[123 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[124 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[147 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[84 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[220 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[235 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[267 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[267 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[292 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[388 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[460 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[532 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[677 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[589 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. 'We fundraised all year so our kids could experience a panto'
[21 hours old]: Some theatres tell the BBC panto season can make up almost half of their annual income.

. Food parcels help thousands at Christmas
[22 hours old]: A charity is ramping up its operation in the run up to Christmas to help tackle food poverty.

. How unwanted coats are changing lives this winter
[22 hours old]: Some 20,000 unwanted coats will be collected, distributed and gifted to those in need.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[324 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?
[436 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
[524 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
[1245 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
[1431 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

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[39 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[182 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[333 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[352 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[354 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.