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* Russia sends navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
[0 hours old]: US officials say that American forces plan to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.

- The Papers: 'Boots on the ground' and 'one for the road'
[4 hours old]: Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday's papers.

- Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years
[11 hours old]: The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.



. The French university where spies go for training
[52 hours old]: Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

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and in other news ...

- US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, White House says
[1 hours old]: It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.

- UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
[6 hours old]: The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

* Chris Mason: Greenland and Ukraine point to Trump's head-spinning unpredictability
[0 hours old]: This week has seen two case studies in how Europe is trying to bind the US into its future, writes the BBC's political editor.

- More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues
[4 hours old]: The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.

- Learner drivers face longer wait for tests as lower drink-drive limit proposed
[4 hours old]: A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers

- The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
[4 hours old]: The White House has said that 'utilising the ‌US military is ‍always an option at the commander-in-chief's disposal'

- Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
[5 hours old]: Concern is growing among supporters the bill won't pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.

- BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela
[8 hours old]: The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

- Police told wrong family teen had died in crash
[11 hours old]: South Yorkshire Police says it mixed up the identities of the teen with another male in the car.

- Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
[12 hours old]: Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its "most revolutionary innovation" since it launched its mini-figurines in 1978.

- Elon Musk's X should deal with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
[11 hours old]: Grok is being used to digitally remove women's clothing - something victims describe as "dehumanising".

- Trump's Venezuela raid has created chaos - and that is a risk for China
[5 hours old]: The US's seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.

- Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela
[1 hours old]: President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.

- Trump says Venezuela will be 'turning over' up to 50m barrels of oil to US
[4 hours old]: Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.

- Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
[15 hours old]: Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people's social media.

- Trump supporters across US react to Venezuela operation
[13 hours old]: Trump supporters react after US forces seized Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro with some welcoming the move and others expressing caution about what it means going forward.

- I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there's hope, says mum of child with SMA
[12 hours old]: SMA is a progressive muscle-wasting disease that can cause death within two years if untreated.

- Why does Trump want Greenland?
[5 hours old]: The US president's repeated demands to control Greenland could threaten the Nato military alliance.

- Award-winning actor 'regains feeling in feet' with new MND drug
[4 hours old]: Belfast actor Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

- Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say
[3 hours old]: A committee report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was signed.

- Man who tried to save mum and daughter from sea could get posthumous award
[13 hours old]: Mark Ratcliffe died trying to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter, Grace, at Withernsea, say police.

- Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
[2 hours old]: The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.

- No conspiracy over Israeli football fans ban, West Midlands Police say
[9 hours old]: Senior police officers reiterate banning Israeli fans from the Villa game was "based on safety".

- Actress Ashley Tisdale says she left her 'toxic mom group'
[15 hours old]: The High School Musical actress says she left the group of new mothers after being "brought to tears".

- New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer
[7 hours old]: Two absconded prisoners are believed to have been spotted a number of times in recent days.

- 'An impossible task?' Winless run leaves West Ham facing drop
[4 hours old]: Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run - these are desperate times for West Ham.

- Rangers have dragged themselves back into title race - but Rohl wants more
[5 hours old]: Rangers have made a "statement" by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts - but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is "still not what we want".

- Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson 'blessing'
[6 hours old]: Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.

- Stokes suffers adductor injury in final Ashes Test
[4 hours old]: England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney

- 'A moving moment' as Rosenior breaks barriers
[8 hours old]: Liam Rosenior's appointment as Chelsea manager is a "massive moment" for representation in the Premier League.

- Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers
[6 hours old]: A late Morgan Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.

- Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role
[11 hours old]: Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.


- Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
[4 hours old]: A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers

- Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss
[11 hours old]: Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.

- Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers
[12 hours old]: The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".

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and in other older news ...

. US action in Venezuela morally right, Badenoch says
[17 hours old]: The Conservative leader tells the BBC the military operation raises "serious questions about the rules-based order".

. Why I now hug the man who killed my son with a single punch
[22 hours old]: Joan Scourfield joins forces with Jacob Dunne to highlight the benefits of restorative justice.

. Is AI taking the fun out of fantasy football?
[18 hours old]: Some fans of FPL and other leagues are turning to chatbots and apps to get a leg up over other players.

. How cold does it have to be for snow?
[1146 hours old]: We spoke to Dr Sylvia Knight of the Royal Meteorologist Society to answer six very important cold weather questions.

. Should I still walk my dog during cold weather?
[71 hours old]: Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

. What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
[19 hours old]: Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

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[6038 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Trump strikes Venezuela, captures the President, says the US will take over
[80 hours old]: President Nicolas Maduro faces criminal charges in New York.

. Can Donald Trump be compared to Julius Caesar?
[46 hours old]: Historian Tom Holland answers your questions about President Trump, cricket and Spiderman

. Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears
[20 hours old]: The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting

. Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales
[17 hours old]: Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.

. The 'magical' blue flower changing farmers' fortunes in India
[28 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to butterfly pea flower which is in demand for its bright blue colour.

. Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group
[19 hours old]: The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.

. Claire's and The Original Factory Shop to enter administration
[33 hours old]: The firms' owner said "alarming" low Christmas trading left both in a "vulnerable" position

. Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories
[25 hours old]: The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.

. Anonymous crypto gambler made 6,000 on Maduro capture
[29 hours old]: The account placed a ,000 wager just before Trump announced the Venezuelan leader was in US custody.

. Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI
[18 hours old]: The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.

. Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape?
[28 hours old]: Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.

. Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
[35 hours old]: Elon Musk's social media platform has warned users not to use Grok to generate illegal content.

. US oil companies gain after seizure of Venezuela's Maduro
[37 hours old]: Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.

. What's behind PM's notable shift on closer ties to Europe?
[45 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer has given details of his plans for a "Brexit reset". What could it mean for the UK?

. Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
[48 hours old]: Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government's plan.

. Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
[42 hours old]: Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

. Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
[76 hours old]: Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

. How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
[77 hours old]: The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

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

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[192 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
[364 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
[387 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?
[460 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?
[484 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
[494 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
[532 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation
[19 hours old]: This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.

. 'We became best friends at a warm hub'
[21 hours old]: Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.

. Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility
[22 hours old]: A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.

. Warning against 'systematic reliance' on reserves
[44 hours old]: A scrutiny committee says the Manx government's size and scope should be reduced to cut spending.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[925 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?
[1036 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
[1124 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
[1846 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
[2032 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

. The Inquiry
[140 hours old]: How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[451 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
[449 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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