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- 'We see you': UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen around British waters
[2 hours old]: John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK's underwater infrastrcuture.

* Harry's 'historic' court win and 'We can sea you, Vlad'
[0 hours old]: Thursday's headlines cover the Duke of Sussex's settlement and the spotting of a Russian spy ship.

- Eleven passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour
[3 hours old]: Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

. Heathrow and Gatwick airport could expand under plans
[35 hours old]: Airports across the UK could expand as part of the government's drive for economic growth.

. Rail nationalisation not a silver bullet, says Labour
[53 hours old]: The Transport Secretary says taking operators into public ownership doesn't guarantee good service.

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- Trump comes out swinging in rapid start to presidency
[5 hours old]: He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher.

* EU 'could consider' UK joining pan-Europe customs area
[0 hours old]: The UK re-joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention is up for discussion in reset talks, says Maros Sefcovic.

* Defunct funeral firm payments 'a slap in the face'
[0 hours old]: Tens of thousands of people are still owed money after Safe Hands fell into administration in 2022.

- Sun owner to pay Prince Harry 'substantial' damages
[4 hours old]: News Group Newspapers offers an "unequivocal apology" to the Duke of Sussex for "serious intrusion".

- Head teacher honours 'adored' boy, 12, killed in stabbing
[7 hours old]: Leo Ross, who was stabbed in Hall Green, Birmingham, was "funny and sweet", his head teacher says.

* Giant iceberg on crash course with island - penguins and seals in danger
[0 hours old]: More than twice the size of greater London, the expanse of ice is unpredictable and dangerous.

- How red flags over Southport killer were repeatedly missed
[8 hours old]: A picture of the teenage killer's descent into violence has emerged since he carried out the murders.

* Thousands evacuated as new fast-growing fire ignites near Los Angeles
[0 hours old]: The out-of-control blaze has grown to more than 8,000 acres in just hours fuelled by winds.

- Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions
[3 hours old]: The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.

- Elephants are not people, US court rules
[7 hours old]: Judges ruled a bid to free five elderly African elephants from Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was based on a law that only applied to humans.

- Has Prince Harry got what he wanted after tabloid apology?
[8 hours old]: The settlement between the prince and the Sun's publisher is a dramatic, high stakes, turnaround.

- Acting or harassment? It Ends With Us stars at odds over out-takes
[2 hours old]: Justin Baldoni says footage shows he didn't sexually harass Blake Lively, but she says the opposite.

- What Trump has done since taking power again
[7 hours old]: The Republican has started his second term at a fast pace. Here's a handy guide to what he's done so far.

- Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
[7 hours old]: The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.

- What led to the Turkey hotel fire disaster that killed 79 people?
[7 hours old]: Some survivors did not hear a fire alarm and there are claims of failures in the hotel's fire safety.

- About 1,000 North Koreans killed fighting Ukraine in Kursk, officials say
[8 hours old]: Western officials tell the BBC the troop losses appear unsustainable.

- Weather warning increased to amber ahead of Storm Éowyn
[7 hours old]: Storm Éowyn will bring severe gales to parts of the UK on Friday with widespread disruption likely

- Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing
[8 hours old]: Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

- Far-right 'groomed' town during protests, ex-minister says
[8 hours old]: Lee Waters echoes calls to ban far-right groups such as those exposed by undercover BBC investigation.

- Afghan man held as toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
[5 hours old]: Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.

- Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom
[15 hours old]: A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.

- Prince Harry’s day out of court
[5 hours old]: The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages

* 'A pitiful & chastening surrender – Guardiola's job never been bigger'
[0 hours old]: Paris St-Germain’s "Ultras" warned Manchester City what awaited them in Paris – but they could not have contemplated the scale of the nightmare that unfolded, writes Phil McNulty.

- Sabalenka & Badosa put friendship aside for semi-finals
[10 hours old]: How tough is it to play against a close friend? 'Soulmates' Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa will find out in their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday.

- Man City in danger of Champions League exit after defeat at PSG
[2 hours old]: Manchester City's chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lose a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes.

- England's new era begins with heavy India defeat
[7 hours old]: England fall to a crushing seven-wicket defeat by India in Kolkata in their first T20 under Brendon McCullum.

* 'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'
[0 hours old]: Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.

- Tesco, Aldi and Lidl hit back at farm inheritance tax
[4 hours old]: Tesco, Aldi and Lidl call for rethink of inheritance levy announced in Budget

- HMRC denies 'deliberately poor' phone service
[9 hours old]: Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.

- TikTokers offered ,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
[13 hours old]: Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.

- Tech giants are putting 0bn into 'Stargate' to build up AI in US
[6 hours old]: Trump has extolled the project as an important investment, but Elon Musk is throwing shade on it.

- Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
[15 hours old]: The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

- What Trump has done since taking power
[7 hours old]: The Republican has started his second term at a fast pace. Here's a handy guide to what he's done so far.

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. Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
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. Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
[16 hours old]: Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

. Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
[26 hours old]: The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.

. Government ousts UK competition watchdog chair
[26 hours old]: Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

. Treasury steps in to protect car loan firms' payouts
[30 hours old]: The government is concerned major compensation for the mis-selling scandal could hurt the car industry.

. China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions
[31 hours old]: With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.

. US markets rise as Trump holds off on tariffs
[27 hours old]: The US president stopped short of widespread import taxes but threatened Canada and Mexico with tariffs.

. Nearly half of toys sold under £15 as parents cut back
[34 hours old]: An "unsettled economy" is blamed for falling sales of toys for the third consecutive year.

. Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021
[38 hours old]: Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.

. Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off
[33 hours old]: The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

. Working from home 'not proper work' - ex-Asda boss
[67 hours old]: Lord Rose says it harms productivity but expert says hybrid work can be as good as full-time in the office.

. Panama rejects Trump vow to 'take back' Panama Canal
[50 hours old]: Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them.

. 'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'
[64 hours old]: Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.

. Brexit fishing row heads for trade court showdown
[61 hours old]: The UK has banned European vessels from catching the silvery fish species in its North Sea waters but the EU is challenging the move.


. Melania Trump launches her own cryptocurrency
[59 hours old]: $Melania is announced after President-elect Donald Trump launched his own cryptocurrency, $Trump.

. Cidermaker wins appeal in 'lookalike' dispute with Aldi
[59 hours old]: The Somerset cider-maker wins an appeal after claiming Aldi had copied its packaging and taste.

. Fears empty restaurant TikTok trend could last
[122 hours old]: There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.




. How AI can spot diseases that doctors aren't looking for
[144 hours old]: AI can take a second look at medical scans and flag up potential problems that doctors might not see.

. The US farm workers coming from Guatemala - on a legal visa
[144 hours old]: Trump will target undocumented migrants but it is unclear if legal visas like the H-2A will survive.

. What's the secret to Denmark's happy work-life balance?
[168 hours old]: The Nordic nation doesn't require staff to work long hours and has a generous welfare system.

. GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
[216 hours old]: Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

. How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases
[312 hours old]: Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.

. 'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
[335 hours old]: Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.