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Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XNQgry1 via IFTTT

Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kh1Gcni via IFTTT

Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

Author Neil Gaiman was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women - allegations he has denied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wm7Bn3Q via IFTTT

Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

The cinema in Leicester Square is one of the few remaining independents in central London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xONhyvY via IFTTT

Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Az2LTMP via IFTTT

Starmer praises Trump's role in Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

The conversation comes after the president praised Sir Keir for doing a "very good job" as prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AWOISyE via IFTTT

Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VBc52Sa via IFTTT

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eUzPFpE via IFTTT

Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ztRhc7B via IFTTT

'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election

Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vwWnIt9 via IFTTT

'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?

Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2cjwfxy via IFTTT

Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Eq4OKP via IFTTT

'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MvcZPRl via IFTTT

Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0QZLKFb via IFTTT

Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HFWGrIT via IFTTT

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/igsxCOu via IFTTT

China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions

With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fkqOpwo via IFTTT

Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J9HspkA via IFTTT

Who are JD and Usha Vance?

Some credit the US vice-president-elect's success to the influence of his wife, who he met as a student at Yale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TmtUIDc via IFTTT

Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released

Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kmT7l0c via IFTTT

Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war

Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SVQOwMa via IFTTT

TikTok restores service in US after Trump pledge

TikTok is resuming services to its 170 million users in US after President-elect Donald Trump said he would give the app a reprieve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Duf4hK7 via IFTTT

Portsmouth fan dies after medical emergency at ground

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wmChRpN via IFTTT

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yBGNvD8 via IFTTT

Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1CBiyX5 via IFTTT

'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hWUsHgu via IFTTT

After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OzueCsU via IFTTT

'We're in a crisis now?' - Van Dijk calms concern over Liverpool form

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses any fears the Anfield side have suffered a blip in their Premier League title bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iFAXH5a via IFTTT

Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VYmnQW9 via IFTTT

The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yAka2KO via IFTTT

Video from South African mine shows desperation of illegal miners refusing to leave

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9moeWMP via IFTTT

Molly-Mae 'as never before' and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ChP7QUe via IFTTT

India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glaOozK via IFTTT

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5IQrNFg via IFTTT

Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GkTXaS6 via IFTTT

Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eXMO8DR via IFTTT

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro

The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ckyIJ7 via IFTTT

Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud from BBC News https://ift.tt/OR8yu20 via IFTTT

Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NL76A9Q via IFTTT

Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Av40Wnx via IFTTT

'Lucky to be there next season' - Is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager? from BBC News https://ift.tt/R8PKzG0 via IFTTT

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SaQUBYk via IFTTT

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iV3r65j via IFTTT

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OUXGHEN via IFTTT

Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DUcIPem via IFTTT

'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun from BBC News https://ift.tt/d6pKmTg via IFTTT

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform” from BBC News https://ift.tt/zuSjMTE via IFTTT

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sm5OokJ via IFTTT

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Xv3tmk via IFTTT

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cm7vx94 via IFTTT