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* Spain train crash recovery continues as investigators probe 'gap' in rail
[0 hours old]: Authorities say the twisted train wreckage makes it difficult to recover people trapped inside.
. How the new road safety measures could affect you
[308 hours old]: The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[226 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump [3 hours old]: Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
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I don't want to reconcile with family, says Brooklyn Peltz Beckham [13 hours old]: Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.
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Northern Lights illuminate UK skies in hues of pink and green [2 hours old]: The phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis is the result of solar eruptions sending particles that interact with the Earth's atmosphere.
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The hospitals where waiting times are getting worse. Is yours one of them? [10 hours old]: Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.
* France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK [1 hours old]: The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.
* Tory kicked out of party for 'talking to Reform' [1 hours old]: Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.
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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders [2 hours old]: A series of text messages between US President Donald Trump and European leaders have been shared publicly.
* Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares [1 hours old]: Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
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In pictures: Valentino's life and work - and the stars who shared his journey [12 hours old]: His creations have featured at countless red carpets and award ceremonies around the world.
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Why women are taking their anger out in rage rooms [1 hours old]: Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms.
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Chris Mason: Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer [2 hours old]: The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.
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Chris Pratt on new film Mercy: I asked to be locked into an executioner's chair [11 hours old]: The Marvel star plays a detective with 90 minutes to prove to an AI judge he did not murder his wife.
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'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours [5 hours old]: Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children.
* Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls [1 hours old]: Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
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Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up [2 hours old]: The government says the industry will have "nowhere to hide", but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
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Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum [4 hours old]: The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.
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'Dad died in hospital 18 months ago - we won't bury him until we get answers' [6 hours old]: Bill Trotter's family claims his death was avoidable but a hospital says he died of natural causes.
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UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s [1 hours old]: The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
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Hidden cameras reveal what hedgehogs really get up to after dark [10 hours old]: Hedgehogs are surprisingly common in UK gardens, with food a powerful attraction, say scientists.
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Trump: “I No Longer Feel An Obligation To Think Purely Of Peace” [15 hours old]: European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.
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Man Utd's complicated relationship with Class of 92 [14 hours old]: Manchester United and the class of 92 have a complicated relationship. But is it a problem?
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The day I discovered the Everton contract Revie never signed [5 hours old]: This is the story of how an unsigned contract that lay hidden in a bungalow for more than 50 years could have changed the course of English football.
* Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament [1 hours old]: Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".
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Father-to-be Ruud ready to leave Melbourne early [2 hours old]: Norway's Casper Ruud says he "probably won't be here the next day" if his wife goes into labour during the Australian Open.
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Owen to leave role as Mercedes chief designer [2 hours old]: Mercedes chief designer John Owen, a key figure in multiple drivers' and constructors' championship wins, is to leave the team later this year.
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Stunning late goal earns Brighton draw against Bournemouth [13 hours old]: Teenager Charalampos Kostoulas scores a stunning overhead kick to deny Bournemouth a rare away victory in the Premier League.
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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? [12 hours old]: A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.
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Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed [12 hours old]: We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.
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Why are UK prices still rising? [2 hours old]: UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees [5 hours old]: The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.
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Food charity delivers nearly 100,000 meals [5 hours old]: The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.
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Inside the 'real life Repair Shop' [5 hours old]: The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money.
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Steve Rosenberg: Russia gloats over tensions [19 hours old]: The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
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How could Europe respond to tariffs threat? [21 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
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BBC News app [6358 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests
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The post-World War II era is over. What comes next? [98 hours old]: Did the rules-based order ever exist and what could replace it if it goes away?
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Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus' [17 hours old]: Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
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How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs? [21 hours old]: Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
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Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos [36 hours old]: Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.
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Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat [18 hours old]: Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth [25 hours old]: Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
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'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free' [30 hours old]: A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
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China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs [29 hours old]: Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.
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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats [28 hours old]: Trump says he will impose new taxes on eight US allies in February if they oppose his proposed takeover of the autonomous Danish territory.
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British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd [58 hours old]: Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
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What tariffs has Trump announced and why? [24 hours old]: Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
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Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel [53 hours old]: The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
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Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say [52 hours old]: The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy [71 hours old]: Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
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Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps [52 hours old]: Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
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Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help? [83 hours old]: President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.
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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis [108 hours old]: The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users [90 hours old]: OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds [85 hours old]: The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
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Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says [98 hours old]: John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.
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The threat to the US economy from Trump’s fight with the Fed [102 hours old]: Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland [25 hours old]: The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths [106 hours old]: India has a 0m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving [108 hours old]: AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? [155 hours old]: Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Why are more bosses sharing the top job? [180 hours old]: More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers [204 hours old]: Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
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'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices [226 hours old]: Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Excel: The software that's hard to quit [275 hours old]: Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 [300 hours old]: Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis [443 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness [512 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool [684 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market [706 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers? [779 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist? [804 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you [813 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores? [23 hours old]: With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour? [1244 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.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful? [1356 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis [1444 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?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high [2165 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
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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now [95 hours old]: Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
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The Bottom Line [119 hours old]: Lessons learned from a dotcom entrepreneur on the boom and bust of his company, boo.com.
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Crossing Continents [178 hours old]: The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
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Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK' [261 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.