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- Toxic haze covers Delhi as construction banned and schools move classes online
[4 hours old]: A toxic haze engulfed Delhi on Monday, affecting visibility on the road and delaying flights and trains.

. Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
[24 hours old]: Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

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

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* A 10-year-old, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor - who are the Bondi shooting victims?
[0 hours old]: Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

- How shooting unfolded minute by minute
[10 hours old]: Correspondent Joe Inwood pieces together what verified footage reveals about how Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades unfolded.

* Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home
[0 hours old]: He directed classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

- 'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a decent wage
[5 hours old]: BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.

- Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?!
[10 hours old]: What impact is my email etiquette having on how I'm perceived, evaluated and promoted at work?

- What it would take to stop Putin fighting in Ukraine
[10 hours old]: As peace talks continue in Berlin, what - if anything - could potentially change Putin's mind? And could Europe do anything differently?

- Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment
[2 hours old]: The 85-year-old singer says his cancer was caught early and has not spread.

- Pro-democracy Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai convicted in high-profile national security trial
[2 hours old]: The 78-year-old UK citizen was convicted of lobbying foreign governments to impose sanctions on HK and China.

* 'Hero' who wrestled gun from shooter named as Ahmed al Ahmed
[0 hours old]: Fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, has undergone surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand.

- Shots fired from a bridge and hundreds fleeing scene - what we know about attack
[1 hours old]: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to strengthen the country's gun laws after the attack.

- Ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan says hearing gunshots was terrifying
[3 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described hearing gunshots during Sunday's terror attack at Bondi Beach as "terrifying".

* UK chief rabbi says cousin hid for 15 'terrifying' minutes
[1 hours old]: Chief rabbi says "fact that today every public Jewish gathering must be weighed for risk is a sign of something deeply wrong".

- How common is a white Christmas where you are?
[10 hours old]: Many of us probably dream of a white Christmas but how often have you actually seen one? Simon King takes a look at new analysis.

* We were sacked from Grand Theft Auto game creator for trying to unionise
[0 hours old]: Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

- They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies
[9 hours old]: Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

- Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
[4 hours old]: After the humiliation of clients leaking her intimate images, Madelaine Thomas decided to take action.

- 'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings
[13 hours old]: Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.

- Balloons from Belarus are causing chaos in Lithuania. Is it smugglers or a hybrid attack?
[10 hours old]: Lithuania has declared an emergency after the balloons started to cross the border.

- Watch: What does the Jimmy Lai verdict mean for Hong Kong?
[3 hours old]: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of foreign collusion following a landmark national security trail. Here's everything you need to know about the case.

- Oxfam chief forced to step down over 'serious issues' with conduct, charity says
[8 hours old]: The charity's trustees say Dr Halima Begum's position was "untenable" following an independent review of her behaviour.

* Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
[0 hours old]: The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

- Russia poses acute threat, new MI6 chief to warn
[10 hours old]: Blaise Metreweli will say the threat is posed by "an aggressive, expansionist and revisionist Russia".

- 'Married and manipulating' police spy faces inquiry
[4 hours old]: Mark "Cassidy" Jenner had a five year relationship with an activist while married with children.

- Strictly finalists confirmed after dance-off decider
[14 hours old]: The three remaining couples will compete for the glitterball trophy in the final next weekend.

- Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
[3 hours old]: Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

- England overlook Bashir for crucial Ashes Test
[4 hours old]: England overlook spinner Shoaib Bashir for the crucial third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide.

- Hearing Bondi attacks was terrifying - Vaughan
[3 hours old]: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has described hearing gunshots during Sunday's terror attack at Bondi Beach as "terrifying".

- Vote for your Sports Personality Team of the Year
[4 hours old]: The Lionesses, Red Roses and European Ryder Cup team are shortlisted for Team of the Year at Sports Personality.

- 'Not good enough' - Amorim admits he and Man Utd are 'underachieving'
[12 hours old]: Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says criticism from legendary former players is to be expected because the club is "underachieving".

- Rogers 'dead cert to be starter for England at World Cup' - Walcott
[13 hours old]: Phil Foden and Cole Palmer both scored this weekend - but Morgan Rogers showed why he remains England's first-choice number 10.

- Mahomes tears ACL as Chiefs miss out on NFL play-offs
[11 hours old]: Patrick Mahomes suffers a major knee injury as the Kansas City Chiefs are ruled out of the NFL play-offs for the first time since the 2014 season.

* Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
[0 hours old]: Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

- Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[11 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

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. ​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
[42 hours old]: ​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

. Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
[54 hours old]: Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[461 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?'
[225 hours old]: Rare and unseen moments from the making of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid.

. Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
[25 hours old]: The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

. Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall
[49 hours old]: Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.

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

. How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
[25 hours old]: East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

. EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
[63 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.

. Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
[33 hours old]: Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.

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

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

. Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[71 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
[71 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?
[77 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
[71 hours old]: The bn deal will let fans generate videos and images of more than 200 Disney characters on ChatGPT and Sora.

. Honesty box 'helps us thank our generous community'
[68 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
[67 hours old]: California's governor Gavin Newsom issued a strongly-worded statement in response to the executive order.

. 'It's ruined my life': Flat-owner says building work by freeholder has left her homeless
[77 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
[82 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
[74 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
[82 hours old]: UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant's quantum processor.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[82 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?
[178 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[178 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
[202 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?
[138 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
[274 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
[290 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
[322 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
[322 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
[346 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
[26 hours old]: Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

. Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
[50 hours old]: More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

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

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

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[379 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?
[491 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
[578 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
[1300 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
[1486 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
[94 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
[237 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[387 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
[407 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

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