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. Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
[76 hours old]: Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

. Treasury to cover Bayeux Tapestry for estimated £800m
[66 hours old]: The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

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and in other news ...

- Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
[2 hours old]: Ice skaters Torvill and Dean, and members of the winning Lionesses and Red Roses receive gongs.

- Ice skating duo Torvill and Dean to receive damehood and knighthood
[6 hours old]: Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

* Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members
[1 hours old]: The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.

- Foreign Office orders review of 'failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
[2 hours old]: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says she and Sir Keir Starmer were unaware of Alaa Abd El Fattah's "abhorrent" historical tweets.

- How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old
[1 hours old]: Fergal Keane has met thousands of traumatised children while reporting on conflicts. Here, he researches the long-term effect on them - and what, if anything, can help.

- Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
[5 hours old]: Music correspondent Mark Savage previews the biggest albums, tours and festivals of the coming year.

- Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal
[5 hours old]: A steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.

* Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
[0 hours old]: The US president also warns Hamas will have "hell to pay" if it does not disarm, after talks with Netanyahu.

- Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
[4 hours old]: Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

- Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
[4 hours old]: Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

- Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
[3 hours old]: More than 30 new laws have been created this year, including these lesser-known bits of legislation.

- K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
[6 hours old]: Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.

- Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
[6 hours old]: The London-born superstar is made an MBE in the New Year's Honours list for her musical and acting work.

- Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[6 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

* 'Is it jury duty? I don't have time for that': Bobby Seagull on receiving MBE letter
[0 hours old]: The broadcaster and maths teacher is appointed an MBE for his services to public libraries.

- How does the UK honours system work?
[6 hours old]: How the New Year, King's Birthday, and other honours are decided and awarded.

- To you, to MBE: Paul Chuckle honoured
[6 hours old]: Comedian Paul Elliott and scriptwriter Roy Clarke are among those given a New Year Honour.

- Do saunas really boost your health?
[4 hours old]: Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

- Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?
[6 hours old]: The history of New Year's Eve street parties in Edinburgh goes back centuries.

- Photographing the hidden world of slime mould
[4 hours old]: Meet Barry Webb and his award-winning images of the tiny world of slime mould.

- Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
[4 hours old]: Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

- The Papers: Anthony Joshua in 'horror crash' and honours for 'pride of England'
[4 hours old]: Anthony Joshua survives fatal Nigeria car crash and the King's New Year Honours lead today's papers.

* Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[1 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

- Spanish woman who found fame for botching fresco restoration dies
[1 hours old]: Cecilia Giménez's effort to restore the painting Ecce Homo earned the artwork the nickname "Monkey Christ".

- Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
[3 hours old]: Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting a presidential residence, which President Zelensky called "typical Russian lies".

- Mother and two children die in Boxing Day blaze
[11 hours old]: One man, a serving police officer, escaped the fire but his wife and their two children died in the blaze.

* Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
[0 hours old]: The US president would not confirm US media reports that the explosion was caused by a CIA drone strike.

- Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[8 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

- Littler thanks booing crowd for 'paying for my prize money' as he reaches quarter-finals
[6 hours old]: Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

- Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
[9 hours old]: It will be produced by So Television, which is also behind Graham Norton's award-winning chat show.

* Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
[0 hours old]: Zia became the country's first female leader in 1991 after its first democratic election in 20 years.

- Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
[6 hours old]: Ice skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean become a dame and knight in the New Year Honours list, while England women's manager Sarina Wiegman is made an honorary dame.

- Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
[7 hours old]: Tributes have been paid to two of Anthony Joshua's "close friends and team members" after they were killed in a crash in Nigeria, in which the British heavyweight boxer was injured.

- Littler booed during and after win over Cross
[6 hours old]: Defending champion Luke Littler thanks booing crowd for "paying my prize money" as he battles past previous winner Rob Cross to reach PDC World Championship quarter-finals.

- Bunting says son, 13, receiving online abuse
[11 hours old]: World number four Stephen Bunting says his son has been the victim of online abuse after Bunting's exit from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship.

- Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Sunderland fan Tom A Smith
[11 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter and Sunderland fan Tom A Smith - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

- China to crack down on AI to protect children
[2 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

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and in other older news ...

. Wuthering Heights and other stand out films to look forward to
[52 hours old]: We look ahead to 20 notable films to watch for in 2026, from Oscar hopefuls to potential blockbusters.

. Hotly anticipated books to see you through the year
[124 hours old]: Fictional gems, debut thillers, cracking biographies and everything in between.

. Bold colours and tassels - the style trends set for the high street
[52 hours old]: These are some of the biggest trends you can expect to see hitting stores in the new year.

. Some of the best TV in years is to come
[24 hours old]: We look ahead to 18 notable shows and events to look out for in 2026, from drama to sport.

. BBC News app
[5847 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[137 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[142 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. Cunk explores the traditions and trappings of Christmas
[28728 hours old]: Mockumentary starring Diane Morgan as Philomena Cunk

. The forgotten story behind the rise of Monopoly
[35036 hours old]: The true story of one of the world's most popular board games, Monopoly.

. Baz Luhrmann's epic Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler
[55 hours old]: An epic, big-screen spectacle that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley.

. Guz Khan's modern-day Christmas story for the whole family
[407 hours old]: The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[17 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[29 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[16 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[22 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[18 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[29 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[23 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[40 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. Will 'guest beer' rules support small Scottish breweries ?
[43 hours old]: New rules mean that tenant pubs owned by bigger breweries can now sell a guest beer made by a small independent producer.

. Don't rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
[75 hours old]: Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the "closest possible" economic relationship with the EU.

. US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
[82 hours old]: Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to "coerce" US firms into censoring free speech.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[173 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
[196 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?
[269 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?
[293 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
[302 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
[341 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

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

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[437 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[17 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

. 'Families can save £200 a month at community shop'
[66 hours old]: Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.

. How to get rid of unwanted Christmas presents - without being found out
[99 hours old]: How to regift without getting caught and other options for dealing with unwanted presents.

. Christmas spirit offered 'right through the year'
[113 hours old]: Grace Trust says it offers the Christmas spirit all year to people on Jersey who are struggling.

. Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'
[142 hours old]: Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[734 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?
[845 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
[933 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
[1654 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
[1840 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

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[259 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
[257 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

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