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- Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale
[12 hours old]: More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.

. Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion
[61 hours old]: The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.

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- Two pearls, a saw, a toy - this is what the survivors of LA fires went back for
[1 hours old]: Residents of LA's Altadena neighbourhood are picking through the rubble after fires destroyed their homes.

- 'My father should die in prison' - daughter of Dominique Pelicot in exclusive interview
[1 hours old]: Caroline Darian has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual violence in the wake of her mother's trial.

* Temperature in Highlands falls to -18C as UK cold snap continues
[0 hours old]: Altnaharra in the Highlands recorded the lowest overnight temperature of the winter in Scotland.

- Reeves pledges to 'make UK better off' on China visit
[2 hours old]: The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.

- More people in late 20s still living with parents
[7 hours old]: The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.

- UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says
[5 hours old]: Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.

- Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback
[6 hours old]: The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.

- Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
[4 hours old]: A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

- Second pair of lynx captured in Cairngorms
[11 hours old]: Two other lynx were captured in the same area on Thursday.

- Warwick Davis to receive prestigious Bafta Fellowship
[12 hours old]: The actor is known for appearing in the Star Wars and Harry Potter films and presents game show Tenable.

- Prince Harry and Meghan hug residents in Pasadena
[4 hours old]: The couple live near Santa Barbara in the town of Montecito.

- Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma
[4 hours old]: Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.

- Maps and pictures chart how fires have spread
[14 hours old]: Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.

- 'It's like a ton of bricks fell on me' - Victims' loved ones share stories
[6 hours old]: An amputee and his bedbound son, a man trying to defend his home of 55 years are among the 11 victims of the Los Angeles fires.

- LA celebrities lose homes, share reactions to wildfires
[6 hours old]: Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton and Adam Brody are among the celebrities who have lost their homes.

- What's the latest on the wildfires and what caused them?
[3 hours old]: Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.

- Fact-checking criticism of California officials over fires
[4 hours old]: The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.

- 'I have nothing to go back to' - reporter tells of LA fires heartbreak
[15 hours old]: Lucy Sherriff had covered fires before for the BBC - this time one reduced her own home to ash.

- In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
[9 hours old]: Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay

- Gas supply worry and player's 'dementia shock'
[2 hours old]: Saturday's headlines include the nation's winter gas supply and Dean Windass's "shock" dementia diagnosis.

- Probation: 'Too few staff, with too little experience, managing too many offenders'
[6 hours old]: Probation officers say they were overworked even before thousands of prisoners were released early.

- Oldham abuse survivors criticise government over inquiry decision
[13 hours old]: Three women whose lives were ruined by historical child abuse want the PM to come and meet survivors.

- Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
[14 hours old]: Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

- The quest to catch the Cairngorms' mysterious lynx
[8 hours old]: Two cats have been captured and a search goes on for two more in the UK's largest national park.

- When Carter met Kim - and stopped a nuclear war
[4 hours old]: The former US president halted a US-North Korea showdown, but was also accused of going rogue.

- Dynamo works his magic as thousands brave -3C for Bradford City of Culture launch
[9 hours old]: Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.

- Ruins, racers and rockers: Photos of the week
[7 hours old]: A selection of news photographs from around the world.

- 'My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley'
[12 hours old]: As the NHS winter crisis continues to put pressure on hospitals, one daughter recounts how it impacted her family.

- Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
[6 hours old]: The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.

- Sisters seemed fine before going missing, says brother
[14 hours old]: Sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - two of triplets - have gone missing in Aberdeen.

- MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
[10 hours old]: The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

- Trump in Court (Again)
[13 hours old]: The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud

- Potter 'excitement' short lived - but West Ham find 'positives'
[7 hours old]: Graham Potter says West Ham's display at Aston Villa gave him "encouragement" - even if his pre-match "excitement" was short lived.

- Man City agree £34m deal for Lens defender Khusanov
[8 hours old]: Manchester City agree £33.6m deal with Lens for Uzbekistan central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.

* Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for
[1 hours old]: The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.

- Glasgow beat Racing to seal Champions Cup knockout spot
[9 hours old]: Glasgow Warriors book their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a clinical destruction of Racing 92 at Scotstoun.

* Knight wants ICC to help 'forgotten' Afghanistan
[1 hours old]: The International Cricket Council should do more to support the Afghanistan women's team, says England captain Heather Knight.

- Should this have stood? - Villa score controversial equaliser
[8 hours old]: Watch Amadou Onana score a controversial goal for Aston Villa in their FA Cup win, with West Ham protesting the award of the corner which lead to the goal as well as a possible foul on Lucas Paqueta.

- UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning
[14 hours old]: Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".

- Fewer rate cuts and higher loan costs - how US jobs surprise affects you
[15 hours old]: Jobs growth in the US surged unexpected last month. That's good news for the world's largest economy but could be "punishing" for the UK.

- US top court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns
[8 hours old]: The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.

- Boeing and Google each give m for Trump inauguration
[9 hours old]: The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.

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. Watch: How three days of devastation unfolded
[16 hours old]: Multiple fires are still burning in LA as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.

. Before and after: How wildfires tore through LA
[43 hours old]: Homes, businesses and schools were damaged or destroyed in wildfires that struck Los Angeles county.

. Bride's fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real
[19 hours old]: The woman got married to her partner as she believed it would boost his social media following.

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. Mark Zuckerberg sends Trump a friend request
[16 hours old]: And the L.A. wildfires have already become political

. Defending champion O'Sullivan withdraws from Masters
[20 hours old]: Ronnie O'Sullivan, the defending champion, will miss the Masters in London on medical grounds.

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

. Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending
[17 hours old]: The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.

. Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring
[19 hours old]: The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.

. LA wildfire damages set to cost record 5bn
[28 hours old]: Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.

. Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
[39 hours old]: Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?

. Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
[36 hours old]: The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

. Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
[37 hours old]: Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.

. M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK
[39 hours old]: Festive food sales jumped but the retailer is concerned about the British economy.

. Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT
[40 hours old]: Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

. China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy
[50 hours old]: A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

. Rolls-Royce to build bespoke cars for super-rich
[68 hours old]: The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.

. 'Huge problems' with Instagram and Facebook changes, says oversight board
[64 hours old]: The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.

. Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
[66 hours old]: The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rules

. Ads showing banknotes on fire banned by regulator
[73 hours old]: A regulator says the posters for Wahed Invest, seen on Transport for London services, are offensive.

. ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim
[68 hours old]: Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

. Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
[85 hours old]: Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.

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

. Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
[103 hours old]: Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?

. Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
[513 hours old]: People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
[535 hours old]: AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

. The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
[559 hours old]: The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

. In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
[631 hours old]: Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

. Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
[727 hours old]: The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

. What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
[775 hours old]: Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

. Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
[792 hours old]: Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

. Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
[871 hours old]: With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

. Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
[895 hours old]: Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

. Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
[966 hours old]: Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

. Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
[943 hours old]: Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

. Why are doctors wary of wearables?
[966 hours old]: Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.