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WORLD NEWS

US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says
Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire
Venezuela's interim leader sacks general in charge of Maduro's guard
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

UK NEWS

UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD
More snow and ice across UK as cold snap continues
Family whose son died in crash but were told he survived say ordeal 'unimaginable'
Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive
Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caught

SPORTS NEWS

Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer
UKA chief 'appalled' as Prescod joins Enhanced Games
Ex-Tottenham and England forward Chivers dies aged 80
Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling
'Born to play international cricket' - how Bethell came of age

BUSINESS NEWS

US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says
Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs
Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test
Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive
How the new road safety measures could affect you

TECH NEWS

Government demands Musk's X deals with 'appalling' Grok AI deepfakes
Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI
Ofcom asks X about reports its Grok AI makes sexualised images of children
Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories

SCI NEWS

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'

POLITICS NEWS

UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD
MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says
Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs
Minister blames 'slow' watchdog for trans guidance delay
Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found
How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'

ENTERTAIN NEWS

UK viewers warm up for steamy ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry
I would have been selfish not to share twins' muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says
Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama
The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness
Jessie Buckley says she was 'brutalised' on TV talent show
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