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WORLD NEWS
Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal
Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence
Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
UK NEWS
Idris Elba knighted as Sarina Wiegman and Lionesses lead New Year Honours
How does the UK honours system work?
Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Torchlight procession kicks off Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations
SPORTS NEWS
Torvill & Dean and England boss Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
Tributes to Joshua team members after fatal crash as boxer 'stable'
Littler booed during and after win over Cross
'Let's make history' - Miura, 58, joins new club
BUSINESS NEWS
Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
TECH NEWS
China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
UK social media campaigners among five denied US visas
TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
SCI NEWS
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
POLITICS NEWS
Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case
Cabinet Office withdraws Andrew papers after 'error'
Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025
'It has the X-factor' - the view from the Commons public gallery
UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Why 2026 looks bright for Northern Light sightings
Government waters down inheritance tax plan for farms
'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers
ENTERTAIN NEWS
Music in 2026: Who's releasing new albums and will Oasis play Knebworth?
Cynthia Erivo's journey from nativity play solo to MBE
Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours
Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
Claudia Winkleman to host new chat show on BBC One
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