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Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel

A total of 94 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TQ5sUwW

Student finds bride's unseen 1960s wedding video

Beryl Davies says there was previously just one coloured photo from her big day in October 1966. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cny3kLJ

All porn sites must 'robustly' verify UK user ages by July

Ofcom is issuing industry guidance which sets out the tech adult websites must use to check ages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/saeCrtX

Moyes will push Everton forward - Dyche

Former Everton manager Sean Dyche says successor David Moyes will "build on the stable footing we have implemented". from BBC News https://ift.tt/aVRcvIh

Medvedev destroys net camera in five-set thriller

Number five seed Daniil Medvedev breaks a net camera in frustration during a gruelling Australian Open first-round match which saw him taken to five sets by world number 418 Kasidit Samrej. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ea6l1ZK

Delayed island ferry Glen Sannox begins sailings

The MV Glen Sannox is to make its first scheduled passenger voyage between Troon and Arran early on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FJbrsU1

GB's Fearnley beats injury-hit Kyrgios in Melbourne

Fast-rising British star Jacob Fearnley beats an ailing Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Australian Open. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXEqo69

Money, stress and tinsel - why couples are opting for winter weddings

Data from Hitched shows hundreds are choosing off-season nuptials with some based around Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3yXdQmj

Walker's mountain rescue hampered by parked cars

Rescue teams say access to an injured walker was delayed by cars "parked and abandoned" on the route. from BBC News https://ift.tt/csEVXWt

'I don't like this Musk chap': Reform members say they're unbothered by spat

Activists gathering at a regional conference assess whether the US billionaire could help or hinder the party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d2PJsnY

Gritters blocked in by '200 cars' in Peak District

Derbyshire County Council says it cannot grit along icy roads where cars have double parked. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YIM7gFp

Ryan Giggs - what happened?

BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks what happened to the coaching career of former Manchester United player and Wales manager Ryan Giggs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4wgkCt

Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Grn1dT4

Sainsbury's to raise pay to £12.60 an hour due to 'tough' inflation

The supermarket says the increase will "help manage a particularly tough cost inflation environment" from BBC News https://ift.tt/N4PSADp

Musk, Zuckerberg and free speech

Can democracy function with Elon Musk’s idea of free speech? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TZlE81A

Timelapse captures intensity of roaring fire in Palisades

A glimpse of just 90 minutes in the luxury LA neighbourhood ravaged by wildfires. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu8MkPN

Belgian GP agrees new F1 rotational deal until 2031

The Belgian Grand Prix secures a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3V69OIs

Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China - but what is it?

Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GPINo5y

Djokovic still has 'trauma' over Covid deportation

Novak Djokovic says he still has "trauma" when he visits Melbourne, three years after being deported because of Covid-19 rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2jpX8uB

Luke Littler ref makes history as gay darts official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mr2Si8d

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. from BBC News https://ift.tt/87zWUh3

Man dies in Lake District ridge fall

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/72uBmaM

'My son thinks I'd mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars

Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WrvI81T

King deeply saddened over Briton killed in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hSZuenl

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González. from BBC News https://ift.tt/meLVSzO

Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Brisbane quarters

Novak Djokovic will face Reilly Opelka for the first time after reaching the Brisbane International quarter-finals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpMc3kx

Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X

The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LoCGRlF

Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends

Bosses urge people to be mindful of calling 999 unnecessarily amid "significant pressures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gHNbJ59