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Prosecutors add two more women to Sean Combs case

Prosecutors file an amended list of charges against the star, saying he coerced more women into sex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f7hkojL

England's Stanway undergoes knee surgery

England midfielder Georgia Stanway has undergone knee surgery six months before Euro 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8qGHjZ

Dupont returns to captain France against Wales

Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns to captain France in their Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CQosSeq

Cardiff uni job cuts 'threaten supply of nurses'

Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sKIPwE0

What does Trump think of Starmer?

And finds out what Trump thinks of Keir Starmer from BBC News https://ift.tt/S3Drsa2

Brain implant makes Parkinson's patient feel like he has been 'cured'

Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qD2kHcX

How to stay safe in Storm Herminia and what to do in a power cut

The rain and high winds experienced during stormy weather are damaging homes and causing power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ieAxfXB

Sweden seizes ship after suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage

Prosecutors have launched an investigation after an undersea cable leading to Latvia was damaged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o24saOV

Booked for a seagull impression? Football's strangest cards

BBC Sport looks at some strange cards after Everton's Iliman Ndiaye is booked for imitating a seagull. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AsWClgd

Holly Willoughby speaks of 'tough' year after kidnap plot

"Nothing can prepare you for something like that," she says, in her first interview in more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GU9XTFZ

'What a catch!' Voll's spectacular effort removes Ecclestone

Australia's Georgie Voll takes a spectacular catch to remove Sophie Ecclestone as Australia close on victory in the final match of the T20 series of the Women's Ashes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DVAia1J

British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-worker

The museum says capacity is limited, with members and those who already hold tickets given priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOrehcZ

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/euxtWLc

What are my rights if home and travel are hit by storms?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBnrxUI

Campaigners dismiss loan charge review as 'sham'

The charge aimed to close a tax loophole and recover backdated taxes, but has left many facing big bills. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1WiSXMg

Diallo's rise from Rangers flop to Man Utd saviour

Tom English on Amad Diallo's ascent from an underwhelming loan spell at Rangers to be the shining light amid Manchester United's gloom. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9caBmxv

Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom

A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0K1wNS3

Search for Gruffalo after statues stolen from park

The figure was among nine wooden statues stolen from a park in Greater Manchester. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OavRSrl

Missing US journalist's mother visits Syria to renew search

Debra Tice says she has "no idea" where her son is following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jy5osYB

Mac Miller's voice kept alive on new 'raw and unpolished' posthumous album

Fans welcome a second posthumous album from Mac Miller which producers say has been left untouched. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aoQfCnJ

'I'm outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest'

David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K9pX1Ni

South Korean impeached president's detention extended

Investigators have been granted 20 days to bring Yoon to trial over his short-lived martial law decree. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JTvsx5K

Man found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case

Sanjay Roy faces life imprisonment or the death penalty over the charges he denies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FIXltn2

Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'

Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants across the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDtQBYI

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