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Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal


Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian.

Jan 26, 2025

'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families


The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.

Jan 26, 2025

Holocaust survivors fear Europe is forgetting the lessons of Auschwitz


Eighty years after the liberation of the concentration camp, some politicians have been quick to target outsiders.

Jan 26, 2025

Boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross


The boy, 14, is accused of killing Leo Ross, who suffered knife wounds in Hall Green, on Tuesday.

Jan 26, 2025

Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy


The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?

Jan 26, 2025

I spent 30 years searching for the secret to happiness - the answer isn't what I thought


Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution

Jan 26, 2025

WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores


The business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.

Jan 26, 2025

'I don't want to buy a £4 coffee just so I can use the loo'


Should cafés let people who don't buy anything use their toilets?

Jan 26, 2025

The Traitors finale was most-watched live episode in show's history


More than seven million viewers tuned in live to The Traitors: The Final.

Jan 26, 2025

Husband of woman found dead detained in Thailand


Hikers discovered Lamduan Armitage's body in a Yorkshire Dales stream more than 20 years ago.

Jan 26, 2025

Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs


Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

Jan 26, 2025

Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works


Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods.

Jan 26, 2025

The Traitors' best moments: A breakfast bust-up, a steamy shower, a secret priest


Here's a look back at the 16 most memorable moments of epic treachery in series three.

Jan 26, 2025

Reeves' war on 'blockers' and Southport 'fatal errors'


Rachel Reeves' plans for the economy and a report on failings in the Prevent programme lead the papers.

Jan 26, 2025

'My family was murdered at Auschwitz. Her grandfather drove trains to the camp'


Amie, a descendant of a Holocaust survivor, meets Cornelia, who is untangling her family's Nazi past.

Jan 26, 2025

New copyright law could allow AI to rip off artists, McCartney tells BBC


The Beatle calls on the government to reconsider proposed changes to copyright law.

Jan 26, 2025

What are Parliament's bars really like?


Westminster's drinking culture is in the spotlight after a bar was closed over an alleged spiking incident.

Jan 26, 2025

Thrilled, scared and unsurprised: Americans react to Trump's first week


We spoke to 10 Americans across the political spectrum about Donald Trump's first actions as president.

Jan 26, 2025

Gaza rescuers face toll of their work: 'I have become afraid of my own memories'


Throughout the Israeli bombardment, the Civil Defence was responsible for pulling the living and the dead from the rubble.

Jan 26, 2025

New photo of King Charles in a tartan kilt released for Burns Night


The new photo of King Charles III was taken in the autumn in the library at Balmoral Castle

Jan 26, 2025

'God forbid we should end up like Ukraine': Belarusians indifferent to election


Even "rival" candidates support the current leader staying in power, Steve Rosenberg finds in Belarus.

Jan 26, 2025

Man who died after tree fell on car during Storm Éowyn is named


The incident happened on the N14, north of Lifford, near Ballinalecky Cross, early on Friday.

Jan 26, 2025

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.

Jan 26, 2025

Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild


A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?

Jan 26, 2025

US orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says


The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

Jan 26, 2025

The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country


Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

Jan 26, 2025

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Jan 26, 2025

The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?


Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss the political week in Westminster, and beyond.

Jan 26, 2025

Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House


Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.

Jan 26, 2025

'One of the worst decisions I've seen' - should Lewis-Skelly have seen red?


The decision left Mikel Arteta "fuming", pundits were baffled, while Arsenal fans were furious.

Jan 26, 2025

'I felt like crying for him' - but Man City recover from 'horrific' start


It was a difficult debut for Manchester City's Abdukodir Khusanov, but his errors were more excusable than the one that cost Chelsea.

Jan 26, 2025

Sinner bids for history as Zverev eyes first major


Jannik Sinner aims to make history for Italy in the Australian Open final, while Alexander Zverev chases a long-awaited first major.

Jan 26, 2025

'It's extraordinary what Liverpool are doing' - can anyone stop them?


Are Liverpool getting even stronger and can the Premier League leaders be caught? BBC Sport looks into the numbers.

Jan 26, 2025

England slide to defeat by India in second T20


Brydon Carse's efforts with with bat and ball are in vain as England suffer a two-wicket defeat by India in the second T20 international.

Jan 26, 2025

Husband of woman found dead detained in Thailand


Hikers discovered Lamduan Armitage's body in a Yorkshire Dales stream more than 20 years ago.

Jan 26, 2025

More than 140,000 homes still without power after Storm Éowyn


It could take up to 10 days for power to be restored to all of the affected properties, according to NIE.

Jan 26, 2025

Storm Éowyn: Travel and power problems to continue


The first minister asks for patience as power outages and travel disruption look set to last over the weekend.

Jan 26, 2025

Death certificate delays leaves family in limbo


Paul Crook says his family waited weeks to have funerals for two of their loved-ones due to death certificate delays.

Jan 26, 2025

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