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Girl 'took knife to school every day' before stabbing

The 14-year-old tells a court "I suppose I'm sorry" but denies three counts of attempted murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rH7vXiE

Marianne Faithfull: 60s icon and rock star muse who carved her own path

The singer and actress has died aged 78. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ea37mz5

Woman buys 42m chimney for husband's birthday

She says her husband always wanted to convert either a water tower or chimney into a home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c26RQrL

Coraline play cancelled after Gaiman allegations

Author Neil Gaiman was accused of sexual misconduct by eight women - allegations he has denied. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m3v2fIy

Beloved West End cinema fighting for its future

The cinema in Leicester Square is one of the few remaining independents in central London. from BBC News https://ift.tt/amB2OrE

Woman held for taking citizen tests 'in disguise'

The women dressed up in wigs and disguises to take tests on behalf of others, say investigators. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RfvO7yS

DR Congo rebels close in on key city as 13 peacekeepers killed

The UN chief condemned the escalation, calling on Rwanda to halt support for rebels and withdraw. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nxhGqT6

Postecoglou unsure on future - but why do many Spurs fans blame Levy?

Tottenham are on a seven-match winless run in the Premier League but it is chairman Daniel Levy - not manager Ange Postecoglou - that is bearing the brunt of supporters' anger. from BBC News https://ift.tt/evBWSut

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EqxK98l

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EQSCtKk

Man City captain Walker completes AC Milan loan move

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker completes a loan move to Italian club AC Milan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ctLOfXa

'My songs are as real as it gets': Lola Young hits number one with Messy

The star discusses how she feels about blowing up on TikTok and the trademark honesty in her lyrics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vf1JzaS

Me and girls were easy prey, says survivor

Dance class leader Leanne Lucas, who survived the Southport attack, gives her victim impact statement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BIegLHF

Trump urges Opec to slash oil prices

President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IB2RSvf

Trump comes out swinging in fast start to presidency

He has made waves with dozens of actions that represent a substantial expansion of White House power, writes Anthony Zurcher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8JnbF4

Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?

The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kth5d0A

China calls for 'win-win' solution to US trade tensions

With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXhqeUo

Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCJjylQ

Who are JD and Usha Vance?

Some credit the US vice-president-elect's success to the influence of his wife, who he met as a student at Yale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DuIlBaM

A new Traitors series and Jade opens up about Harry Styles date: This week's big releases

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rHQaXA1

Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war

Three Israeli women hostages are released in Gaza, with 90 Palestinians set to be freed from Israeli jails in return. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rDxY6JZ

Joy fades as Gazans return to destroyed homes

After the ceasefire came into force Gaza residents celebrated, but many of those returning are facing devastation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HRGhive

Portsmouth fan dies after medical emergency at ground

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qGgY6NB

Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in Nigeria

People had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T194CaZ

'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QPihOCE

Football tycoon's ex-wife wins £43.5m in divorce settlement

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L36kqpE

After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQ2zUYM

'We're in a crisis now?' - Van Dijk calms concern over Liverpool form

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses any fears the Anfield side have suffered a blip in their Premier League title bid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uVGk6fH

Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BvkHIof

The powder dousing the flames and turning everything pink

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c40SmdZ

Gaza ceasefire deal being finalised, Palestinian official tells BBC

US and Israeli officials also said a deal could be finalised this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ulfwYUe

Video from South African mine shows desperation of illegal miners refusing to leave

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7DK5UFG

Molly-Mae 'as never before' and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?

We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1RHXM7

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant

The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now". from BBC News https://ift.tt/PE0gKL4

India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBJCgAl

PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says

The Tory leader's call follows allegations about properties linked to her family in Bangladesh. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zhMOaDW

Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4Bs3oUX

Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QkzAiyW

Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud from BBC News https://ift.tt/HqPvpO0

Video game giant Ubisoft delays release date of Assassin's Creed Shadows again

One of the year's biggest video games is pushed back as publisher Ubisoft looks to "reshape" the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oC0rUSJ

Climate 'whiplash' link to raging LA fires

Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w3cdZCf

Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return

The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekBDb5t

Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CMtdjc1

Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/75uDnRm

'Lucky to be there next season' - Is Dyche running out of time?

Everton's goals-per-game ratio this season is the worst it has been in 13 years - could it mark the end for Sean Dyche's time as manager? from BBC News https://ift.tt/imIXhS5

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0gAckoK

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sXPxMlR

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AIESlWg

Referee makes history as first openly gay 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/q7md93K

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eKNDxkQ

A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform” from BBC News https://ift.tt/uI9r1HL

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/paQZ4io

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F6j7zAD

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TMeSXnE