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Jeffrey Epstein linked to multiple UK flights carrying women alleging abuse, BBC reveals | BBC News
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- Jeffrey Epstein linked to multiple UK flights carrying women alleging abuse, BBC reveals | BBC News
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- Almost 90 flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein arrived at and departed from UK airports, some with British women on board who say they were abused by the billionaire, a BBC investigation has revealed.
Three British women who say they were trafficked appear in Epstein's records of flights in and out of the UK and other documents related to the convicted sex offender.
US lawyers representing hundreds of Epstein victims said it was "shocking" that there has never been a major UK investigation into his activities there. One suggested the UK was a "centrepiece" of Epstein's operations.
Testimony from one of the three British victims helped convict Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell of child sex-trafficking in the United States in 2021. However the victim has never been contacted by UK police, according to her lawyer. The woman, given the name Kate in the trial, was listed as having been on more than 10 flights paid for by Epstein in and out of the ...
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- Doctor strikes and rising flu cases - how will the NHS cope? | BBC Newscast
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- Today, doctors in England have decided to strike for five days this week despite a new offer from the government.
The British Medical Association said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll over the weekend, with a turnout of 65%.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was "gutted" by the result, describing it as "irresponsible" given the rising pressure from flu.
The BMA argues that, despite previous pay rises, resident doctors' pay is still a fifth lower than it was in 2008, once inflation is taken into account.
Adam Fleming and Chris Mason are joined in the studio by BBC health editor Hugh Pym.
Plus, we talk to BBC Europe editor, Katya Adler about the seemingly positive peace talks today in Berlin. With Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting German chancellor, Friedrich Merz and delegates from the US.
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- Schools move classes online and construction banned as toxic haze covers Delhi. #BBCNews
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- Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president. #Chile #ChileElection #BBCNews
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- How the Bondi Beach shooting unfolded | Global News Podcast
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- On Sunday, two gunmen shot and killed 15 people on Bondi Beach, Sydney, in a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the attackers were not part of a terror Islamist cell, but "clearly, they were motivated by this extremist ideology"
The father of bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, who was filmed wrestling a gun off an attacker, tells the BBC he was driven by "conscience and humanity"
We speak to our correspondent, John Sudworth.
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- What we know about deaths of director Rob Reiner and wife Michele. #RobReiner #BBCNews
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- BREAKING: Son arrested over deaths of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele | BBC News
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- Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, has been arrested and is in custody after the legendary Hollywood director and actor and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
Police are investigating the deaths in an upmarket neighbourhood of the city as an apparent homicide. The 32-year-old's bail has been set at $4 million.
Rob Reiner is known for directing several iconic films, including When Harry Met Sally, This is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride, Stand By Me, Misery and A Few Good Men.
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- President Zelensky attends Ukraine peace talks in Berlin | BBC News
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- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Berlin for continued peace talks relating to the war with Russia.
The president spent more than five hours on Sunday in talks with US and European officials, with further meetings on Monday.
US envoy Steve Witkoff is at the talks, alongside US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
It is believed Zelensky has potentially made some concessions, including Ukraine's aspirations to join Nato.
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- Father and son who killed 15 at Bondi named, as Australian PM pushes for tougher gun laws | BBC News
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- Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
Authorities are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide after police and firefighters were called to the couple's house on Sunday afternoon in an upmarket neighbourhood of LA.
Reiner is known for directing classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men.
"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," a family spokesperson said in a statement to US media.
"We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
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- Vigil for Bondi attack victims in Sydney. #Bondi #Australia #BBCNews
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- Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele found dead in LA home | BBC News
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- Legendary Hollywood film-maker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead in their Los Angeles home.
Authorities are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide after police and firefighters were called to the couple's house on Sunday afternoon in an upmarket neighbourhood of LA.
Reiner is known for directing classic films including The Princess Bride, This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, Misery and A Few Good Men.
"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner," a family spokesperson said in a statement to US media.
"We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time."
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- Gunmen who killed 15 people on Bondi Beach were father and son | BBC News
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- Police in Australia have said the two gunmen who killed 15 people at Bondi Beach in Sydney were father and son.
The attack took place at an event to mark the Jewish festival of Hanukkah and is being treated as an act of terrorism.
New South Wales police say a 10-year-old girl was among the victims - the oldest was 87.
A 50-year-old gunman was killed at the scene. The second attacker, who is 24, is in hospital in a critical condition.
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the attack “an act of pure evil”.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Katy Watson, Joe Inwood and Lucy Manning.
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- Where did pop-up ads come from? | BBC News
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- Internet pop-up ads can be annoying, chaotic, and persistent. But where did they come from?
Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Ammie Sekhon explores the unexpected history of the pop-up ad.
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- Why did the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood say 'the criminal justice system fails women'? |BBC News
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- Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry speak about the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plans to set up specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams in every police force in England and Wales by 2029.
We also discuss her ambitions as conversations about Keir Starmer’s future continue.
And as it’s the last time Laura, Paddy and Henry get together in 2025, the team have a look forward to 2026 to predict what they think the biggest stories of next year might be.
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- Can robots help dementia patients? | BBC News
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- In Japan, it’s estimated that one in five people over the age of 65 are living with dementia or early symptoms of the condition.
Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Suranjana Tewari visits Tokyo to find out more about the scale of the problem, and to see the technologies being developed to address it.
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- Eyewitness captures moment man tackles and disarms Bondi Beach shooter. #Australia #BBCNews
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- Eleven killed in shooting targeting Jewish community at Bondi Beach, police say | BBC News
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- Eleven people are now known to have been killed in a shooting targeting Jewish community at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Twenty-nine others, including a child, have been taken to hospital.
Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon officially declared it as a "terrorist incident", adding that there were well over 1,000 people at the site, many celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
One of the two gunmen is dead and the other is "in a serious condition in hospital", Lanyon said.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese describes the attack as "an act of evil antisemitism, terrorism that has struck the heart of our nation".
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- Bondi Beach shooting 'vile act of violence', says PM. #Australia #BBCNews
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- 'Extraordinary acts of personal courage' after Bondi Beach shooting, premier says. #BBCNews
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- Twelve killed in shooting at Bondi Beach. #BondiBeach #Australia #BBCNews
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- Nine killed in shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach | BBC News
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- Police have said nine people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach.
One gunman has also been killed and a second is in critical condition.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the scenes in Bondi as “shocking and distressing”.
A Hanukkah event was taking part at the beach, but police said it is still unknown if the incident is connected to it.
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- Why is Keir Starmer saying doctors' strikes puts patients in 'grave danger'? | BBC Newscast
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- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has written in the Guardian Newspaper urging members of the British Medical Association to rethink planned strikes.
Possible strikes coincide with flu-related illnesses and hospitalisations at a higher rate than usual for this time of year, which have led to worries that a strike would lead to problems for the NHS.
Also, Laura has spoken to the new chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson. Since the Supreme Court ruling over the definition of a woman in April they have been working on new guidance on who can access single-sex spaces. So how might the guidance be implemented?
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- Are robots the future of space exploration? | BBC News
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- 3 days ago
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- How can robots help astronauts survive in space?
The National Space Industry Hub in Sydney, Australia, is home to some of the most innovative startups on the scene.
Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Nick Kwek visits the hub to explore if robots can lead the way in space exploration.
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- Lionel Messi event in India descends into chaos | BBC News
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- Angry fans attending Lionel Messi's tour of India ripped up seats and threw items towards the pitch after his appearance at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium.
Thousands of supporters had paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to catch a glimpse of the football star, but were left disappointed when he emerged to walk around the pitch, and was obscured by a large group of officials and celebrities.
When the Argentina and Inter Miami forward was whisked away early by security after around 20 minutes, elements of the crowd turned hostile.
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- Are AI toys exciting or dangerous? | BBC News
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- 3 days ago
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- In the run up to the festive season, the selection of toys on offer seems to get bigger every year – and we’re now seeing more and more AI toys vying for our attention.
But are they safe?
Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Shiona McCallum looks at the rise of AI toys.
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- How divorce camp helps remove stigma for Indian women | BBC News
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- In Kerala, India, a group of women are breaking through the stigma of divorce.
Rafia Afi, who went through a divorce herself last year, is the founder of Break Free Stories, a group for women facing stigma after separation.
At this two-day 'divorce camp', women cook, cry, laugh and make bonds of friendship.
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- Doorbell camera captures California house explosion. #California #BBCNews
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- South Korea exam chief quits over 'insane' English test | BBC News
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- The English section of South Korea's gruelling college entrance exam, or Suneung, is notoriously difficult, with some students comparing it to deciphering an ancient script, and others calling it "insane".
But, the criticism around this year's test was so intense that the top official in charge of administering it resigned to take responsibility for the "chaos" it caused.
"We sincerely accept the criticism that the difficulty of questions... was inappropriate," said Suneung chief Oh Seung-geol, adding that the test "fell short" despite having gone through several rounds of editing.
Among the most daunting questions are one on Immanuel Kant's philosophy of law and another involving gaming jargon.
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- How the studio behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the world of video games | BBC News
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- French indie sensation Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stole the spotlight at the Game Awards in Los Angeles, taking home a record nine prizes including Game of the Year.
With reporter Andrew Rogers, we look at what makes a game stand out in a billion-dollar industry, why some productions take years to finish, and how artificial intelligence is rewriting the world of gaming.
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- New photos of rich and powerful with Jeffrey Epstein released | BBC News
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- Democrats in the US Congress, have released a cache of photos, showing a range of powerful and high profile figures, linked to the convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
The images include Donald Trump, and the former US President, Bill Clinton. There's Richard Branson and the film director, Woody Allen, among others. All have strongly denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late convicted sex offender, and the released images do not depict misconduct.
The congressional lawmakers say they received more than 95,000 pictures just last night from the Epstein estate, and plan to release more of them in the coming days.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting from Sarah Smith in Washington.
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- King Charles says he can 'share the good news' his cancer treatment will be reduced | BBC News
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- King Charles has said he can "share the good news" his cancer treatment will reduce in the new year.
In a recorded video message broadcast on Channel 4 for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign, the King said: "This milestone is both a personal blessing and a testimony to the remarkable advances that have been made in cancer care."
This news that he is responding well to treatment is the biggest update on the King's health since he revealed his diagnosis in February 2024.
The type of cancer has not been identified and treatment and monitoring will continue, but he said: "Early diagnosis quite simply saves lives."
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- How much pressure is Prime Minister Keir Starmer really under? | BBC Newscast
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- Today, the Health Secretary Wes Streeting has given a very broad and far reaching interview to the New Statesman which some are seeing as an attack on Starmer’s leadership.
Adam, Chris, Faisal and Alex discuss this, as well as the on going pressure on the PM. Plus, the team also pick out something we should be looking out for in 2026 in politics.
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- Is Zelensky serious about elections after Trump called out Ukrainian democracy? | BBC Ukrainecast
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- After Donald Trump's incendiary interview this week, in which he called European leaders "weak" and questioned Ukraine's commitment to democracy, current messaging from the White House appears to be aligned with longstanding Kremlin rhetoric. So as Europe's 'coalition of the willing' assemble for a new round of talks, can they level the playing field for Ukraine in peace negotiations?
On this episode of Ukrainecast, Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko are joined by BBC Verify's Olga Robinson and Russia editor Steve Rosenberg to answer your questions. Could Ukraine really hold wartime elections? Have any western assets been frozen by Moscow? And will Russia ever pay reparations for its invasion?
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- How María Corina Machado was snuck out of Venezuela | BBC News
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- The rescue operation to get Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado out of Venezuela involved disguises, two boats through choppy seas and a flight, the man who says he led it told the BBC.
Dubbed Operation Golden Dynamite, the dangerous journey was cold, wet and long - but the "formidable" Machado didn't complain once, said Bryan Stern, a US special forces veteran and founder of the Grey Bull Rescue Foundation.
Despite the risks, Machado arrived safely in Oslo, Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize just before midnight on Wednesday.
Machado had been living in hiding in her own country since Venezuela's widely disputed elections last year, and hadn't been seen in public since January. Her grown-up children, who she hadn't seen in two years, were in Oslo to greet her.
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- There's an amazing meteor shower coming, here's how to watch it. #MeteorShower #Space #BBCNews
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- How far will Trump go in his 'war' with Venezuela? | BBC Americast
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- The Trump administration has been defending its seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast.
In a dramatic video shared by the US Attorney General, armed camouflaged soldiers are shown swinging down ropes from low flying helicopters, and running along the vessel’s decks.
The US claims the tanker is used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran in an "illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organisations". The Venezuela government in response has called the seizure blatant theft, claiming Trump is after the country’s rich oil and energy resources.
In this episode, Sarah and Justin unpack how far Donald Trump is willing to go in his ongoing campaign against the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
In recent months, the US president has accused Maduro of “forcing” criminals into the US and facilitating drug smuggling, which Maduro denies. And this week, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended...
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- What was your favourite Games Awards 2025 moment? #GamesAwards #BBCNews
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- More photos from Jeffrey Epstein estate released by House Democrats | BBC News
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- More photos from the estate of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
The photos include images of US President Donald Trump, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Steve Bannon.
There is no suggestion that these pictures imply any wrongdoing and many of those featured in them have denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Some of the images have been seen before. With others it's unclear where and when the photos were taken or who took them.
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- How much oil does Venezuela have? | BBC News
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- Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro says escalating pressure from the US comes down to one thing: Washington wants to grab the South American nation's vast oil reserves.
This week, the American military seized an oil tanker, which was allegedly carrying Venezuelan oil being shipped in violation of US sanctions, and threatened action against other ships.
The move followed a series of military strikes on Venezuelan boats, which the US alleges are drug-trafficking vessels. President Donald Trump has called on Maduro to leave office, accusing him of sending narcotics and murderers to the US.
So is it Venezuela's oil that Trump really wants? And would it actually be worth it?
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- Children fall victim to lethal Marseille drug gangs | BBC News
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- In Marseille, locals talk of a state of panic and terror gripping the city. Rival drug gangs are now using automatic weapons in their turf wars - and using teenagers too.
The number of children involved has risen sixfold in recent years. Many are forced into debt, beaten and threatened.
The city’s prosecutor called it a kind of slavery. Among the latest gang-related deaths, a fifteen year old boy was shot in the head and set on fire.
French police are carrying out what they call “bombardments” of certain areas, trying to drive the dealers out. But the trade is being amplified on social media – where drugs and gang jobs are routinely advertised.
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- The cheapest World Cup final ticket will cost over £3,000. #WorldCup #BBCNews
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- England hospitals face record flu patients | BBC News
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- 4 days ago
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- England's Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said he is "extremely worried" about rising numbers of flu patients in hospitals and forthcoming strikes by resident doctors in England next week.
Speaking to LBC, Streeting said the current situation was "probably the worst pressure the NHS has faced since Covid".
Flu has come early this winter and it looks to be a particularly nasty season because of a new mutated version of the virus which is circulating, say experts. Many are now calling it "super flu", but it is not more severe or harder to treat.
A five-day strike by resident doctors in England, the new name for junior doctors, is set to begin on 17 December, but there are hopes it could be called off. The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, has agreed to poll its members to see if they are willing to call off the walkout.
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- Interpreter in tears during Ukrainian boy's testimony. #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews
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- Is lifting the two-child benefit cap fair to UK taxpayers? | Question Time
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- With the announcement that the two-child benefit cap will be scrapped in full from next April, a member of the Question Time audience in Paisley, Scotland, asked: "Is lifting the two-child benefit cap fair to taxpayers?".
Panellists discussed the matter, featuring the SNP's Stephen Flynn, Labour's Anas Sarwar, Conservative Russell Findlay, Reform UK's Lord Malcolm Offord, and journalist Angela Haggerty.
Catch up with the whole of the debate with BBC Question Time on iPlayer and Sounds now.
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- Venezuela condemns US oil tanker seize as 'act of piracy' | BBC News
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- US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.
Speaking at the White House, President Donald Trump said the tanker was "the largest one ever seized".
Footage released by the US government showed armed soldiers boarding the vessel, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said was used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
Caracas denounced the action, calling it an act of "international piracy".
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- Is flu different this winter? | BBC Newscast
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- 4 days ago
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- Today, the number of people in hospital with the flu has risen by more than half this week.
Doctors say an earlier start to the flu season plus an unexpected mutation in this years primary strain has led to a lower rate of immunity amongst the general public for this time of year.
BBC health editor Hugh Pym and Dr Jamie Lopez Bernal, consultant epidemiologist from the UK Health Security Agency breakdown the data.
Plus, US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in an escalation of the US government’s pressure campaign against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
The news came as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado collected her Nobel Peace Prize in Norway, appearing despite a travel ban and a threat from the Venezuelan government that she would be labelled as a fugitive
BBC News presenter, Lucy Hockings and Latin America editor for BBC Online Vanessa Buschschlüter explain the situa...
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- Inside England's busiest A&E seeing hundreds of flu patients daily | BBC News
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- Flu season has hit the UK a month earlier than normal this year, with experts warning there appears to be a more severe strain of the virus - mutated H3N2 - circulating.
Over two days, the BBC was given access to a hospital to witness first-hand how it is coping with an early surge of winter bug cases.
Staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary say increasing numbers of people coming to hospital with the flu and other winter bugs - together with existing pressures - are hitting the hospital hard.
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- Why are endangered species being sold on Facebook? | Global News Podcast
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- 5 days ago
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- A BBC investigation has found that endangered species are being openly sold on Facebook.
Among the listings were a live tiger in a cage, bred for its body parts, hundreds of dried shark fins, and live pangolins.
Meta says it does not allow the sale of endangered species, and removes this content when it becomes aware of it.
We speak to our investigations correspondent, Angus Crawford.
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- Oil tanker seized off Venezuela will be taken to US port, White House says. #US #Venezuela #BBCNews
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- Mangione planned to pluck eyebrows to avoid police. #LuigiMangione #BBCNews
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