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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah say student feared kidnapped may be 'camping'

Police in Utah initially feared that missing Chinese student Kai Zhuang, 17, had been kidnapped. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/huXtBmM

Croydon house fire: Police try to identify men killed

Three men have died and another is in a life-threatening condition. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BWorALk

John Pilger: Campaigning Australian journalist dies

Throughout his career, the writer was a vocal critic of Western foreign policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/BQSlt4i

Bibby Stockholm discrimination report 'published in error'

The report found housing asylum seekers on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset was discriminatory. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cwT1hjR

Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court

A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5P7Zyp2

Ukraine war: Missile and drone attack launched against Russia

Moscow says it destroyed dozens of projectiles a day after massive Russian attack on Ukrainian cities. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/D3n7woP

Snow and rain warning issued as Storm Gerrit clean-up continues

The Met Office yellow alert says there could be up to 20cm of snow on high ground during Saturday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/1Vl93qP

Beachgoers swept away as huge wave crashes over wall in California

Eight people were injured as a rogue wave swamped people and vehicles in the city of Ventura. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TqplZWJ

Metallics, polka dots, short shorts - trends that will rule 2024

The colours, fabrics and designs which are likely to define our looks for the next 12 months. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/N8JegkM

Ellie Goulding: Music industry changed after MeToo

The singer says there are stronger protections in place for young artists starting out today. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TyAdOEe

Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/HzjXJ7E

US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack

The US says the "necessary and proportionate" strikes came after a drone attack on a US airbase. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tAQjpem

'Viciousness' of Dublin restaurant attack condemned

One man was killed and another critically injured in the Christmas Eve attack in Blanchardstown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pLCeADw

Boxing Day Bibury village duck race set to go 'international'

Hundreds of tourists will gather at the River Coln to watch the race, which will be live-streamed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34RWBmk

Christmas cards: Welsh Bethlehem tries to save tradition

A Welsh village still welcomes visitors who want Christmas cards stamped "from Bethlehem". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/S415Ryl

Banksy: Second arrest after artwork removed in Peckham

Another suspect was also held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage but has now been bailed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UKGzN10

Slovakia arrest over threat to copy Prague attack

The suspect said he wanted to repeat Thursday's shooting in neighbouring Czech Republic, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LUZSPIw

Two teenagers killed in three-vehicle crash in Cramlington

An 18-year-old and a 15-year-old died and two other males were seriously injured, police say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JROLi1n

British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history

The pictures found inside an antique box tell the heart-breaking history of the British Home Children. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/0bvLChq

UK travel: Congestion expected amid Christmas rush

Millions are travelling by road, rail and ferry on one of the busiest days of the year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XxBecY6

Alabama mother with rare double womb gives birth to two babies in two days

An Alabama woman gives birth to a pair of girls after a "one-in-a-million" dicavitary pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bN2HYc4

Watch: Rhinos 'scared' by Christmas pudding present

A giant, decorated enrichment ball left rhinos at the Cotswold Wildlife Park unimpressed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jjn7THM

'Elle Edwards will have a place at the Christmas table', says her dad

Innocent bystander Elle Edwards was shot dead while on a Christmas Eve night out last year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ayugozw

PDC World Championship 2024: Luke Littler says he has been 'non-stop' since 18-months-old

Luke Littler, the 16-year-old who has taken the PDC World Championships by storm this year, says he's been playing "non-stop" since he was 18 months old. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/I4dvUWN

Sir Keir Starmer supports assisted dying law change

The Labour leader says MPs should be allowed to vote with their conscience on assisted dying. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/iFp6kb8

Primark sorry after ban on employee's Irish language Christmas jumper

Firm apologises after worker was told she could not wear a jumper saying happy Christmas in Irish. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3Yo1OMz

Penny Mordaunt says Boris Johnson's Covid WhatsApp messages went missing

MP Penny Mordaunt tells the Covid inquiry messages to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove went missing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/GOmdLWq

Italy schools that scrap nativity could face fine

The far-right government says its proposed legislation will protect the country's "cultural roots". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/T0hOldp

'I don't work here!' - BBC reporter Ben Boulos interrupted on air

The BBC's Ben Boulos was mistaken for a greengrocer while reporting from a market hall in Birmingham. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3GElD5O

Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election. from BBC News - Home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67758395?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Insomniac: Spider-Man 2 PlayStation studio victim of huge hack

Apparent details of Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game and private company data appear online. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/agYXBlo

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper in 'very serious condition' in hospital

Former political adviser Derek Draper, 56, has been living with extreme complications from Covid. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/69XhejG

Biden ushered to safety after car crashes into motorcade

US Secret Service staff rush the president into his car after the accident in Delaware. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/TGIJ5dh

Gaza: UK MP says family trapped in church area amid sniper fire

Layla Moran tells the BBC her relatives are trapped in a church complex as Israeli forces operate nearby. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dCJNi6w

Seven-stone turkey dog used to guard Somerset flock

Farmer employs sheepdogs between August and December to guard his 600 free range turkeys. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/UwfmI5x

Nearly 300 cross English Channel in small boats on single day

The Home Office says 292 migrants crossed to the UK from France in seven boats on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/oInO8Yp

Ilkeston: Man killed after van strikes group in town centre

Derbyshire Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in custody. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/48gyfMb

Kuwaiti leader Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed dies aged 86

Sheikh Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah had led the country for the last three years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/d09BOhv

Sam Ryder eyes up number one with You're Christmas to Me

The Eurovision star's festive single has been climbing the charts - but you might not have heard it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Le3PjKy

Watch: Chaos after Beijing subway carriages detach

Eyewitness videos show passengers stranded in wintry conditions after two of the carriages separated. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/yKwGhnp

Australian woman charged with stealing van carrying 10,000 doughnuts

It is unclear if the 28-year-old knew the van she is alleged to have stolen contained 10,000 doughnuts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/uXDm45N

Premier League: Man City vs Spurs referee Simon Hooper 'devastated' by late mistake, says Howard Webb

Simon Hooper "devastated" after not giving Manchester City a late advantage in their 3-3 draw with Tottenham, says refereeing chief Howard Webb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tnZzqyg

Cricketer to 'fight' decision on Gaza message

In a video message, Khawaja said he "respected" authorities' decision to bar his shoes bearing the words "all lives are equal". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/AtZ0dXQ

Women's FA Cup: Holders Chelsea to host West Ham in fourth round

Holders Chelsea will play Women's Super League rivals West Ham in the Women's FA Cup fourth round on Sunday 14 January. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/s5ERyiT

Bourne: Murder arrests after death of eight-week-old baby

A 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder, police say from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Mbgfqd0

Anna Cardwell: Honey Boo Boo pays tribute to sister who dies aged 29

Anna Cardwell, known as Chickadee, co-starred on the family reality TV show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/DTCIrmi

Watch Ukraine's Zelensky having animated chat with Hungary's Orban

The Ukrainian president met the Hungarian PM at the inauguration of Argentina's new president. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/k8XiYwC

US Catholic priest dies after attack in Nebraska church

A suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime in a small Nebraska community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/IcXZgux

Paris Ritz: Missing €750k ring found in hotel vacuum bag

The owner has said she left the ring on a table in her hotel room but when she returned it was gone. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/LtIaVWG

Doncaster couple bring 'joy and cheer' with Wonka décor

Michael and Paul Fenning say their home is "keeping Christmas magic alive". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/CEFqRUn

'Loud rumbling sound' as earthquake hits Highlands

The event was felt just before 15:30 on Saturday in parts of the region and in the Inner Hebrides. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/SpON4rx

Chinese ships 'fire water at Philippine vessels'

Manila has accused Beijing of obstructing government vessels that were trying to deliver supplies to fisherman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/bgXf1CO

Ryan O'Neal dead at 82: Heartthrob actor with turbulent personal life

The former soap actor who starred in one of Hollywood's biggest weepies has died at the age of 82. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/qSdZF8V

Whamageddon: DJ sorry for playing Last Christmas by Wham!

Matt Facer apologises for potentially eliminating 7,000 from a game in which players avoid the song. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/XyQ6fnW

Equestrian vaulting: Italy’s disabled riders competing in horseback gymnastics

Vaulting is the first equestrian sport in Italy where disabled and non-disabled riders compete together. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dZjog3e

Unesco: Italian opera singing gets cultural heritage status

The four-centuries-old art mixing costume, drama and music joins other global customs and traditions. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Jp9Gr6V

Euro 2024: BBC to show first two England games, ITV to broadcast Germany v Scotland

The BBC will show England's first two group games at Euro 2024 and ITV will broadcast the opening match between Germany and Scotland. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/tqs9mwB

Cancer: Woman's condition incurable after IBS misdiagnosis

Claire O'Shea was told she had IBS but a masseuse on a Turkish holiday spotted a more sinister cause. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ePQvRIo

Flood warnings in place across England after heavy rain

A total of 58 flood warnings are in place across England after snow gave way to heavy rain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/JUQ3ENV

Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival

The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/5hwIRgD

Moles: Bath nightclub where Oasis and Radiohead cut their teeth to shut

Bath's most popular music venue, Moles, says it can't continue due to the cost of living crisis. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/mgGoqJA

Watch: Maori MP performs haka before swearing oath to King

Rawiri Waititim, an advocate for Maori rights, broke protocol as he was inducted into New Zealand's parliament. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/pSHJGCz

Pandas leave Edinburgh Zoo for return to China

Tian Tian and Yang Guang will depart the capital's airport for Chengdu on Monday afternoon. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/fgz5lWQ

Billie Eilish accuses Variety of 'outing' her in cover story

The singer sarcastically thanks US magazine Variety for "outing" her during a red carpet interview. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/cjfVXzh

Smart meters: Almost three million still not working

Mum-of-11 Sharlene Peppard is one of 2.7 million customers facing incorrect bills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/dujlh6M

Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology

After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/sdtxQmD

NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/ZMdmL85

UFC Fight Night: Dana White criticises 'bad stoppage' at Austin event

UFC president Dana White criticises a referee for failing to end a bout earlier, with the official's delayed decision angering fighters. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/Imp7BvN

Mount Etna eruption lights up the night sky

Europe's most active volcano has been in a constant state of activity since 2013. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/QcYrZob

Women's Nations League: Lauren Hemp eyes 50th cap in crucial England match

England forward Lauren Hemp says it would be "incredible" to win her 50th cap at Wembley Stadium in the Women's Nations League on Friday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3WzXtSo