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US seizes another oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say 9 Jan 2026, 7:12 am

The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials said.

Owner of Swiss ski resort held in custody after deadly New Year's Eve fire 9 Jan 2026, 7:10 am

Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.

Changes to Elon Musk's AI tool Grok 'insulting' to sexual violence victims, UK says 9 Jan 2026, 7:04 am

It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to capture Maduro 9 Jan 2026, 6:39 am

From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.

Frank reaches crisis point at Spurs - was he doomed from the start? 9 Jan 2026, 6:08 am

Head coach Thomas Frank has reached crisis point at Spurs - but is he solely to blame and has he been doomed from the start, asks Phil McNulty?

Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m 9 Jan 2026, 5:45 am

World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.

Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m 9 Jan 2026, 5:45 am

World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.

Remembering Anne - hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment 9 Jan 2026, 5:41 am

When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.

Doctors strike in Scotland called off as union backs latest pay deal 9 Jan 2026, 5:32 am

Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.

Bigger conversation needed over cricket drinking culture - Prior 9 Jan 2026, 5:30 am

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls for a "much bigger conversation" around cricket's drinking culture.

Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers 9 Jan 2026, 5:03 am

Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears.

Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney among big names missing out on Baftas longlist 9 Jan 2026, 4:53 am

They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.

Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath 9 Jan 2026, 4:35 am

The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.

Maybe someone better if I can't steer the ship - McCullum 9 Jan 2026, 4:17 am

England head coach Brendon McCullum says there could be "someone better" to take on the role if he is not allowed to "steer the ship".

Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make 9 Jan 2026, 4:11 am

The turbocharged events of the last week - and the new US National Security Strategy - raise pressing questions about the new world order, and what it means for Europe

Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature 9 Jan 2026, 3:57 am

The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.

How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink 9 Jan 2026, 3:53 am

The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.

Russia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikes 9 Jan 2026, 3:26 am

It is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.

Keane's three-match ban for pulling hair upheld 9 Jan 2026, 3:21 am

Everton say they are "surprised and disappointed" after their appeal against Michael Keane's red card against Wolves is rejected.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack 9 Jan 2026, 3:21 am

Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

Why Man City have signed 'extraordinary' Semenyo 9 Jan 2026, 1:02 am

Antoine Semenyo has gone from Bristol City to Man City in the space of three years. BBC Sport looks at why Pep Guardiola has moved for the Bournemouth man.

Brosnan, Prince Naseem and the embrace that never happened 8 Jan 2026, 10:36 pm

When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

The 'superhero' oyster species helping to clean water 8 Jan 2026, 10:16 pm

Thousands of native oysters are settling in to Belfast Lough in a project to bring the species back.

Dylan Thomas 'plagiarised other poets' repeatedly as schoolboy 8 Jan 2026, 10:12 pm

He became a literary legend but as a schoolboy the young Dylan Thomas has been found to have copied poems.

Colombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBC 8 Jan 2026, 10:02 pm

Gustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland 8 Jan 2026, 6:51 pm

The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026 8 Jan 2026, 4:44 pm

Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished 8 Jan 2026, 4:01 pm

A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.

Everything We Know About The Minneapolis ICE Shooting…So Far 8 Jan 2026, 12:12 pm

A US citizen has been fatally shot by an immigration agent in Minnestota.

Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting 8 Jan 2026, 11:03 am

The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.

Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award? 8 Jan 2026, 10:45 am

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

The fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting 8 Jan 2026, 10:19 am

A US immigration agent shot dead Renee Good in the city of Minneapolis.

Julia Donaldson's joyful tale of love 25 Dec 2025, 7:37 am

Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

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