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Bloody siege ends Myanmar army control of western border 12 Dec 2024, 8:08 pm

Insurgents seized Myanmar's border with Bangladesh in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war.

Pilot avoids jail over crash that killed UK tourist 12 Dec 2024, 7:17 pm

Jocelyn Spurway suffered fatal spine injuries in the light plane crash on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Palace investigates after Household staff incident 12 Dec 2024, 7:02 pm

A Buckingham Palace employee was reportedly arrested after an unofficial Christmas party at a bar.

Miliband unveils new powers to approve large wind farms 12 Dec 2024, 6:43 pm

The change is part of the government's new action plan for meeting its 2030 clean power target.

Girl group Flo: 'British R&B acts struggle to be heard' 12 Dec 2024, 6:35 pm

The girl group scored a top 10 album last month, but say UK R&B groups "can feel under-appreciated".

'My driving instructor stalker made my life hell' 12 Dec 2024, 6:20 pm

A woman stalked by her driving instructor while a teenager is calling for more protection for pupils.

The Papers: Nato considers 3% target and 'Andrew's links to China spy' 12 Dec 2024, 6:07 pm

Talks over European defence and the banning of a Prince Andrew associate from the UK lead the papers.

Trump says Syria 'not our fight'. Staying out may not be so easy 12 Dec 2024, 5:33 pm

The incoming US president has vowed not to involve America in foreign conflicts, but Assad's dramatic fall has upended the region's balance of power.

Police chiefs call on ministers to guarantee funding 12 Dec 2024, 4:33 pm

Police chiefs have warned the government that without further funding neighbourhood police officers - a government priority - could be cut.

Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club 12 Dec 2024, 4:11 pm

Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.

'Train phone snatcher stole £21,000 from my bank apps' 12 Dec 2024, 4:00 pm

Niall fell victim to theft while on a train and police data shows a rise in reports of these crimes.

'It's not acceptable, I said that to him' - Postecoglou on Werner display 12 Dec 2024, 3:34 pm

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says Timo Werner's performance was "not acceptable" after replacing him at half-time in the 1-1 Europa League draw with Rangers.

Clement 'very proud but disappointed' by Spurs draw 12 Dec 2024, 3:28 pm

Manager Philippe Clement says his Rangers side took "a big step forward" in their Europa League draw with Tottenham.

Net closing in on South Korea's president as MPs get death threats over impeachment vote 12 Dec 2024, 3:16 pm

Yoon Suk Yeol - whose attempt to impose martial law backfired - faces another vote in parliament this weekend.

'Spurs' lost tourists ransacked by revived Rangers' 12 Dec 2024, 3:00 pm

Tottenham weren't ready for what Rangers threw at them but got out of jail with their Europa League equaliser, writes Tom English.

She told us her husband would kill her, Harshita Brella's family say 12 Dec 2024, 2:54 pm

Harshita's body was found in the boot of a car in east London last month.

The Wanted star Max George in hospital with 'heart issues' 12 Dec 2024, 2:43 pm

The 36-year-old singer announced on Instagram that he would be spending Christmas in hospital.

Two women in hospital after fair ride 'drops to ground' 12 Dec 2024, 2:34 pm

The 55m-tall ride "failed and crashed", emergency services say.

'I wish he'd lived to see new Syria' - Crowds bury anti-Assad activist 12 Dec 2024, 2:25 pm

Mazen al-Hamada, who returned to Syria from the Netherlands, had publicly testified on the torture he faced while in prison.

Nato must switch to a wartime mindset, warns secretary general 12 Dec 2024, 2:22 pm

Mark Rutte urged members to "turbocharge" their defence spending to prevent future war with Russia.

Body found in search for rugby star missing in flood 12 Dec 2024, 2:12 pm

Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a flooded ford and his car was pulled along by the current.

Is Man Utd keeper Onana part of problem or solution for Amorim? 12 Dec 2024, 2:10 pm

Andre Onana was in the spotlight after another mistake in the Europa League - but is he a key player for Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim?

British trader found guilty of £1.4bn fraud in Denmark 12 Dec 2024, 12:47 pm

He was sentenced to 12 years in prison - the heaviest penalty ever for a Danish fraud case.

After 50 years of Assad cruelty, Syrians search for dead loved ones - and closure 12 Dec 2024, 12:26 pm

BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen finds Syrians desperate for answers about the missing and a reckoning for their killers.

Is The NHS Facing a ‘Quad-Demic’? 12 Dec 2024, 12:01 pm

NHS bosses warn of a ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses.

'He's been watching Suarez' - the Chelsea fringe stars shining in Europe 12 Dec 2024, 11:30 am

Chelsea are in the middle of a busy December and with games every three or four days, which of their fringe players have been staking their claim for Premier League chances?

Humans may not have survived without Neanderthals 12 Dec 2024, 11:14 am

A new DNA analysis has shown that the arrival of modern humans from Africa was far from smooth.

Weekly quiz: Which film bagged the most Golden Globe nominations? 12 Dec 2024, 11:10 am

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

King joins star Raye on Christmas visit to Battersea Power Station 12 Dec 2024, 10:36 am

King Charles appeared recharged and in a festive mood visiting a Christmas market at Battersea Power Station.

Comic Duncan Norvelle, famed for 'chase me' catchphrase, dies 12 Dec 2024, 10:02 am

A familiar face on 80s TV, he was on shows such as Surprise Surprise, Wogan and the Keith Harris Show.

Europe's economy falters as Trump presidency looms 12 Dec 2024, 9:57 am

The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct.

Indian teen becomes youngest world chess champion 12 Dec 2024, 9:43 am

Gukesh Dommaraju defeated defending chess champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biter final game.

Dinosaur skeletons fetch £12.4m at auction 12 Dec 2024, 9:30 am

The skeletons - two Allosaurus and one Stegosaurus - date back approximately 150 million years.

Jeremy Bowen: Assad's palace, once a symbol of power, now an empty shell 12 Dec 2024, 8:25 am

The BBC's international editor returns to Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace, where he interviewed him in 2015.

Starmer defends sandwiches as Badenoch says they are 'not real food' 12 Dec 2024, 8:24 am

The Conservative leader says sandwiches are "not real food" while the PM says they are a British institution.

Where next for Iran now that its 'Axis of Resistance' is shattered 12 Dec 2024, 5:17 am

The toppling of Bashar al-Assad has major consequences for Iran

Nigel Farage, Reform and the Future of British Politics 11 Dec 2024, 9:00 pm

Could Reform UK really win the next election?

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