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British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities

During a call with the UK prime minister, Emily Damari says she was detained on UN premises inside Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PKTzWZ2

'More than I'd ever have won' - Traitors finalist on Mencap donations

Traitors finalist Alexander Dragonetti tells the BBC he's "incredibly grateful" after people donated more than £70,000 to Mencap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x32nmlA

No targets for flying or farming in UK climate plan

The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DB1uEsZ

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/Pj6Oleb

Bishop's position is untenable, say church leaders

Church leaders call for an investigation after the Bishop of Liverpool denies allegations of assault. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ppsy6vX

Inside the operation to bring Israel's hostages home from Gaza

If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RMm58SH

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/6WEClja

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/q7v3s2j

Coca-Cola recalls drinks from shops around Europe over safety concerns

The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low". from BBC News https://ift.tt/lR1mNTn

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/iO5tKmg

Vicky Pattison's sex tape warning and The Weeknd's final chapter: This week's big releases

Hard Truths starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a new Diddy documentary and The Apprentice are also coming out this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YeCJXkh

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/QijFzdC

Palestinians' return on hold as Israel accuses Hamas of breaching truce deal

Israel says it will not open a key road until plans are in place for the release of an Israeli civilian. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6jJSZ9g

'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/R5WBZJn

Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia

Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f986ESA

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/OmbNHGD

Trump urges oil-exporting nations to slash 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/uYZ4MCA

Man City in danger of Champions League exit after defeat at PSG

Manchester City's chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lose a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WXKPsQ8

Prince Harry’s day out of court

The Sun newspaper publisher has apologised and agreed to pay him damages from BBC News https://ift.tt/ckXyPnH

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/Z2Bi9Yr

Queen Camilla praises work of hospices

The Queen says "I wish we could clone these places" while meeting people at a hospice in Wiltshire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U5bm9Dz

BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?

The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? from BBC News https://ift.tt/4KL8nc3

Five takeaways from Trump's first speech

Trump vowed to return the country to its golden age and to plant the American flag on Mars. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3tJknBQ

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/7bK3iH0

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/J6LZAHP

Maybe the worst team in Man Utd history, says Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim labels his team "maybe the worst" in the entire history of the club after a 3-1 defeat by Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GQB5tCk

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/URFykGW

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/5APitpf

Theatre director Claire van Kampen dies aged 71

The wife of actor Sir Mark Rylance died after being diagnosed with cancer, a family statement confirms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ulwkET1

'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/dhKv0Lg

Sara Sharif's killers in sentence appeal bid

Sara's father, stepmother and uncle are seeking permission to appeal against their sentences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65jEMPV

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

Other girls wanted to know how they could stay safe after teenager Elianne Andam was killed outside a shopping centre, community workers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R0WvHsb

William has Wetherspoon pint with Aston Villa fans

He enjoyed a pint of cider with fans - but staff did not say who paid for the round of drinks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7JUfYkt

Watch: Crowd erupts after Si's 'brilliant' escape shot

Watch Si Jiahui make a "brilliant" escape shot against Mark Allen in the first round of the Masters at Alexandra Palace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7P1Eky8

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/K41t6pV

International Court of Justice president Salam named Lebanon's new PM

His appointment is another blow to Hezbollah, which had sought to reappoint caretaker PM Najib Mikati. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1nPV3S

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/jfqmWkd

Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires

The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BvL9eSM

Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show 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/LQJSjEH

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/Ih3TCRJ

'Labour critics circle' Reeves and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VgJeFij

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/79fdCiV

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v7MozeO

Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HZdYoEf

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PAOdlMr

'Largest recorded UK catfish' caught in Essex lake

Shaun Ing and friends used a body bag left over from Halloween to help lift the giant fish. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X5143qx

Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmoxgTy

Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

Mark Zuckerberg removes fact-checking on his platforms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kvg9Oux

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6JaOQtI

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/t40HlCk

Confidence of firms hit by tax fears, says business group

Companies are facing a "pressure cooker" of rising costs and taxes, the British Chambers of Commerce says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q952vBR

New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses - what else do we know?

He placed explosives in the area before changing clothes and driving into pedestrians. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omweiWP

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ueiCwXr

Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j7XGVHS

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/2gmzS5i

Trump to be sentenced over hush money case but won't face jail

The judge in the case said he would not sentence Trump to jail time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4FVXal

'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun from BBC News https://ift.tt/xG97Xwi

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy". from BBC News https://ift.tt/fJyGIFq

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KDLJiRr

Drone footage shows collapsed Cheshire canal triggering flood

The aqueduct collapsed and flooded surrounding field after heavy rainfall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EVcZ3Hq

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The US college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia is postponed for 24 hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y7um4fg