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• Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory - BBC

  07-01-2026 23:59 via news.google.com
  Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Police face driving restrictions under training rules

  07-01-2026 23:57 via bbc.com
  Some officers will not be allowed to provide a blue light response when driving police vans.
  
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• UK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoD

  07-01-2026 23:54 via bbc.com
  Venezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.
  
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• Why my period made my gambling addiction worse

  07-01-2026 23:46 via bbc.com
  Researchers are looking to see if there's a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction.
  
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• 'Secret traitor' revealed in dramatic uncloaking on The Traitors

  07-01-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  The red-cloaked secret traitor had been controlling certain aspects of the game as part of a new twist.
  
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• Trump threatens defence firms over slow weapons production - The Times

  07-01-2026 23:30 via news.google.com
  Trump threatens defence firms over slow weapons production  The TimesWhy Donald Trump is gunning for America’s defence giants  The TelegraphAre defense stocks might or meh under Trump 2.0?  AxiosTrump threatens to cut Raytheon’s government contract  Defense NewsBillions at stake as Trump targets US defense sector dividends, buybacks  Reuters
  
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• Family's 'unimaginable' ordeal after crash ID error

  07-01-2026 22:54 via bbc.com
  Joshua Johnson's family were mistakenly told their son who died in a car crash had survived.
  
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• Family whose son died in crash but were told he survived say ordeal 'unimaginable'

  07-01-2026 22:54 via bbc.com
  Joshua Johnson's family were mistakenly told their son who died in a car crash had survived.
  
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• Report | Everton 1-1 Wolves | Men's First-Team | News - Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

  07-01-2026 22:41 via news.google.com
  Report | Everton 1-1 Wolves | Men's First-Team | News  Wolverhampton Wanderers FCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says

  07-01-2026 22:24 via bbc.com
  It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal.
  
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• Man shot dead by police had been carrying air gun

  07-01-2026 22:07 via bbc.com
  The IOPC is still reviewing evidence following the death of Tony Keeble on the A11 at Thetford.
  
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• Is a Welsh accent a help or a hindrance in The Traitors?

  07-01-2026 21:31 via bbc.com
  From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust.
  
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• Martin Clunes to take on role of Huw Edwards in new drama

  07-01-2026 21:02 via bbc.com
  Doc Martin star Martin Clunes will portray former BBC presenter Huw Edwards in a two-part factual series.
  
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• Three children fall from window of double-decker bus

  07-01-2026 20:41 via bbc.com
  The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening.
  
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• Lib Dem council to ask for election delay weeks after Davey's warning

  07-01-2026 20:39 via bbc.com
  Cheltenham Borough Council is asking for its May elections to be postponed.
  
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• ‘Motion is lotion’: how to really look after your shoulders

  07-01-2026 20:00 via theguardian.com
  As we age, we naturally lose mobility. But there are some steps we can take to keep these joints healthy for longerRead more summer essentialsYou’re clinging to the overhead strap on a packed bus during rush hour when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. As the crowd surges, your arm jerks back and your shoulder takes the full force of the momentum. It’s times like these one is grateful for a strong and healthy shoulder.“If you’ve got a strong and mobile shoulder, you
  
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• First person charged under new crossing law

  07-01-2026 19:07 via bbc.com
  Aman Naseri, 18, denies endangering 46 people during a boat crossing to the UK on 5 January.
  
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• Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats

  07-01-2026 18:57 via bbc.com
  Police described Adem Savas as "without a doubt the most significant supplier" to Channel people smugglers between 2019 and 2024.
  
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• Man jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves

  07-01-2026 18:03 via bbc.com
  Miles Cross admitted selling the fatal chemicals to people he had met on an online forum.
  
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• Beach hut owners hit back at council over 'second home' tax plan

  07-01-2026 17:56 via bbc.com
  Beach hut owners in Mudeford say they will look at the legality of plans to double their council tax.
  
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• Prince Harry not planning to meet King on UK visit

  07-01-2026 17:43 via bbc.com
  The King is expected to keep his distance during Harry's court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail.
  
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• Onkyo's 80th birthday is here – and so is its newest AV receiver - What Hi-Fi?

  07-01-2026 17:40 via news.google.com
  Onkyo's 80th birthday is here – and so is its newest AV receiver  What Hi-Fi?Onkyo celebrates its 80th anniversary with all-new Muse streaming amplifiers  What Hi-Fi?A Famed Japanese Hi-Fi Company’s New Amplifier Is Poised for Modern-Day Audiophiles  Gear PatrolOnkyo Unveils Muse Series, Anniversary Editions and Home Theater Concepts at CES 2026  cepro.comOnkyo’s new streamers and amps look absolutely lovely  Trusted Reviews
  
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• Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive

  07-01-2026 17:12 via bbc.com
  Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.
  
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• UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches - GOV.UK

  07-01-2026 17:09 via news.google.com
  UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches  GOV.UKTracking the oil tankers seized by the US  BBCRussia says US has released two tanker crew members as Kyiv calls for stronger action against ‘shadow fleet’ – Europe live  The GuardianHow the US special forces used a unique aircraft to seize a shadow fleet tanker  The TelegraphTwo Russian citizens aboard captured oil tanker r
  
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• Murderer and fellow inmate who absconded are caught

  07-01-2026 16:50 via bbc.com
  Murderer Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne are arrested on suspicion of escaping lawful custody.
  
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• How the new road safety measures could affect you

  07-01-2026 16:37 via bbc.com
  The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
  
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• Award-winning actor 'regains feeling in feet' with new MND drug

  07-01-2026 16:26 via bbc.com
  Belfast actor Michael Campbell was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.
  
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• I tried 75 low- and no-alcohol drinks: here are my favourite beers, wines and spirits

  07-01-2026 16:15 via theguardian.com
  Trying damp or dry January? Enjoy the buzz without the booze with our pick of the best hangover-free beverages• The best no- and low-alcohol winesWas your Christmas a little too merry? Maybe you’re giving Dry January a go; maybe you fancy trying more zebra striping (alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) this year; or maybe you want to steer clear of alcohol for a while for health reasons. Whatever the motivation, many of us will use the new year as a chance to re-evaluate ou
  
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• From final boss battles to the dangers of open-world bloat, TV and film can learn a lot from video games

  07-01-2026 16:00 via theguardian.com
  In this week’s newsletter: Stranger Things’ climactic showdown is the latest pop culture spectacle to feel like its been ported straight from a console. The industries’ reciprocally influential relationship can be to everyone’s gain• Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt had begun to feel like an endurance test by the end, but nonetheless, like the sucker I am, I watched the Stranger Things finale last week. And spoiler warning: I&rs
  
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• Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: like a superhero cloak, a white shirt gives you formidable power

  07-01-2026 15:00 via theguardian.com
  They don’t have to be expensive, they go with everything and they boost confidence – if you get the styling rightThe eternal appeal of the white shirt is not just that it goes with anything, although it does. And not only that it can take you anywhere, although it can. It is not even that it never goes out of style, or that good quality versions are accessible at real-world prices, although those are true also.A white shirt is self-confidence. It stands for i
  
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• School coach crashes in icy conditions as 18 injured

  07-01-2026 14:43 via bbc.com
  Two people are taken to hospital following a crash between a school coach and a bus that injured 18.
  
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• I would have been selfish not to share twins' muscle disease diagnosis, Jesy Nelson says

  07-01-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  The former Little Mix star recently revealed her twin baby daughters have been diagnosed with SMA.
  
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• More gen Z men live with parents in this city than anywhere in the US. How do they date?

  07-01-2026 14:00 via theguardian.com
  In Vallejo, California, ‘trad sons’ report feeling trapped by family obligations, slim job prospects and the fear of violence – leaving little room for romanceAre boys becoming men later? In recent decades, the markers of adulthood have shifted for young American men: they are almost twice as likely to be single, less likely to go to college and more likely to be unemployed. Most significantly for their parents, they are also less likely to have fled the nest, with the term &ld
  
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• UK weather latest: New snow and wind warnings ahead of Storm Goretti as hundreds of Europe flights grounded - BBC

  07-01-2026 13:31 via news.google.com
  UK weather latest: New snow and wind warnings ahead of Storm Goretti as hundreds of Europe flights grounded  BBCStorm Goretti map reveals where 8 INCHES of snow will hit UK after -12C plunge  The SunHomes in north Scotland without power as Arctic weather sweeps UK  The GuardianUK weather latest: Amber snow warning for 'dangerous' travel and risk to life wind alert issued - as Met Office gives storm update  Sky NewsMet Office issues yellow warning for heavy
  
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• Ashford school bus crashes in ditch 'after black ice skid' - BBC

  07-01-2026 13:06 via news.google.com
  Ashford school bus crashes in ditch 'after black ice skid'  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• PMQs live: Starmer faces Badenoch as Farage dismisses PM’s plan for troops in Ukraine

  07-01-2026 13:03 via theguardian.com
  Starmer said UK willing to put peace-keeping troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Reform leader says British army ‘in no position to do it’ Farage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place.He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘We were sitting with our calculator saying “we can afford that!”’ Joy for families as cystic fibrosis drug prices fall within reach - The Guardian

  07-01-2026 13:02 via news.google.com
  ‘We were sitting with our calculator saying “we can afford that!”’ Joy for families as cystic fibrosis drug prices fall within reach  The Guardian
  
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• Dublin Gothic review – epic ‘losers’ history’ of the city traces 100 years of family life

  07-01-2026 13:02 via theguardian.com
  Abbey theatre, Dublin
  Barbara Bergin’s tale follows four families through strikes in the slums, the Easter Rising, the early years of independence and the HIV-Aids crisis of the 1980sIn Barbara Bergin’s epic “losers’ history” of Dublin, street names tell their own story. Tosser’s Pot leads to Cutpurse, then from Pokes Alley to Kiphouse Row. For the residents of the inner-city tenement building where the action opens in 1880, choices are starkly circumscribed a
  
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• Dublin Gothic review – epic ‘losers’ history’ of Dublin traces 100 years of family life

  07-01-2026 13:02 via theguardian.com
  Abbey theatre, Dublin
  Barbara Bergin’s tale follows four families through strikes in the slums, the Easter Rising, the early years of independence and the HIV-Aids crisis of the 1980sIn Barbara Bergin’s epic “losers’ history” of Dublin, street names tell their own story. Tosser’s Pot leads to Cutpurse, then from Pokes Alley to Kiphouse Row. For the residents of the inner-city tenement building where the action opens in 1880, choices are starkly circumscribed a
  
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• Poor decisions in extending prison lease, MPs say

  07-01-2026 13:01 via bbc.com
  Report says "poor commercial decisions" were made when the lease was agreed with the Duchy of Cornwall.
  
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• ‘We were sitting with our calculator saying “we can afford that!”’ Joy for families as cystic fibrosis drug prices fall within reach

  07-01-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  The cost of medication was too high for thousands of CF sufferers around the world. Now a Bangladeshi company is making a generic version that will change livesSeven-year-old Grant Leitch had an important question for his mother. He asked if his little brother, Brett, who has cystic fibrosis (CF), was going to die.The South African family, like tens of thousands around the world, have been priced out of access to modern cystic fibrosis therapies, and if Grant had asked at the start of 2025, he m
  
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• Warner Bros. Discovery Officially Rejects Paramount’s Revised Offer, Stands by Netflix Deal - hollywoodreporter.com

  07-01-2026 13:00 via news.google.com
  Warner Bros. Discovery Officially Rejects Paramount’s Revised Offer, Stands by Netflix Deal  hollywoodreporter.comWarner Bros Discovery tells investors to reject latest $108bn hostile Paramount bid  The GuardianWarner Bros rejects ‘inadequate’ Paramount hostile bid  Financial TimesWarner Bros. Discovery board rejects Paramount’s revamped hostile takeover bid  CNNWBD once again rejects Paramount offer in favor of Netflix deal &n
  
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• Democrats can win back the White House in 2028. Here’s how | Colin Seeberger

  07-01-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com
  Democrats should go on the offense against Republicans, but they should also lay out a vision for renewing the promise of a middle-class life By January 2029, Donald Trump will be capping off a nearly 14-year stretch at the helm of American politics. While he will no longer serve as president of the United States, his shadow over the future of American politics will continue to loom large across both sides of the aisle. Following Trump’s popular-vote victory in the 2024 election, the Democ
  
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• UK housebuilding in deepest slump since 2020 lockdowns; stock market rally falters amid geopolitical tensions – business live

  07-01-2026 12:50 via theguardian.com
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK construction sector shrinks for 12th month runningVenezuela ‘turning over’ $2bn in oil to US, Trump says, in move that could cut supply to ChinaTrump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies – US politics live
  Newsflash: Britain’s construction sector continued to shrink in December, as housing, commercial and civil engineering activity suffered sh
  
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• Man jailed for supplying thousands of Channel small boats to gangs - BBC

  07-01-2026 12:47 via news.google.com
  Man jailed for supplying thousands of Channel small boats to gangs  BBCTurkish man supplied thousands of small boats to people smugglers  The TelegraphMan jailed for supplying thousands of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers  Sky NewsTurkish national jailed for supplying small boats and engines to migrant smugglers  GB NewsMan jailed for supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers  Inbox.lv
  
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• Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats - BBC

  07-01-2026 12:47 via news.google.com
  Man jailed for supplying gangs with thousands of Channel small boats  BBCTurkish man supplied thousands of small boats to people smugglers  The TelegraphMan jailed for supplying thousands of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers  Sky NewsTurkish national jailed for supplying small boats and engines to migrant smugglers  GB NewsMan jailed for supplying hundreds of small boats and engines to Channel people smugglers  Inbox.lv
  
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• Funeral held for French movie and style icon Brigitte Bardot - Sky News

  07-01-2026 12:44 via news.google.com
  Funeral held for French movie and style icon Brigitte Bardot  Sky NewsSex object, animal rights activist, racist: the paradox that was Brigitte Bardot  The GuardianBrigitte Bardot’s Cause of Death Revealed After Her Death at Age 91  People.comFuneral held in Saint-Tropez for French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot  Reuters‘Evil’ Macron snubbed from Brigitte Bardot’s funeral  The Telegraph
  
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• FCA fines two former Carillion directors for misleading investors before collapse

  07-01-2026 12:37 via theguardian.com
  Richard Adam and Zafar Khan knew about serious problems but failed to alert the market, UK regulator findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s financial regulator has fined two former executives at the government contractor Carillion for misleading investors before the construction company’s collapse eight years ago.Richard Adam and Zafar Khan knew about serious problems in the business but failed to alert investors, the board or the audit committee, the Financial Conduct Aut
  
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• Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape

  07-01-2026 12:35 via theguardian.com
  Whether your question is about exercise, eating, or general wellness, post it below and we’ll put a selection to our panel on the nightThere’s no bad time to take a more active interest in your health, but the new year, for lots of us, feels like a fresh start. Maybe you’re planning to sign up for a 10k or finally have a go at bouldering, eat a bit better or learn to swing a kettlebell. Maybe you want to keep up with your grandkids — or just be a little bit more physicall
  
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• Earley school coach crash LIVE: Several schoolchildren injured as bus catches fire - Daily Express

  07-01-2026 12:31 via news.google.com
  Earley school coach crash LIVE: Several schoolchildren injured as bus catches fire  Daily ExpressSchool coach crash with bus leaves eighteen injured in Earley  BBCUK weather: School buses crash amid snow and ice warnings  The TelegraphNine school children among 18 injured after horror crash between bus and coach on slip road  The SunEighteen injured in crash between school coach and bus  Reading Chronicle
  
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