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'I do not believe it!' - Orient keeper scores dramatic late equaliser

Watch as Tottenham Hotspur loanee goalkeeper Josh Keeley scores a dramatic late equaliser for Leyton Orient to keep them in their FA Cup tie against Oldham Athletic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4m6jduV

Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote

BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0j1I2oO

MPs back bill to allow assisted dying after emotional debate

In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wK0ivQq

Janey Godley begins 'final tour' before funeral

The Glaswegian died on 2 November aged 63 after living for several years with ovarian cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4TqxAHs

Romania orders election recount after TikTok bias claims

TikTok denies it gave preferential treatment to any candidate in Romania's presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3LuTgk via IFTTT

The Assisted Dying Debate

Amol and Nick catch-up with Dame Esther Rantzen and speak to two MPs about how their religion has influenced their thinking. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BGUedXj

Liberia's notorious rebel-turned-senator Johnson dies

Prince Johnson oversaw the torture and killing of the then-president but was later elected to the senate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2DwjGQt via IFTTT

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vcIPa5S

Tories got immigration wrong, says Kemi Badenoch

The new Tory leader says she would impose a cap on the numbers allowed to enter the UK if she was in power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bFPHWQR

Trump recovers to beat Robertson at UK Championship

World number one Judd Trump fights back from 3-1 down to beat three-time UK champion Neil Robertson 6-3 and move into the last 16 in York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bUldqeJ

General Motors agrees deal to enter F1 in 2026

US car giant General Motors reaches an agreement in principle to enter Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac brand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fF4Ylsc

Give me prescription or I'll kill you, nurse told

Humberside Police has received 411 reports of assaults and abuse towards GP staff over five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WfSQmF2

Why Verstappen's 'almost flawless' season is 'towering achievement'

Max Verstappen is recognised as one of the all-time greats of F1 and demonstrated why by maximising his results during 2024, writes Andrew Benson. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o1wfU8b

Hamas says female hostage killed in northern Gaza

The woman's identity has not been revealed and it is unclear how or when she is said to have died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ezvS4us via IFTTT

Flat caps galore at Tommy Shelby lookalike contest

More than a dozen lined up to take part in the contest in Birmingham on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K5MYNEB

Family say Harshita Brella will not be forgotten

Harshita Brella's loved ones have released a new photo and a tribute to their sister and daughter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KACfU3I

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E80seWX via IFTTT

Essex Police drops Allison Pearson investigation

The investigation is closed, but there will be a review of the force’s handling of the matter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p9tTD80

Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/odIFYZA

Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa

As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2ghc4Ya

MP calls for ban on auction sales of human remains

Labour’s Bell Ribeiro-Addy said she has been told of human remains frequently auctioned "disguised as modified items or replicas". from BBC News https://ift.tt/27ixCjc

Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OIRBw2y

Fury in Russia at 'serious escalation' of missile move

What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wCtxrUy via IFTTT

Biden's move on missiles for Ukraine angers Trump allies

It is not clear if Biden's decision will be endorsed by Donald Trump who has promised to end the Ukraine war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jxLshl

Keep protesting, says Navalny's widow at Berlin march

The march was led by Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in February. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kIDmM7e

Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut

Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vkrTuh7

Police blockade on South African miners lifted

A court says emergency workers must be allowed to enter a mine where hundreds are thought to be without food and water. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7vKyxes via IFTTT

Tyson vs Paul fans 'furious' at Netflix problems

The streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oA5v9fj

Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VWSBsa3 via IFTTT

Ten dead in fire at Spanish care home

The fire broke out in the town of Villafranca de Ebro in north-eastern Spain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LkWc0Xp via IFTTT

Strictly and Outnumbered stars help Children in Need

The annual televised appeal aims to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A9lZFPV

Climate COP Out?

And, Adam speaks to Climate Change Committee Chief Executive Emma Pinchbeck. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qx4yi2k

Women jailed over sadistic monkey torture videos

The judge describes Holly Le Gresley and Adriana Orme's actions as "abhorrent and sadistic". from BBC News https://ift.tt/e4XyUrf

IOC needs to protect 'female sport', says Lord Coe

The IOC needs to improve rules on transgender athletes to protect "female sport", says World Athletics president Lord Coe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KsLhW9V

Starmer: New UK target for 81% emissions cut by 2035

The PM insists the government will not "tell people how to live their lives" in achieving the aim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NKUy3mp

Lights under surfboards could deter shark attacks - study

Fixing LED lights under surfboards could stop great white sharks from attacking, Australian scientists find. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78BIjXF

Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8JSRA12

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YvK5ugP

Optimism and uncertainty at summit as Middle East awaits Trump’s return

As heads of Arab and Islamic states meet in Riyadh, Trump's victory raises questions for the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qBV1AU via IFTTT

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVd2jmt

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7gzfyV5

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order from BBC News https://ift.tt/A3xpoE0

Power in the Palms: Inside the pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago

Political hopefuls flock to Donald Trump's Florida home as the president-elect assembles his cabinet. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6950wT1

Fortnum & Mason party snub was hurtful, Paralympian says

The London high-end grocer has apologised over failure to host Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians at event from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4e2Bpx

Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon

Lloyd Martin, who has Down's syndrome, runs the New York Marathon after a record-breaking London run. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aGBCiAN

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rWi9ml0

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job. from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6rSDcq via IFTTT

US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LTGlaKg via IFTTT

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3GACyY

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65ZNPor

Benn's provisional doping suspension lifted

Conor Benn's provisional suspension is lifted after a two-year battle with UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC). from BBC News https://ift.tt/EZAxPit

Suzy Lamplugh murder suspect dies in prison

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Bristol woman Shirley Banks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tLxoGv8

What does Trump’s comeback mean for the world?

We take a look at what the world can expect from Donald Trump this time round. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7CWIcEg

Four viral claims of voting fraud fact checked

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/glkMUt7

Stolen rare £30,000 Pokémon card returned to owner

The rare Charizard card is found at an address in Polegate after being valued in East Sussex. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SdQWM2

Queen Camilla warns of 'terrifying' domestic violence

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OsC0fdu

Watch as crowd chant 'murderer' and throw objects at Spanish king

Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qLsUo0F via IFTTT

Badenoch makes new chief whip first shadow cabinet appointment

The formal announcements of who will be in Kemi Badenoch’s senior team will be made by on Tuesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PjnGIqc

Iran's supreme leader says enemies will receive 'crushing response'

The threat comes a week after Israel attacked Iran, raising fears that retaliation will escalate to war. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dG3hcy2

Outpouring of unity in Spain as anger grows over slow response to floods

Hundreds of volunteers take up buckets and brooms in Valencia as the government bolsters its response to the devastating floods. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5W1O8rn via IFTTT

All Blacks edge out England in dramatic finale

England miss out in a dramatic finale against New Zealand as Mark Tele'a's try proves decisive at Twickenham. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W041N8x

House left teetering on clifftop after rockfall

The property, on the Jurassic Coast, is now only 40ft (12m) from a 400ft (121m) drop over the edge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bzSHBpf

Search for Spain flooding survivors continues

More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIEhqHd via IFTTT

Cleverly rules out frontbench role under new Tory leader

James Cleverly will return to the backbenches under the next Conservative leader, unveiled this weekend. from BBC News https://ift.tt/awpzTBv