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Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes
Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained.
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US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials say
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Is Macclesfield beating Crystal Palace greatest FA Cup upset?
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Tories would ban under-16s from social media
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Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears
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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
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Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires
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Briton Smith stuns Matias to become world champion
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Bears score 25 points in epic final-quarter comeback to beat Packers
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'He is here with us' - Macclesfield make FA Cup history on emotional day
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Given apologises for Holocaust remark
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Which players could England turn to for 2027 Ashes?
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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

'I have 45 children applying to my special school each week'
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Cambridgeshire
Snow alert upgraded to Amber as more weather warnings hit Scotland
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Scotland
Anxiety, loneliness and low self-esteem in children as young as seven
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Wales
'I'd never heard of Celtic curse until I was diagnosed'
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Remembering 1986: A defining year in pop culture, 40 years on
Take a fond look back the year of Madonna, Maradona, 'Maverick' Mitchell and much more.
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Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes
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The Hollywood effect of Hamnet on its filming locations
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England
Brand new BBC prison drama: 'It goes against your expectations' Video, 00:01:04
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How Timothée Chalamet's love for Liverpool began
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Liverpool
Did David Bowie donate £10k to build a car park on the day he died?
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Coventry & Warwickshire
Dawn French on why she was turned down for a role in Mamma Mia! Video, 00:02:37
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Your family's favourite dinners, made vegan
From pies to bolognese, you’ll be sure to find a crowd-pleasing recipe from these comforting vegan classics.
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Get ahead with these homemade ready meals to fill your freezer
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BBC Food
'I'm a psychologist, here's what to swap diet resolutions for this January'
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Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2m at Tokyo auction
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Asia
Will tech trump tradition for bakers and biscuit makers?
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Health and wellbeing

Why dark nights can unsettle us so much
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'I want to tell Jesy Nelson, there's hope'
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Northern Ireland
The vital nutrient nearly a third of us are not getting enough of
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Is it ever okay to estrange your family? Audio, 00:07:15
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'I didn't realise how unloveable I felt until I fell in love with a woman' Video, 39 minutes
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Arts and culture

The woman racing to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry stitch by stitch
Mia Hansson hopes to complete her replica by the time the original work returns to France.
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Cambridgeshire
Five of Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic outfits - from new royal exhibit
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6 Music's Ultimate Bowie Quiz: How well do you know The Thin White Duke?
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Book recommendations to get you through winter
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How Charles Dickens came to rescue passengers from a railway disaster. Audio, 29 minutes
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Money

'It's normal to have debt': A guide to dealing with debt in 2026. Video, 00:08:11
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'My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls'
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Family & Education
Simple DIY jobs that make a difference in cold weather. Video, 00:09:37
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'I've made picking up dog poo my business'
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Derbyshire
How the 'postcode lottery' of parenting really impacts young children
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Uplifting stories

When rushing rivers turn into icy masterpieces
From frozen cascades in Canada to shimmering icefalls in Iceland, explore some of the world’s most breathtaking waterfalls transformed by winter.
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Before they were famous: Drama school archive reveals well-known young faces
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Nostalgic builder restores pub where he held stag do 30 years ago
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Wales
'Fabulous' dog bravely saves owner during stand‑off with bear. Audio, 00:04:05
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'I spent Christmas with a stranger whose life I saved' Audio, 27 minutes
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Insight and analysis

A closer look at the week's stories

The changing face of Manchester's historic alcohol-free venues
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Manchester
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Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'
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Europe
The brick phone renaissance: Why are we turning away from smartphones? Audio, 13 minutes
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Brook, 'Boozeball' and another Ashes hangover
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England
What caused a routine British flight to crash yards from safety? Video, 57 minutes
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Science and nature

Project aiming to return elk to UK moves forward
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Nottinghamshire
Why are Christmas trees being planted on the beach?
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Annual animal count underway at London Zoo
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Newsround
The prehistoric shark found in a suburban town in Scotland
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission early
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Join Katniss as she ignites the revolution against the Capitol
Binge all four Hunger Games films as Jennifer Lawrence stars in the classic saga of teens pitched against each other in lethal combat by a cruel political system.
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Robson Green goes mackerel fishing with his footballing hero Alan Shearer. Video, 28 minutes
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Lady Killers: Lucy Worsley delves into the case of a possible body-snatcher. Audio, 30 minutes
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A dramatic retelling of the life of a unique British musical talent. Video, 113 minutes
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Martin Freeman stars as a Liverpool cop struggling with his mental health. Video
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Quizzes and games

Try to guess the UK city from its landmark
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Can you name the Premier League's oldest ever players?
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From Oasis to Elvis, how well do you know these famous B-sides?
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Keep your brain active with these Sudoku puzzles
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