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8 January 2025

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News imageRocky Sickmann, a Marine in pyjamas, stands next to President Jimmy Carter while others look on

'How Jimmy Carter kept me alive in Iran'

At the time, many blamed Carter for not bringing the US hostages in Iran home. But one Marine says he saved his life.

News imageA general view of the exterior of HMP Glenochil in Clackmannanshire

Prisoners hospitalised after Christmas drug misuse

A total of 35 inmates at HMP Glenochil were identified as being under the influence of drugs on 25 December.

News imageA front view of the US Capitol, with a large white dome

Man arrested with machete and knives at US Capitol

The man was stopped at a security checkpoint while trying to enter the building's visitor centre.

News imageFront pages of South Wales Evening Post and Flintshire Leader

Wales' papers: Girl's tears over drug-addict parents and flood anger

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

News imageAn Aldi supermarket sign

Fake Aldi on Google Maps wreaks 'havoc' on village

Shoppers end up empty handed after driving to a rural village hoping to buy their bread and milk.

News imageAn avalanche forecaster's dog walks along a narrow path made from wooden planks. It is snowing and there is snow on the ground.

In pictures: Scotland's avalanche season

Mild, wet and windy weather - and now heavy snow - have been a feature of the latest season.

News imageColin in hospital bed with a mascot visiting

Son's Aids death compensation is blood money - dad

Colin Smith died in 1990 at the age of seven after being given blood infected with HIV.

News imageChris Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v actor Billy Bob Thornton

Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v Billy Bob Thornton

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Standing on the Shoulder of Kitties star Billy Bob Thornton with his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third-round ties.

News imageAn aerial shot of a crowded boat crossing the English Channel.

People smugglers to have finances targeted with sanctions

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

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