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'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/Ba5bdE0 via IFTTT

Has the government changed its mind on grooming gang inquiries?

​​Five local inquiries & a national 'rapid audit' from BBC News https://ift.tt/1WnLx4l via IFTTT

Sara Sharif's killers to appeal murder sentences

Sara's father, stepmother and uncle are seeking permission to appeal against their sentences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZVJe6Yv via IFTTT

Americast

Could Donald Trump intervene to block the app’s ban? from BBC News https://ift.tt/75q0Unb via IFTTT

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/XqTnkCL via IFTTT

Rare comet may be visible for first time in 160,000 years

Comet C/2024 G3 could shine as bright as Venus due to its close proximity to the Sun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xWschA6 via IFTTT

Arrests after Charles Darwin grave spray-painted by climate protesters

Two climate activists are in police custody for spraying chalk paint on the Westminster Abbey grave. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6askGlL via IFTTT

Peak District roads shut due to 'selfish' parking

Some cars will be towed away by Derbyshire Police while other drivers face fines. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4FbW5ZA via IFTTT

Ukraine says it captured two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia

President Zelensky says the two men are receiving "necessary medical assistance". from BBC News https://ift.tt/w7vH1DJ via IFTTT

Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8bSpP75 via IFTTT

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/gn5eOXd via IFTTT

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/xpLmU7a via IFTTT

Sisters seemed fine before going missing, says brother as police launch search

Sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - two of triplets - have gone missing in Aberdeen. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dYyL8x via IFTTT

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/cZ2aIG6 via IFTTT

'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/t1vcoUC via IFTTT

GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying

Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wJ3AuSb via IFTTT

Do Facts Meta on Facebook?

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

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

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

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbWMDxH via IFTTT

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/oTISCZk via IFTTT

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/0aE6QtS via IFTTT

Rybakina's ex-coach suspended as investigation into conduct continues

World number six Elena Rybakina's former coach Stefano Vukov is suspended by the WTA as an investigation into his behaviour towards the player continues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4mdBIr via IFTTT

Trump to be sentenced in hush money case 10 January

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

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vf9gkzd via IFTTT

Hamas police chief among 40 reported killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

The officer was killed in an overnight air strike on a displaced people’s camp in the southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DpkdGo0 via IFTTT

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Yd0nh1e via IFTTT

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ASMeqGY via IFTTT