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Friday, January 02, 2026 8:43 AM ET

BBC News - Top Stories

LIVE - Premier League latest: Chelsea's McFarlane speaking plus Johnson and Semenyo updates - Reaction to the Premier League as Manchester City draw at Sunderland to lose ground on Arsenal in the title race.

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LIVE - New photo emerges of moment Swiss bar ceiling catches fire as Italian teen among those feared dead - Police are working to identify those who died at Le Constellation bar, as Italian media report teenage golfer Emanuele Galeppini is among the victims.

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Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames as blaze takes hold -- The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

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LIVE - AI images among real footage being shared of Iran protests - Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson -- Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.

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Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard -- Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026

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'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate

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Trump says he takes higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors recommend

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Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

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Weather warnings extended as ice and snow blanket parts of UK

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Video shows fire spreading across bar ceiling -- The moment a Swiss bar was set ablaze appears to have been captured on video.

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'I hid from a wall of heat': Eyewitnesses describe escape from inferno -- One young man told the BBC he went into the bar to look for his little brother, who he thought was inside.

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Weekly quiz: Which Spice Girl got an invite to Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding? How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? 13 hrs ago

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'I swapped my personal trainer for AI - and it's working' -- Could AI be changing the fitness industry by offering a cheaper alternative to personal trainers?

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16 of the most exciting films coming up in 2026 - From a divisive Wuthering Heights by Emerald Fennell to Christopher Nolan's Odyssey.

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From X-Men to Doctor Who - archive pictures show stars before they were famous -- The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has unearthed images of Scotland's most famous acting talent in their student days.

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Why you don't need electrolytes for everyday exercise -- Drinks with electrolytes can be expensive but most people are spending money they don't need to.

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Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament -- Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women were given the right to vote. -- Asia

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Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee -- The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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Social media fuelled Mamdani's rise. Can he keep the momentum as New York mayor? -- To succeed in office he will need to keep his supporters engaged with day-to-day governing, experts say.

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FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time -- A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

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Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water -- Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

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Remains of Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve identified, police say

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China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

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Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare

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Maduro says Venezuela open to US talks on drug trafficking

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Young Italian golfer feared dead: What we know about Swiss resort fire

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Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces as Iran unrest grows

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Johnson set to be in Palace squad to face Newcastle -- Wales international Brennan Johnson set to be in Crystal Palace's squad to face Newcastle United on Sunday after completing formalities of move from Tottenham. -- Premier League

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'We're the right people' - Stokes wants to continue alongside McCullum -- Captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine "someone else" replacing head coach Brendon McCullum, despite England's Ashes series defeat in Australia.

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Retiring Khawaja criticises 'racial stereotypes' -- Australia batter Usman Khawaja says he has been treated unfairly by the media and former players as he announces his retirement from international cricket.

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Is Gyokeres struggling to adapt or being misused? -- Viktor Gyokeres joined Arsenal as Europe's most prolific goalscorer - so why have his numbers dropped so drastically?

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'Best bargain' Kamara at heart of Aston Villa success -- Boubacar Kamara is Aston Villa's unassuming star and has quietly evolved into one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.

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