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BBC News - Top Stories

In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election -- The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.

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Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack -- A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".

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Hosts Morocco beat stubborn Comoros in Afcon 2025 opener

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Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas

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Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

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Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years

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LIVE - NFL: Lions aim to snatch late win over Steelers

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Divided between two states, the town at the heart of America's abortion debate -- The only abortion clinic in town is fighting an eviction notice and other efforts to shut it down. -- US & Canada

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Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025 -- From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.

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This is the first Christmas without my wife - enjoying life with our boys is how I'll honour her -- Dad-of-two Andrew, 42, shares what he has learned about grief since his wife's sudden death.

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How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force -- With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.

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The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris -- Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.

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How England lost latest Ashes series down under in just 11 days -- BBC Sport chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt reveals the inside story of England's Ashes defeat in Australia on and off the pitch.

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Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files -- US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete. -- US & Canada

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'I was terrified to go to sleep': Kate Winslet describes how media intrusion affected her -- The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame. -- Culture

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Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope -- As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both. -- World

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'You're on standby for Lockerbie' - volunteers recall their role after Pan Am bombing -- Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews. -- South Scotland

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Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again -- People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.

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Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge -- Thousands of people gathered at the historical site in Wiltshire on the shortest day of the year.

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India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks -- The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.

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At least 13 photos removed from justice department Epstein files website

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US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says

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In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

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Photo of Andrew lying on laps at Sandringham in new Epstein files

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Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank

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This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom

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Who and what are in the Epstein files?

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A memorial ends - but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again

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Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia

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Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race -- Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt. -- Aston Villa

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Littler advances but Price suffers shock exit -- Luke Littler progresses to the third round but former champion Gerwyn Price suffered a shock exit at the PDC World Championship

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Man Utd face up to 'massive' loss of injured Fernandes -- Manchester United's injury problems worsened as captain and talisman Bruno Fernandes was replaced in a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa.

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'Hearts have arrived'... but McInnes warns they can get better -- Hearts "have arrived" as Scottish Premiership title contenders after beating Rangers for the second time this season, says Kris Boyd.

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Liverpool fear significant lower leg injury for Isak -- Liverpool fear Alexander Isak has sustained a significant lower leg injury after the striker was forced off against Tottenham on Saturday.

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McTominay-style finish - but what else did Scots learn about Morocco? -- Hosts Morocco kick off the Africa Cup of Nations with a win over Comoros - but what did we discover about Scotland's World Cup opponents?

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