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Two IDs plan aims to stop under-age online knife sales
Online shops will be forced to bring in stricter identification checks to stop sales to under-18s in the wake of the Southport attack, the government says.

Surprise as UK December borrowing hits four-year high
Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue- was £17.8bn last month.

Teen arrested after boy, 12, dies in stabbing
A 14-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing on Tuesday afternoon.

Tensions over when to make Southport details public
Questions continue over why UK authorities did not publish key details about Axel Rudakubana earlier than they did.

HMRC denies running 'deliberately poor' phone service
Thousands on hold to HMRC's helpline say they were cut off after waiting for 70 minutes.

'Filming me sleep on ward made my mental health worse'
Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.

England's best cricket is yet to come - Jones
England wicketkeeper Amy Jones is confident England can fight back to draw the Women's Ashes and responds to the criticism they have faced.

Double-bounce controversy as Swiatek sets up Keys semi-final
Iga Swiatek drops just three games as she breezes past Emma Navarro to set up an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys.

PM's terror law overhaul and Trump widens 'economic war'
Reforms after the Southport attacks and Donald Trump's threat to tax foreign nationals lead the papers.

Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration
The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights".

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn
OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank join forces to build artificial intelligence infrastructure.

What happened on day two of the Trump presidency?
Trump's team takes on new immigration rules, an AI deal, and plans to purge DEI programmes and workers.

Rare snowstorm hits US south, with four deaths reported
A major winter storm prompts blizzard warnings, dumping heavy snow and sleet in a region where even flurries are a rare sight.

'Recession in children's happiness', warns author Cottrell-Boyce
The children's laureate is hosting a summit to highlight his concerns.

Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.

Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Netflix to raise prices in US as new subscribers soar
Squid Game 2 and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.

Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.

Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.

Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
Some of the president's own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released - until his order on Monday.

'Elite mindset' - Salah hits 50th European goal for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah's 50th European goal for Liverpool in their Champions League win over Lille showed his "elite mindset".

'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?

UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.

Emery fears Aston Villa have blown Champions League top-eight chances
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side may have squandered their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League following their loss at Monaco.

Waitrose brings back free coffee for non-shoppers
The supermarket's loyalty scheme members can get a hot drink without making a purchase.

Six Trump executive orders to watch
Even presidential powers have their limits - and in some cases, Trump faces hurdles before his plans can become reality.

Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.

Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.

Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.

'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray
Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.

How Trump has already changed America
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Micheál Martin to be officially installed as taoiseach
The Irish parliament is set to return after Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael set up a coalition government.

Xi and Putin hold video call after Trump's inauguration
The two leaders pledged to bring China-Russia relations to "greater heights".

Tariffs on imports only way to get fairness, says Trump
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know he had granted her son a full pardon.

Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.

Teddy Swims: 'Every day I try to cry a little bit'
The Lose Control singer talks about masculine role models, becoming a father, and facing prejudice.

'A living hell': Sudanese women face rape and abuse in Libya
The BBC hears about horrific violence five women experienced in Libya after fleeing war-torn Sudan.

Four injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
The attacker, believed to be a Moroccan citizen with US residency, was shot dead at the scene.

'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?

Israel's military chief resigns over 7 October 2023 failures
Lt Gen Herzi Halevi says "the terrible failure" to prevent the Hamas attack "accompanies me every day".

Nine Palestinians killed as Israeli forces launch major operation in Jenin
Israel's prime minister says the "extensive" operation aims to "defeat terrorism" in the West Bank city.

Dozens killed as fire engulfs Turkish ski hotel
More than 50 have been injured in the blaze, which broke out at the Grand Kartal Hotel.

Bishop asks Trump to show mercy to LGBT people and migrants
Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde made a plea to the president in a sermon that Trump later criticised.

BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?

Ukraine's chief army psychiatrist arrested on $1m corruption charge
The man owned several properties as well as four BMW luxury cars, the Ukrainian security service said.

Deadly fire at Turkey ski resort hotel
At least 66 people have died and 32 were injured in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the city of Bolu.

What executive orders has Trump signed after taking office?
The Republican quickly set about using his new powers to approve executive actions on a host of policy priorities.

Fans rush for hotly anticipated fantasy book sequel
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is billed as one of the biggest publishing releases since Harry Potter.

US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold
The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.

US trades Taliban prisoner for two American detainees
Two Americans held by the Taliban were exchanged for an Afghan imprisoned in the US on narco-terrorism charges.

Haas appoint Muller as F1's first female race engineer
Haas restructure their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1.

Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain toxic material
Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up.

Anthony Zurcher: With the promise of a 'golden age', a second Trump era begins
Trump's inaugural speech was a mix of promises – and contradictions – that underlined some of the challenges he faces upon his return.

Watch: Key moments from President Trump's inauguration day
The oath of office and a Melania air kiss - watch the highlights from Donald Trump's day.

Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government
Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC the conditions under which he is prepared to join the government.

Best of 'frenemies': Trump's relationship with Europe this time may be very different
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power

'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.

Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny
He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

Awkward air kiss as Trump enters Capitol to applause
Melania's hat appeared to get in the way, when Donald Trump leaned in to kiss her.

Influencers, tech bros, MMA fighters: Trump's inauguration guests
The inauguration guestlist features unlikely names including MMA fighter Conor McGregor and influencer Jake Paul.

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