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The UK government's plan for the border is 'untested and speculative', the Brexit committee says.

US officer accidentally Tasers partner

Bodycam video has been released showing the moment it happened in Ohio.

Grenfell Tower fire: Inquiry 'needs a diverse panel'

Survivors of the blaze are urging Theresa May to intervene to prevent a "whitewash".

Tesla mega-battery in Australia activated

The world's biggest lithium ion battery was installed to help solve electricity problems.

Hundreds of new drivers banned for mobile phone use

Almost 300 new drivers have had their licence revoked after being caught using mobile phones.

'New dawn' for Scottish private renters

A law comes into force covering a new form of private residential tenancy covering 760,000 people in Scotland.

7 days quiz: What's special about Meghan Markle's engagement ring?

7 days quiz: What's special about Meghan Markle's engagement ring?

'Getting my son back is the only thing I want in life'

Ann Tunstall's son Darren left the family home in 1992, and never went back.

Miss Wheelchair's fight against harassment

Virali Modi is campaigning to make train travel in India safer, after she was assaulted by a man helping to lift her from her wheelchair to the carriage.

The autistic dance group body popping in Europe

Autism With Attitude (AWA) will be representing the UK at next year's European dance championships in Germany.

I want to change the world... Using handicrafts

All her life Sarah Corbett was a campaigner for causes she believed in. Then she started using crafts to send a message.

The six tribes that could shape Europe's future

Who are the groups that will determine the direction of Europe in years to come?

How will Meghan Markle become a British citizen?

Prince Harry's future bride will have to apply for British citizenship through the usual channels.

Inside the scandal-hit world of Japan's sumo wrestlers

As a sumo grand champion retires in disgrace, is the disciplined sport of emperors dying in Japan?

Auschwitz inmate's notes from hell finally revealed

Russian scholars restore faded notes kept by a Jew forced to work in the Auschwitz gas chambers.

Argentina ends missing submarine rescue mission

The navy says there is no longer hope of rescuing the 44 crew members, but search efforts will continue.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for first joint royal visit

The newly engaged couple will meet members of the public at a charity fair and school in Nottingham.

Portsmouth hospital missed lung cancer cases

A national review is taking place after the failings were uncovered by the health watchdog.

Newspaper headlines: Donald Trump Twitter row dominates

The newspapers are dominated by Donald Trump's far-right retweets and Theresa May's reaction.

Reverse Advent: The calendar that gives something back

This year some people are choosing to mark the countdown to Christmas with daily donations to charity.

Rex Tillerson: White House dismisses reports of replacement

President Trump's spokeswoman rejects reports he will soon be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo.

Labour leader calls bankers speculators and gamblers

Jeremy Corbyn retaliates after Morgan Stanley says a Labour government could be a bigger risk than Brexit.

PM 'cheering on' Debbie McGee on Strictly Come Dancing

Theresa May says her constituent is doing very well on BBC dance show.

Disability employment: The challenge of getting to work in a wheelchair

The government wants to help one million disabled people into work, but for many the challenges begin before they even get to the office.

Bad Sex in Fiction: US writer Christopher Bollen wins

He won for his third novel The Destroyers, for a love scene set on a Greek island.

Poppi Worthington inquest: Officer admits not being fully trained

Amanda Sadler said she had not had the full training to be the senior investigation officer.

Fossilised eggs shed light on reign of pterosaurs

A collection of 200 eggs gives new insights into the development of the extinct flying reptiles.

UK snow: Footage from eastern England

Parts of eastern England, Kent and Scotland have seen snow, with another 5cm forecast in some areas.

Bognor's 'wrong Theresa May' awaits Donald Trump apology

A Bognor woman receives worldwide press attention after Donald Trump mistakes her for Theresa May.

Commuter in China paints own road signs

Armed with a can of white paint he took congestion matters into his own hands.

Derby cordoned-off Christmas tree 'an embarrassment'

A Christmas tree in the centre of Derby is cordoned off with barriers for "public safety".

Lightning strikes filmed from space released by Nasa

Nasa releases footage captured over China, Korea and Japan of "lightning, city lights and fishing boats".

Sammy Wilson warns Brexit talks may jeopardise DUP-Tory deal

The party says any attempt to "placate Dublin and the EU" will threaten its support for the UK government.

Boy, 5, found drowned after being 'left to go off alone'

Charlie Dunn was pulled from a lagoon by children after being left alone "for hours", a court hears.

'I saw what war criminal had done'

How the BBC's Jeremy Bowen ended up in court with a war criminal who has died after taking poison.

Snow could disrupt rush hour traffic, Met Office warns

Forecasters are predicting further wintery showers over parts of eastern England and Scotland.

White House 'has plan to replace Tillerson'

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson could be replaced by CIA chief Mike Pompeo, US media report.

Birmingham family releases CCTV of hit-and-run death

Relatives of Krishna Devi Droch hope publishing the shocking images will lead to the capture of her killer.

'Two-year wait' for mental health help in areas of England

A third of trusts in England are missing an 18 week target to see patients, with some waiting longer.

Ikea in Italy row over sacked Milan single mum

With two young children, Marica Ricutti could not handle shifts starting at 7am.

Dragons Den businessmen sell Red Letter Days

Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis cash in on the gift experience company that they saved from collapse.

The child maintenance 'loophole'

One mum's story of how a "loophole" is stopping her getting the money she says she needs.

Rise in number of dogs abandoned in Christmas run-up

Charities start to see an increase in dogs being dumped or sent to rescue centres as Christmas approaches.

Turkish media asks: 'Where's the Isle of Man?'

The Isle of Man is in the spotlight again after the Paradise Papers, but this time from Turkish media.

Matt Lauer: Sacked US TV news anchor says he's 'truly sorry'

The sacked co-host of NBC's Today programme said he was "ashamed" over misconduct allegations.

Ex-Lib Dem candidate: 'I was wrongly accused of being a paedophile’

A former parliamentary candidate says he felt suicidal after being falsely accused of abusing a child.

NZ PM gives Ed Sheeran a citizen test

Jacinda Ardern gives Ed Sheeran a citizen test

The teenage human calculator with super fast maths skills

Mohammad al-Mir, 13, has won three world titles for his super fast maths skills.

Care homes: Public 'pay unfair fees to plug £1bn shortfall'

Charges after death and over-the-top upfront fees for self-funders highlighted by the markets watchdog.

Chennai Six: Freed Briton Nick Dunn 'just wants a bath'

Former soldier Nick Dunn says it feels like a dream to be freed after being held for four years in India.

Poppi Worthington inquest: Father sobs as asked about abuse

Paul Worthington refuses to answer when asked directly if he sexually abused his daughter before her death.

Snow falls on England's east coast beaches

Parts of the east coast of England are witnessing snow settling for the first time in years.

North Korea: Russia accuses US of goading Kim Jong-un

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejects US calls to cut ties with the North over its weapons tests.

Shell reveals gender pay gap of 22%

The oil giant says the difference in UK pay rates is because of a skills gap.

What is on Prince George's list for Santa?

Prince William hands over his son's short Christmas list during his trip to Finland.

Mum's sign to help people understand her autistic son

Lisa has put a sign outside asking neighbours not to phone the police if Ryan has a 'meltdown'.

Brexit Countdown: Why is the Northern Ireland border question so hard?

Could tensions over the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland prevent Brexit progress?

Delete your Twitter - UK MPs tell Donald Trump

MPs attack the US president's sharing of far-right posts, but the home secretary says a state visit will go ahead.

Boat crash widow has £30,000 prosthetic legs stolen

Victoria Milligan, 45, lost her left leg in a speedboat crash that killed her husband and daughter.

Artist sorry for using comedians' faces in underpass art

Comic Bisha K. Ali was annoyed when she learned of her unscheduled appearance on a Canadian underpass.

Net migration falls after Brexit vote

Net migration was down by nearly a third to 230,000 in the year since the referendum, figures show.

Police helicopters 'miss thousands of incidents'

Air support failed to arrive at thousands of incidents before they had ended, a report says.

Morrisons recalls chicken pie over fish mix-up

Morrisons recalls some chicken and mushroom pies as the packaging actually contains fish pie.

Jay-Z admits to cheating on Beyonce and says music was their 'therapy'

The rapper says issues he had from his childhood led him to push his wife away, which led to infidelity.

Google faces mass legal action in UK over data snooping

Search giant is accused of unlawfully harvesting the personal information of millions of UK iPhone users.

Mulan: Disney casts Chinese actress Liu Yifei in lead role

It follows several Hollywood "whitewashing" controversies where white actors were cast in Asian roles.

News Daily: Trump tweets row and North Korea missile

Your morning briefing for 30 November 2017.

Australia makes pitch for Prince Harry's stag party

The nation's tourism minister suggests an outback "helicopter crawl", among other ideas.

North Korea's tight line between deterrent and escalation

While North Korea's nuclear threat might be a deterrent it can easily tip into catastrophic escalation.

British volunteer fighter Oliver Hall dies in Syria

A man from Portsmouth, who joined the Kurdish armed forces, has died clearing mines in Raqqa.

Kellogg's to cut sugar in kids' cereals by up to 40%

The cereals giant also plans to axe a product and end on-pack promotions aimed at children on another.

Fact check: Will Alpine villages really pay you to move there?

Are new bonus schemes luring new residents to Swiss and Italian villages a PR scam, or free money?

From 2:1 degree to zero-hours contract

How young single mothers are squeezed out of the graduate jobs market.

Teach Reception children how to grip a pencil, says Ofsted

A third of five-year-olds in England are being failed by their Reception experience, Ofsted says.

Chris Packham wants better education for children with autism

The TV presenter and author says families want a better education for their autistic children.

Early baldness higher heart disease risk factor than obesity, says study

A study shows more men with heart disease were prematurely bald or grey than had other characteristics.

Brexit: The bridge with the NI border running through it

The villages of Belcoo, in Northern Ireland, and Blacklion, in the Republic of Ireland, think of themselves as one community.

Stunning aerial photos capture US cities from above

Jeffrey Milsten captures aerial photos from helicopter rides across Los Angeles and New York.

Dating? Don’t let anxiety get in the way

Like Minds: Tips for dating from people with anxiety.

Trekking for 1,800km in Australia's outback with a toddler

How a couple walked 1,800km (1,100 miles), pulling their daughter in a cart, for an adventure.

World Hacks: The secret HIV protection for women with cheating husbands

Could this vaginal ring help protect women from HIV in communities where men refuse to use condoms?

My shock at discovering I was a donor child

One man says the revelation split his family, while a woman says she is now closer to her mother because of it.

Has the US forgotten about World War One?

A memorial hopes to bring a war that shaped the "American Century" back into US national consciousness.

Is the ski industry on a slippery slope?

Skiing faces a number of challenges, including ageing participants, climate change, and even Brexit.

The economic lessons Japan can teach the West

Japan's years of stagnant wage growth and a rapidly ageing population offer lessons to other developed economies.

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: 'We travel on separate buses now’

Has fame changed the UK's two favourite tenors? Or are they making fun of each other... again?

Trump hits out at UK PM Theresa May after far-right video tweets

Donald Trump tells close ally to "focus on terrorism" after she criticised his far-right retweets.

Migraine therapy that cut attacks hailed as 'huge deal'

Half the people on one study halved the number of migraines they had each month.

Quick-fix slimming pills 'potentially dangerous', says medicines body

Buying pills online is not safe and they can cause serious health problems, experts say.

Newspaper headlines: Trump's far-right tweet and Russell murders

Several papers react to Donald Trump retweeting videos created by far-right group Britain First.

North Korea: US urges all nations to cut ties with Pyongyang

China must "do more" and stop supplying oil to Pyongyang, US envoy says at the UN Security Council.

Disability plan will help a million people into work, ministers say

Figures suggest disabled people are twice as likely to be unemployed as non-disabled people.

Mobos 2017: Stormzy steals the show with three award wins

Other winners at the event in Leeds include Giggs, J Hus, Stefflon Don and Dave.

Would you know what to do if your bus tipped over?

Children in Belgium are learning how to get out safely if their bus flips over in a crash.

What Bellfield said in his 'confession' about murder case

Serial killer Levi Bellfield's alleged confession to one of the UK's most notorious murders cases

Poppi Worthington inquest: Father refuses to answer questions

Paul Worthington gives evidence from behind a screen at the inquest into his daughter's death.

Royal engagement: Prince William speaks of 'happy times'

The Duke of Cambridge says his brother and fiancee Meghan Markle have a "lot of happy times ahead of them".

Garrison Keillor: Radio host fired amid misconduct claim

The US radio host said the story was "more interesting and complicated" than his employers had heard.

PM 'concerned' about Yemen humanitarian crisis

Theresa May is travelling to Saudi Arabia and is expected to raise the issue of the country's role in Yemen.

Child abuse inquiry: Boy 'abused' by head of Catholic school

A man says he was sexually abused by a head teacher at a Catholic boarding school in the 1960s.

'Hero' Salford nursery worker pushes toddlers out of way of car

The childcare worker was hit and injured as she pushed the youngsters away from an oncoming car.

My generation wants change - youngest Australian senator

The 23-year-old said: "My generation is one alive with the desire to make change."

How has the EU divorce offer gone down?

How has the UK's Brexit 'divorce bill' offer gone down in Brussels and Westminster?

Carrie and David Grant speak out about SEN in their family

What is life like with four children with different SEN issues?

Why celebrities are sharing posts about 'slave auctions'

Celebrities are sharing photos on social media which appear to show people being sold as slaves in Libya.

Brexit: Barnier suggests vote challenged European terror unity

Michel Barnier says the UK chose to be "on their own" when solidarity was called for.

Christmas lights adorn entire street of Hampshire town

Ged Hollyoake decorates all the houses with Christmas lights and raises thousands for charity.

Trump wrong to share far-right videos - PM

It was "wrong" for President Trump to retweet videos posted by far-right group, Downing Street says

Ben Stokes: Police 'seek charging advice' over Bristol nightclub incident

Police complete their investigation into the incident involving England all-rounder Ben Stokes and are now "seeking charging advice".

Chennai Six: Britons 'eager to return to families'

The British former soldiers thank family and friends for their support as they prepare to come home.

Uber says 2.7m Brits hit by breach that was covered up

The breach, which happened in 2016 and which was covered up by the firm, was only revealed this month.

Prime Minister's Questions: The key bits and the verdict

How did stand-in leaders Emily Thornberry and Damian Green do in their Commons clash?

Grenfell fire: Probe launched into police helicopters

The investigation will look into whether the presence of helicopters led to more deaths.

'Serious concerns' voiced over stillbirth documentary filming

"Serious concerns" are raised over the filming of a TV documentary about stillbirths at a hospital.

Comedians say faces used in Canada artwork are theirs

British comedians say their images were used in a Canadian art installation without their knowledge.

The campaigns that Meghan really cares about

Eloquent and forthright - she's no average actress stepping up to talk about equality, says charity boss.

Brexit bill: Will we ever know a precise figure?

The UK and the EU may have agreed how to calculate the Brexit bill - but its precise value is still to be hammered out.

Is Apple getting sloppy?

A security bug in the new Mac operating system has raised concerns that the firm's standards are slipping.

Trump account retweets incendiary videos

Donald Trump's Twitter account retweets three inflammatory videos from far-right group, Britain First.

Praljak trial: Bosnian Croat war criminal 'takes poison' in court

A war crimes appeal in The Hague is halted after a defendant announces he has drunk poison.

NBC sacks star host Matt Lauer

American network NBC sacks its star morning show host over "inappropriate behaviour" at work.

Court backs salesman's claim for 13 years of holiday pay

A window salesman who received no paid holiday for 13 years wins the latest stage of his legal battle.

Loan sharks 'hang around the school gates'

On one estate they handed out cards to children asking mums to ring if the children needed new trainers.

Wingsuit flyers jump from a mountain into a plane

Two BASE-jumping experts leapt from Jungfrau mountain into a moving plane over the Swiss alps.

Entire house fly-tipped in New Zealand

Developer offers reward to find the people who dumped an entire building on their land.

Boom! MP slips Man's Not Hot lyrics into Commons debate

Did MPs notice when Labour's Fiona Onasanya slipped a line from Man's Not Hot into a Budget debate?

Meghan Markle was written out of Suits a year ago

The creator of the TV show says he "took a gamble" on her relationship with Prince Harry working out.

Boy, 15, charged over Leeds death crash

Five people died when the stolen car they were travelling in crashed in Leeds on Saturday.

India hotel guest arrested for stealing 120 TVs over four months

The "well-behaved" patron would check in carrying a "fairly large suitcase", police say.

Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site 'found by archaeologists'

The Leicester university team says evidence indicates Caesar's invasion in 54BC began in Kent.

Brit Awards announces first all-female Critics' Choice shortlist

Jorja Smith, Stefflon Don and Mabel are nominated for the prestigious Critics' Choice award.

News Daily: Brexit offer and North Korea missile launch

Your morning briefing for 29 November 2017

Breakthrough in coral restoration, say researchers

Coral is growing on the Great Barrier Reef after first being grown in tanks, say researchers.

North Korea 'tested new long-range missile' that can reach US

Kim Jong-un personally signed off the launch of Pyongyang's newest and "most powerful" missile.

Brexit: UK divorce bill offer 'worth up to 55bn euros'

Downing Street has played down reports that a deal on the UK's Brexit "divorce bill" has been reached.

Some lost rail routes may be 'restored'

More than 4,000 miles of rail routes were closed in the 1960s as part of major cost cuts.

How to solve the problem of space junk

A British spacecraft is trying to clean up what we send up but never bring down.

New York truck attack: Sayfullo Saipov pleads not guilty

Sayfullo Saipov is accused of killing eight people after driving a truck into pedestrians in October.

Bali volcano: Inside the Mount Agung exclusion zone

Some residents flee to shelters, others risk staying, as Mount Agung spews out ash.

Saudi Arabia detentions: Prince Miteb bin Abdullah released

Prince Miteb bin Abdullah spent three weeks in detention on allegations of corruption.

Under-age social media use 'on the rise', says Ofcom

Children are also increasingly using social media to access news, but most know some of it is fake.

Free ATMs 'must be available across UK'

Nicky Morgan, of the Treasury Committee, says any fall in the number of ATMs would "clearly be of concern".

Food waste: Clearer label plan in bid to cut

Confusion over food labels is prompting people to throw away usable produce, waste agency claims.

Bitcoin crosses $10,000 milestone

The virtual currency has surged in value during the past few weeks.

When dubstep left the underground

Photographing the artists and clubs of London as the scene became mainstream.

'It was like a light had been switched on'

Fran says liothyronine helped her thyroid condition - but the NHS may restrict access.

Why a town in Poland bought Tom Hanks a car for his birthday

Monika Jaskolska saw his social media posts about the Fiat 126p and decided to go for a grand gesture.

Three beavers released into the wild

The latest trio has been introduced to Knapdale Forest in Argyll, Scotland.

Gaslighting: The 'perfect' romance that became a nightmare

It’s not always easy to recognise when you’re in a controlling relationship. Two women share their experience.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markel: The royal love affair with Africa

Botswana played a crucial role in the romance - but the love for Africa goes far further.

Shoes, furs and hypocrisy: Why we love to hate despots' wives

It's easy to condemn the wives of autocrats - but why do we expect more of them than their husbands?

They left Islam and now tour the US to talk about it

Ex-Muslims often face abuse and violence - but a group that's touring American colleges is trying to help.

Asylum seekers face appeals 'lottery'

Appeals are twice as likely to be successful at some centres compared with others, data obtained by the Victoria Derbyshire programme shows.

The nursery in Amsterdam's red-light district

A nursery is kept open to help local families to stay in inner-city Amsterdam

How the Pirelli calendar went from provocative to progressive

The images in the publication, once famed for nudity, now celebrate diversity with an all-black cast.

Newspaper headlines: Brexit divorce bill 'agreed' and Meghan mania

Newspapers claim the UK will pay a hefty Brexit bill to start trade negotiations with the EU.

Benghazi 'ringleader' cleared of most serious charges

But the alleged ringleader of the deadly 2012 US consulate attack in Libya is convicted of terror charges.

Viewsnight: 'Trump has changed America for the better’

Republicans Overseas' Drew Liquerman says President Trump has already achieved more than his predecessors.

BBC takes on Netflix and Amazon with box set drop

The BBC is putting a raft of box sets including Peaky Blinders on the iPlayer in time for Christmas.

North Korea launches new ballistic missile

The launch is the latest in a series of tests that have increased tensions this year.

RemoveDebris: Space junk mission prepares for launch

A spacecraft that will test the best methods to clean up space debris is nearing completion.

Jack Maynard apologises for 2011 rape tweet

YouTube star says he is "truly sorry" for a tweet he posted in 2011 in which he made a joke about rape.

Beachy Head: Lighthouse building images up for sale

More than 70 slides showing the construction of Beach Head lighthouse go under the hammer.

Why is Christmas dinner more expensive this year?

Inflation and Brexit are blamed for a 16% rise in the cost of the traditional festive feast.

University of Bath vice-chancellor quits in pay row

The vice-chancellor of the University of Bath, facing accusations of excessive pay, steps down.

Suspended officers 'used range illegally'

Two senior officers are accused of using the Police Scotland firing range for unauthorised reasons.

Wholesaler Palmer and Harvey fails with 2,500 jobs lost

Palmer and Harvey goes into administration, with 2,500 jobs to go immediately, and a further 900 under threat.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Health check for mother jailed in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been held on spy claims since April 2016 while visiting with her daughter.

Ocado robot picks up and packs supermarket goods

Online supermarket Ocado reveals a robot that will pack delivery boxes with food and other products.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to wed in Windsor in May

The wedding in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle will "reflect who they are as a couple", a spokesman says.

Viagra can be sold over the counter

Men will no longer require a GP's prescription to obtain the impotence drug, regulators have decided.

Could you find love the Harry and Meghan way?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met after being set up on a blind date by a mutual friend.

'I gave up my job to fight Brexit'

The campaigners who are quitting their jobs (or not) to fight for the UK to remain in the EU.

Kate and Camilla welcome wedding news

The Duchess of Cambridge echoes joy expressed by royal family over Harry and Meghan's engagement.

Brexit: Government studies handed to MPs amid secrecy row

Labour says Parliament is being treated with contempt as impact studies are not published in full.

Ed Sheeran overlooked at Grammys

The star had been expected to top the nominations list, but fails to make any of the main categories.

Stephen Port: New inquests ordered over serial killer deaths

Stephen Port was convicted of murdering four men by poisoning them with a date rape drug.

Kenyatta is sworn in for a second term as Kenya president

The ceremony took place in a packed stadium in the capital, Nairobi.

CMA: Secondary ticket websites may be breaking the law

After a year long investigation, the competition watchdog says some websites are failing to be clear.

Stella McCartney and Ellen MacArthur call for fashion sustainability

The designer backs a report that claims half of High Street fashion is thrown away within a year.

Strictly's Anton Du Beke is beating X Factor's Matt Terry in the albums chart

Matt Terry's album could be the worst-selling X Factor debut ever if midweek sales are anything to go by.

Maternal mental health: How far have we come?

Mental health care for new mums has become a big topic of conversation in recent years. What's changed?

Irish deputy PM 'to resign'

Irish deputy prime minister Frances Fitzgerald is set to resign, Irish broadcaster RTÉ says.

Bereavement damages: Unmarried Chorley woman wins legal fight

Jakki Smith challenged the government over the inability of unmarried people to claim bereavement damages.

Scarlet fever cases hit 50-year high in England

Experts are unable to explain why the contagious disease is on the increase in England.

Pope's Myanmar speech avoids reference to Rohingya

Francis's Myanmar address defends ethnic rights but does not directly refer to the Muslim community.

Ex-Coronation Street actor Bruno Langley admits sex assaults

A court hears Bruno Langley was "clearly intoxicated" when he groped two women in a music venue.

'If black lives matter, then prove it,' says charity

The number of black kidney donors is the lowest it's been in five years. The race of the donor does make a difference - here's why.

Clean bill of health for UK banks

All the UK's biggest lenders pass Bank of England stress tests for first time since financial crisis.

Chennai Six: Britons released from Indian jail

The six former British soldiers have had their convictions against weapons charges quashed.

Skeletons found on 'ghost ship' washed up in Japan

The boat which washed up on a beach contained the remains of eight bodies, some reduced to bones.

Mrs Brown's Boys back for two BBC Christmas specials

The sitcom returns after three of its stars were caught up in the Paradise Papers tax scandal.

News Daily: Royal wedding plans and Bali volcano alert

Your morning briefing for 28 November 2017.

Prince Harry and Meghan: More royal wedding details expected

The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in church.

Social mobility: The worst places to grow up poor

Former industrial towns, rural and coastal areas fare worst in "spiral of ever-growing division".

Kenya election: Security tight for Kenyatta inauguration

President Kenyatta is to be sworn in for a second term in a ceremony boycotted by the opposition.

How Prince Harry designed Meghan's ring

And the prince is not the first royal to be inspired by family diamonds.

We must do better on baby deaths and injuries - Hunt

All unexpected baby deaths and serious injuries to be independently investigated in the future.

Bali volcano: Mt Agung ash shuts airport for second day

Massive plumes of dark ash reached as high as 3km (2 miles) from the summit of the rumbling volcano.

Melbourne man planned New Year's Eve terror attack, police say

Police allege the 20-year-old was planning to shoot people during New Year's Eve celebrations.

Rohingya refugees forced into sex work

The BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti uncovers evidence of teenage Rohingya girls being forced into sex work in Bangladesh.

'Third of mothers' experience mental health issues

Stress, anxiety and depression can follow on from becoming a new mum, a survey by BBC 5 live reveals.

BA owner IAG secures Monarch's Gatwick slots

Airline group IAG has secured most of the collapsed carrier's take-off slots at Gatwick.

John Profumo 'had relationship with Nazi spy'

The former Tory minister is thought to have met a future Nazi spy while in Oxford in the 1930s.

Bird pulled from brink of extinction facing poisoning threat

The red kite is still at risk from poisoning despite the success of conservation schemes, say scientists.

Can a bank in a box replace a branch?

One firm has developed an interactive cash-machine which, it says, can do 80% of the tasks typically undertaken in a bank.

Is it right to say people caught in a terror scare 'panic'?

There is evidence to suggest people fleeing an alert are being rational - and saving lives.

Leading the battle against 'bad' landlords

Sarah says her landlord made sexual advances, and then threatened to evict her when she said no.

'They called me names like Scarface, Joker, Buttface'

The family hoping the new film Wonder will challenge preconceptions about facial disfigurement.

The avocado police protecting Mexico's green gold

Mexican avocado farmers band together to protect themselves and their lucrative crops from criminals.

League of Gentlemen reunion: 'I can't believe we're back here doing this'

The cult sketch show's creators talk about its comeback, 15 years after the last series.

Nigeria's love affair with a Norwegian fish

How did stockfish - cod dried in Norway’s cold air - became a Nigerian staple?

Ireland's deputy prime minister resists calls to resign

Frances Fitzgerald has resisted calls to resign as political impasse continues.

Ben Stokes: England all-rounder 'not flying out to join Ashes squad'

The England and Wales Cricket Board says all-rounder Ben Stokes is not on his way to join up with Ashes squad.

Newspaper headlines: Royal wedding announcement hailed

News of the forthcoming wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dominates the newspapers.

Royal engagement gets EastEnders mention

News of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reached Albert Square.

US gun background checks hit new record on Black Friday

In one day, more than 200,000 Americans requested a background check in order to legally buy a gun.

'I fell in love incredibly quickly': Interview in full

The newly engaged couple spoke to the BBC's Mishal Husain on Monday afternoon.

Corgis, camping... seven things we've learned

The couple spoke about their engagement, relationship and future together in an interview with the BBC.

Bali volcano: Non-evacuees may be forced to leave area

Tens of thousands of people near Bali's Mount Agung have stayed put even after the alert was raised.

The Brexit 'impact assessment' row isn't going away

Labour says Parliament is being kept "in the dark", because the impact assessments have been edited.

Prime minister's convoy goes wrong way at roundabout

Theresa May is filmed taking an alternative route to work as she leaves her Berkshire home.

BBC Panorama: The fraud costing the UK £1bn a year

VAT fraud costs the UK more than £1bn a year and is making it hard for firms which pay the tax to compete.

BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017: Shortlist of 12 revealed for award

Twelve contenders are shortlisted for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2017 award, to be presented on 17 December.

Randox forensics inquiry: Police suspend drug-test contracts

The firm is retesting forensic samples after a probe sparked a review of more than 10,000 cases.

How the prince proposed

Meghan Markle has revealed how Prince Harry proposed to her.

Harry and Meghan: Social media hails mixed-race royal

Social media users hail the first mixed-race royal in the House of Windsor

Prince Harry: Stars were aligned when I met Meghan

Prince Harry says “this beautiful woman” fell into his life and he proposed over roast chicken.

Teenager, 17, guilty of plotting Cardiff terror attack

The 17-year-old is found guilty of plotting an attack on the day of a Justin Bieber concert in Cardiff.

CFPB in chaos as chief refuses to step aside for Trump's man

President Trump's pick and a director who refuses to step aside send duelling emails to employees.

'Croydon cat killer' inquiry: Northampton death linked by police

It is the third time in the town in three months a cat has been killed and dumped near its owner's home.

Ethical hackers to boost NHS cyber-defences

The hackers will work in an operations centre that will look for threats before they hit hospitals.

The rapper who can't speak

Isaiah Acosta was born without a jaw, but ended up becoming a rapper.

How the US reacted to the news

It's a "hip hip hooray" from the US to the news that Prince Harry is to marry American Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry and Meghan: No wedding bank holiday planned

The nation had a day off for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, but may not for Prince Harry.

DUP leader congratulates wrong prince

Arlene Foster tweeted her congratulations to Prince William after news of his brother's engagement.

Meghan's Canadian connection

Why are people in Toronto so excited about her engagement to Prince Harry?

Leeds fatal crash: Five victims 'all in car'

Five people were killed when a stolen Renault Clio crashed into a tree in Leeds on Saturday.

Computer science GCSE in disarray after tasks leaked online

Exams regulator Ofqual plans to pull this chunk of the qualification from the overall marks.

Katie Hopkins leaves MailOnline 'by mutual consent'

The controversial columnist parts company with the popular web publication "by mutual consent".

Harry and Meghan face the cameras

The newly engaged couple took part in a photo call at Kensington Palace on Monday afternoon.

Harry and Meghan: Inter-racial couples react to the royal engagement

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare for their nuptials, what do other inter-racial couples think?

What will happen to Suits?

With Prince Harry to marry US actress Meghan Markle, we answer those questions you might be asking.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the beginning

The story of Prince Harry and his fiancee, US actor Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle: The lowdown on Prince Harry's fiancee

A profile of actress and humanitarian campaigner Meghan Markle who is engaged to Prince Harry.

Meghan Markle and her life among Toronto 'royalty'

Five things that the actress's life in Toronto tells us about the future royal.

Harvey Weinstein: First UK civil claim made against film producer

A woman who worked in the film industry is alleging a series of sexual assaults by the film producer.

Same-sex marriage: Australian senator's tearful speech

An Australian senator breaks down during emotional same-sex marriage speech.

Chennai Six: Britons jailed in India win appeal

The six former British soldiers were jailed on weapons charges in 2013.

Electronic tag misuse inquiry leads to 29 people charged

Police investigated claims electronic tags used to monitor offenders had been fitted too loosely.

House of Cards filming to resume in two weeks

Production on the show was halted following the recent allegations about Kevin Spacey.

Philippines: Actress Maria Isabel Lopez fined for using VIP traffic lane

The movie star has lost her licence after saying she needed to use the lane for a "bladder break".

When Prince Harry met Meghan Markle - a royal romance

The story of Harry and Meghan since their first meeting.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: A royal shake-up

The actress can now help modernise the monarchy alongside Prince Harry.

Prince Harry to marry girlfriend Meghan Markle

Prince Harry is to marry his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle, Clarence House has confirmed

Cohabiting couples warned of 'common law marriage' myths

Cohabiting partners could be unaware they lack legal rights of married couples, research suggests.

Amir Khan asks if there's ever been a female prime minister

The I'm a Celebrity contestant is swiftly reminded that the current prime minister is Theresa May.

Scientists warn Lake Victoria is dying

Biodiversity in Lake Victoria has fallen by 50% since the 1980s.

News Daily: Bali volcano, and Leeds crash victims named

Your morning briefing for 27 November 2017.

Ashes: Jonny Bairstow and Cameron Bancroft describe the 'headbutt' in their own words

England's Jonny Bairstow and Australia's Cameron Bancroft explain what happened between the pair during a night out in Perth in October.

Pint-sized Ashes: Best moments from day five as Australia seal win against England

Australia complete a comfortable 10-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test on the fifth morning in Brisbane, while TMS's Geoffrey Boycott has an unfortunate mishap.

Celtic: Brendan Rodgers praises players' character in League Cup final win

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his players' mentality as they win their fourth domestic trophy in a row by lifting the Scottish League Cup.

Number of young people acting as 'money mules' doubles

Figures suggest there has been a doubling in cases of younger people laundering money.

Mount Agung: Bali volcano eruption photos explained

From glowing orange craters to molten rivers of mud, a volcanologist explains what it really means.

Ashes: Jonny Bairstow 'headbutt' blown out of proportion - Trevor Bayliss

Jonny Bairstow's alleged headbutt on Cameron Bancroft is being "blown out of proportion", but England need to be "smarter", says Trevor Bayliss.

Leeds car crash: Five victims named locally

Two young brothers are among the five who died after a stolen car crashed into a tree in Leeds.

Councils make £819m from parking charges, says RAC study

English local authorities made 10% more in fines and fees in 2016-17 compared with the year before.

Strictly not dancing: Why some men won't dance

Despite the 'Strictly Come Dancing effect' some men are still too embarrassed to dance.

Mount Agung: Bali volcano alert raised to highest level

Fears of an imminent major eruption lead to further evacuations and the island's airport is closed.

Vaginal mesh operations should be banned, says NICE

Implants can cut into the vagina - and some women have been left in permanent pain, unable to walk.

Mercedes car stolen without using a key

This footage from West Midlands Police shows two men pulling up outside a victim's house and stealing a car without needing to see the owner's keys.

Australia beat England in first Ashes Test

Australia complete a 10-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test on the fifth morning in Brisbane.

Pope in Myanmar: Francis sets off for tricky trip

The pontiff is set for a diplomatically difficult trip to meet with officials and Rohingya refugees.

Norris Green police officer van attack: Man charged

Martin Stowell faces five charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Council tax debts: Thousands threatened with prison

'More than 4,800 people' were threatened with jail last year for not paying a council tax debt.

Give child 'super-spreaders' flu vaccine, say experts

NHS bosses say children should be vaccinated, as they could put relatives at risk of getting the flu.

Archers 'fraud' storyline praised

Scriptwriters worked with Radio 4's consumer programme You and Yours on fraud plot.

BBC Music Sound of 2018: Will these artists define the year?

The BBC announces its Sound of 2018 longlist. Who will be this year's Adele or Sam Smith?

How I divorced Islamic State

The ex-wife of an American leader in the Islamic State group describes her journey out of extremism.

Bands, denim and leather

Meeting the heavy metal fans who customise their clothes in the name of music.

Pyeongchang Winter Olympics: Hopes for North Korea's ice skaters

A North Korean ice-skating duo have qualified for the Olympics. Can sport go where diplomacy can't?

Creating 'vertical villages' in Singapore

In Singapore planners are creating "vertical villages" for people living in high-rise apartments.

Could more women soldiers make the Army stronger?

Despite vocal opposition, it could be that female-friendly armed forces are more effective.

The Indian man who changed his name to Regret

Sathyanarayana Iyer was changed forever by all the rejections that came his way.

Lost treasures - and one father's mission to help

How the search for a little blue cup has helped hundreds of children and changed one father's life.

The mysterious envelope and the death of Alistair Wilson

The baffling case of Alistair Wilson, who was shot dead as he prepared his children for bed 13 years ago.

How MaxiMuscle's founder is getting back on the bike

The founder of the sports nutrition company MaxiMuscle wants to buy back the firm he founded.

UK's post-Brexit economy plan set to be unveiled

The government's industrial strategy is aimed at lifting slowing UK growth and productivity.

Manchester Arena attack: PM vows to cover costs

Theresa May says "Manchester will get the financial support it needs".

Citizens Advice warns about subscription contracts

Consumers still struggle to end unwanted subscriptions such as gym memberships, says Citizens Advice.

The Papers: Russia flu jab 'lies', and child drug mules

Monday's papers include revelations on misinformation from Russia, and children being groomed by drug gangs.

Russia wins Junior Eurovision 2017

A 14-year-old girl triumphs with the song Wings, ahead of Georgia's and Australia's participants.

Yemen war: First food aid arrives at port after blockade eased

It is the first food aid shipment to get into Yemen since the Saudi-led coalition eased its blockade.

Mugabe 'wasn't offered anything' to resign

A resignation mediator says he can't confirm reports that Zimbabwe's ex-leader was given $10m (£7.5m).

Denis Law receives Freedom of Aberdeen

Former Scotland international footballer Denis Law has received the Freedom of Aberdeen.

Man City comeback keeps unbeaten run going

Manchester City come from a goal down against a resilient Huddersfield to win their 11th successive Premier League game.

Horse dies after Cefn Fforest arson attack on stable

A horse dies and its mother is badly burned at the stables of Welsh Grand National-winning breeders.

Durham students miners' strike-themed event 'disgraceful'

The rugby club party invite asked for "flat caps, filth" and a few "working-class-beating-bobbies".

Mugabe will play elder statesman role in Zimbabwe, says mediator

The Jesuit priest who brokered his resignation says he can’t confirm Mr Mugabe got a $10m pay-off.

Motherwell 0-2 Celtic

Brendan Rodgers becomes the first Celtic boss since Jock Stein to win four domestic trophies in a row as his side retain the Scottish League Cup by beating Motherwell.

Davis Cup final: France beat Belgium to claim title in deciding match

France seal their 10th Davis Cup title as Lucas Pouille beats Belgium's Steve Darcis in a deciding fifth rubber.

Oxford Circus panic: Pair released after police questioning

The two men were questioned over an altercation at London's Oxford Circus which caused panic on Friday.

The Archbishop of York ends his protest over Robert Mugabe

The Archbishop of York had not worn one for 10 years as a symbolic protest over Robert Mugabe.

Sailors perform Changing the Guard in historic first

Royal Navy sailors performed the ceremony at Buckingham Palace for the first time in its history.

Attempted murder charge after suspected claw hammer attack in Taunton

A 39-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and attempted murder of a D-Day veteran.

Home Office review over harassment at abortion clinics

Concerns about the tactics used by some protesters prompted the Home Office review.

Top surgeons call to save Royal Brompton heart unit

The congenital heart disease surgery unit at Royal Brompton Hospital is earmarked for closure.

Mum's last wish honours Hillsborough fans

A bronze plaque pays tribute to those at the 1989 football disaster who helped rescue supporters.

Camberley artist's dragon 'could obliterate' world record

An artist and self-taught welder has spent 12 years creating a dragon out of 50,000 horseshoes.

Lewis Hamilton beaten to Abu Dhabi GP by Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas holds off team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes cruise to a dominant one-two in the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Southampton 4-1 Everton

Everton's troubles under caretaker manager David Unsworth continue as they slump to a heavy Premier League defeat at Southampton.

Brexit: No Irish border decision before trade deal - Fox

The UK's international trade secretary also blamed the EU for Brexit delays.

How to beat Lewis Hamilton - by the only man who has

2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg is the only team-mate to beat Lewis Hamilton in a title battle. He tells BBC Sport what it took to get the better of his great rival.

Rugby League World Cup 2017: England's Josh Hodgson to miss final with knee injury

England hooker Josh Hodgson will miss Saturday's World Cup final against Australia with a knee ligament injury.

Archbishop of York ends decade of protest over Mugabe

The Archbishop of York cut up his dog collar and would not wear one until Robert Mugabe was deposed.

Tenerife nightclub dancefloor collapses, injuring 22

Those hurt at the clubbing hotspot include nationals of France, Belgium and Romania.

Jonny Bairstow: England wicketkeeper spoken to by ECB over Perth 'incident'

The ECB says it has spoken to England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow after claims about an incident involving Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft.

The Chinese city of Ningbo is rocked by a deadly blast

A large explosion has taken place at an industrial site in the Chinese city of Ningbo, just south of Shanghai.

Armed police chief and deputy suspended

It is understood Supt Kirk Kinnell and Chief Inspector Bob Glass are among six officers under investigation.

Glee star Naya Rivera charged with domestic violence against her husband

The 30-year-old actress has been arrested and charged with domestic violence against her husband Ryan Dorsey.

Pint-sized Ashes: Australia dominate plus day four’s best TMS moments

England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane, as TMS scorer Andrew Samson gets his own stats phone line.

Five killed as stolen car crashes into tree in Leeds

Two boys are in custody after a stolen car crashed into a tree in Leeds, causing five deaths.

Rugby League World Cup: England women thrashed by New Zealand in semi-final

England's women are out of the World Cup after being beaten 52-4 by New Zealand in the semi-finals in Sydney.

England on brink of crushing Ashes defeat

England are on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominate the fourth day in Brisbane.

Scotland 53-24 Australia: Gregor Townsend delighted by rampant Scots

Gregor Townsend praises his Scotland side's "depth and resilience" after an "amazing" record win over Australia.

Ashes: Joe Root out next ball after making half-century

England captain Joe Root makes his half-century in the second innings against Australia - only to be out for lbw the next ball on day four of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Brexit: Ireland 'to play tough' over talks - commissioner

The republic's EU commissioner says keeping the UK in the customs union would avoid a hard border.

China explosion: Ningbo port city rocked by major blast

At least two people have been killed in the Sunday morning blast in Ningbo, local authorities say.

Mount Agung: Bali volcano activity prompts 'red warning'

It emphasises the danger of volcanic ash in the skies after Mount Agung emits a huge plume of smoke.

Sailors to perform Changing the Guard in historic first

The Royal Navy is to take part in the ceremony at Buckingham Palace for the first time.

Migrants die as boat capsizes off Libya

At least 31 migrants have died after their boat capsized off the coast of Libya.

UK drone users to sit safety tests under new law

A draft bill proposes a number of new requirements for drone owners, while tackling illegal use.

Argentina missing submarine: Navy denies safety claims

The Argentinean navy insists the vessel was in good condition before setting off 10 days ago.

The woman leading amputees to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Mona Patel lost her leg after being hit by a drink driver. Now she has set up a foundation that supports other amputees.

Inside the secretive state of Uzbekistan

The BBC visits the central Asian republic for the first time in over 12 years.

Play stations: Railway stops worth lingering at

The railway stations that offer relaxing gardens, modern art, and even free vegetables.

A home in the Himalayas for Buddhist nuns

Ladakh, a stunning Himalayan region in India, is home to 28 Buddhist nunneries - this is one of them.

Your pictures: Restricted

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "restricted".

A 100-year-old US riot only now being talked about

The Houston Riot of 1917 was one of the saddest chapters in the history of American race relations.

Can US generals say 'no' to a nuclear strike?

A top US general says he'd resist an illegal nuclear order from President Trump. Is he allowed to?

Jacqueline Wilson: Children feel more worried than they used to

The renowned author and former children's laureate talks Baftas, cyberbulling and social media.

The war medic who refused to 'go home and sit still'

Pioneering doctor Elsie Inglis set up all-women field hospitals to treat injured soldiers in WW1.

The breath-taking alien world of plastic bags under the sea

Freediver Janeanne Gilchrist's photographs look like "alien" underwater creatures.

Why donkeys are a reminder of one island's sweet old days

How donkeys are one of the last vestiges of a Caribbean island's once booming sugar industry.

How Russia's high-tech start-ups are looking beyond oil

Oil and gas form the bedrock of Russia's economy but leave it vulnerable to swings in prices.

Liverpool police officer hit by van in Norris Green

The officer suffered serious injuries after a Transit van was driven at him in Liverpool.

Heathrow worker charged over £700,000 cocaine find

Farhan Iqbal was arrested at Terminal 5 after cocaine with a street value of £700,000 was seized.

Newspaper headlines: 'Nation awaits' royal engagement

Meghan Markle, the girlfriend of Prince Harry, features on some Sunday front pages amid engagement speculation.

Claw hammer attack victim, 96, facing 'long' recovery

D-Day veteran Jim Booth suffered a "cowardly" attack, but is "a little stronger each day", his family say.

Vicky Chen: Teen actress beats veterans at Golden Horse awards

Vicky Chen wins best supporting actress at the Golden Horse awards for her role in a crime drama.

Battle of Cambrai: The tanks that changed warfare

Deborah was one of 400 tanks used in the Battle of Cambrai during World War One.

Ashes: Can England skipper Joe Root emulate Steve Smith with a captain's innings?

With the first Ashes Test in the balance, England hope for a captain's innings from Joe Root to keep alive their victory hopes.

Pakistan army called on to stop 'blasphemy' clashes in Islamabad

Security forces came under a hail of rocks from Islamist protesters calling for the law minister's sacking.

Woman bailed after three men stabbed in north Belfast

A woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the three men in north Belfast is released on bail.

Girl gets final flowers on her 21st from dad who died from cancer five years ago

Bailey Sellers has been receiving flowers from her father every year since he died from cancer when she was 16.

Autumn international: Scotland 53-24 Australia

Scotland ended their autumn internationals series with a record 53-24 hammering of 14-man Australia at Murrayfield.

Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

Tottenham striker Harry Kane scores a late equaliser to deny managerless West Brom victory at Wembley.

Five hurt as car crashes into New Romney pub

The driver had to be cut free from the wreckage after a car crashed into the Cinque Port Arms.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe case: Emma Thompson urges government to help

Actress Emma Thompson urges Boris Johnson to help jailed mum Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

Sky Sports anchor Simon Thomas 'crushed' by wife's death

Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas says his wife, Gemma, just died three days after falling ill.

Arlene Foster warns Sinn Féin time short for deal

DUP leader says Sinn Féin must choose between making a deal with them or having direct rule ministers.

What is football legend Eric Cantona up to now?

The former Manchester United star Eric Cantona shares his existential doodles.

Egypt attack: IS flags carried by gunmen, say officials

The death toll from Friday's bomb and gun attack on a mosque in Sinai rises to 305.

Egypt mosque attack: 'I saw 10 to 20 people with weapons'

Magdy Rezk survived the gun and bomb attack in north Egypt which killed more than 300 people.

Oxford Circus: Two men quizzed after Tube panic

The men, aged 21 and 40, attended a police station voluntarily after a media appeal.

Former TV presenter John Leslie charged with sexual assault

The ex-Blue Peter presenter is alleged to have put his hand up a woman's skirt at an Edinburgh club.

Birmingham bin strike: Council offers new deal to end dispute

The proposal will see 106 staff remain on their current pay but in new roles helping with recycling.

Argentina missing submarine: Russia joins search

The country has experience in searching for lost subs after the Kursk sank 17 years ago.

The man prepared to go to prison to save Sheffield's trees

The man prepared to go to prison to save Sheffield's trees

Caldey Island: Sex offender evaded justice at abbey

Paul Ashton was only arrested after a Caldey Island visitor recognised him from a Crimestoppers wanted list.

Senior Police Scotland officer suspended amid criminal conduct probe

Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins is suspended as an investigation into criminal conduct begins.

Pint-sized Ashes: Day three's best bits as Australia captain Steve Smith takes charge

Australia take hold of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's epic century on day three in Brisbane, while the TMS team discuss the possibility of killer moths.

Australia knocks UK Brexit trade plan

The trade minister says splitting quotas of food imports could leave other countries out of pocket.

Donald Trump says he turned down Time's Person of the Year

Time Magazine disputes US President Donald Trump's account of how he rejected the title.

Rugby League World Cup: England beat Tonga 20-18 to set up final with Australia

England survive an amazing finish to reach a first World Cup final since 1995 as they see off Tonga in Auckland to set up a meeting with Australia.

Ashes: England face battle after Steve Smith ton gives Australia lead

Australia take hold of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's superb century and two late England wickets.

Oxford Circus: Platform 'altercation' caused tube panic

Police want to trace two men, following panicked scenes at Oxford Circus station on Friday.

Georgia fire: Black Sea resort hotel blaze leaves 11 dead

It broke out at a 22-storey hotel and casino in the Black Sea city of Batumi.

UK warned of ice as cold snap bites

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in parts of the UK as temperatures drop.

Mexico creates huge national park to protect marine life

The Revillagigedo Archipelago is named a marine reserve, protecting hundreds of ocean species.

Egypt attack: President Sisi pledges forceful response

More than 200 people were killed in a gun and bomb attack on a mosque in the Sinai peninsula.

No overcrowding link to prison suicide, study suggests

Researchers looked at almost 4,000 prison suicides in 24 countries, including in England and Wales.

Predatory comments prompt YouTube ad suspension

Mars, Lidl and Adidas are among companies to act after inappropriate content found next to their ads.

Candlelit vigil to be held in Swanage for Gaia Pope

The teenager's family says it will "celebrate the joy she brought to so many lives."

Fighter pilots told 'keep windscreens clean' to avoid crashes

In the past five years, there have been 19 near misses involving UK aircraft and US fighter planes.

UK's busiest container port at Felixstowe marks 50 years

The Port of Felixstowe has changed dramatically since it first opened.

Poisoned by Polonium 210: The Litvinenko murder

Alexander Litvinenko died in a London hospital after he was poisoned with Polonium 210.

Tencent: Inside the company's new AI lab

China's biggest social media company is developing new apps which use artificial intelligence.

'I'm surprised that football fanzines have survived'

The BBC takes a look at fanzine editors' favourite covers and the inspiration behind them.

Week in pictures: 18-24 November 2017

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Catching fly-tippers in the act

When fly-tipping occurs on private property, it can be very costly for landowners.

Egypt attack: Fake Sinai photos on social media

In the aftermath of the bomb attack on a Sinai mosque, fake photos have been shared on social media.

Mugabe and me: A personal history of growing up in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabweans usher in a new era, author Petina Gappah considers the long shadow ex-president Robert Mugabe has cast over her life.

Review: Will Gompertz on George Clooney's Suburbicon ★★☆☆☆

Matt Damon and Julianne Moore star in the dark portrayal of 1950s suburbia.

How INXS Kick-started their career

The rock group look back at the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Kick.

The early Christmas gift everyone's buying

How Advent has gone from chocolate treats for children to an extravagant present-filled bonanza.

The firms being creative with food destined for the bin

A growing number of businesses are finding creative uses for surplus food - but will the trend ever go mainstream?

US to stop arming anti-IS Syrian Kurdish YPG militia - Turkey

The US confirms making "adjustments" to support for Syrian groups, but does not name the YPG militia.

Tug vehicle collides with passenger plane at Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport was closed temporarily as efforts were made to clear ice from the stands and taxiways.

The Papers: 'Record' Black Friday and defence 'revolt'

Big spending on Black Friday and a defence minister's threat to resign make headlines on Saturday.

Gary Oldman on what it was like playing Winston Churchill

The actor's been tipped for an Oscar for his portrayal of the wartime leader in a new film, Darkest Hour.

William and Kate attend Royal Variety show

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had been delayed by a security alert at nearby Oxford Circus Tube.

Leo Varadkar hopes talks can avert Irish general election

Leo Varadkar says he does not want an election but will continue to back his under pressure deputy PM.

Manchester Arena attack: £12m costs offer 'not enough'

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham says the government's £12m pledge is "not acceptable".

Zimbabwe's new president Mnangagwa vows to 're-engage' with world

President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows sweeping changes, after the dramatic departure of Robert Mugabe.

Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa: Mugabe 'a father and mentor'

Zimbabwe's new president paid tribute to his predecessor and promised to rebuild the country.

Argentina missing submarine: President pledges inquiry to 'know the truth'

President Mauricio Macri orders an inquiry to find out what happened to the 44 people on board.

Tiger shot in Paris after roaming streets

A circus tiger escaped and briefly roamed an area near the Eiffel Tower in the French capital.

Animal sentience: Social media reaction to fake news claims

Conservatives say the party has been a victim of fake news and some social media reports did not reflect reality.

Oxford Circus Tube station: Police reopen Tube stations after alert

Police have not located "any trace" of suspects or casualties, despite reports of shots fired.

Black Friday sales bonanza set to hit a record

The number of payment card sales is already up on last year, but some retailers have shunned the event.

Pupils asked: 'Would you live next to black person?'

A question posed in one school's diversity lesson prompts a parent to complain.

Bad Sex in Fiction: Sir Vince Cable 'too good' to be considered for award

The Liberal Democrat leader's novel Open Arms isn't shortlisted for the prize, despite "many" nominations.

Black Friday versus No-buy day - social media reacts

Whether you love it or hate it, #BlackFriday has arrived, but #BuyNothingDay has come to join in too.

Michael Owen finishes second on jockey debut at Ascot

Former England striker Michael Owen makes his debut as a jockey, finishing second in an amateur charity race at Ascot.

In pictures: Zimbabwe's president sworn in

Crowds gathered in a stadium in the country's capital to see their new president.

Who are the crew of missing Argentine submarine ARA San Juan?

Details of the crew of the Argentine submarine ARA San Juan which disappeared on 15 November.

Egypt mosque attack: At least 184 killed in Sinai

The gun and bomb assault took place near al-Arish in the restive Sinai region.

Katie Rough death: Teen detained for life for killing

Katie Rough was found with cuts to her neck and chest on a playing field in York.

Sally Anne Bowman killer Mark Dixie jailed for more attacks

Mark Dixie was jailed in 2008 for raping and murdering teenage model Sally Anne Bowman.

'Indiana Joan': 95-year-old accused of looting Middle East tombs

The Australian woman is facing an investigation over her collection of Middle Eastern artefacts.

Gove attacks 'distorting' social media after animal sentience row

Michael Gove questions the role of "raw and authentic" Twitter voices in debates on animal welfare.

Man in handcuffs who crashed Leicestershire Police car jailed

Drink-driver Dominic O'Neill was handcuffed and placed in the back of the police car, but "managed to drive off".

Oscar Pistorius jail term for killing Reeva Steenkamp more than doubled

The family of murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp says South African court ruling "verifies justice".

Woman dragged from tracks in narrow escape in Melbourne

A woman in Melbourne, Australia is saved from the tracks moments before the approach of a train.

Uma Thurman vents anger at Weinstein

The actress wishes a happy Thanksgiving to all "except you Harvey and all your wicked conspirators".

Doctor Who: Tom Baker returns for 'lost' Shada episode

A "lost" episode of Doctor Who has been released 38 years after the story was left abandoned.

Women councillors speak out about sexual harassment

The focus is on Westminster but sexism and harassment are rife in local councils too, say campaigners.

Are mince pies too boozy for children?

A woman was asked for ID over a mince pie - so how much alcohol is in the festive treats and are they OK for kids?

Beijing nursery 'needle abuse' of children shocks China

Several children were allegedly given injections and fed drugs in a case that has sparked an outcry.

The firm where new mums - and dads - get fully funded parental leave

Aviva, the UK's biggest insurer, says its new policy is one of the most family friendly in the UK.

News Daily: Mugabe successor and May's Russia warning

Your morning briefing for 24 November 2017.

Russian village complex where England team may stay

Russia hosts the 2018 Football World Cup; we've had exclusive access to England's preferred training base.

'I'm not going to listen to you anymore'

How avatar therapy is helping people stand up to schizophrenic voices by giving them a face.

Empty homes spike in London commuter belt

Parts of London and South East saw a rise despite a long-term downward trend.

Doctor Who: Tom Baker returns on camera for 1979 Shada serial

The actor makes a surprise return to complete an unfinished story 38 years after it was abandoned.

When Callum's dad died, his sister became his mum

Jade became a parent to her nine-year-old brother after their father died.

YouTube child abuse reporting system 'flawed'

Volunteer moderators say there could be more than 50,000 predatory accounts on the site.

Have your wages outstripped inflation?

Try our calculator to see how wages for your job are performing, compared with inflation.

Avatar therapy 'reduces power of schizophrenia voices'

Patients became less distressed and heard voices less often compared with those who had counselling.

Is Black Friday 'bonkers' for retailers?

Are British businesses seeing any value from the increasingly popular sales?

7 days quiz: What does Lennon's diary reveal?

7 days quiz: It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Nasa timelapse paints 'most complete picture of life' to date

Scientists call the new timelapse video the "most complete global picture of life on Earth to date".

North Korean defectors answer 'stupid questions'

Three N Korean defectors answer some of the more silly questions they are asked.

How to spot fake Yeezy trainers

Fan group The Yeezy Mafia tells Newsbeat how to spot fake pairs of Kanye West's signature shoe.

A former Nazi leader in Germany has developed a system to fight extremism

A former Nazi leader in Germany has developed a system to fight extremism.

Why no-one heard the Grenfell blogger's warnings

One man foresaw, very clearly, the risk of a devastating fire in Grenfell Tower. He wrote about it in a blog, but no journalists were there to follow it up.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: What happens next?

Singing and celebration spring from the belief that the worst is over, our Zimbabwe correspondent writes - but is change coming?

Israel and Saudi Arabia: What's shaping the covert 'alliance'

Why there's a covert Saudi-Israeli "alliance" after decades of hostility.

Burberry: How Christopher Bailey rescued the brand with the chequered past

As Bailey leaves Burberry, we look at the legacy he's left for the leading British fashion brand.

Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa to succeed Mugabe as president

Emmerson Mnangagwa is to be inaugurated, amid calls for an end to the "culture of corruption".

Kezia Dugdale enters I'm A Celebrity jungle

The MSP and ex-Scottish Labour leader admits some colleagues will be angry she's on the show.

Irish deputy PM no confidence motion could force election

The Irish government could collapse over a no confidence motion tabled against the deputy PM.

Theresa May to warn of 'hostile' Russia threat to EU security

PM will also meet European Council President Donald Tusk to discuss Brexit progress.

Question Time cut short as woman falls ill

The BBC TV show is curtailed after an audience member collapses.

The Papers: Royal wedding 'odds on' and wage freeze

There is speculation Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged while the Budget stays in the headlines.

Buncrana pier tragedy victims 'died by misadventure'

Five members of a Derry family drowned after their car went off a slipway into Lough Swilly in March 2016.

I'm A Celebrity's Jack Maynard sorry for 'horrible' tweets

The ex-I'm A Celebrity contestant apologised for tweeting some "disgusting things" in 2012.

'Relief' over cancer all-clear for jailed Briton

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was told lumps in her breasts were non-cancerous, her husband says.

Manchester Arena attack: Siblings return six months on

Max Trobe took his little sister Martha Lynch back to Manchester Arena for a Little Mix concert.

Bird seen becoming new species

A population of finches on the Galapagos is discovered in the process of becoming a new species.

Arsenal win Europa League group

Arsenal reach the knockout stage of the Europa League as Group H winners despite losing at Cologne.

Robinho: Brazil striker given prison sentence for 2013 rape

Brazilian footballer Robinho is sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a woman with four other men in a Milan nightclub in 2013.

Finland rolls out bread made from crushed crickets

Insect-eating is common in many parts of the world. In the West, it is perceived as a niche diet.

The Sun cleared over 'Muslim problem' Trevor Kavanagh article

A regulator rules Trevor Kavanagh's column was capable of causing offence but did not breach the code.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: ‘We need fairness not corruption’

These young Zimbabweans have lived all their lives with Robert Mugabe as leader.

Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell is jailed

Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell had been carrying out community service in south Wales.

Beatboxers play out BBC News Channel

Simon McCoy challenged the Beatbox Collective to play out his Afternoon Live programme.

Nightclub in row with Vogue mag over its name

The owners of Vogue nightclub in Burnley say they've been told to change the venue's name.

San Juan submarine: 'Explosion' detected in hunt for Argentine vessel

An "abnormal, singular, short, violent, non-nuclear event" was recorded, the Argentine navy said.

Parachute husband Emile Cilliers set to face retrial

The jury in the case against Emile Cilliers, accused of trying to kill his wife, is discharged.

Brexit 'bombshell' for UK's European Capital of Culture 2023 plans

The UK won't host the European Capital of Culture in 2023, disappointing five bidding cities.

Budget 2017: Stagnant earnings forecast 'astonishing'

The UK is in danger of losing almost 20 years of earnings growth, warns an independent economic think tank.

Apprenticeship numbers fall by 59% after levy imposed

The number of new apprenticeships falls by 59% after the introduction of levy on big firms.

Inside Saudi Arabia's gilded prison at Riyadh Ritz-Carlton

The BBC's Lyse Doucet is the first journalist to visit the hotel where dozens of prominent Saudis are being held.

MP Ivan Lewis suspended by Labour

Labour says it takes sexual harassment claims "extremely seriously" and has launched an investigation.

Brexit scuppers UK's 2023 European Capital of Culture bids

Five UK cities will no longer be able to compete for the European Capital of Culture 2023 title.

Rita Ora's egg freezing in early 20s 'a positive move,' doctors say

The singer, now 26, said she had the procedure done as she "always wanted a big family".

UK approach to Brexit 'chaotic' - leaked Irish report

A leaked internal Irish government paper documents EU figures' concerns about the Brexit process.

Little Miss Inventor joins Mr Men and Little Miss line-up

The new character has been created as a positive role model for girls, its author says.

Daughter's tribute to father who attempted suicide

'This year began with my dad's attempted suicide, it ends with a start in a new career.'

James Bulger killer Jon Venables recalled to prison

Jon Venables, who killed toddler James Bulger in 1993, is suspected of having child abuse images.

Domestic abuse: 10% of young women affected - ONS

About 7% of teenage males in England and Wales are also affected, official figures suggest.

Bikers of Iraq fly the flag for tolerance

These bikers travel across Iraq, flying the flag for tolerance and love of bikes.

Deep fat fryers may help form cooling clouds

The fatty acids released in cooking may help form clouds that limit global warming, say scientists.

Liverpool street brawl: Ten people arrested

Eight German nationals are among those held after a mass brawl in Liverpool left one man injured.

Outrage after India minister terms cancer 'divine justice'

An Indian minister's remark about the disease "saddens" patients and their family members.

Corbyn: I was never supposed to be called Jeremy

The Labour leader says his father had a change of heart over his name.

Girl's lost teddy flown 200 miles home to Orkney from Edinburgh

Four-year-old Summer, from Orkney, forgot to put the soft toy back in her bag at the security area of Edinburgh Airport.

Bears caught on camera outside shopping area in California

Police officer films a mother bear and her two cubs outside a shopping area in Lake Tahoe

Prince Harry and robot to edit Radio 4's Today Programme

The BBC has announced this year's guest editors, who will take over between Christmas and New Year.

Deal signed to return Myanmar Rohingya

Bangladesh agrees to return hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who fled violence in Myanmar.

Argentina missing submarine: Loud noise investigated

A navy spokesman refuses to confirm whether the 'hydro-acoustic anomaly' was an explosion.

Ashes: England's James Vince makes 83 before Australia rally in first Test

England's James Vince makes 83 and Mark Stoneman 53 before Australia fight back on the opening day of the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

UK floods: 70 people and horses rescued in Lancashire

Lancaster and Galgate were the worst affected places as bad weather hit the UK.

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Your morning briefing for 23 November 2017

Foxconn stops interns' illegal overtime at iPhone X factory

Apple's main iPhone supplier has stopped illegal overtime by school age interns in a factory in China

Manus Island: Police enter former Australia-run asylum centre

Papua New Guinea authorities are urging asylum seekers who remain there to leave, Australia confirms.

MS-13 gang 'behead man' in US capital

One man has been arrested and charged over the gruesome gang killing.

Nudist restaurant opens in Paris