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‘Real threat’ of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC
Ione WellsBBC South America Correspondent, in Bogotá BBCColombia's President Gustavo PetroColombia's President Gustavo Petro has told the BBC that he believes there is now a "real threat" of US...
Newspaper headlines: ‘Pub tax U-turn’ and ‘caring Catherine’
BBC"Cheers!" to "another 'too late' U-turn from PM", declares the Daily Express after the "watering down" of pub business rate rises. "Sir Keir starts the year by flip-flopping again,"...
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has begun releasing detainees considered political prisoners by human rights groups, in what officials described as a goodwill gesture.Spain's foreign ministry said five of its nationals,...
Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds and snow as 65,000 properties lose power
Tom McArthur & Doug FaulknerandChris Fawkes,Lead weather presenterPA MediaSnowy conditions in Rassau, Ebbw Vale in South WalesStorm Goretti has brought 99mph (159km/h) winds and heavy snow to the UK,...
Two people wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
Two people have been wounded in a shooting involving US federal agents in Portland, Oregon, say officials.The city's police department said in a statement that a man and woman...
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Becky MortonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesSome people are waiting more than a year to have their disability benefit claims processed, which risks pushing them into debt and poverty, MPs have warned.The...
‘The peace is disturbed’: Pop star Skye Newman wins the BBC Sound of 2026
BBCSkye Newman was born and raised in Southeast London, and pours her life story into her visceral, vulnerable pop songsMark SavageMusic correspondentLoud, raw, and strikingly honest: Pop singer Skye...
Premier League highlights: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Arsenal miss the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after they are held to a frustrating goalless draw by Liverpool. Source...
Manchester City finalising deal for USA midfielder Sam Coffey
Manchester City are finalising a deal to bring in United States midfielder Sam Coffey from Portland Thorns.City are preparing to pay a fee which is understood to be in...
Peers back calls for more time to debate assisted dying bill
Peers have backed calls for extra time for the House of Lords to debate the assisted dying bill.The proposal was put forward by supporters, who are increasingly concerned it...
