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Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report

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There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

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Israel and Hamas make final push for Gaza ceasefire deal

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The Israeli PM's office denies reports that Hamas has agreed a draft presented by mediators in Qatar.

'My country is in crisis': A divided South Korea grapples with Yoon's arrest

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The country is deeply polarised by the president's attempt to impose martial law.

LA under new wind warning as wildfire death toll increases

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New gusts could reach hurricane-force in mountainous areas - as the US disaster's death toll creeps up.

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Why has it been so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

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Investigators have doggedly pursued a president who was suspended from duty for trying to impose martial law.

Pope drama and Spanish-language musical lead Bafta race

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Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, and Emilia Pérez featuring Selena Gomez, are the top contenders.

Dive boat survivors say they were pressed to sign statements they couldn't read

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The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

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Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds

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The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.

Mozambique's new president sworn in despite opposition boycott

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Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory.

What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

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Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Kenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abduction

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Justin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.

South Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls

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They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song

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The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

10

SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon

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Two landers owned by US and Japanese companies to carry out separate tests on the Moon's surface.

09

Watch as SpaceX rocket blasts off to the Moon

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The Falcon 9 rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center carrying two lunar landers and a micro rover.

08

The Wiggles' Tree of Wisdom dances BBC off air

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The beloved children’s TV character busted out his viral dance moves to close BBC Newsday.

06

'We sing to them': LA stables turn Noah's Ark for fire rescue animals

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Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.

South Korea: President Yoon addresses nation before his arrest

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The impeached president said he will comply with questioning to "prevent unsavoury bloodshed."

05

Five takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

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US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee was grilled for hours about his ability to run the defence department.

04

How 'spirit guide' Usha Vance supported JD Vance's meteoric rise

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The Vance's are often photographed hand-in-hand but since he was selected as Trump's VP, the couple has yet to sit for a news interview together.

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US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure

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The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.

Tuesday, Jan 14

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Why India is reaching out to the Taliban now

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Last week, India’s top diplomat met a senior Taliban minister, the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall.

Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'

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The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.

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US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terrorist list

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President Biden moves to reverse the designation introduced by Donald Trump before he returns to office.

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Palestinians and Israelis dare to hope as Gaza deal reportedly close

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Mediator Qatar says there are no major issues blocking a ceasefire and hostage release agreement.

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Composer Arnold Schoenberg's archive destroyed in LA fires

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About 100,000 scores by the Austrian-American composer have been lost in the Pacific Palisade fires.

What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal

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What we know so far about the possible ceasefire deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas.

Relatives wait for news as body bags hauled from South African mine

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Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

Sudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capital

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Rescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.

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Andrew Tate released from house arrest

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A Romanian court lifts the order that was imposed on the controversial influencer last year.