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2days ago 19:06:00
Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

2days ago 18:14:28
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2days ago 18:06:00
Greens take Reform seat in first of its kind win in Derbyshire
Greens take Reform seat in first of its kind win in Derbyshire

Green Party candidate wins seat from Reform party in Derbyshire County Council by-election.

2days ago 17:24:49
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2days ago 17:06:00
Super hospital ‘scandal’: the story so far
Super hospital ‘scandal’: the story so far

What we’ve learned from the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry.

2days ago 17:00:00
Brook says he 'made a terrible mistake'
Brook says he 'made a terrible mistake'

Stephan Shemilt speaks to Harry Brook for the first time since the New Zealand came out.

2days ago 16:51:00
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2days ago 16:06:00
Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years in Tewkesbury
Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years in Tewkesbury

The victim was force-fed bleach and cleaning products by Mandy Wixon.

2days ago 15:52:39
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force

President Trump tells the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland, but won't use force to take it. We hear live reaction to his speech. Also in the programme: a BBC investigation into the killin…

2days ago 15:26:00
Dame Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
Dame Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off

She has been a judge on Channel 4's baking competition alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017.

2days ago 15:25:30
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2days ago 15:06:00
What is the Japanese cheesecake yoghurt trend?
What is the Japanese cheesecake yoghurt trend?

It's got two ingredients and it's taken over TikTok

2days ago 14:33:37
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2days ago 14:06:00
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2days ago 13:06:00
Australian Open Daily: The Big Raducanu Debrief
Australian Open Daily: The Big Raducanu Debrief

Raducanu exits early in Melbourne as questions return about form, fitness and next steps

2days ago 12:30:00
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2days ago 12:06:00
Bristol police officer in tears as he is cleared of woman's death
Bristol police officer in tears as he is cleared of woman's death

Matthew Pike is found not guilty of causing the death of a woman during a high-speed chase.

2days ago 12:04:03
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2days ago 11:06:00
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2days ago 10:06:00
F1: Chequered Flag
F1: Chequered Flag

Hollywood comes to Cadillac. Racers Ollie Bearman & Kimi Antonelli are in the spotlight.

2days ago 09:41:42
Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog
Nigel Farage inadvertently breached MPs' financial rules 17 times, says watchdog

The parliamentary commissioner for standards said Farage had apologised after missing the deadline for registering interests.

2days ago 09:17:11
Kizza Besigye: Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, party says
Kizza Besigye: Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, party says

Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

2days ago 09:15:40
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2days ago 09:06:00
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2days ago 08:06:00
Podcast: Townsend explains Six Nations choices
Podcast: Townsend explains Six Nations choices

How Gregor Townsend built his Six Nations squad

2days ago 08:00:00
Podcast: Who’s coming and who’s going in the Premiership?
Podcast: Who’s coming and who’s going in the Premiership?

We focus on transfer window as Rangers rebuild while Celtic still remain quiet.

2days ago 08:00:00
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares
UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares

It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

2days ago 07:43:33
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2days ago 07:06:00
Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but insists he 'won't use force'
Trump wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but insists he 'won't use force'

In a wide-ranging speech to world leaders in Davos that lasted more than an hour, Trump insists taking Greenland from Denmark "would not be a threat to Nato".

2days ago 06:38:15
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2days ago 06:06:00
Leaked photos show hundreds killed in Iran's brutal crackdown
Leaked photos show hundreds killed in Iran's brutal crackdown

The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.

2days ago 05:55:44
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2days ago 05:06:00
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2days ago 04:06:00
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2days ago 03:06:00
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2days ago 02:06:00
Trump doubles down on Greenland threats, saying there is 'no going back'
Trump doubles down on Greenland threats, saying there is 'no going back'

Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around.

2days ago 01:53:34
Bonus: Introducing: The History Bureau
Bonus: Introducing: The History Bureau

If journalism is the first draft of history, what happens if that draft turns out to be flawed? The History Bureau revisits the defining stories of our times with the reporters who first covered them. What did they get right first time around? And, in the cha…

2days ago 01:30:00
Screening all UK children for type 1 diabetes would be effective, study says
Screening all UK children for type 1 diabetes would be effective, study says

A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.

2days ago 01:26:22
Driving test cheating soars with use of headsets and impersonators
Driving test cheating soars with use of headsets and impersonators

Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

2days ago 01:25:31
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

2days ago 01:25:08
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2days ago 01:06:00
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2days ago 00:06:00
Football Daily
Football Daily

Kelly Cates reviews Tuesday’s Champions League action

3days ago 23:50:00
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3days ago 23:06:00
Listen: Reaction as St Mirren strike late to deny Livi win
Listen: Reaction as St Mirren strike late to deny Livi win

All the fulltime reaction to Livingston 1-1 St Mirren.

3days ago 22:47:00
Greenland tensions continue at Davos
Greenland tensions continue at Davos

The World Economic Forum in Switzerland has been dominated by President Trump's ambition to take control of Greenland and his threat to impose tariffs on European countries that resist. President Macron of France accused the US of trying to weaken and subordi…

3days ago 22:12:00
Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in sales after online row
Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in sales after online row

Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales

3days ago 22:08:15
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3days ago 22:06:00
Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report
Driver killed and several injured after train derails near Barcelona, local media report

At least 37 people have been injured, four seriously, after a commuter train crashed between Gelida and Sant Sadurní.

3days ago 21:59:20
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3days ago 21:06:00
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3days ago 20:06:00
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3days ago 19:06:00
The Whole 10 Yards
The Whole 10 Yards

Who will make Super Bowl 60? Plus, the Buffalo Bills move on from Sean McDermott.

3days ago 19:04:07
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3days ago 18:06:00
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal

The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

3days ago 18:00:14
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3days ago 17:06:00
How dangerous are our roads?
How dangerous are our roads?

And our attitude towards speeding.

3days ago 17:00:00
BBC Women's Football Weekly
BBC Women's Football Weekly

How big an impact can Delphine Cascarino make with London City Lionesses?

3days ago 16:20:00
Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant.

3days ago 16:17:00
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3days ago 16:06:00
Europe grapples with transatlantic crisis at Davos
Europe grapples with transatlantic crisis at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Europe's most senior politicians grapple with a transatlantic crisis and a US president speaking to them in a way they have never known before. Can the UK's 'gentle' approach still work? Also on the programme: The Uganda…

3days ago 15:16:00
Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges
Lucy Letby will not face further criminal charges

Former nurse Lucy Letby is serving 15 whole-life terms for murder and attempted murder.

3days ago 15:14:52
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer

It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

3days ago 15:09:09
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3days ago 15:06:00
Why neighbours to new Chinese mega-embassy fear for safety
Why neighbours to new Chinese mega-embassy fear for safety

Plans have been approved for a huge new embassy at Royal Mint Court in Tower Hamlets.

3days ago 14:42:27
Destiny Boy: Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer at 22
Destiny Boy: Nigerian homicide police investigate death of singer at 22

Ogun state police say they have made one arrest as they look into the death of the Afrofuji artist.

3days ago 14:38:54
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3days ago 14:06:00
New truce in Syria as Kurdish-led forces leave camp for IS families
New truce in Syria as Kurdish-led forces leave camp for IS families

The government announces a four-day ceasefire with the SDF, which says it was "compelled" to withdraw its fighters from al-Hol camp.

3days ago 14:02:43
Mental health trust could see budget gap of £29m next year
Mental health trust could see budget gap of £29m next year

Unison, which represents staff at the trust, fears jobs may be put at risk.

3days ago 13:30:50
5 Live Sport: All About... Australian Open
5 Live Sport: All About... Australian Open

Naomi Osaka survives a thriller in a bold outfit as day three wraps up in Melbourne

3days ago 13:13:00
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3days ago 13:06:00
Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer
Trump's Chagos dig poses massive strategic question for Starmer

The prime minister has built his foreign policy around being seen as a trustworthy ally of the US president.

3days ago 12:28:28
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20/01/2026 12:01 GMT

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3days ago 12:06:00
The English We Speak: Hot on the heels
The English We Speak: Hot on the heels

This expression means something happens immediately after something else, often unexpectedly. Learn how to use it here.FIND A TRANSCRIPT: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2026/ep-260119 TRY BEATING SPEAKING ANXIE…

3days ago 11:58:00
Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates
Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates

Critics had warned of a potential threat to national security given the site's proximity to the City of London.

3days ago 11:06:19
20/01/2026 11:01 GMT
20/01/2026 11:01 GMT

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3days ago 11:06:00
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK
France makes first interception targeting small boat crossings to UK

The operation follows a change of tactics agreed amid growing pressure from the UK government to step up interventions.

3days ago 11:01:19
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine tells the BBC he will not contest Yoweri Museveni's 2026 election victory
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine tells the BBC he will not contest Yoweri Museveni's 2026 election victory

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine tells the BBC he will not contest Yoweri Museveni's 2026 election victorybbc.co.uk

3days ago 10:57:08
Politician kicked out of Senedd Tories for talking to Reform
Politician kicked out of Senedd Tories for talking to Reform

Conservative MS James Evans allegedly told a senior Tory he was thinking about defecting.

3days ago 10:34:51
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3days ago 10:06:00
Inside Health
Inside Health

Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.

3days ago 10:00:00
Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?
Greenland: Could the US regret alienating its Nato allies?

Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

3days ago 10:00:00
Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?
Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump?

Trump responded, “no comment” when asked if he'd use force to seize Greenland.

3days ago 10:00:00
20/01/2026 09:01 GMT
20/01/2026 09:01 GMT

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3days ago 09:06:00
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls

Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.

3days ago 08:33:37
20/01/2026 08:01 GMT
20/01/2026 08:01 GMT

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3days ago 08:06:00
Podcast: Basement battle in Scottish Premiership
Podcast: Basement battle in Scottish Premiership

We focus on the clubs propping up the Premiership - St Mirren, Kilmarnock and Livingston.

3days ago 08:00:00
London Uncovered: The real Oliver Twist
London Uncovered: The real Oliver Twist

Gary Kemp finds out about Robert Blincoe, whose real life and hardships inspired Dickens.

3days ago 08:00:00
Listed Londoner: Actor Tracey-Ann Oberman: 'The East End made London'
Listed Londoner: Actor Tracey-Ann Oberman: 'The East End made London'

Gary Kemp discovers why the former EastEnders star loves the area in real life.

3days ago 08:00:00
Palestinian football pitch faces Israel demolition ultimatum
Palestinian football pitch faces Israel demolition ultimatum

The football club is ordered to remove the pitch, which Israel says was illegally built, or have it torn down.

3days ago 07:23:51
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20/01/2026 07:01 GMT

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3days ago 07:06:00
Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty is act of 'great stupidity'
Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty is act of 'great stupidity'

Trump says UK handing over Chagos Islands sovereignty is act of 'great stupidity'bbc.co.uk

3days ago 06:59:09
20/01/2026 06:01 GMT
20/01/2026 06:01 GMT

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3days ago 06:06:00
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3days ago 05:06:00
US officials probing Minnesota ICE protest that disrupted church service
US officials probing Minnesota ICE protest that disrupted church service

Attorney General Pam Bondi vows "full force of federal law" against protestors as tension over ICE remains high in the state.

3days ago 05:05:46
20/01/2026 04:01 GMT
20/01/2026 04:01 GMT

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3days ago 04:06:00
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20/01/2026 03:01 GMT

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3days ago 03:06:00
20/01/2026 02:01 GMT
20/01/2026 02:01 GMT

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3days ago 02:06:00
Greece: Rescuers on Trial
Greece: Rescuers on Trial

In a case with profound implications for European migration policy, two dozen former volunteer humanitarian workers have been on trial on the Greek island of Lesbos. Seven years ago, they were arrested after rescuing thousands of migrants from the sea. Now, f…

3days ago 01:30:00