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Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea’s spy agency says Ki Ju Ae’s prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir. Read full story Author:
Strictly star Robin Windsor took own life after mental health deterioration, inquest finds
The dancer was “vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally”, an inquest jury says. Read full story Author:
Sir Chris Wormald stands down as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is “by mutual agreement” but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance. Read full story Author:
Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
“We are sorry,” says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism. Read full story Author:
The emotional debate behind Ukrainian skeleton racer’s ban
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing. Read full story Author:
GB’s Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world’s best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics. Read …
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
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Dawson’s Creek: The 90s teen drama that ‘wore its heart on its sleeve’
The show’s lead was James Van Der Beek, who has died from cancer at the age of 48. Read full story Author:
Why Team GB hasn’t won a medal and why there’s still hope
Three fourth places and a figure skating trip – the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come. Read …
They met while pregnant but their babies never came home – maternity failings at NHS trust
Sophie and Beth had to cope with the loss of their sons, while under the care of UH Sussex NHS Trust. Read full story Author:
Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe’s claims about immigration and benefits
BBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner’s claims. Read full story Author:
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy. Read full story Author:
Game-changing cancer test means I met my granddaughter
Pat Grant’s inoperable cancer diagnosis made her think she would never meet her first grandchild. Read full story Author:
Four takeaways from Pam Bondi’s fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi’s justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back. Read full story Author:
Killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross named
The judge said Kian Moulton appeared to get “pleasure from seeing the consequences” of his actions”. Read full story Author:
Reeves says ‘more to do’ after sluggish GDP growth
The chancellor’s comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025. Read full story Author:
Probe ordered into Daily Mail owner’s £500m takeover of Telegraph
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds. Read full story Author:
Starmer agrees with Nandy over government’s challenges, says No 10
The culture secretary tells The Guardian newspaper that recent political turbulence is “unforgivable”. Read full story Author:
Motorway collapses as deadly storms hit France, Portugal and Spain
Storm Nils batters several European countries, leaving one person dead and several others injured. Read full story Author: