Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

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Sagiv Jehezkel: Israel footballer in Turkey facing sack for hostage plea

Sagiv Jehezkel held up a bandaged hand that read "100 days. 7/10", a reference to Hamas's 7 October attacks.

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Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China

Just days after Taiwan's presidential election, the country has lost one of its few allies.

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Taiwan election: China says US 'gravely wrong' to congratulate new leader

Beijing accuses the US of violating its commitment to maintain only unofficial ties with Taiwan.

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Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

Germany officially acknowledged committing genocide during its colonial occupation of Namibia in 2021.

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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv to mark 100 days since the start of the unprecedented war against Hamas.

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US launches second strike on Houthis in Yemen

The "follow-on action" comes after the first US and UK military response to Houthi attacks on shipping.

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Yemen strikes: What we've verified and know so far

BBC Verify examines video of US and UK strikes on Houthi targets and explains the situation so far.

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Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in ICJ genocide case

Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court.

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Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

The island state becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly disease in 50 years.

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Annapoorani: Netflix removes Nayanthara film after backlash from Hindu groups

Members of hard-line Hindu groups had criticised the film for showing a Brahmin character eating meat.

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Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson diagnosed with terminal cancer

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with cancer.

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Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas sales

Both retailers beat expectations for the key festive period as overall food prices remain high.

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Watch: Streets overrun by looters in Port Moresby

Angry protests in the Papua New Guinean capital descended into violence after a police pay dispute.

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Lauren Boebert's ex-husband arrested after Colorado restaurant row

Jayson Boebert had accused his ex-wife of assaulting him in a restaurant but said he would not press charges.

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Adan Canto: X-Men and Designated Survivor star dies of cancer at 42

Kiefer Sutherland and Halle Berry lead tributes to the "wonderful spirit" of the Mexican star.

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Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies

Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period.

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Ecuador prisoners take guards hostage after drug lord's escape

Rioting erupted at six jails after the leader of Los Choneros prison gang escaped from his cell.

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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa

The agreement for Somaliland to lease some coastline to Ethiopia has triggered a storm of controversy.

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Tiger Woods and Nike end 27-year partnership

Woods became synonymous with Nike as they joined forces on his rise to the top in the late 1990s.

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China satellite launch over Taiwan triggers islandwide alert

Mobile phone users across Taiwan got an "air raid alert" warning them to "be aware for your safety".

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Ousman Sonko: Gambian ex-minister to go on trial in Switzerland for murder

Ousman Sonko is accused of crimes against humanity for abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh.

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Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court cancels release of 2002 riots rapists

The early release of 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano and murdered her family caused global outrage.

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Energy firms allowed to restart force-fitting meters

Regulator Ofgem has given three companies permission to force-fit prepayment meters in homes.

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US Vulcan rocket launches on Moon mission

The Vulcan rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, with the Peregrine robotic lander onboard.

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Al Jazeera bureau chief's son Hamza al-Dahdouh among journalists killed in Gaza

Hamza al-Dahdouh was with other journalists when a reported strike hit a road between Khan Younis and Rafah.

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Israel-Palestinian bitterness deepened by Hamas attack and war

Both Israelis and Palestinians believe the world does not understand their pain and suffering.

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Sunak considers measures to clear all Post Office victims

The Justice Secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters.

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Watch: Can you guess these impressions?

At the end of Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, comedian Jon Culshaw shares impressions of two politicians.

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Listen: Alaska flight's distress call to air traffic control

Radio communications between the Boeing plane and airport staff are obtained after the aircraft's loses part of its fuselage.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Alaska Airlines plane lands in Portland after losing window

Alaska Airlines "temporarily" grounds all 65 of its 737 Max 9 aircraft to conduct inspections.

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Watch: Inside Alaska Airlines plane as part blows off mid-air

Social media footage shows passengers on board the aircraft moments after it lost a section of its fuselage.

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Japan earthquake: Video shows buildings swept away by landslide in Wajima

Residents are seen running as the landslide crashes down in footage from New Year's Day.

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Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark embarks on final ride in gold carriage before abdication

Queen Margrethe II will formally step down next Sunday, after announcing her abdication last month.

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Japan jet crash: Airline pilots initially unaware of cabin fire

It was a flight attendant who informed the cockpit of the cabin fire, said a spokesperson.

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Next warns of supply delays due to Red Sea shipping attacks

The retailer says delays to its stock are "likely" as a result of disruption to shipping journeys.

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Japan earthquake: Race to find survivors as critical 72-hour window closes

At least 77 people are now known to have died in the quake and thousands are still without power.

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Watch: Buildings still smouldering in quake-hit Wajima

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie made it to one of the worst affected towns after a powerful earthquake rocked Japan.

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Supermarkets have busiest Christmas since 2019, says Kantar

Research suggests £13.7bn was spent at supermarkets last month, with an average household parting with £477.

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Japan Airlines plane shown burned out after fire in aerial footage

The Japan Airlines plane burst into flames after a collision with a smaller coastguard aircraft on Tuesday.

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When will the 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds begin?

All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.

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Thailand and China to waive visa requirements from March

Both countries have been trialling visa-free travel programmes to boost tourism recovery post Covid.

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Motorway electric car charge point target missed, says RAC

The RAC motoring organisation says the government has missed its target for installing charging points.

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Melissa Hoskins' family 'utterly devastated' by death of Olympic cyclist

The family of Melissa Hoskins say they are "utterly devastated" following the death of the Olympic cyclist, who was hit by a car in Adelaide on Saturday.

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Disney's earliest Mickey and Minnie Mouse enter public domain as US copyright expires

Disney's copyright on the earliest version of the cartoon characters expires in the US on 1 January.

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XpoSat: India launches space mission to study black holes

India has become only the second country to launch such a mission after the US.

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Tsunami warning in Japan after strong earthquake

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the country's central region on Monday.

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