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Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance
Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.
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World
Who are the rebels seizing control of Syria's second city?
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Middle East
Family 'desperate' as Britons missing after sinking
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World
MPs who backed assisted dying bill say concerns remain
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Politics
Kate sends emotional Christmas message of 'love, not fear'
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UK
Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new data rules begin
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Europe
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Bethell hits half-century as England race to first-Test victory - reaction
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Ultra-long mortgages push buyers past retirement
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Business
World Beekeeping Awards axe honey prize due to fraud
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Science & Environment

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'The impact of defeat is massive' - what to look out for in Liverpool v Man City
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Premier League
'Title race on' - how Odegaard & Saka are keeping Arsenal hopes alive
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Arsenal
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Hawkins beats Allen to reach UK final against Trump
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Snooker
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Russell promoted to Qatar pole by Verstappen grid penalty
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Listen: Women's Big Bash final - Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat
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Women's Cricket

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The top stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Driver badly hurt after boulder 'dropped on van'
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Nottingham
Tributes paid to Alex Salmond at cathedral service
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Scotland
The flood-plagued street where no-one can get insurance
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Wales
Irish election 'too close to call', says taoiseach
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BBC Scam Safe

Tips and advice to protect you and your money

How to spot the 'bait and switch' posts plaguing social media
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'He told me he'd been shot and needed money but it was a lie'
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Why emojis in messages could be a warning sign if you're job hunting. Video, 00:08:18
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BBC One
How savvy are you? Test yourself with our quiz
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Entertainment and TV

Latest news and must-see moments

Wallace and Gromit welcome in a new season of festive TV
Catch a glimpse of Wallace's newest invention and a returning supervillain in these short animations.
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Media Centre
Janey Godley funeral is colourful comedy send-off
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Kevin McKidd: Filming in Scotland 'feels like coming home'
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Rupert Grint to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle
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Culture
Could Charli XCX's UK tour revive the dying club scene?
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Newsbeat
Eight films that changed musical movies forever
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BBC Radio 4
'Magneto, do something!': Michael's trick for impressing young fan. Video, 00:00:52
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BBC One

Arts and culture

Crypto entrepreneur eats banana artwork bought for $6.2m
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Asia
Grayson Perry: There're two forces in my creative life - punk and The Hobbit
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BBC Radio 4
Painting of Māori elder fetches record price in NZ auction
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Asia
Orbital: Listen to the Booker Prize-winning novel by Samantha Harvey. Audio, 14 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Bring family and friends together with these chicken dinner party recipes
Impress your guests this weekend with hearty stews, casseroles and pies.
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BBC Food
It's time! Our favourite mince pie recipes all in one place
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BBC Food
'I've prepped my Christmas dinner and it's not even December'
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BBC Food
Farmwashing: 'People think they're supporting British farms - they're not' Video, 00:06:53
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BBC One
Should cakes, biscuits and chocolate be banned from school lunches?
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Newsround
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Health and wellbeing

'Men can really let their guard down on our walks'
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England
Simple swaps to cut down on the processed food in your diet
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BBC Bitesize
'Couch to 5K helped me lose more than 15 stone'
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Liverpool
Seven amazing things you might not know about walking
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BBC Bitesize
Online word games: The thinking strategies that can help you solve puzzles. Audio, 00:05:50
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BBC World Service

Uplifting stories

How different cultures celebrate St Andrew's Day
Famously known as Scotland's patron saint, his life is also celebrated from Romania to Barbados.
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BBC Bitesize
Thiago Messi follows in father's glittering footsteps on the pitch
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Football
Weird and wonderful places to stay around the world
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Newsround
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The UK Chilli Queen who has won almost 100 competitions undefeated. Audio, 00:09:57
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BBC Radio Cornwall
The Repair Shop team recount some of their most memorable projects. Video, 57 minutes
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Insight and analysis

Take a closer look at the week's big stories

Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?
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Politics
Will flights really reach net zero by 2050 - and at what cost to passengers?
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BBC InDepth
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'I spent my wedding night gambling away our money'
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Wales
'Maybe it's destiny': Amorim's coaching philosophy for Man United
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Man Utd
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Boybands Forever: Tales of success, adoration and the flipside of fame. Video
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BBC Two

Science and nature

Exploring the lost worlds inside China's giant sinkholes
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Asia
Earth's 'second moon' set to disappear into space
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Newsround
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'Filming flying squirrels was nerve-wracking and exhilarating'
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BBC One
'People think hedgehogs are cute but they're also ferocious predators'
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BBC Radio 4
Do dogs really age seven times faster than humans? Audio, 29 minutes
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BBC World Service

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Out and proud Middlesbrough comedy
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iPlayer
Shocking allegations and conspiracies around "Diddy"
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Sounds
Will greener technology make flights more expensive?
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iPlayer
Why did the hugely profitable Phones 4u close down?
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Sounds

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Oscar winners and music legends join Graham Norton on the famous red sofa. Video, 48 minutes
Graham's guests are Cher, Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley and Josh Brolin, with music from Jalen Ngonda.
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Stevie performs a special live concert in A Night of Wonder. Video, 63 minutes
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BBC Two
Rare and unseen moments from the making of Do They Know It's Christmas? Video, 73 minutes
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Monica Galetti enjoys the dramatic landscapes of the North York Moors. Video, 28 minutes
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Explore the creation of the sensational Strictly Come Dancing. Audio, 9 minutes
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Raging Bull: Robert De Niro stars in Martin Scorsese's classic film. Video, 121 minutes
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Quizzes and games

See if you can recognise each of these dances from Strictly Come Dancing
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CBBC
Weekly quiz: Which box office spell did Wicked break?
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Culture
Can you spot the real photos from AI?
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BBC Bitesize
From Oasis to Elvis, test your knowledge of famous B-sides
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BBC Bitesize

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