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What we're watching: Home (Season One)
Beautiful and unusual buildings paired with fascinating human stories: Dan Slevin recommends a real estate show with a difference.

Kenya postpones reopening of schools as flood-related deaths near 100

German military officer charged with spying for Russia goes on trial

Videos edited to falsely suggest Bollywood actors 'promoted India's Congress party in 2024 election'

Remote former East German bunker for sale. Who's buying?

Baerbock campaigns for Balkans on anniversary of 2004 EU enlargement

'Do not approach': Police warn of armed robberies after West Auckland mall attack
Armed robberies in daylight have been on the rise and the public is advised to leave the job to the police.

Yousaf considers quitting as Scotland's first minister
Sources tell the BBC that resignation is now an option - although he has not yet made a final decision.

English teen Kim 'excited' to make PGA Tour debut
England's Kris Kim, 16, is looking forward to an "amazing opportunity" when he makes his PGA Tour debut in Texas this week.

Taking dogs to the cinema 'means so much to us'
A special screening of the Amy Winehouse film means owners do not have to leave their pets at home.

'Generational talent' Littler wins Austrian Open
Luke Littler is hailed as a "generational talent" after the teenager wins the Austrian Open in Graz.

End of the road for 'Banksie' pothole campaigner
Daventry Banksie says she is stepping back as she has achieved what she wanted - road repairs.

The papers: Asylum detentions to begin and 'Tory MPs plotting'
Preparations for the first Rwanda deportation flights and disquiet on the Tory benches lead the papers.

At least five dead after tornadoes hit central US
Clean up operations are under way in states including Oklahoma and Iowa following the severe storms.

Roman object that has baffled experts goes on show
The 12-sided object, found in Norton Disney, is being shown as part of the Lincoln Festival of History.

Portugal's debate over colonial and slavery reparations resurfaces

Baidu, Tesla agree on mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say

Baidu, Tesla have agreed on a mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say

Ukraine spy agency says Telegram platform blocks its key bots

South Korea Plans To Establish Permanent Crypto Investigative Unit Amid Rising Crimes

How the mafia operates in France's Corsica, out of tourists' sight

Spain's PM to announce Monday whether he will resign or not

Cost of living crisis: Families opt for Kiwisaver cashouts, cut back on food
Families are cutting back on essentials and withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds as they struggle with the rising cost of living, a budgeting service says.

Canberra man Donald Morley sentenced to nine years in jail for murdering his elderly wife
The cancer-stricken man said he and his "angel", who had dementia, had "lived too long".

British-Irish meeting to focus on legacy act
The administrations have clashed over the legacy law, with the Irish government opposing the act.

Kasatkina 'given guarantees' on safety of gay players in Saudi
Daria Kasatkina, one of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, says she has been �given guarantees� about her safety should she compete in Saudi Arabia.

Stowaway cat accidentally mailed in returned package
Galeana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.

What matters most to the Gen-Z descendants of Basildon Man?
How important are various areas of council business to younger voters?

Residents' safety fears after return to tower block
The council say nearly all residents have now returned to Barton House following the sudden evacuation in November.