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How to build your own air quality meter with a Raspberry Pi and CO2 sensor
A reliable indicator of the air quality in offices, classrooms, or living rooms is the CO2 content. In fresh air, the concentration of carbon dioxide is around 400 ppm. This stands for “parts per million”, in this case 400 CO2 molecules per million air molecules. Although this is only 0.04 per...

Annual Channel migrant crossings highest since 2022
The 2025 total is the highest since 2022, when nearly 46,000 migrants made the crossing.

Spectacular New Year's Day sunrises from across England
BBC Weather Watchers capture the moment the sun comes up in 2026 across the East of England.

Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence
Reports of fireworks and other explosives being thrown are widespread across the country.

Amber snow and ice warnings issued as Arctic air spreads across the UK
Colder weather with snow and ice warnings in force will continue over the next few days.

BBC reports from the scene of Swiss resort bar fire
The BBC's Silvia Costeloe says the bar where the fire broke out has been around for at least 40 years, and is considered an institution in the area.

Video of Indian village assembly misrepresented as protest over India top court decision

Gladiator Giant to revert to birth surname... Bigg
Jamie Christian-Johal said his recent divorce and ADHD diagnosis prompted the move.

Stranger Things draws to an epic and emotional close
Fans gathered at premieres in cities across the US and Canada to watch the finale on the big screen.

Cyber expert gets rare Australian visa by hacking the government
The self-taught British security researcher found a unique way to beat 99 per cent rejection odds for the elite visa.

Johnson to hold talks with Palace boss Glasner
Brennan Johnson will meet Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Thursday before making a final decision on whether to complete a £35m move from Tottenham.

Maresca leaves Chelsea after turbulent end to 2025
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca leaves his role with the club fifth in the Premier League - 15 points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

UK to 'robustly defend' stripping Begum of citizenship in European court, source says
The ECHR questions whether it was considered if Shamima Begum was a victim of grooming and trafficking.

US military says five killed in latest strike on alleged drug boats
The latest strike comes as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors of another that happened a day earlier.

Dad pays tribute to 'wonderful family' killed in Boxing Day fire
Tom Shearman pays tribute to his wife and two children after a fire engulfed their home.

What we know so far about how the fire broke out
Several dozen people are presumed to have died in the fire at a New Year party in the resort of Crans-Montana.

‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

Russia's VAT rises to 22% as war spending takes toll on consumers

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks on oil facilities

CAN 2025: The top assist providers after the group stage

Political attacks on Supreme Court chief cross red line, over 100 retired judges warn

Neighbourly informed of potential data breach
The community website is investigating and it is not known if the claims are real.

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion

Taiwan leader urges swift defence budget nod amid rising China threat

I always wanted Paul Mescal to play Shakespeare, says Hamnet writer
Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell says the Irish actor "stood out a mile" long before break out Normal People role.