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Crowds line Saint-Tropez streets for Bardot funeral
The French film star had wanted her funeral to be without fanfare - but locals wanted to pay her a proper adieu.

Trainer's family share their pride over boxing film
Tara Ingle said her father would have "loved" to have known he was played in a film "by a big star".

Northern Brave blast third-highest score in history of Super Smash
In a big hitting bonanza, Northern Brave has scored its first win of the season by blasting the third-highest total in Super Smash history.

Sound of 2026: Rap polymath Jim Legxacy is the runner-up
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".

TGT Global names Thaddeus Susara to lead vendor push
TGT Global has promoted Thaddeus Susara to vice president of channel and strategic partnerships to spearhead a new vendor-focused push.

Over 50 pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit
Volunteers are working to free more than 50 pilot whales that have been stranded on Farewell Spit.

Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case
The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender.

Russian attacks leave two regions with widespread blackouts, Ukraine says
The southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia were almost entirely without power, officials said.

Two rapists among Met officers not properly vetted
David Carrick and Cliff Mitchell were among 131 Met staff who were not vetted properly, a report finds.

Analysis: Why Trump chose Delcy, not Machado
What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, deputy to ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro, that caught the eye of the Trump administration?

Children in Gaza return to school after years without formal education
Most of the schools in the territory have been damaged or destroyed during the war, Unicef says.

Dawn French reveals whether she can keep a secret
Dawn French stars in the BBC's new sitcom Can You Keep a Secret? which was filmed in Somerset.

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Patients ask GPs for info on health records after Manage My Health security breach
Manage My Health was due to begin informing affected patients on Thursday and meanwhile has referred people to its website for more information.

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040, but more mines needed to ensure supply, S&P says

Fletcher to take charge for FA Cup - but Man Utd problems far bigger
Darren Fletcher will remain in charge of Manchester United for their FA Cup match against Brighton - as the club battle problems that go far deeper than sorting out managerial uncertainty.

Violent clashes reported as Iran protests spread to more areas
Semi-official Iranian media say two police were killed in a western town, as videos show security forces firing guns and tear gas at crowds elsewhere.

'Splash & grab' and 'UK ready to seize more of Putin's ships'
The US seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic aided by the UK dominates Thursday's headlines.

We were fired, and we're owning it – here's how to find a new job that works for you
January is a natural time to reflect on your career. If you're looking for a new job, here are four ways to help.