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FENZ denies union's claim no aerial ladder trucks available in four cities
The Professional Firefighters' Union says the high-reach ladder trucks in four cities are broken and communities face hours of waiting if backup is needed.

Do These Unbelievable Places in China Actually Exist?

Child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia quadruples in last 5 years, says UNICEF

Sterling joins Feyenoord until end of season
Former Chelsea and Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling joins Dutch club Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season.

Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil
Bob lived in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried for 10 years until his death in 2021.

Motorway collapses as deadly storms hit France, Portugal and Spain
Storm Nils batters several European countries, leaving one person dead and several others injured.

Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe's claims about immigration and benefits
BBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner's claims.

Why Team GB hasn't won a medal and why there's still hope
Three fourth places and a figure skating trip - the Winter Olympics have been tough for Team GB so far, but there are plenty of medal chances to come.

The emotional debate behind Ukrainian skeleton racer's ban
The biggest controversy of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics came to a head on Thursday morning, as Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing.

Canada mass shooting suspect had police visits over mental health struggles
Police say the suspect's firearms licence expired two years ago, and exactly who owned the guns used in the attack is unclear.

Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.

'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question their gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.

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Tuchel deal delights FA - but timing has echoes of Capello decision
The FA is celebrating England head coach Thomas Tuchel's new deal as a coup - but the timing revives memories of its Fabio Capello blunder, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Killer of 12-year-old Leo Ross named
The judge said Kian Moulton appeared to get "pleasure from seeing the consequences" of his actions".

How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?

GB's Weston in prime position to win skeleton gold
Matt Weston underlined his status as the world's best skeleton pilot by setting the track record on his way to taking a significant halfway lead at the Winter Olympics.

Alton Towers U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass
"We are sorry," says operator after plan to restrict queuing access for people with autism, ADHD and anxiety sparked criticism.

Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links
The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

Sir Chris Wormald forced out as head of Civil Service
The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.

Ratcliffe sorry language 'offended some' after immigration comments
The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.