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'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FLUQWR4

Football tycoon's ex-wife wins £43.5m in divorce settlement

Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q8COb0P

After Elianne's murder, girls were asking if they needed to carry a knife

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death outside a shopping centre following a row about a teddy bear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kCvgi8w

William has Wetherspoon pint with Aston Villa fans

He enjoyed a pint of cider with fans - but staff did not say who paid for the round of drinks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ZzdE0S

Efforts to rescue trapped miners in South Africa intensify

At least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SPGIzTA

Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gxrnRJj

Charity staff 'harassed' after Musk shares X post

Staff at the charity say some colleagues have had death threats after Musk shared the post on X. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KqerXGY

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, also known as James Lee Williams, who died aged 32. from BBC News https://ift.tt/27ArHkn

India races to prepare world's largest religious gathering

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e6fN79v

Man who was brutally attacked 23 years ago dies

Leon Adams was found unconscious near Grangetown train station in the early hours of 14 February 2002. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HZ3nYgk

Dozens injured after Strasbourg tram collision

Two trams collide at the French city's main train station, a prefecture spokesperson says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gdp0Nze

Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WwTErFP

Trump in Court (Again)

The president-elect avoids jail for hush money fraud from BBC News https://ift.tt/pOcTwLj

Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health

The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I6vhcmq

Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says

The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QS85xOR

Bangladesh authorities seek Siddiq account details

It comes after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption probe in the country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e3NKEuT

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gy4YZQN

West Ham weighing up whether to sack Lopetegui

West Ham are considering whether to sack Julen Lopetegui following Saturday's heavy defeat at Manchester City. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5YB9Ceq

'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3wixBog

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M2tn4zd

Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/smwSjHO

'I lost my voice laughing': Darts fans on the pantomime of watching live

Spectators at Ally Pally might not be able to see where the darts land - but that doesn't detract from the fun from BBC News https://ift.tt/KPrn7it

No progress on Liverpool contract - Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says there has been no progress on extending his contract - and a breakthrough is "far away". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bZK7fj8

Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The young boy ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6u7ld9

Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack

The college football match between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia will now be played in New Orleans on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wO3THDR

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3BH5xzG