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Toddler nearly runs off cliff at Hawaii volcano
The little boy wandered off from his family and "ran straight toward the 400ft cliff edge" of the Kilauea volcano.
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.
What five gold rings found in 2024 tell us about UK's past
A treasure expert says a carol reminds her of her job, which involves looking at lots of gold rings.
A year of extreme weather that challenged billions
Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.
Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year
Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.
How feminism, not Bollywood, drew global audiences to Indian cinema in 2024
Women-led Indian films have made a splash across the world this year, including at major festivals.
Lost city found by accident and rhino IVF breakthrough: 2024's scientific wins
Moments to celebrate included a solar eclipse seen by millions and a lost city discovered by accident.
On the trail of Scotland's mysterious big cats
Forty-five years ago a puma was captured in the Highlands, but reported big cat sightings continued.
Littler fights past White to continue progress at World Darts Championship
Luke Littler progresses to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship despite a below par performance.
Littler fights past White to continue progress at World Darts Championship
Luke Littler progresses to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship despite a below par performance.
Littler fights past White and into Worlds fourth round
Luke Littler progresses to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship despite a below par performance.
From Squid Game to Blackpink, how South Korea became a culture powerhouse
The wild success of K-entertainment - from pop hits to mushy dramas - has been in the making for years.
Three dead in suspected Christmas cake poisoning in Brazil
Police say arsenic was detected in the blood of family members who ate the cake in Torres.
Fog causes disruptions to UK flights for second day
The UK's main air traffic control provider says "temporary" air restrictions remain in place until Sunday for areas with low visibility.
Quins denied as Tigers snatch draw in Twickenham thriller
Handre Pollard's last-minute conversion via the post rescues a thrilling draw for Leicester against Harlequins at Twickenham.
Israel forcibly evacuates Gaza hospital and detains medical staff
The hospital's nursing director says ICU patients in comas and on ventilation machines have been forced out.
Stephen Fry treated chronic pain 'as a friend'
The actor opens up about how he came to regard the pain he experienced after a fall off stage.
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak
The 76-year-old appeared on the front of magazines including Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.