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Madoff fraud victims get $4.3bn as fund completes payouts

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Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.

S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash

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The order came after the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in decades in which 179 people were killed.

Gatwick flights returning to normal after fog

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The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday.

India's architect of economic reform dies at 92

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Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation.

Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban

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The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

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Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.

'It's still in shambles': Can Boeing come back from crisis

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Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024.

Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day

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The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.

UK economy had zero growth between July and September

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The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.

Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars

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The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector.

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry

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People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out

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The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.

'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

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Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered.

Morrisons customers say Christmas deliveries and discounts not working

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The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.

UK economy had zero growth between July and September

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The economy fared worse than previously estimated in the quarter before the Budget, official figures suggest.

Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

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The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over.

How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?

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Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

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It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.

Government borrowing at three-year low for November

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Public sector borrowing was £11.2bn last month, the lowest November figure since 2021.

Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

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It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

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The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

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The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

Taxpayers can't fund payouts for Waspi women, Starmer says

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Waspi campaigners say they will keep fighting on pensions after the government rejects compensation.

UK inflation rate hits highest level for eight months

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Economists say the faster pace of price rises all but rules out an interest rate cut on Thursday.

Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?

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Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.

Ofcom apologises for 'ill-judged' porn joke job ad

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Campaigners say the post, by a senior manager at the regulator, treats porn as a job perk.

Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year

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Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show.

Paddington firm lists in UK to protect bear's Britishness

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The boss of Canal+ says the bear will stay "close to his roots" as the firm begins trading in London.

Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?

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Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness.

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers

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Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims

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Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue.

Falling job vacancies may signal recession, recruiter warns

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Firms were "spooked" by Budget and are rethinking hiring, says recruitment firm boss.

Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets

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It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance.

Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

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Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.

Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

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As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.

Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

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As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.

Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery

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AI can create digital humans and digital organs that can be used in clinical trials.

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

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The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

The Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's Infowars rejected by judge

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Judge Christopher Lopez ruled that an auction for Infowars did not result in the best bids possible.

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp down in mass Meta outage

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Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook this evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

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The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders.

Reeves vows to cut 'waste' in spending review

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The chancellor says "efficiency savings" will ensure enough funding for key public services.

UK rent soars by £3,240 since pandemic, says Zoopla

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The cost of renting rose sharply after lockdown was lifted but the rate of increase is now slowing.

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

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Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Nvidia targeted by China in new chip war probe

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The investigation follows a US decision to further restrict sales to chip equipment makers in China.

Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump

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Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

Murdoch loses bid to change trust in 'Succession' battle

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Commissioner rules Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.

How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert

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What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

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With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work

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Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.