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Madoff fraud victims get $4.3bn as fund completes payouts

Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I8GvCSz

S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash

The order came after the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in decades in which 179 people were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4P2KJzc

Gatwick flights returning to normal after fog

The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YklB0G4

India's architect of economic reform dies at 92

Manmohan Singh was instrumental in bringing India out of economic and nuclear isolation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ec5fitH

Car industry consulted over 2030 petrol and diesel ban

The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFMUTdx

American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue

Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2yFWGkd

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

Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GMCe3R8

Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day

The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FcNeo3T

UK economy had zero growth between July and September

The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gb5NscH

Honda and Nissan join forces to take on China in cars

The firms want to strengthen their offerings in the face of Chinese competition in the electric vehicle sector. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FYrHs8N

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x1ftRvi

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

People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SOZwNtI

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

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JOtPMYf

Morrisons discount cards not working and Christmas deliveries delayed

The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ehrSJWE

UK economy had zero growth between July and September

The economy fared worse than previously estimated in the quarter before the Budget, official figures suggest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZumMkgV

Valencians struggling to recover from devastating floods

The Spanish region was badly hit by flooding in October, and the clean up is far from over. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3OFB8NH

Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says

It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ir9cCWg

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFP1x28

Volkswagen agrees deal to avoid German plant closures

VW and a union have, however, agreed to cut more than 35,000 jobs across the country by 2030. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9OWqsUy

Worst major train stations for cancellations named

The latest figures show almost one in 10 trains were cancelled at Manchester Victoria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kqrJc2p

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar

The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iKBAFZL

When will interest rates fall?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nd0S6Cx

Could AI help prevent diabetes-related sight loss?

Artificial intelligence has been trained to examine eye scans for a condition that can cause blindness. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BSPmHac

Influencer says she 'wasn't ready' to lead after backlash

The influencer and Djerf Avenue founder apologises again after allegations of bullying. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KZ5NCbp

US makes third interest rate cut despite inflation risk

The Federal Reserve has been cutting rates since September, even as inflation progress stalls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gUES3QH

Pay growth surprise after first rise in over a year

Regular pay grew at an annual pace of 5.2%, much faster than expected, official figures show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlF6Phv

Former TV host gets almost 10 years in prison for fraud

Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson was sentenced to 116 months in prison by a judge in New York. from BBC News https://ift.tt/stE6D7e

Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected

Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oScZR7G

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

Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gzcmoh7

Standing beside Trump, Japanese billionaire pledges major US investment

Masayoshi Son said he would invest $100bn in the US, and others could follow during Trump's second term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHj9rAd

Risk to renters as buy-to-let lending predicted to fall

Lenders' trade body UK Finance says the market is likely to be tough for landlords in 2025. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ujEgLtJ

Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner

The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N2UgrKJ

Influencer's brand faces backlash over bullying claims

Fans are outraged by allegations of body-shaming and a toxic workplace at fashion company Djerf Avenue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fE07yzq

Falling job vacancies may signal recession, recruiter warns

Firms were "spooked" by Budget and are rethinking hiring, says recruitment firm boss. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o38EeVX

Royal Mail fined £10.5m for missing delivery targets

It is the second year in a row the company has been fined by the regulator for poor delivery performance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tdhERXf

Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uhJW2tP

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

As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SxihfEO

Why 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery

AI can create digital humans and digital organs that can be used in clinical trials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ceKIk0J

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift

The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos. from BBC News https://ift.tt/85M2rTg

'My insurers say Storm Darragh was not a storm'

Dennis Iliffe's insurers say the winds that damaged his home were 2mph too slow for them to pay out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqrj3wz

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqV0Zd8

Hackers find hole in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' cyber-security

The hack has left some hungry customers unable to make online orders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqV0Zd8

Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGbLsex

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?

Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IjHdhLK

Water giant uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn

A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R9hOpou

Murdoch loses bid to change trust in 'Succession' battle

Commissioner rules Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RhijYzM

Car loan scandal payout fears as row drags on

People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WFme4O7

Google unveils 'mind-boggling' quantum computing chip

It solves in five minutes a problem computers now would need 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years to work out, Google says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MrUp3wz

How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert

What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand from BBC News https://ift.tt/QncPlrv

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uXQkMW2

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

Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HGw0Al7

One in five shop purchases now made in cash

Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQulZgM

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?

Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4nZEA2X

Airbus cuts nearly 500 UK jobs to reduce costs

It has made the cuts mostly to its space division and says there are no "compulsory" losses planned. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CtwcXhZ

Lifespan of four nuclear power stations extended

EDF Energy says Torness, in East Lothian, and its sister site Heysham 2, in Lancashire, will continue generating for an extra two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ia24qKQ

Five key takeaways from the Scottish Budget

Scrapping the two-child cap and changes to tax thresholds are among plans for the next financial year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgj0XPd

Reactor installed at UK's newest nuclear power station

The nuclear power plant is the first to be built in the UK for 30 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o19UFNH

Typhoo Tea to be rescued by vape maker for £10m

The firm behind e-cigarette brand 88Vape will buy the tea business after it fell into administration. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YX5PBeS

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?

Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nYRLIit

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ACNo26m

Musk's record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time

The decision upholds a January ruling and comes despite support from shareholders and directors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q3u5HDF

Spain hotel check-in delay fears as new data rules begin

A new law requiring hotels and car hire firms to send customer data to the government starts on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AqOsuWV