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Joe Biden issues 'full and unconditional' pardon for son Hunter
The US president repeatedly said he would not give his son clemency over the gun and tax evasion charges
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Hunter Biden's pardon shows rulebook being rewritten
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US & Canada
Gregg Wallace accusers criticise his response to allegations
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Culture
Bowen: Syria's rebel offensive is astonishing - but don't write off Assad
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Middle East
‘Italian’ purees likely to contain Chinese forced-labour tomatoes, BBC finds
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World
Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77
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Snooker
Oldest Post Office victim 'treated like dung'
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Business
Backlash from councils over Rayner housing targets
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Politics
Elton John unable to 'watch own musical' after eyesight loss
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London

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How Liverpool mixed best of Klopp & Slot to beat Man City
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Liverpool
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Trump beats Hawkins to win second UK Championship crown
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Snooker
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Verstappen has 'lost all respect' for Russell
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Formula 1
'I didn't expect that at Anfield' - Guardiola on 'sacked in morning' chants
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Man City
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
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Premier League
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Two children hurt in Christmas market car incident
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Bristol
Police dawn raids target new organised crime group
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Glasgow & West Scotland
Former world snooker champion Griffiths dies aged 77
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Snooker
Final seats to be filled in Irish general election
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Europe
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BBC Scam Safe

Tips and advice to protect you and your money

'They were so convincing': BBC presenter scammed for half his life savings. Video, 00:08:16
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'I paid scammers thousands thinking they were my farm suppliers'
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
Tips on protecting your personal info if your phone gets stolen
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BBC One
'You're using my face!': Helen Skelton confronts fraudsters using her image. Video, 00:08:44
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BBC One

Entertainment and TV

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Strictly Come Dancing: The final five have been announced
Find out which couple left this week and who will be dancing in the semi-finals.
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Media Centre
Rupert Grint to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle
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Culture
Cast of new Jacqueline Wilson adaptation on bringing a timeless classic to life
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Media Centre
'Popular' UK tulip field's Wicked fame delights fans
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England
Cher shares her career low point with Sonny before she became a ‘legend’ Video
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BBC One
Why so many games are failing right now - and why others are breakout hits
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Newsbeat
It's December! Get in the festive mood with these family favourites
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Radio 4 Christmas Appeal

Please help St Martin-in-the-Fields support people without a home who urgently need your help

Arts and culture

Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music
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Culture
Crypto entrepreneur eats banana artwork bought for $6.2m
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Asia
Rupert Everett: I never could go quite the whole hog in destroying myself
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BBC Radio 3
Orbital: Listen to the Booker Prize-winning novel by Samantha Harvey. Audio, 14 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Food and recipes

Meal ideas, cooking tips and more, updated daily to keep you inspired

Festive flavours to bring a little Christmas spirit into your home
You don't need to wait until 25th to enjoy some turkey, cranberries, parsnips and gingerbread.
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BBC Food
Halloumi is always a winner and here are our best ways to use it
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BBC Food
How to spread the cost of your Christmas food shop
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BBC Food
Should you be worried about how much tuna you eat? Video, 00:05:00
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BBC One
Quiz: Test your knowledge of these foods through the ages
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CBBC

Health and wellbeing

'I can't recognise my family's faces'
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Beds, Herts & Bucks
Can fitness trackers actually help you to get fit?
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BBC Radio 4
'Couch to 5K helped me lose more than 15 stone'
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Liverpool
Considering a winter adventure? Use these simple tips and plan ahead
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BBC Scotland
How do you get over divorce and find love again? Audio, 27 minutes
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BBC World Service

Uplifting stories

Eryri's stunning autumnal beauty captured by Welsh photographer
Ruth Davies has taken a series of seasonal shots of the iconic mountain and surrounding area, famous for its gorgeous landscapes.
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Cymru Fyw
Six celebrities who've made unexpected cameos in movies
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BBC Bitesize
'Our generation is lonelier so we're friendship matchmakers'
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Glasgow & West Scotland
The youngest and first all-female duo to compose for Disney film. Video, 00:01:37
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BBC Radio 4
'Mozart of chess': Player's journey to three world titles in one year. Audio, 10 minutes
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BBC World Service

Insight and analysis

Take a closer look at the week's big stories

BBC Weather looks at our chances of a white Christmas
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Weather
'It's good to be here as myself': When the US lifted its HIV travel ban. Audio, 9 minutes
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BBC World Service
Why was Wales an attractive hiding place for a US fugitive?
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Wales
The forgotten street found behind a hidden library door
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Edinburgh, Fife & East
How Phones 4u went from £1bn in sales to administration in 12 months. Audio, 24 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Science and nature

Stunning wildlife photos from around the world
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Newsround
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Earth's 'second moon' set to disappear into space
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Newsround
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'It gives me goosebumps': Filming India's elusive urban tigers
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BBC One
Exploring the lost worlds inside China's giant sinkholes
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Asia
Do dogs really age seven times faster than humans? Audio, 29 minutes
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BBC World Service

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Out and proud Middlesbrough comedy
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Shocking allegations and conspiracies around "Diddy"
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Sounds
Will greener technology make flights more expensive?
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iPlayer
Why did the hugely profitable Phones 4u close down?
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Sounds

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Last Christmas: Romantic comedy starring Emila Clarke and Henry Golding. Video, 96 minutes
When Kate meets Tom, her life takes an upward turn. But is it too good to be true?
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BBC One
Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio-only world. Audio, 28 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Monica Galetti enjoys the dramatic landscapes of the North York Moors. Video, 28 minutes
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BBC One
Your weekly dose of laughter, hope and incredible medicine. Audio, 29 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Oscar winners and music legends join Graham Norton on the famous red sofa. Video, 48 minutes
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BBC One
Stevie performs a special live concert in A Night of Wonder. Video, 63 minutes
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BBC Two
Bill Bailey stars in a whimsical comedy about an imaginary friend. Audio, 28 minutes
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BBC Radio 4

Quizzes and games

What percentage of the world's human population lives in Asia?
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CBBC
Put your maths skills to the test
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BBC Bitesize
Weekly quiz: Which box office spell did Wicked break?
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Culture
From Oasis to Elvis, test your knowledge of famous B-sides
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BBC Bitesize

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