According to Buckingham Palace, the King's recovery has reached a very positive stage and he has "responded exceptionally well to treatment", so much so that doctors will now move his treatment "into… [+1136 chars]

The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care.

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King Charles shares 'good news' that his cancer treatment will be reduced

This week, The Naked Week team look at Your Party, join a polycule, and bestow some Christmas pardons.
From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4s newest Friday night comedy… [+894 chars]

This week, The Naked Week team look at Your Party, join a polycule, and bestow some Christmas pardons.From host Andrew Hunter Murray and The Skewer's Jon Holmes, Radio 4’s newest Friday night comedy The Naked Week returns with a blend of the silly and serious…

The Naked Week: Ep6. Parties, polycules, and pardoning

"Eritrea finds itself compelled to withdraw its membership from an organisation that has forfeited its legal mandate and authority; offering no discernible strategic benefit to all its constituencies… [+1808 chars]

Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.

Eritrea leaves Igad regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia

The lawsuit represents the first major legal challenge to the ballroom project. 
The organisation is asking a federal court in Washington DC to halt construction on the addition until the White Hous… [+1501 chars]

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing.

White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans

Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondent
Congressional Democrats just threw another log on the smouldering fire that is the Jeffrey Epstein story.
The circumstances behind the 19 photographs just… [+1228 chars]

Nineteen photos are released - these are separate to the "Epstein files" held by the justice department.

More photos from Epstein estate released by Democrats on House Oversight Committee

Earlier this week, Badung Police reported that 16 foreign and 14 Indonesian witnesses said they had been in a studio in the Pererenan area, Mengwi, to take part in the production of an "entertainment… [+926 chars]

The adult film actress was cleared of breaking the country's strict anti-pornography laws.

Bonnie Blue: Adult film actress to be deported from Bali

This was CQC's first inspection since the service was registered with them in 2018.
They rated it as outstanding for being responsive, caring and well-led, and rated good for being safe and effectiv… [+1142 chars]

Inspectors rate the perinatal service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust "outstanding".

New mums say mental health service 'amazing' after inspection

Baxter also appeared in a number of films in the 1950s and 60s, and received a lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards.
Bafta Scotland gave Baxter its Outstanding Contribution to Fil… [+612 chars]

Baxter, who was born in Glasgow, was one of the biggest stars on British television for several decades.

Comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99

The government has made economic growth one of its key priorities.
A Treasury spokesperson said the government was working to boost economic growth through reducing energy bills and major infrastruc… [+1210 chars]

The economy contracted by 0.1% whereas analysts had expected to see slight growth.

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in October

Five countries - Iceland, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands - have announced they will boycott next year's event because Israel has been allowed to compete.
Israel has previously called t… [+1810 chars]

The Swiss singer sees a "clear conflict" between Israel's participation in the event and Eurovision's values.

Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo to return trophy in protest at Israel

After giving birth to her second child, Rose Stokes was exhausted all the time. 
"I couldn't really do anything more than the bare minimum in terms of looking after my kids. I'd put them down at sev… [+604 chars]

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms.

Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'

Sex therapist Dr Rica Cruz is on a mission to destigmatise sex in the deeply Catholic Philippines. As a practising Catholic herself, she believes sex is a divine gift and should be intertwined with f… [+530 chars]

Sex therapist Dr Rica Cruz is on a mission to destigmatise sex in the deeply Catholic Philippines. As a practising Catholic herself, she believes sex is a divine gift and should be intertwined with faith rather than in conflict. Using social media to advocate…

The divine gift of sex

It is estimated the orders in place against the private hospitals that have reported so far could lead to 140,000 fewer patients starting treatment by the end of March. But given some NHS hospitals a… [+1488 chars]

Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.

NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients

Data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which takes into account levels of infection in the community as well as hospitals, shows infection rates are continuing to rise, but not as sharply a… [+1517 chars]

Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces "worst-case scenario".

Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet

Supporters argue the arrests violate freedom of expression and stifle creativity, while conservative voices have defended the police, insisting that public figures must respect cultural norms.
Among… [+1491 chars]

Adonay Berhane, Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and four others are accused by police of undermining public morality.

Ethiopia TikTok: Six influencers arrested for 'indecent' dress at awards ceremony

The message coming from doctors and the NHS is for people in vulnerable groups to continue to come forward for a flu vaccine.
Even though the genetic make-up of the virus has shifted this winter, th… [+775 chars]

NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.

Flu in four charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different

The opposition far-right Freedom Party of Austria, the FPÖ, which voted in favour of the ban, said it did not go far enough.
It described the ban as "a first step", which should be widened to includ… [+1116 chars]

A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.

Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under-14

Under its new global health aid strategy, the US prioritises direct deals with governments rather than channelling funding through aid agencies.
Countries are required to increase their own health s… [+1293 chars]

The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.

Kenyan court suspends US health aid deal over data privacy concerns

The BBC has contacted the Israeli embassy for comment but is yet to receive a response.
Ghana's foreign ministry noted that the two countries have enjoyed decades of friendly relations, making Israe… [+1973 chars]

Ghana says its citizens were subjected to "humiliating treatment" in Israel, which has not commented.

Ghana deports three Israelis in tit-for-tat over alleged mistreatment of Ghanaians

Nick TriggleHealth correspondent
There were an average of 2,660 patients a day in hospital
with flu in England last week a rise of 55% on the week before.
NHS England said there were now enough fl… [+339 chars]

NHS England says there are now enough flu patients to fill more than three whole hospital trusts.

Flu cases jump sharply in England as NHS faces 'worst case scenario' - live updates

After 27 years, Melvyn Bragg has decided to step down from the In Our Time presenters chair. With over a thousand episodes to choose from, he has selected just six that capture the huge range and dep… [+1431 chars]

After 27 years, Melvyn Bragg has decided to step down from the In Our Time presenter’s chair. With over a thousand episodes to choose from, he has selected just six that capture the huge range and depth of the subjects he and his experts have tackled. In this…

Feathered Dinosaurs (Archive Episode)

Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help with physical and mental illness? Neil and Georg… [+763 chars]

Horses and humans have had a close relationship for thousands of years, but did you know that horses, along with other animals, are being used to help with physical and mental illness? Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a ful…

How are horses helping to heal humans?

The gold card scheme has faced criticism since it was first announced in February, with some Democrats saying that it would unfairly favour wealthy individuals.
When Trump first unveiled the plan he… [+1261 chars]

The special visas will be awarded to those who can show they can make a "substantial benefit" to the US.

Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visas

Legal letters from the campaigners have been delivered to the Human Research Authority (HRA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA), which have given the puberty blocke… [+1851 chars]

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

Considered one of the country's most respected voices in Venezuela's opposition, Machado has long denounced President Nicolás Maduro's government as "criminal" and called on Venezuelans to unite to d… [+1957 chars]

María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.

Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding

How do you get vital medical support to those most in need?

Delivering medical support to those in need

The Venezuelan government issued a statement denouncing the seizure as a "grave international crime".
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello called the US "murderers, thieves, pirates".
He referred to … [+1239 chars]

The move is a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro's government.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela as Caracas condemns 'act of piracy'

At the other end of the scale, people turn up with minor complaints after struggling to secure GP appointments. "Last week someone came in with a coldsore," one nurse tells us.
Experienced staff can… [+2052 chars]

The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.

The reality facing England's busiest A&E unit as flu wave hits

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Journalist Bhagwandas, 41, from Newport, said she had seen a wave of "micro-movements" in which people were moving away from traditional products due to concerns about chemicals, particularly alumini… [+1035 chars]

The Traitors star says she stopped using it because she was concerned about chemicals.

Traitors star Charlotte Church reveals she has ditched deodorant

Labour's membership has been steadily falling since Sir Keir Starmer became leader in April 2020, according to the latest publicly available figures.
The party's annual accounts published in August … [+1081 chars]

Nigel Farage's party says it has overtaken Labour to have more members than any other party in the UK.

Reform claims to now have more members than Labour

Though mainly non-fatal, it can badly affect milk-production and the cows are unsaleable. 
The disease arrived in Europe from Africa about ten years ago. France's first outbreak was in the Alps in J… [+1680 chars]

Farmers have staged protests in several parts of France in recent days after vets culled a herd suffering from the disease.

Farmers call for French blockades over cow disease cull

One social worker suggested they should live in separate homes, says James, with one parent living with their adopted son and their other children staying with the other parent in the family home. A … [+1495 chars]

A charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.

Hundreds tell BBC of adopted children's struggles amid calls for lifelong support

The lawsuit represents the first major legal challenge to the ballroom project. 
The organisation is asking a federal court in Washington DC to halt construction on the addition until the White Hous… [+2273 chars]

During the one-day break, Deputy Chief Constable Nigel Harrison will step into her role, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. 
According to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Nor… [+1044 chars]

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman will retire for a single day next month to protect her pension.