DUP deal: What exactly is in the Safeguarding the Union paper?

BBC News NI's economics editor John Campbell picks out some highlights from the 76-page agreement.

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Former FM Nicola Sturgeon returns to centre stage at Covid Inquiry

The marathon evidence session was a reminder of Nicola Sturgeon's key role during the pandemic.

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Paris FC 0-4 Chelsea: Blues finish group stage unbeaten with ruthless win

Chelsea finish their Women's Champions League group stage unbeaten with a comfortable victory at Paris FC.

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Sky to cut 1,000 jobs in move towards digital

The firm will cut 4% of its workforce, mainly from its engineering arm, as fewer people use satellites.

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Constance Marten trial: Baby wearing only a nappy on cold night, court told

Ms Marten and Mr Gordon are accused of the manslaughter of Victoria, whose body was found in a shed.

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Disposable vape ban: 'It can't be strong enough or come soon enough'

The BBC speaks to young people, a parent and a vape shop owner about the proposed disposable vape ban.

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It's a dream come true to work in Urdu with Zayn Malik, say band

"He is so down to earth, he sang in Urdu, what can be bigger than that?" say Pakistani band Aur.

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Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

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Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village

The Japanese macaque was filmed helping himself from a bird feeder in Kincraig.

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Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.

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Georgia's stolen children: Twins sold at birth reunited by TikTok video

Thousands of people in Georgia have found out they were stolen from their parents at birth and sold.

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Government announces second probe of Telegraph sale

The investigation comes after the UAE-backed bidder made last minute changes.

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UK-Canada trade rift: What it means for cheese, beef and cars

A pause in talks could mean tougher trading terms for the UK - but what will the impact be on consumers?

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Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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Post Office told robbed postmasters to pay for stolen money

Postmasters tell the BBC the Post Office was ‘not concerned’ about them after they endured armed robberies.

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New Wales captain Jenkins 'shaken' by Gatland phone call

Dafydd Jenkins admits he was left "shaking" by the Warren Gatland phone call that asked him to be the new Wales captain for the Six Nations.

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Turkey parliament backs Sweden's Nato membership

Sweden applied to join Nato in 2022 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Colin Firth to play Jim Swire in Lockerbie disaster series

The Oscar-winning actor will take the part of the man whose daughter died in the 1988 disaster.

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China appears to U-turn on 'obsessive' gaming crackdown

The video game regulator had drafted rules which would have limited the time and money spent gaming.

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Norman Jewison: Renowned Canadian film director dies at 97

A versatile storyteller, Norman Jewison tackled issues such as racism and civil rights.

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MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video

The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.

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Storm Isha: Two dead and thousands left without power

Two men die in separate motoring incidents in Scotland and Northern Ireland during the storm.

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Great Yarmouth: Murder charge after woman's body found

Further tests are being carried out into the cause of death, Norfolk Police say.

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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Cancer survivors empowered by posing nude for calendar

The women started off petrified but ended up like goddesses, the photographer says.

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Russia: Cat thrown off train into snow found dead

Russia's state rail company apologises after its conductor dumped the feline in freezing temperatures.

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Great Yarmouth murder arrest after woman's body found in house

Norfolk Police has referred itself to the independent watchdog due to "previous contact" prior to the death.

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DPD error caused chatbot to swear at customer

The parcel delivery firm says the mistake was a result of a system update, which has been disabled.

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Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on Bafta nominations and infamous bathtub scene

Emerald Fennell's film has received five Bafta Award nominations and become an internet sensation.

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Football spectator gets surprise call-up as match official

Ross Bennett was at the match as a fan but was drafted in when the fourth official picked up an injury.

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Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire rejects fresh criminal charges

Angola's public prosecutor accuses Ms Dos Santos, the former president's child, of 12 crimes.

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Iran sentences Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi to additional prison term

Narges Mohammadi is serving multiple sentences and has been in jail almost continuously since 2010.

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They were Israel's 'eyes on the border' - but their Hamas warnings went unheard

A unit of young female soldiers warned of a big attack. They were among the first Hamas killed on 7 October.

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Straw bear burned in festival ceremony

Thousands of people attend the three-day festival which ends with the burning of a bear effigy.

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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My brain cancer diagnosis was a total shock

BBC Scotland's political editor says the discovery of a tumour was devastating - but that he's been lucky.

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US delivers 'private message' to Iran after Yemen strikes

Mr Biden's comments followed a second US strike on the Houthis, who has attacked shipping in the Red Sea.

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Post Office scandal: Minister says he wants to see those responsible jailed

Kevin Hollinrake said that people "must be held to account" over the scandal.

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Donald Trump asked to pay NY Times nearly $400,000 in legal costs

The expenses are for a failed lawsuit the former president filed against the paper and its reporters.

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South Africa's genocide case against Israel: Both sides play heavy on emotion in ICJ hearing

After two days of legal argument, judges must now rule on whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

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Shed Seven score first number one album - three decades after debut

The York group's chart success coincides with their 30th anniversary.

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Video shows cars driving through sea foam after storm

The foam was left behind after flood waters receded after a storm on the coast of New Hampshire.

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Minister Alex Burghart seeks to avoid outsourcing AI projects to tech firms

Cabinet Office minister Alex Burghart says he wants build up the government's in-house expertise instead.

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Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning

A warning to Swedes to prepare for war from two top defence officials prompts accusations of alarmism.

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Liverpool's Radio City name could go from tower after rebrand

As Radio City changes its name, Bauer Media says it is reviewing the signage on its famous tower.

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Hollesley Bay prisoner serving robbery sentence absconds

Police want help finding Matthew Smith, 29, who is an inmate at HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk.

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Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air

Footage shows armed men wearing masks surrounding journalists in the Guayaquil-based newsroom.

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Eaglescliffe woman found not guilty of 'home abortion'

Bethany Cox was accused of child destruction and using misoprostol to procure her own miscarriage.

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Biden tells heckler he's pushing Israel to leave Gaza

The president made the comments after being interrupted by ‘cesasefire now’ chants during a speech in South Carolina.

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Golden Globes 2024: Margot Robbie, Barry Keoghan and more on red carpet

Hollywood stars are arriving at the ceremony in Los Angeles in a variety of eye-catching outfits.

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Boeing 737 Max 9: Jets to stay grounded as inspections continue

The US aviation regulator says 171 Boeing planes will remain grounded until it is satisfied they are safe.

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The Papers: 'Post Office fury intensifies' and '£500m boat gangs' huge profit'

The Post Office scandal makes the front of the Sunday Times while the Sunday Express leads on small boats.

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Ukraine-Russia war: missiles kill 11, including children, Ukrainian official says

Five children are among those killed in a missile strike in the east, the local governor says.

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Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.

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National Rifle Association chief executive steps down

His resignation comes days before a civil corruption trial against the gun-rights group in New York.

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Speed Racer actor Christian Oliver and daughters die in plane crash

Christian Oliver was travelling with his daughters, ages 10 and 12, when they crashed in the Caribbean.

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Iowa school principal distracted gunman before being shot

The principal's daughter said he distracted the shooter to give students an opportunity to escape.

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Vorderman hits back at Tory peer's 'pathetic' response

Presenter Carol Vorderman hits out at Tory politician Sean Bailey after he criticised her on GB News.

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Dog enjoys priciest meal of life - $4,000 cash

Typically a well behaved dog, this seven-year-old chowed down on an envelope of his owners' money.

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London Zoo tots up tigers, tallies tortoises and polls penguins

London Zoo conducts its annual count of residents - who take advantage of the photo opportunity.

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Saleh al-Arouri: Hamas leader's death 'won't go unpunished', says Hezbollah chief

The head of Lebanon's largest military force says the death of Saleh al-Arouri will be avenged.

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Storm Henk: Billing Aquadrome evacuated after severe flooding

Parts of the East Midlands have been severely affected by flooding and strong winds, brought by Storm Henk.

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Hundreds turn out in Salford for Joe Wicks 5k

The Body Coach helped the people of Salford kick off some new year goals with a 5k run, jog or walk.

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Cambridge University trademarks spark rows with firms

Firms are spending thousands registering trademarks after University of Cambridge opposition.

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Newspaper headlines: Cost of Red Sea attacks and 'virtual rape' investigated

The i reports on fears Red Sea attacks on ships will have a knock-on effect on key supplies to the UK.

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Teenager killed in three-car collision on New Year's Day

An 18-year-old passenger was killed and three other people injured in the crash on New Year's Day.

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Japan earthquake: Powerful tremors destroy buildings and trigger evacuations

Dozens of buildings have collapsed in several towns, trapping an unknown number of people on New Year's Day.

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