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Men guilty of gun attack plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community
Two men planned an attack in Greater Manchester and a third man failed to report the plan.

Inheritance tax plan for farms watered down after backlash
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.

Husband in court charged with drugging and repeatedly raping ex-wife
Ex-councillor Philip Young is one of six men accused of more than 60 offences against Joanne Young.

Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.

Boaters stranded for Christmas after canal collapse
One couple say they had decorated the boat for Christmas but would now spend it in a hotel.

Some people have left the church because I am a gay woman, says Archbishop
The Most Rev Cherry Vann says she has received a backlash and some parishioners have left in protest.

Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.

Three killed after Russia launches 'massive' attack across Ukraine
Several regions are without power after missile and drone strikes targeted several cities.

Andrew gives up gun licence after police request
The former prince voluntarily surrendered the licence ahead of his expected move to Sandringham next year.

Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a "sensible" new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents.

Groans and laughs: How Christmas cracker jokes are tested
Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.

Watch: AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US
An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.

Royal Christmas cards show tenderness among families this year
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.

Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport
A multi-billion dollar takeover fight is being played out in Hollywood - and Premier League bosses will be watching on closely.

Can rugby star's stolen caps be found after 40 years?
Ken Goodall's haul of Irish international caps were taken from his home in Londonderry in 1987.

Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg is arrested in central London on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation.

Presenter Nick Bright to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra after 15 years
The presenter, who has become a staple on 1Xtra's airwaves, will host his final show in January.

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.

New year, new job? Ranger wanted for uninhabited Scottish island
The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.

'A miracle': Officer shot in head during Bondi attack home from hospital
The Christmas homecoming of Jack Hibbert, who was shot in the head and shoulder, is a "miracle", his family say.

'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.

Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas
The Mexican Navy plane was transporting a child to the US on behalf of a charity which cares for burns victims.

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two)
Laura Kuenssberg, Chris Mason, Paddy O’Connell, Lyse Doucet and Pudsey Bear

First batch of Epstein files released
Victims express disappointment over heavily redacted Epstein documents

Zendaya stars in this heated tennis love triangle
A love triangle forms between three tennis players.

The magic behind your favourite Christmas music videos
Revealing the magic behind the making of the nation’s favourite Christmas music videos.

England investigate Ashes drinking as video emerges
England will look into reports of players drinking excessively during a break from the Ashes series in Noosa, says director of cricket Rob Key.

Isak facing two months out after 'reckless' tackle - Slot
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Alexander Isak faces "a couple of months" out injured after a "reckless" challenge by Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven.

Australia's Cummins and Lyon out of rest of Ashes
Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon are out of Australia's squad for the fourth Ashes test, while Steve Smith returns to captain.

Captain Ekitike and triple Arsenal defence - FPL team of the week
Liverpool might score a hatful at home to Wolves this week and it would be rude not to get at least one attacking asset in your FPL team, writes Thomas Woods.

'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph
Europe's Ryder Cup players reflect on their monumental victory over the US at Bethpage in New York for a BBC Radio 5 Live golf special to be aired on 26 December.